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How to make a luggage rack side table

Side Table

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.Cottage Side Table

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. How to make a cottage side table

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.Make a luggage rack side table

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.

Luggage rack side table tutorial

You predrilled that hole too, right?

Cute Cottage Table

Flip ‘er over and she’s done.

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Since my boards were pre-painted, the whole she-bang took about 5 minutes. Easy, eh?

 

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Gina Luker is a writer, photographer and lover of all things quirky. She's usually found with a drill in one hand and a cocktail in the other while blogging along the way. She's addicted to coffee, polka dots, rock stars, Instagram, and everything aqua.

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Comments

  1. sarah abeahccottage says

    March 3, 2011 at 12:23 am

    great table…I’m in this weekend, haven’t been in a party for ages…thanks 🙂
    x

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    • Celia says

      October 27, 2016 at 6:35 pm

      Hi 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

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      • Gina Luker says

        October 28, 2016 at 9:32 am

        Wow Celia, that sounds amazing!!

        Reply
  2. Decorchick! says

    March 3, 2011 at 12:26 am

    That table is so cool Gina! Love it!

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  3. Christine says

    March 3, 2011 at 12:50 am

    Love 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!

    Reply
  4. Randi says

    March 3, 2011 at 1:09 am

    That 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.

    Reply
  5. Kim @ Second Time Furniture says

    March 3, 2011 at 1:10 am

    That little corner of your home looks so peaceful and beautiful! thanks for hosting!

    Reply
  6. Sherrie says

    March 3, 2011 at 1:19 am

    Nice job Gina! You are so creative!

    Reply
  7. Jess @ Frugal with a Flourish says

    March 3, 2011 at 1:37 am

    I love this idea!!! So creative! Great job!

    Reply
  8. Leanne says

    March 3, 2011 at 1:51 am

    What a great idea. I love the curvy legs. That lamp is so cute too. Thanks for hosting again.

    Reply
  9. Penny of This-N-That says

    March 3, 2011 at 2:05 am

    Love the table and all of the great links. I am really enjoying visiting everyone’s blogs and seeing all of their great projects

    Reply
  10. Confessions of a Plate Addict says

    March 3, 2011 at 2:18 am

    Hi Gina! Love the cute table! What a good idea! Happy week!…hugs…Debbie

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  11. Brambleberry Cottage says

    March 3, 2011 at 2:27 am

    I’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/

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  12. Amber of Hawthorn and Holly says

    March 3, 2011 at 2:46 am

    Love 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! 😉

    Reply
  13. Ali @ Honey and Maple Syrup says

    March 3, 2011 at 3:02 am

    Love the table! You can check out my rendition of a luggage rack table here: http://honeyandmaplesyrup.blogspot.com/2010/07/custom-end-tables.html

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  14. Sharon@Keen Inspirations says

    March 3, 2011 at 3:37 am

    Awesome table! Thanks for hosting the party!!!

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  15. Chrissie says

    March 3, 2011 at 3:49 am

    Hi Gina, thanks for hosting the party today!Love that table!

    Reply
  16. Handy Man, Crafty Woman says

    March 3, 2011 at 3:56 am

    thats a great idea, love it! thanks for hosting.

    Reply
  17. ~K @ VintageSkye says

    March 3, 2011 at 4:09 am

    Thanks for hosting!

    Reply
  18. Elizabeth@themustardceiling says

    March 3, 2011 at 4:51 am

    What a creative new idea for a luggage rack. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  19. The Uncluttered Lifestyle says

    March 3, 2011 at 4:52 am

    Don’t you just love when a plan comes together… great table idea. Thanks for hosting.

    Reply
  20. Holly says

    March 3, 2011 at 5:47 am

    Lovin’ that table! Thanks for hosting.

    Reply
  21. Amanda says

    March 3, 2011 at 6:17 am

    You are so clever! Great little table! Thank you for hosting such a fun party!
    Best Wishes and Blessings,
    Amanda

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  22. ♥ Miss Tea says

    March 3, 2011 at 8:34 am

    What 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

    Reply
  23. Chris says

    March 3, 2011 at 12:32 pm

    Awesome transformation! Thanks for hosting the party!

    Reply
  24. CreativeMama says

    March 3, 2011 at 1:16 pm

    Thanks for hosting! I entered the Cowl Sleeve Suit twice by mistake!

    Reply
  25. Carrie says

    March 3, 2011 at 2:31 pm

    Thanks for hosting this great link up. I am new and I just want to say….I love your blog.

    Reply
  26. tales from an oc cottage says

    March 3, 2011 at 2:38 pm

    Waaaaaaaaaaaaay cute!!!

    m ^..^

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  27. Brandy and Fam says

    March 3, 2011 at 3:31 pm

    I’m new this week. Thanks for the inspiration and linky party!

    Reply
  28. Magali @ The Little White House says

    March 3, 2011 at 3:53 pm

    Thanks for hosting. There were really interesting things to watch from all kind of different blogs! I love your party.

    Reply
  29. Lindy@Itsy Bitsy Paper says

    March 3, 2011 at 5:57 pm

    Thank 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

    Reply
  30. CaraRose says

    March 3, 2011 at 6:49 pm

    Love!!! So shabby…

    Reply
  31. AliLilly says

    March 3, 2011 at 7:25 pm

    I 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! 🙂

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  32. shetreks says

    March 3, 2011 at 7:58 pm

    Hi 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.

    Reply
  33. crossmyheart says

    March 3, 2011 at 8:05 pm

    I am new to your blog and I love it! 🙂

    Reply
  34. Amy says

    March 3, 2011 at 8:40 pm

    Thank you for hosting! I’m new to your blog and I’ve gotten some fantastic ideas!!!

    Amy
    sittingatourkitchentable.blogspot.com

    Reply
  35. Maegan @ World Shaking Designs says

    March 3, 2011 at 9:45 pm

    Hi, I am new here… I am so excited! I LOVE partys!! 🙂

    I hope you will come and visit me at
    http://www.worldshakingdesigns.com/

    Reply
  36. The Pennington Point says

    March 3, 2011 at 10:44 pm

    Gina, 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~

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  37. Cheryl says

    March 3, 2011 at 11:15 pm

    I 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

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  38. The Polka Dot Closet says

    March 4, 2011 at 12:05 am

    This party is soooo huge, of course I am fashionable late LOL. Thank you once again for hosting!!!

    Carol

    Reply
  39. Aaron says

    March 4, 2011 at 1:34 am

    This 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.

    Reply
  40. Christina @ The Tattered Tag says

    March 4, 2011 at 5:55 am

    Nice blog, lots of great ideas. Fun linky party, thanks bunches for hosting. Happy to be a new follower. 🙂

    http://thetatteredtag.blogspot.com

    Reply
  41. Mary says

    March 4, 2011 at 8:10 pm

    I love your blog! Sorry I’m late….thanks for hosting!

    Reply
  42. ~Robin~ says

    March 5, 2011 at 2:13 am

    Cute! 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!

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