Turn a budget furniture piece into the table of your dreams with these 20+ unique IKEA coffee table hacks! It’s hard to pick my favorite.
Who doesn’t have a soft spot for IKEA, with its endless rows of Scandinavian designs and knack for making us buy more than we planned?
It’s like walking into a DIYer’s dreamland, especially when you spy that budget-friendly coffee table that’s just begging for a personal touch.
Well, today is all about giving that inexpensive table a makeover that would make even the IKEA catalog jealous.
I’m about to show you IKEA coffee table hacks, simple and creative projects with stunning results. You’re going to transform tables into pieces that’ll have your guests asking, ‘Where did you get that?’
Have you seen those $30 coffee tables at IKEA? Yes, they’re affordable and functional, but let’s face it, sometimes they scream ‘plain Jane’ louder than they do ‘style.’
But with a dash of ingenuity and a few craft supplies, we can elevate these tables from merely functional to fabulously stylish.
In this post, I’ve gathered over twenty IKEA coffee table hacks that are perfect for injecting some of your personality into your living space.
From adding rustic charm to infusing modern elegance, these ideas are tailored for every taste and decor style.
And the best part? You don’t have to spend a fortune to make these transformations happen.
Whether you’re looking to add storage, experiment with textures, or just make a bold statement, these hacks are your ticket to a custom look without the custom price tag.
Scroll down to discover a world of IKEA coffee table transformations that are not just easy and affordable but also incredibly chic. It’s time to turn the ordinary into the extraordinary.
Don’t forget to let me know in the comments which project has you reaching for your tools. Happy crafting – let’s make those coffee tables something to talk about!
(get 20 IKEA Lack table hacks here!)
Ikea Coffee Table Hacks
Get the coffee table of your dreams on a budget! Try one of these 20+ unique IKEA coffee table hacks!
Trestle Legs & Board
Built using IKEA VIKA LERBERG legs and a wooden board, this easy DIY coffee table is perfect for a modern living room.
Side Tables & Paint
Add a two-toned look in one easy step with this gold diagonal coffee table how-to using birch LACK side tables.
New Legs
Kirsten gave IKEA’s LACK coffee table a mid-century vibe by simply replacing the legs. It doesn't seem like it would make such a difference - but wow!
Barnboard
Add barn boards to any IKEA coffee table for a country chic look with this tutorial. Jen used the HEMNES table for this one.
Spray Paint
Mallory glammed up this IKEA VITTSJÖ coffee table with a little spray paint, adding a high dollar look to this gorgeous room.
Wood & Stain
With only $10 in lumber, Whitney updated this IKEA LACK table she found at a yard sale. The herringbone pattern really gives it an expensive look!
Bench to Table
Johan wanted a table that went well with the new SKOGSTA dining set he purchased. He got a nice natural wood table that perfectly matches by combining two SKOGSTA benches.
Basket Table
With the SNIDAD basket and a round pine board, you too can have this coffee table! Plus you can paint it any color you like.
Hairpin Legs
Angel shares how she updated her ho-hum IKEA TOFTERYD coffee table with hairpin legs.
Shoe Rack
Janet created this slat topped coffee table using her old beat up BABORD shoe rack and some wood she had around.
Magazine Files & Stools
Now this is ingenious! Storage space, adjustable height, splits in two—what more could you want? This table uses 8 KVISSLE magazine files and 2 SVENERIK stools for the top and base.
Here is another version to check out using the KNUFF magazine holder.
Storage Coffee Table
A little paint may be all you need to get what you want. Joy painted two LALLERÖD tables in shades of blue and placed them next to one another to make a great storage coffee table that can be rolled around!
Slatted Bed Base
April created this modern coffee table using the LURÖY slatted bed base she found for $8 in the as-is section of the store!
Contact Paper
Pull off this marble top look with marble contact paper and the KLUBBO coffee table. And when it breaks down or if you get any tears? Just replace it!
Padding & Paint
This revved up coffee table doubles as an ottoman thanks to Krys – and it’s another unique take on the VITTSJÖ nesting tables!
Add a Border
Elinor upgraded her LACK coffee table by adding some easy borders to give it a more sophisticated look.
Wood Top
Find out how to take an IKEA HEMNES or LACK table and turn it into a farmhouse style coffee table with only $10 of wood!
Paper & Decorative Nails
Using your favorite wallpaper or wrapping paper to cover the basic LACK coffee table is great, but adding some nail head trim? Perfect!
Veneer
Monica used bamboo veneer to create these large silhouettes – making a bold statement on her two IKEA LACK end tables pushed together to create a coffee table.
Sticky Back Paper & Paint
Get this industrial look table using wood grain sticky back (or contact) paper and paint to update your old LACK table.
Wood Trim & Tile
Amy added wood trim to the sides of a LACK coffee table and then tiled the top with a cool geometric design.
Which of these coffee table hacks is your favorite? I adore the hairpin table redo! No IKEA near you? A number of these projects were done with IKEA items ordered straight from Amazon!
Here are some other hacks we’ve done: