How to Make a Fabric Foyer Table

A foyer table can serve as a functional piece of furniture, allowing you to display memorabilia or simply toss your keys upon coming home, or it can be a trendy statement-making piece to those who enter your home. Its simpler than you think to rejuvenate the look of your foyer table without springing for a new table entirely. Give yours a makeover with a fabric-covered top that matches your decor. This quick transformation can bring softness to a harsh, smooth table or complement the vintage look of an antique table. Does this Spark an idea?

Instructions

1

Select a wooden foyer table with an overhang around the top edge. Cut your fabric to the dimensions of your tabletop plus 2 inches on all sides.

2

Extend the fabric across the surface of the table. Make sure it is oriented properly, with equal amounts of excess fabric on all sides. Fold the excess fabric along one of the tables short edges underneath the overhang and staple to the underside of the table. Continue stapling along the short side. Smooth fabric as you go.

3

Move directly across the table to the other short edge. Pull fabric gently toward you to remove any gathering or bunching of fabric, then staple along that short edge to attach excess fabric to the underside of the overhang.

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Repeat on both long edges of the table. Be sure to flatten out any lumps before proceeding with stapling for a smooth fabric-covered surface. When you reach the corners where the long edges meet the short edges, smoothly fold the corners and staple them underneath as well.

5

Place a clear vinyl disc on each corner of the table. Space them out evenly. Cover with a piece of glass cut to the dimensions of your tabletop.