A couple of years ago I bought a luggage rack at a yard sale for $1, and realized it was the perfect size for a side table. For two years I had a piece of scrap wood on top of it, covered by a table cloth. Not any more.
Lately I’m craving simplicity. Simple decor – simple lines – unfrilled. I know I’m not the only one in blogland with this yearning – but you probably already knew that. With the purchase of my new sofa, I really wanted to freshen up my side table, too. I found a couple of boards I had already painted (for a long abandoned project), and a piece of scrap wood. 
I put the two painted pieces together, good side down, then put the scrap piece on top. Mark around it first, before you start drilling. You can peep to see if your drill went all the way through. If it didn’t all your other holes will still line up.
Predrilling the holes means that you won’t worry about splitting the wood, k? I attached the boards with six screws, three attached to each side. After it was all attached together, I put the luggage rack on top (which I guess is technically the bottom), and attached the luggage rack.
You predrilled that hole too, right?
Flip ‘er over and she’s done.
Since my boards were pre-painted, the whole she-bang took about 5 minutes. Easy, eh?
sarah abeahccottage says
March 3, 2011 at 12:23 amgreat table…I’m in this weekend, haven’t been in a party for ages…thanks 🙂
x
Celia says
October 27, 2016 at 6:35 pmHi got some very old looking ones. Sand them and painted in bright yellow. Covered with neon yellow coloured table mats and put glass on top. Have in living tom as a side table that I put my telephone and vase
Gina Luker says
October 28, 2016 at 9:32 amWow Celia, that sounds amazing!!
Decorchick! says
March 3, 2011 at 12:26 amThat table is so cool Gina! Love it!
Christine says
March 3, 2011 at 12:50 amLove that table! What a good idea. P.S Your blog is one of those that makes me think I will never have as good of a blog! But I shall keep on truckin…because I love crafting. 🙂 It is great inspiration!
Randi says
March 3, 2011 at 1:09 amThat looks so great … I’m thinking maybe I should do that with a luggage rack I have. It would make a cute bedside table in my girls’ room.
Kim @ Second Time Furniture says
March 3, 2011 at 1:10 amThat little corner of your home looks so peaceful and beautiful! thanks for hosting!
Sherrie says
March 3, 2011 at 1:19 amNice job Gina! You are so creative!
Jess @ Frugal with a Flourish says
March 3, 2011 at 1:37 amI love this idea!!! So creative! Great job!
Leanne says
March 3, 2011 at 1:51 amWhat a great idea. I love the curvy legs. That lamp is so cute too. Thanks for hosting again.
Penny of This-N-That says
March 3, 2011 at 2:05 amLove the table and all of the great links. I am really enjoying visiting everyone’s blogs and seeing all of their great projects
Confessions of a Plate Addict says
March 3, 2011 at 2:18 amHi Gina! Love the cute table! What a good idea! Happy week!…hugs…Debbie
Brambleberry Cottage says
March 3, 2011 at 2:27 amI’m with you on simplifying things. But I really loved your table vignette before. Great idea with the luggage rack though.
Be sure to stop by and enter my giveaway, too. And I would love to have you join me this Friday for “Funny Faux Pas Follies”.
Liz @ the Brambleberry Cottage
http://thebrambleberrycottage.blogspot.com/
Amber of Hawthorn and Holly says
March 3, 2011 at 2:46 amLove your new side table–gives me an idea for a simple night stand. Now I just have to be on the look out for a luggage rack! 😉
Ali @ Honey and Maple Syrup says
March 3, 2011 at 3:02 amLove the table! You can check out my rendition of a luggage rack table here: http://honeyandmaplesyrup.blogspot.com/2010/07/custom-end-tables.html
Sharon@Keen Inspirations says
March 3, 2011 at 3:37 amAwesome table! Thanks for hosting the party!!!
Chrissie says
March 3, 2011 at 3:49 amHi Gina, thanks for hosting the party today!Love that table!
Handy Man, Crafty Woman says
March 3, 2011 at 3:56 amthats a great idea, love it! thanks for hosting.
~K @ VintageSkye says
March 3, 2011 at 4:09 amThanks for hosting!
Elizabeth@themustardceiling says
March 3, 2011 at 4:51 amWhat a creative new idea for a luggage rack. Thanks for sharing.
The Uncluttered Lifestyle says
March 3, 2011 at 4:52 amDon’t you just love when a plan comes together… great table idea. Thanks for hosting.
Holly says
March 3, 2011 at 5:47 amLovin’ that table! Thanks for hosting.
Amanda says
March 3, 2011 at 6:17 amYou are so clever! Great little table! Thank you for hosting such a fun party!
Best Wishes and Blessings,
Amanda
♥ Miss Tea says
March 3, 2011 at 8:34 amWhat a wonderful result!! i love your sofa as well as the table lamp, thanks you for hosting and sharing, you’re so good at craft! x
Chris says
March 3, 2011 at 12:32 pmAwesome transformation! Thanks for hosting the party!
CreativeMama says
March 3, 2011 at 1:16 pmThanks for hosting! I entered the Cowl Sleeve Suit twice by mistake!
Carrie says
March 3, 2011 at 2:31 pmThanks for hosting this great link up. I am new and I just want to say….I love your blog.
tales from an oc cottage says
March 3, 2011 at 2:38 pmWaaaaaaaaaaaaay cute!!!
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Brandy and Fam says
March 3, 2011 at 3:31 pmI’m new this week. Thanks for the inspiration and linky party!
Magali @ The Little White House says
March 3, 2011 at 3:53 pmThanks for hosting. There were really interesting things to watch from all kind of different blogs! I love your party.
Lindy@Itsy Bitsy Paper says
March 3, 2011 at 5:57 pmThank you for hosting this every week! I love all the talent you see on linky parties. You have such a beautiful blog!
http://itsybitsypaper.blogspot.com
CaraRose says
March 3, 2011 at 6:49 pmLove!!! So shabby…
AliLilly says
March 3, 2011 at 7:25 pmI LOVE that table! Now I wish I had that old restaurant tray stand. I bet you could do it with that too. I’ve so happy to be back in the game again. I’ve been MIA!!! Thanks for hosting! 🙂
shetreks says
March 3, 2011 at 7:58 pmHi there…a first-timer here! I’m a newbie to blogworld. I’m just getting into crafting, thrifting, flea markets, you name it. Loving it–thanks for hosting! I enjoy your blog and projects as I learn.
crossmyheart says
March 3, 2011 at 8:05 pmI am new to your blog and I love it! 🙂
Amy says
March 3, 2011 at 8:40 pmThank you for hosting! I’m new to your blog and I’ve gotten some fantastic ideas!!!
Amy
sittingatourkitchentable.blogspot.com
Maegan @ World Shaking Designs says
March 3, 2011 at 9:45 pmHi, I am new here… I am so excited! I LOVE partys!! 🙂
I hope you will come and visit me at
http://www.worldshakingdesigns.com/
The Pennington Point says
March 3, 2011 at 10:44 pmGina, what you create is so special. I think of you so often since meeting you at Blissdom. You made the conference wonderful for me and you pop into my head every day and I am so grateful that I can now think of you as my friend. I wish everyone could meet you and feel how refreshing it is to spend time with you! Much, MUCH love! Lisa~
Cheryl says
March 3, 2011 at 11:15 pmI LOVE LOVE LOVE your site and parties, I been reading your blog for a year and I just started my own blog – I wish you could come to my house and fix it up like yours – I was inspired by you and others to paint my table and hutch I’ll share pictures as soon as I take the afters – Thanks for hostessing such a nice place to visit – Cheryl
The Polka Dot Closet says
March 4, 2011 at 12:05 amThis party is soooo huge, of course I am fashionable late LOL. Thank you once again for hosting!!!
Carol
Aaron says
March 4, 2011 at 1:34 amThis is my first time at the shabby chic cottage linky party! (I’m #229) I can’t believe all the entries. So much good stuff.
Christina @ The Tattered Tag says
March 4, 2011 at 5:55 amNice blog, lots of great ideas. Fun linky party, thanks bunches for hosting. Happy to be a new follower. 🙂
http://thetatteredtag.blogspot.com
Mary says
March 4, 2011 at 8:10 pmI love your blog! Sorry I’m late….thanks for hosting!
~Robin~ says
March 5, 2011 at 2:13 amCute! I bought a mismatched pair of luggage racks at an antique mall years ago (and when I say years, i’m talking 13 – when I fist bought my house) that I used as end tables in my family room. I left them as I found them and topped them with some beveled glass tops that I scrounged from one my dad’s rental properties (someone moved out and left 2 large glass table tops and 2 small end table sized ones). I used them for years just like that. About 5 years ago I finally bought a matching coffee/end table set when I replaced my sofa and the table parts got stored in the guest room closet. A little over a year ago, they were pulled back out and I have 1 beside each bed at our log cabin. 1 is exactly the same, the other I painted maroon and redid the ribbon straps with upholstery ticking – the maroon looks too pink and I need to redo it, but I still love them as end tables! Never thought to put an actual wood top on them. Brilliant!