10 ways to turn boring, dated TV trays and tables into gorgeous pieces for your home

TV trays are an amazing item to have around the house.

Not only do they act as mini dining tables during our meals, but they also host a ton of other special features as well. Things you might have never thought of.

They tend to hold up very well over time but if you have an old one lying around, or simply have one or two to spare, don’t toss it out!

Below is a list of some pretty cool ideas of what to do with your tv tray other than using it to binge-watch some of your favorite tv shows. Have a look!

1) Side Table

https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/before-after-tv-tray-table-gets-decked-out-167700
Apartment Therapy Source: Apartment Therapy

Take a look at this awesome side table with knobs and rope added to give it some extra flair! The instructions are here!

2) Magnet Board

https://www.homedit.com/5-different-ways-use-tv-trays/img_0844/
Homedit Source: Homedit

Just hand the top of a metal tray and use its underside to put magnets on it. You can hang whatever you want!

3) Planter

http://www.happytogetherbyjess.com/upcycled-drawer-plant-stand-diy/?crlt.pid=camp.fO2dbLW4ZgcA
Happy Together by Jess Source: Happy Together by Jess

Put a drawer on top of the tray and just add plants! Simple but worth it.

4) Nightstand

https://thesummeryumbrella.com/diy-nightstand/
The Summery Umbrella Source: The Summery Umbrella

All you gotta do is put a drawer on top of the tv tray and you’ve got yourself a new and decorative item for the house. You can even paint it!

5) Chalkboard Table

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/255790453809342123/
Pinterest Source: Pinterest

Have kids or just feeling creative? You can turn your tv tray into a chalkboard space! It’s pretty self-explanatory. Go crazy!

6) Ironing Board

https://youtu.be/lk1PDHLmjUI
Youtube Source: Youtube

All you gotta do is add a heat-safe cushion to the top of it and add a cover. There you have it! A portable ironing board! Video here!

7) Stencil It In

https://pried2012.wordpress.com/2014/07/20/from-drab-to-fab/
Pried 2012 Source: Pried 2012

If you want to take the designing into your own hands, try stenciling designs on your table such as this really cool bird! It looks like it was purchased with a design already on it! Pretty neat!

8) Marble It

https://www.air.tv/watch?v=LnnkKzH8QnKCepRLdVxPVg
Air.TV Source: Air.TV

With some spray paint and faux marble contact paper, you can create a chic and modern piece of decor for your home. Do so here!

9) Dipped Chevron Table

https://www.settingforfour.com/diy-dipped-chevron-table-3msaferelease/
Setting for Four Source: Setting for Four

Looking for an accent table? Well, look no further than this awesome tv tray! It can fit into almost any room and looks very elegant making it appear more classy than what it actually is. It’s pretty cool!

10) Lego Table

https://www.anikasdiylife.com/portable-diy-lego-table-tv-table/
Anika's DIY Life Source: Anika's DIY Life

Who wouldn’t want a homemade lego set in their home? Legos never get old! Once you’ve stepped on enough legos, you’re gonna definitely want to assemble this and place all your legos on it! Instructions are here!

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Source: Home Hacks

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