Comments on: How to Make an Inexpensive Coffee Table

on 11/22/2005 I have seen many variations of one simple idea: Placing something visually appealing under the layer of glass you put on top of the impromptu table.

A collection of black and white photographs, old records, stamps, cards, or a Mondrianesque mosaic of similarly hued paint chips all look really stylish and take a basic under table to another level of detail.

To ensure the arrangement does not move, use restickable glue (a glue stick that turns any paper item into a post-it note) to arrange the items on your table before laying down the anti-skid buttons and finally the glass.

on 11/22/2005 At most large craft stores you can buy unfinished wooden trunks with flat tops, just made out of simple wood sheets. You can use a stapling gun and reupholster it with a nice fabric, or even put quilt padding under the fabric for a small ottoman for a couch. If you need to learn how to reupholster, I suggest watching a few episodes of Trading Spaces on TLC.

on 11/22/2005 Find an old wooden door, paint the door(if you want to), and use it as a table top. It's an inexpensive alternative to a store-bought table and it's one-of-a-kind.