15 DIY Side Tables to Add More Storage and Design to Your Living Room
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Whether you frequently work from your couch or you simply like to have a place to put your drink and remote while streaming your favorite show, it helps to have a high-quality side table. While many side tables (aka end tables) are plain and simple, made of stained wood and zero frills, there are many on the market that boast more than practicality. Think: glass tabletops, double, triple, and quadruple layers, basket bases, floating silhouettes, hourglass figures, and more.
Since furniture shopping can sometimes be quite the hassle, we’re here to lend a helping hand. We scoured the web for the best DIY side tables, as well as the best store-bought pieces. Ahead you’ll find a variety of crafty goodies, industrial masterpieces, beachy beauts, minimalist statement pieces, and best-sellers worth considering for your cozy living room—or wherever you’re hoping to place an end table. Best of all, for any DIY finds, you can check out the blogger’s tips to create your new side table or explore their page for even more creative ideas.
If you have more than a remote to place on your side table, you may want a little extra space. This triple-decker table provides just that.
A Basket Reimagined
For a quaint touch to any room, consider this basket side table. Whether you place it directly next to a sofa or off in the corner of the room, it’s bound to make a statement.
See more at @sustainablefox.
JENGA-Inspired Side Table
If you love the game JENGA, you’ll swoon over this simple wooden side table. Best of all, if you don’t glue it together, you can take it out to play the game with friends. (Though, you might want to be careful with the height so that it’s not wobbly when not in use).
See more at @westhollar.
If you find yourself working from the couch a lot, you might want to consider this innovative side table. Instead of sitting behind it, the open design lets the bottom slip under the couch while the tabletop hovers overtop it, making for a lovely little work or eating station.
A Cylindrical Statement Piece
This simple cylindrical side table is full of texture and minimalist design. Best of all, thanks to the removable tabletop, it serves as extra storage too.
Get the tutorial at CraftiFair.
This chic metallic side table looks like something out of a modern dream house. The hourglass shape gives it a feminine flair that fits well with minimalist decor.
Desk-Like Side Table
This open-facing side table reminds us of elementary school desks. We love how it creates two layers of storage.
See more at @ninasprojects.
Sometimes, you might only need one side table; others, you might need two. With this nesting set, you can choose based on the day’s needs.
Pipe End Table
Consider this industrial pipe end table a plumber’s dream. With simple wooden tiers and heavy-duty metal risers, it has a contrasting design that somehow just works.
See more at @DIY Cartel.
This triple-layer glass-and-brushed-gold side table is an organizer’s dream. Whether you have loads of books, photos, or nostalgic knickknacks, this side table offers a place to put everything on display.
Dog Bed Side Table
If your fur-ever friend is a major part of your life, you might as well make them a part of your living room design too. This innovative cut-out side table offers a cozy nook for small pups and cats to dwell, offering them their very own safe haven within their home.
Get the tutorial at RemodelaCasa.
If you’re a fan of wood and innovative design, look no further than this floating silhouette. The four-layer table provides a touch of storage between each layer, though many buyers leave them free of clutter to maintain the floating appeal.
Rustic Modern Side Table
Barn wood lovers, this rustic side table is for you. Made with just a few boards of overlapping wood, the end look appears fresh off the farm.
See more at @bloomingdiyer.
Minimalist Side Table
This white-and-wood side table is simple and chic. Plus, thanks to the drawer, it has a touch of private storage.
Get the tutorial at The Handyman’s Daughter.
Beachy Side Table
This raffia side table is such a gem. Whether you make it for a vacation home or for your everyday home in hopes of adding relaxing vibes to your daily life, one thing’s for sure: You’ll get plenty of compliments on this circular cutie.
Get the tutorial at Dossier Blog.
Rebecca Ravee Norris is a freelance writer with a decade's worth of lifestyle media experience. Based out of the Washington metropolitan area, she covers everything from beauty and wellness to style and celebrity news. She is a graduate of George Mason University and has a B.A. in Media: Production, Consumption, and Critique, along with a minor in Electronic Journalism. When she's not writing, she can be found with her beloved Jack-Chi, Cash, working through reps at the gym, dreaming up her next home decor project, testing a new recipe, getting lost in the pages of a book, or catching up on her favorite shows.
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