Easy IKEA Decor Hack: From Plain Side Table To A Marble Masterpiece

By  Lucy Akins Updated
IKEA GLADOM side table hack Lucy Akins

The Gladom table is adorable as is, but with this easy IKEA decor hack, we were able to turn a budget-friendly side table into a chic and expensive-looking piece without the hefty price tag. The combination of marble and gold is simply a classic.

IKEA GLADOM side table hackLucy Akins

Things Needed

Materials NeededLucy Akins

Step 1

Assemble the table and then spray it a couple of times with the gold paint.

Spray painting tableLucy Akins

Step 2

Flip the tray of table upside down.

Position of trayLucy Akins

Step 3

Slowly attach the contact paper to the tray until the top surface is completely covered.

Tip: Do small areas at a time to avoid large bubbles from forming.

Placing contact paper on tableLucy Akins

Step 4

Cut any excess paper around the tray.

Trimming excess contact paperLucy Akins

Step 5

Use a ruler or credit card to smooth out any small bubbles.

Smoothing contact paperLucy Akins
Completed trayLucy Akins

Step 6

Place the tray onto the spray-painted legs with the marble side showing (upside down)

Position of trayLucy Akins
IKEA Gladom table marble and gold hackLucy Akins

Another alternative for this table hack would be to paint the entire table top gold and add the contact paper, so the side of the table is also gilded.

IKEA Gladom table marble and gold hackLucy Akins
IKEA Gladom table marble and gold hackLucy Akins

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