13 Ikea Table Hacks So Stylish You'll Do a Double Take

When it comes to shopping for furniture, sometimes our choices can feel limited. And it's not unusual to walk into a friend's home and see the same coffee table or nightstand you just picked up the other day. So if you're looking for something a little different, or want a furniture upgrade without wasting that perfectly good piece of furniture, try some of these Ikea table hacks instead!

Faux Marble and Gold Nightstand
Kristi Murphy

Faux Marble and Gold Nightstand

By simply applying a sheet of marble paper to the top of this table and painting the legs gold, this standard Ikea table is turned into an elegant nightstand! You could even use it in your living room as a space-saving accent table.

Fun and Playful Kids' Table
My Fabuless Life

Fun and Playful Kids' Table

If you don't want to spend a fortune on a kids' coloring table, this Ikea hack is for you. Plus, it's totally customizable and you can paint the legs any color you want to match your space.

Geometric Side Table
Dwell Beautiful

Geometric Side Table

This formerly plain side table gets a stunning upgrade with some tape and spray paint. You can make up your own pattern to create a table that's bound to get some attention.

Midcentury Modern Bedside Table
Sarah Hearts

Midcentury Modern Bedside Table

Love midcentury modern but trying to stick to a budget? This midcentury modern bedside table is for you! Plus, it's a great example of how a simple hardware upgrade can make all the difference.

Elegant and Sophisticated Bedside Table
The Vault Files

Elegant and Sophisticated Bedside Table

Add some glamour to your bedroom with this great Ikea hack! With some marble paper and new hardware, a simple dresser is turned into an elegant and expensive-looking piece of furniture.

Farmhouse Coffee Table
City Farmhouse

Farmhouse Coffee Table

Your Ikea table upgrade doesn't have to skew modern. Turn a boring coffee table into a totally enviable farmhouse table with a few wood boards and some paint!

Striking Console Table
Designer Trapped

Striking Console Table

Every entryway deserves a beautiful console table, and this one adds a ton of character without breaking the bank. The wood tiles in the console's shelf are just stunning!

Clean and Modern Accent Table
The Lovely Drawer

Clean and Modern Accent Table

This easy yet gorgeous hacked Ikea table could be used anywhere in your home, from adding a bit of sophistication to your living room to some extra storage in your bedroom. And it shows you what a slightly darker stain can do for an Ikea table!

Leg Upgrade
Petite Modern Life

Leg Upgrade

It's amazing what even the smallest upgrade can do. Here, by upgrading the leg portion of this side table, it goes from boring and average to unique and beautiful!

Farmhouse Dining Table
East Coast Creative

Farmhouse Dining Table

A large, solid wood dining table is just what you need to bring the family together and make some memories. While traditional farmhouse tables can be expensive, this table hack is a great, budget-friendly alternative that no one will know is from Ikea!

Sleek and Modern Coffee Table
A Joyful Riot

Sleek and Modern Coffee Table

This Ikea table hack is such a great and simple upgrade, but with a ton of impact. The seemingly plain table legs are actually partially spray-painted gold for some added style!

Shabby-Chic Bedside Table
The Thinking Closet

Shabby-Chic Bedside Table

This is definitely an Ikea table hack that Joanna Gaines would approve of! With a bit of sanding, paint, and some leg extenders, this slatted table gets turned into a perfectly shabby-chic nightstand.

Sophisticated Modern Coffee Table
Design and Happiness

Sophisticated Modern Coffee Table

This Ikea table hack turns a clunky coffee table into a sophisticated and modern improvement. The hairpin legs are not just a great style choice, but they also make the table feel less heavy and the space more open.