24 DIY Tables for Every Size Apartment and Home

It’s time to do something about the boring table you look at every day. Whether it’s a dining table you found at a thrift store, an IKEA coffee table or a box you’re using as a bedside table, you can do better. Make something new and interesting by recycling old things that you don’t use anymore, adding new legs to a table you already have or just covering everything in spray paint. Whether you’re into concrete, copper or natural wood, these 20 DIY tables not only will save you money, but will be a completely unique piece of furniture that has all the personality that only you can bring to the table (see what we did there?).

1. Golden Treasure Table: A trophy-shaped table is perfect for slipping into awkward corners where a square table wouldn’t fit. Can you believe it’s made out of a pot and a bowl? (via Brit + Co)

2. Stencil Table: Download the Otomi-embroidery-inspired pattern or make up your own. Then have a grand old time creating a colorful table top that is uniquely you. (via Hi Sugar Plum)

3. Malachite Tabletop: Decoupage just went all grown-up with this fancy project. Use whatever contact paper catches your eye to get the perfect design for your room. (via One Kings Lane)

4. Tile Outdoor Table: Give an old table you already have a makeover with a couple pieces of mosaic tile. The pretty blues and greens make us feel like we’re sitting poolside… even if there isn’t actually a pool. (via Centsational Girl)

5. Clear Top Pallet Table: Pallet tables are a popular DIY project, but yours will stand way above the rest with an elegant glass top. Paint the pieces bright, summery colors and add colorful cushions for a little extra comfort. When you’re hosting dinner parties, you can use the area under the glass for storage or decorate it to match the party’s theme. (via Brit + Co)

6. Triangle Side Tables: Attach triangular pieces of reclaimed wood to steel pipes and then paint the pipes gold. Add an extra little shelf on the bottom for a cute addition that’s also functional. (via Home Depot)

7. Stump Table: Flatten the end of a stump and attach a wooden wheel to make the top. If you’re wanting to take this inside, make sure you let the stump completely dry out so you don’t end up with unwanted creepy crawlies. (via Home Depot)

8. IKEA Bedside Hack: The simple act of staining inexpensive IKEA tables turns them into something you might actually want to keep around for quite a while. The white top is the perfect accent for displaying little knickknacks or a lamp. (via The Lovely Drawer)

9. Marble and Copper: These two textures are still trending hard, and for good reason: They just look so great together. Add a bit of industrial glam to your room with this fairly simple DIY that only involves some glue and putting together copper piping. (via A Joyful Riot)

10. Dipped in Gold: Because everything is a little bit better when it’s been dipped in gold, especially thrift store tables. (via Sarah Hearts)

11. Wooden Crate Side Table: Dress up a vintage wooden crate with some legs and you’ve got a great side table or even bedside table. If you don’t want to show off all your collectibles, a colorful box is a clever way to keep things hidden while styling the side table. (via eHow)

12. Lightweight Cement Side Table: We love all things cement, but if you’re thinking this table will never move out of your house, don’t worry. Instead of making a block of concrete, this table is just coated to give that cool, slate texture without any extra weight. (via A Beautiful Mess)

13. Bookshelf Side Table: So you want to build a table, but you have no skills with power tools? Hey, that’s okay, because all you need for this DIY are pallets, spray paint and glue. Just paint ’em and stack ’em for an overnight table that will completely transform your room. (via Brit + Co)

14. Hanging Side Table: Whether you’re running short on floor space or decorating funds, a hanging table is a pretty cool way to add some character to the room, as well as a place to set your phone and a good book at night. (via Hello Natural)

15. DIY Timber Side Table: Even though it looks like one solid chunk of wood, it’s actually made out of four separate pieces, creating a really pretty woodgrain pattern on the top. (via Francois et Moi)

16. Chalk Paint Side Table: Restyle a drab kitchen stool into a creative mini table with just the tiniest bit of glam. (via Blitsy)

17. Midcentury Pastels: Is it just us or does that pastel pink layer remind you of a delicious, sugary cookie filling? Simple to DIY and budget friendly, this charming little table has just enough room to keep the TV remote and a few other things neatly hidden out of sight. (via Sugar and Cloth)

18. Natural Beauty: Let nature take the lead with this table and just apply the lightest layer of white paint to seal the wood and show off that gorgeous wooden texture. (via Atilio)

19. Copper Pipe Side Table: Need a teeny tiny table for your teeny tiny apartment? This stylish little number is just big enough for the tightest of studio spaces, and is perfect for a succulent garden or next to the couch when you don’t have room for a side table. (via Brit + C0)

20. Hairpin Dining Table: The dark wood top makes a stunning contrast to the minimal and modern gold hairpin legs. Such a sleek dining table looks great with white, Scandinavian-type decor but would also be fun with some colorful retro chairs. (via Atilio)

21. Hairpin Coffee Table: Depending on how many supplies you have on hand at home, you can make this table for under $100. Simple, elegant and perfect for any style room, there is no limit to how many customized options you could do with this table. (via Ella Vine and Co.)

22. Concrete Pedestal Table: Screw a plastic trash can to a wooden table top, cover the whole thing with $5 worth of concrete and ta-da! You’ve got a real show-stopping pedestal table for your room. (via Red House West)

23. Zen Table: Doesn’t this make you want to play a game of Jenga? This table definitely won’t come apart if you try to slide out the pieces, but it will collect a lot of compliments, especially when you tell everyone you made it yourself. (via A Beautiful Mess)

24. Patterned Coffee Table: Maybe you don’t need to DIY a whole new table, but just need to add some personality to the one you already have. Download this playful geometric pattern and paint it onto your table top with all your favorite colors. (via Brit + Co)

Are there any table DIY projects you’re thinking of tackling? Tell us what you’re creating in the comments below!

If there's anything Lorelai Gilmore loves in this world, it's coffee, coffee, coffee! The Gilmore Girls character literally always has a cup o' Joe in-hand, and even jokes at one time or another that she'd like to have the drink in an IV. (I wonder if that's what would finally cure my Monday morning slump?). Well, in honor of Gilmore Girls fall, one Starbucks location created their own drink to honor the Coffee Queen — but it didn't go exactly like they planned.

  • On September 26, an Odessa, Texas Starbucks advertised a "Lorelai Gilmore" recipe.
  • Gilmore Girls fans quickly pointed out Lorelai would be "a black dark roast girlie."
  • The location also offers an Emily Gilmore drink and a Rory Gilmore drink.

On September 26, the Instagram account for a Starbucks in Odessa, Texas advertised free samples of the drink they named The Lorelai Gilmore. The drink is made up of blonde roast coffee, oat milk, pumpkin sauce, cinnamon dolce cold foam, and cinnamon powder.

But despite how delicious the drink sounds (and the fact Lorelai would support any and every coffee lover snagging a cup), Gilmore Girls fans quickly took to the comments to point out one glaring detail: she definitely drinks her coffee black.

"Real ones know [Rory and Lorelai Gilmore] both drank coffee black no cream no sugar," one user says, while another agrees Lorelai would be "a black dark roast girlie."

A third suggests she'd order "a coffee with a whisper of peppermint," which totally has me thinking about her iconic "I smell snow" moments! And now I'm craving a peppermint mocha...

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But if you're a PSL fan, don't worry. Latte lovers in the comments also pulled through, promising the drink tastes just as good as it sounds. "Kudos to whoever came up with this!!" one user adds. "Tried it yesterday and then again today, found the perfect pumpkin ratio for me✨✨✨ ready to embrace pumpkin szn like NEVER BEFORE 👀"

The Odessa Starbucks also featured a Rory Gilmore drink (iced chai with white mocha, pumpkin foam, caramel drizzle, and cinnamon dolce topping) and an Emily Gilmore drink (London fog with oat milk and honey).

BRB while I go whip up these drinks for myself!

Check out these Starbucks holiday menu leaks for more!

Brie Larson takes wellness very seriously. And considering she's saved the universe as Captain Marvel and fought alongside King Kong in Kong: Skull Island, prioritizing her health only makes sense. I got up close and personal with the Oscar-winning actress at Thorne's Mocktail Club in New York City on October 8, where she told me that in the pursuit of wellness, she's "always" seeking to feel "happy and safe in my body."

  • Brie Larson tells Brit + Co that movement, breathing techniques, and temperature changes help her feel "happy and safe in my body."
  • When it comes to her work, she says she chooses stories with messages she'll "be able to live with for the rest of my life."
  • She also reveals the best piece of advice she's received, and says keeping it in mind "makes things easier."

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But even Larson has days she feels off, saying she knows that feeling "very well," and whether it's seasonal blues or mental health days, she knows routine is where she thrives — and seasonal affective disorder lamps. "Light is a big game changer for me because I grew up in California," she says.

To engage her other senses, she relies on movement, breathing techniques, and temperature changes to keep in touch with her body. "A hot bath, a cold shower, both — anything that sort of wakes your brain up and kind of jolts it," she says. "I have a pretty demanding schedule and I truly don't have room to not feel like I'm present in my life. And so you come up with ways to figure out how to do that."

That includes everything from drinking plenty of water and prioritizing sleep to packing foam rollers and bands in her carry on. "It looks like a clown bag!" she says. "I always do [those exercises] every morning because even if I don't want to do it, which I always don't want to do it, I feel a lot better after I do it."

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Admittedly, that's exactly how I feel some days about making breakfast — but a powerhouse like Larson knows how important fueling our bodies is. "Pretty consistently I'm having an egg, like a breakfast sandwich, egg on toast first thing in the morning," she says. "I can't think beyond that for breakfast because I wake up so early. It's like there's no creativity happening in the morning. I'm sorry. No."

And while her mornings are all about wellness, her evenings are all about getting cozy, and she tells me her dream night in includes playing a new video game, wearing Gelato Pique sweatpants, and ordering Thai food. But when she's in the kitchen? "I've been making pasta and sausage quite a bit and I make tacos quite a bit. I mean, I kind of just do like protein and veggies and a little bit of a carb," she says.

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Cozy nights in wouldn't be the same without a movie, and there's a very good chance you've seen Larson on your screen recently, whether you're rewatching Captain Marvel, 13 Going on 30, or Lessons in Chemistry. But how does the actress consistently choose such beautiful, inspiring pieces to work on? She equates the feeling to having a crush.

"When I feel like [a story] hits something that lives so truthfully in me that I just want to know if it's true to other people," she says. "I just know that we all have more that's the same than different...Film and television, it lives in a way that is beyond me physically. So I'm here talking to you, but anybody can be watching whatever they want. And so I try my best to think through what the pieces are saying so that they go out in the world and I don't get to be at the end of it and explain it or tell people what to feel or what to take from it. It lives a life outside of me. So I try and make sure that it has a complete message in it that I feel like I'll be able to live with for the rest of my life."

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Just like Carol Danvers and Elizabeth Zott empower so many viewers, Brie Larson says she feels empowered by her own Hollywood heroes. "Earlier in my career, like when I was trying to visualize what kind of career I wanted, it was Toni Colette and she's still a hero of mine, but she was truly the one that I was like, 'I want to disappear into characters the way she does.'"

"There's so many incredible [actors]," she continues. "Some of them are people that are more my age and some are older than me. But that's the fun part of my job is that there's so many good people and so many things that are getting made. And so it just feels like we're constantly kind of maneuvering, and when they take on certain roles and represent certain things, it frees up for other people to do other things. And so we kind of all work as a unit."

One movie on the horizon that I'm excited for is Mattel's new American Girl movie. Like many 80s and 90s kids, Brie Larson loved American Girl dolls — and borrowed her stage name from pioneer Kirsten Larson! And just like the rest of us AG kids, she tells me she can't wait for the movie. "I've also seen that there's going to be adult Halloween costumes, which I'm also very excited about," she says. Will she be grabbing a Kirsten one for herself? "I just might!"

Q+A With Brie Larson

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What's the first thing you did after you won your Oscar?

I probably drank champagne...I drank champagne and I put sneakers on, and then I went to the airport.

What's the best piece of advice you've received?

"When I think I know, I miss so much." We all get stuck in these things — I think an easy one to think about is like, you're in a fight with your sibling or your partner, and you are just so right in how angry you are. And then maybe the next day you wake up and you're like, "Maybe there was another side to that." And so we miss things when we're in a space where we believe that we know. Having an openness to what something can be or that things can be different than what you think makes things easier.

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What's on your holiday bucket list?

I love the holidays. Because I'm in California, I really am looking forward to this year having a chilly winter. I love a cold winter, cozy winter. I love Christmas markets, so I'll definitely hit things like that. All the little holiday markets pop up around, yeah, it's just like a rare time when everybody is resting at the same time.

What are you watching, reading and listening to right now?

Okay. I am reading a book called Patricia Wants To Cuddle. I am watching Love is Blind season 7 because I am not silly. And listening to Chappell Roan, obviously.

Read Hilarie Burton Just Spilled Some Serious One Tree Hill Teafor more fun celeb insights!

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This interview has been edited for length and clarity.

The age-old Halloween dilemma (for some of us): Your funny sense of humor is dying to go with a Halloween costume that produces laughter, but another part of you wants to look sexy. Well, you’re in luck, girl, because funny *is* the new sexy. That said, we get what you’re actually going for, so we’ve brought you 33 Halloween costumes that prove you can get freaky (in a weird yet sexy way) and still wear those fishnets on Halloween.

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Daria & Jane

Daria and Jane were the two best friends I admired growing up so it would make so completely happy to see someone dress up as for them for Halloween. They were proof anyone can be sexy with the right attitude, and these two have ‘tude in spades.

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Party Animals

Puns for days! You can hit a double whammy and be a sexy mouse (insert Mean Girls quote), but the choice is yours.

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Cher & Dionne

You can pretend to be Clueless all evening, but the joke’s on them. Plus, real fans of the movie knew Cher and Dionne were actually smart underneath their Valley girl personas.

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Bun In the Oven

Pregnant mamas can find funny and sexy Halloween costumes to wear too. While this one errs on the side of a joke about having a bun in the oven, at least you'll have someone to store your keys and phone while you're out!

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The Simple Life

In honor of Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie reuniting for The Simple Life, get your denim overalls and flared miniskirt in order, because it’s about to be #hot out. (via Brit + Co)

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Misty

Catch all the admirable stares and candy while wearing this cute Misty Halloween costume. You may even catch all the cuties at the party.

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Netflix & Chill

This is on the sexy Halloween costumes that may actually lead to a little bun in the oven if you know what I mean. It literally takes the cake for couples who are looking for a different Netflix subscription package.

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Super Bowl Katy Perry

The real humor lies in what the shark on your left side does all night. That poor guy has no clue what he’s doing, does he?

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Mean Girls

Do you wear pink on Wednesdays? Do you have Kälteen bars in your purse? Excellent, the squad is ready to roll out.

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Monsters Inc. Celia Costume

Dress as funny man, er monster, Mike Wazowski's girlfriend this Halloween. Heads won't stop turning to get a better look at your costume!

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Zookeeper Costume

Who knew zookeepers could be this smart and sexy? Apparently this costume had this idea in mind when they created this tailored jumpsuit.

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Mad Hatter Costume

The Mad Hatter may be known for coming up with silly yet intriguing sentences, but this costume adds an irresistible appeal to a hilarious persona.

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Karen Smith from Mean Girls Mouse Costume

"I'm a mouse, duh" is one line from Mean Girls we find ourselves quoting. It only makes sense we add the infamous costume to the list!

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Harley Quinn Costume

You won't be able to resist saying, "I may be twisted but at least I make it interesting" once you slip into this funny, sexy costume.

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Tweedle Dee Costume

Only this costume could bring out Tweedle Dee's charm. Put your own sexy spin on it and keep the fun going.

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Lola Bunny Costume

Turns out Lola Bunny had sex appeal and stellar basketball skills in Space Jam. Even if you don't plan on hitting the court to score points in this costume, you'll at least look the part.

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Sexy Pirate Costume

Pirates haven't always been known for their immense sex appeal but Captain Jack Sparrow changed that. Invoke his swagger and witty sense of humor with this Halloween costume.

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Sexy Cheshire Cat Costume

The cheshire cat from Alice In Wonderland proved to be mysteriously alluring with a dose of humor that we came to love. Wear this costume to see if a bit of his charisma rubs off on you.

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Sassy Scarecrow Costume

Channel your inner scarecrow from The Wizard of Oz with this fun costume.

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80's Workout Costume

Get physical with this fun Halloween costume that reminds us of Jane Fonda during her VHS workout tapes era.

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Galactic Alien Costume

I love science fiction movies that involve aliens, but this galactic costume makes them seem less scary. Of course you're free to be as funny as you want, but you'll still look great while speaking your own special language.

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Britney Spears Costume

Britney Spears is having the last laugh with the release of her new memoir and we're here for it - hence this fun costume.

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Plus Size Popcorn Costume

This costume is for everyone who's ever giggled while listening to popcorn kernels popping in the microwave. Your secret is safe with us and this popcorn costume.

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Mushroom Costume

People won't be able to stop saying, "Aw, look at the cute mushroom" when they see you in this costume.

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Candy Maker Costume

Make Willy Wonka proud by leading the candy brigade this Halloween. Who wouldn't want to follow you once they see this sexy Halloween costume?

Do you have any silly and yet fabulously sexy costumes to share with us? Show us on Pinterest!

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With prior reporting by Ariel Garneau and Jessica Ourisman.

This post has been updated.