Every so often someone asks where we found the little table in the sunroom, so here are the details on how we made it.
We DIYed this table a few years ago using a $7.99 Lack side table from Ikea and the old tabletop from an inexpensive thrift store pedestal we previously salvaged for another project in the same room. If you don’t have a thrift tabletop, you can purchase a chunky square piece of wood from a hardware store and have it cut to size.
We removed the original small square top from the Ikea Lack table and attached the larger thrift-tabletop in its place. To secure the pieces, we used simple metal L-brackets on the underside, creating a sturdy, chunky game table that works perfectly for sitting on floor cushions and playing Scrabble. From below, the undercarriage looks straightforward and clean.
A useful tip: be sure the screws you use to fasten the L-brackets to the tabletop are short enough so they won’t poke through the surface. That can create an unpleasant surprise, so choose lengths that penetrate the bracket and top without emerging on the other side.
You might notice the tabletop looks wood-toned while the Lack legs are white. Originally we had a wood-toned Lack table and later swapped in white legs to match the larger top and avoid a two-toned appearance. Because the wood-toned Lack top was already attached to the larger wooden tabletop with L-brackets, we simply screwed the white legs into it rather than disassembling everything. The result is cohesive from most angles, and only our dog Burger notices the color swap.
The finished piece is a practical, attractive table made with minimal expense and a little elbow grease. It’s a quick, effective Ikea hack that repurposes thrifted materials and keeps the look custom and chunky without costing much.
Have you tackled any Ikea, Target, or HomeGoods hacks recently? We’d love to hear what creative pieces you’ve made.
Psst—our biggest Ikea hack to date was featured on ikeahacker.com a while back, which was a fun surprise.