Hi guys! You all asked me to keep you updated on any home projects I do, so today I’m sharing this super cute DIY Wood Tray Makeover. This is just in time to style it for Christmas and give you a sneak peek at my living room makeover in progress!!! The best part is today’s makeover didn’t cost a thing so I’m feeling generous! Be sure to stick with me *** GIVEAWAY ALERT ***… woohoo!
This DIY wood tray makeover is SO quick and easy… and stink’n cute, I hope it inspires you to take a second look at what YOU have around your home. Sometimes, all that old boring piece needs is a ridiculously simple tweak to make it fun again!
Here’s what I started with. A white painted HomeSense tray that I bought 10+ years ago. There was nothing wrong with it other than it was collecting dust in my basement because I was tired of looking at it.
I did a little sanding and added an old chair spindle to the mix and WOW… look at her now!
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SOURCE LIST::
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- Old Painted Tray – SALVAGED
- Old Chair Spindle – SALVAGED
- Carpenter’s Wood Glue
- Dewalt Sander
- Small Artist Paint Brush
- Cotton Chalk Mineral Paint
- Clear Wax
DIY WOOD TRAY MAKEOVER::
Do you remember the Indian Mirror I bought from HomeSense and used in my bathroom makeover? That mirror was my inspiration for this tray. And it’s funny. I’m usually all about painting to create a new look, but in the case of this wood tray makeover, it was taking OFF some of the paint that created this amazing look!
Step #1:: Clean
I gave it a good wipe down with a sponge and warm water.
Step #2:: Sand
I used this Dewalt sander which makes it effortless to sand. It took me all of 3 minutes [maybe not even] to sand the high spots off this tray. Here you can see the left side is sanded and the right is not. Look at the difference in all that detail!
Step #3:: Cut Spindles into Bunt Feet
I already had the little bunt feet prepared for this tray because I cut up this entire chair spindle when making these wood tray risers.
Step #4:: Paint Feet
I painted the feet in this clean white to match the existing white paint on the tray.
Step #5:: Glue Feet On
After I added 3 coats of white paint and let the feet dry, and then glued them onto the bottom corners of the tray with this wood glue. What do you think?
The feet really add a nice touch, don’t they!? And check out my new carpet and coffee table!!!!
I’m so excited to finally be redecorating my living room because it’s long overdue. I still need to prime, paint and add some finishing touches, but it’s well on its way! I’ll be sure to share any painted furniture projects I add to the room. I have a couple of pieces in mind already! 🙂
And now for a fun *****G*I*V*E*A*W*A*Y*****!
If I could invite you all over for a coffee and a chat I would, but the next best thing is sharing a ‘virtual coffee or tea’ from a TWIN MUG!!!
To thank you for being the BEST SI BLOG FAMILY a girl could ask for AND inspiring me every week, I’m giving away an Indigo Mugs that comes with a handy tea infuser and lid and a $50 Amazon Gift Card to 3 lucky SI Blog readers!
All you have to do is click on the Rafflecopter below.
Come back every day and enter as many times as you like!
I know you’ll love this Indigo Mug as much as I do and who doesn’t love treating themselves to a little Amazon treat around the holidays!
Be sure to drop by next Monday when I’ll be sharing the Best of 2018 and announce the three (3) winners of today’s giveaway!
Good luck everyone!!!
Happy furniture painting my friends! 🙂
Denise x
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I think this is beautiful. Its giving me all sorts of ideas for trays from the thrift stores!
Thanks Lucy! Good luck to you! 🙂
I LOVE this tray! But then again, I love everything you do…
Merry Christmas Denise
Carole
Thanks and Merry Christmas to you Carole! 🙂 I hope you Sally, Chelsea, Shannon, and your entire family have a beautiful holiday season! XOXO
This is my first visit to your blog and I’m so glad I found it! I look forward to reading more posts.
Hi Patricia, WELCOME! Thanks for dropping by and good luck to you! 🙂
shame on me for not commenting until required to do so, but i do so enjoy seeing your projects and gaining inspiration and a reminder to always look at things in a new, different way to see what might be possible. so thanks for that!
No shame allowed here Anissa! 😉 LOL You’re ALWAYS welcome to come take a peek ANYTIME ….and not leave a comment! 😉 🙂 Good luck to you! x
Girlfriend, I always love your ideas and work! You’re very inspiring!
Thanks so much Lisa! Best of luck in the giveaway!
Thank you for the Giveaway! Love the tray.
thanks Michele, good luck. 🙂
So sweet! Now see, fairly simple idea, HOWEVER, I need you my friend, because I can’t think of my own fresh ideas!! LOL – as always a big thank you for sharing! I have a tray for this, not as pretty as yours but I think it’ll do & a garage FULL of other wonderful STUFF ( junk? lol) that I just may need someday…. like chairs, spindles, boards and beams OH MY! Love the living room as well.
We’re kindred spirits, Amy! My garage is inventory space sounds exactly like yours!!! 🙂 Good luck to you in the giveaway! x
I love the new carpet. What is the brand and where can I get it?
Thanks Christy! It’s a Sydney Brand – 7×10 Gray and White and I bought it at End of The Roll. I tried looking for it online so I could provide you with a link but I can’t seem to find it. If I come across an online link in the furniture, I’ll come back and add it in.
The bunt feet are so perfect, I love this idea! I’d like to do it if I ever find a cute tray like that.
Thanks Rosie! Really easy to do too! 🙂
Love the tray update. Thanks for the inspiration and the giveaway!
Thanks and good luck to you Debra! 🙂
You are the BEST! Love give-a-ways!
Hi Jackie!!! 🙂 Good luck to you! x
Thank you for all these helpful tips, I really enjoy your blog.
Pleasure, and I enjoy having you here Jessica! Good luck. 🙂
Very pretty, feminine tray. I wish I had the creative imagination you have. We’re fortunate to have you sharing your beautiful work to inspire us. Oh, and I LOVE the giveaway mug…love tea and love to read!
Thanks for sharing.
Aw, thanks Lori, and ya, I’m loving this mug – it’s very ME! 😉 Good luck to you!
I love your up-cycles and your furniture makeovers. I get inspired every time I read your posts. Happy Holidays to you and your family!
Hi Kelly!!! Thank you, and happy holidays to you and your family as well. xo
Love the upcycled tray. Its great to be able to “shop” one’s own collection instead of buying something new – and remaking an old item that we were tired of looking at. Again, love the tray along with everything you do.
Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas and all the best in the New Year.
That’s all for now, Nancy
Hi Nancy! 🙂 Ya, it’s great to breath new life into older items laying around, isn’t it! Merry Christmas and happy holidays to you too! xo
Denise,
Love what you created with a simple tray! Itis darling with little legs!
Keep on Creating, we love it❣️
I appreciate that Carli, thanks so much! 🙂 Good luck to you and happy holidays. x
Super cute project – and so simple! Love your new carpet and coffee table – good for you! And thanks for the chance! 😀
I think this was one of the simplest projects ever but I’m really happy with it. And ya, loving the carpet and table. I had a sisal rug in my l/r before so the difference on the feet feels amazing! Anyway, good luck to you Marcia! XO
Great makeover, great giveaway !!
Thanks Shay! Good luck to you. 🙂
So simple yet so beautiful! Thanks for the giveaway. Love the legs!
Thanks Janis! Good luck to you. 🙂
Your projects and words are inspirational! Thank you for such a wonderful blog.
Aw, thank YOU Laura! Always nice to see you here. Best of luck to you. x
I love your blog, you are so talented. You made me go out and buy Dixie Belle’s paints and waxes and I love the gilding wax. I. Want to put that on everything I walk by.
Isn’t it amazing!…have you tried the teal!?! I love their gilding wax too! Good luck to you Cheryl. 🙂
What a gorgeous little iced oatmeal lace cookie! Makes me want to get in the kitchen and bake 🙂
Hi Jenna! Confession – I bought these shortbread cookies. I’m more of an eater than a baker and believe me, if these were home-baked, they would look nooooothing like this! lol
Hi Denise:
Your blog always gives me a smile…and inspiration!
I have an old, very tarnished (beyond repair) silver plated serving tray I “saved” from a trash bin…your tray inspires me to give it some love.
That and the chairs, side board, coffee table…
One thing – and one day – at a time. All the great tips and advice from your blog will help me get there!
YOU just put a big smile on my face! Thank you, Tracy. And my sister has a collection of tarnished silver plated serving trays. She’s kept many as is but she’s also painted a few… they look gorgeous painted! Best of luck to you Tracy! x
Thank you for the giveaway! I like the holiday decorations in your post. very cute!
Thanks Kayley! Good luck to you!
I love, love, love the new look of your tray! It is so amazing that something so ‘simple’ can make such a difference! Today I am going to look around to see what i can put legs on!
PS. do you mind sharing where you bought the rug and is it a comfy thick one!!
Hi CC and thank you! 🙂 I bought my carpet at End of The Roll and I’m extremely happy with how comfy/thick it is. I’ve also heard stories of shedding, smelling or wrinkled carpets but this one was perfect from the get-go!
What a lovely idea for an old tray. I especially appreciate your easier projects Many thanks and Merry Christmas!
Thanks Sharon! And Merry Christmas to you too! Good luck in the giveaway. 🙂
LOL I have the same tray thanks for the idea!
You’re welcome! 😉 Best of luck in the giveaway Laura! x
The little feet add so much to your tray, love it!
Thanks Linda! I have a Folgers coffee container full of them – all different shapes and sizes from the old spindles. I’m sure I’ll come across another use for them at some point. 🙂
So pretty! I love redoing things I already own. Such a win!
Thanks Valerie and me tooooo! 🙂
The little feet are genius! But your staging and photography are the best parts! I love updating trays, they can be used in so many ways.
Thanks so much, Laura – huge compliment! Glad you like the ‘feet’ idea. 🙂
Where did you get your round, glass coffee table?
dIY tray. Article
Hi June! I bought the round glass nesting tables off Wayfair. As of writing this, they are on sale for 36% off! 🙂
Where did you get your coffee game?
Wayfair! They are on sale for a great deal! 🙂
I love the tray with less paint to bring out the details! Simple makeovers are the best! Love to read your blog!
Hi Toia!! Ya, sometimes it’s the little things that make a big difference. This must have been one of the quickest and simplest projects ever but I really like the outcome. Good luck to you. 🙂
Love, love, love this!!
Thank you Pam! x
Loved the little bun feet! Can’t wait to try this on an old forgotten tray at home. Thanks for sharing!!
Thanks for dropping by Susan! Good luck to you. 🙂
I have that same tray and can’t wait to add some little feet. Thanks for the great idea.
Hi Dianne! A good few of you have this EXACT tray! And ya, if you want to switch up the look, the feet are quick and easy to do! 🙂
It’s beautiful, Denise, love the scroll detail and the feet take it to a whole new level. Beautifully styled as well.
Thanks so much Marie! Hope you’re taking it a little easier this week!!! 😉 XO
Your projects are so inspirational! Thank you for all your ideas…
Thank you Sherry, glad you like it and good luck! 🙂
I love this addition! It’s so simple, but elevating the tray off the table gives it so much elegance. Beautiful work, as always!
Thanks so much, Merli! Your site is gorgeous btw!
Thanks for this easy project…. all you ideas come out fabulous… !!!
WIshing you a very Happy Holiday period with your family !
Claudette
That’s sweet of you to say! 🙂 Happy Holidays to you and yours Claudette and good luck.x
I love the mug! To me, that is the perfect winter sentiment! Stay warm!
I agree, and I love the infusers that come with these mugs. I usually alternate coffee, tea, coffee etc but it’s perfect for my green tea leaves. Good luck Melanie! x
Can I just say Inlove everything you do. Simply beautiful!
Do 😘
Thanks Do! Big compliment coming from you! XO
Sweet! You filled it up nicely too.
Thanks Tracy, I actually had a lot of fun staging/styling this one. 🙂 Good luck to you! x
Hi Denise. I love how you updated your cute little tray. The sanding really shows off the details and the little feet are sweet. I have to admit, I’m a bit jealous. Your home looks GORGEOUS! I’ve been trying to update my home for a while now but it’s a loooong process. Thanks for sharing. And I hope I win the mug so we can have virtual coffee together.;)
I’d looove to have a ‘virtual’ coffee with you! 😉 And I so get it! I’m envious of the people who can knock off a room makeover in a week or two! Don’t know how they do it because I (like you) find it’s a long process. But I guess so long as we have fun with the process – that’s what counts, right?! 🙂 Good luck in the giveaway! x
Love your little tray!!!! Thank you for this chance to win a gift card!!!!
Thank you and good luck to you, Teresa! 🙂
the tray is beautiful
thanks Shari! x
What a charming redo on your tray! I love all your projects, but really like quick and easy ones like this. Would love to see more!
Thanks Valerie, I’m definitely keeping that in mind and thanks for the encouragement. 🙂 I’ll have a few more “simple” but beautiful projects coming your way in the new year! Good luck in the giveaway. 🙂
How pretty! I like it and would like to enter your raffle.
By leaving your comment you are entered! 🙂 Good luck to you Mickey!
Love those little feet!
Thanks Melissa! Your photography is gorgeous btw!
Love all of your painting techniques and coating projects!
Thanks Janette and good luck. 🙂
What an absolutely gorgeous tray! I love the detail and I love those little feet, they add so much character! Happy Holidays!
Thanks, and happy holidays to you Shirley! If/when you do the dresser for your granddaughter, I’d LOVE to hear how it turns out for you. Good luck in the giveaway. 🙂