Burlap Coffee Table {tutorial}

I'm really into burlap lately. I also knew that I wanted a different coffee table. I put the two ideas together and created my new burlap coffee table.  I love it! 

It's the perfect size for the room. Much better than the trunk that we were using prior.   I'm already looking forward to playing board games as a family. 


You may remember the table from when I painted it a nice turquoise and used it on my patio. Yep. Same table.  Until we have the patio area extended it was taking up too much space. Not to mention that next spring I will want to paint something else for outside. Maybe something that's taller so that we can enjoy a family dinner outside.  

Here's what I did.... It was easy. The total, $18. I'm not counting the cost of the table since I pulled it from the patio, but if I did the total would be $25. 

I took my sample paint that I had on hand {but you can pick some up for $1 at your local Lowes or Depot}. 
Since the table top was turquoise I painted it a more neutral tone so that it wouldn't show through the burlap. I chose a light yellow. 
Then I took my sample paint "Bay Leaf" by Martha and painted the bottom portion of the table. 
After that, I had fun with my Antiquing Glaze. 

Next, I took a break and enjoyed a nice cup of sweet ice tea. It was 107* outside. It was hot and I needed break! Not to mention I bought these adorable tumblers at JoAnns for $2.50 {set of 4} while I was getting my burlap. 


I covered the top of the table with Burlap. I bought 2 yards at $3/yd. I cut it to have about a 1 inch over lap on each side. Then I tucked it under and went to town with my staple gun.  While this picture shows just one staple, trust me, there are plenty more!  I made sure to pull it tight without causing it to have too many sways and curves in the burlap threads. 

The last part of covering the top was completing the corners. You can see how easy it is from the photos. 


Then came the last fun part. Finishing it off with decorative nail heads along the edge. 

These ran me $2.49 per pack. I used 4 {one for each side}.  * be sure to use a rubber mallet so that you don't ruin your nail heads. They run about $5 or so. It's nice to have for other projects too. 

Isn't it gorgeous! We have nail head trim on our sofas so I wanted to tie it all together. It could not have turned out more perfect. 

And one last view.... 

What do you think?