We don't know if there's a statistic somewhere, but we're almost convinced that one in five people has an IKEA coffee table at home. It's such a simple, efficient and affordable piece of furniture that it can't help but find its use and place in the house.
But here comes the problem of uniformity. We don't like to have all identical things, but our budgets tell us these are luxuries. Creativity doesn't cost anything, so we could easily give the IKEA coffee table a new look without additional expenses.
What can you do? For example, you can dress the table in textile material or string. You will need string and transparent glue. You can also use stickers or a sheet of wallpaper if you have found a pattern that you like.
Add some details. For example, in the gallery above, you will notice an IKEA coffee table, embellished with gold accents at the corners to match the classic style pieces in the room.
Transform the table into a play area for the little one with a storage unit that fits underneath, and glue a rubber surface on top so they can play without the risk of hitting themselves.
Double the tabletop with a surface made of another material. Whether it's wood, concrete or just a coat of chalkboard paint, the coffee table will take on a completely different look and become a central visual point for the entire room.
