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DIY Marble Table

Remember the DIY Marble Coffee Table project last year?

Well, I can’t stop thinking about how lovely marble is. I always thought butcher block counters were beautiful until I discovered marble. I never ever considered marble. Growing up it was the stuff I couldn’t touch at grandma’s house. So marble has had this ominous aura my whole life until West Elm. God bless West Elm. They updated marble in such a beautiful way and it has inspired me—first the coffee table, which by the way is still beautiful and functional.

Since we’re renting I can’t order marble counter tops (believe me I would if I could!), so I will happily settle with DIYing another table. This time a coffee bar! Craigslist is my friend when I’m looking for a good deal on marble. I waited two weeks for the price to go down on this large piece; then I offered something ridiculous and eventually got the price I wanted to pay. It takes time, but you can get what you’re looking for with patience.


Gold hairpin legs forever.

I think these hairpin legs are from Amazon. Instead of paying more for painted legs, I usually order simple plain hairpin legs and paint them myself. We used Gorilla Glue again and allowed the table to dry for 48 hours before turning it over to stand on the legs. Marble weighs a ton, for real. The added pressure is great for the glue to adhere and dry.


Like our coffee table, this project was so easy! The hardest part was waiting for the glue to dry. I have NO patience when it comes to waiting for projects to dry, especially when I know they’re going to be great and functional. Our apartment is my favorite we’ve lived in, but it is also the smallest! Challenge accepted. I’ve really enjoyed finding creative ways to find more space and this table is the result!

What do you think? Would you DIY a marble table or buy one from West Elm? Either way, you really can’t lose ;)

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Comments

  1. karen owen says

    January 17, 2017 at 7:29 pm

    Wow I love it! It looks great I am so jealous….

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  2. Claudia says

    January 21, 2017 at 6:03 pm

    I think marble is fantastic too! For its look I would love a marble counter top in our kitchen, but it’s too impractical. I don’t think I would be okay with the stains and etching. One has to be so careful with red wine, lemon juice. That’s why my choice will be quartz that looks similar to marble — when we one day remodel our kitchen. Whenever that will be!

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  3. eve says

    April 21, 2018 at 9:06 am

    this is fantastic! both diy marble tables are wonderfully done. i’ve been looking for a narrow rectangular coffee table, just like your other diy table, for quite some time now and still no luck. they’re costing as much as my new sofa did, that’s a bit much! would love whatever tips you have on where i can find a great bargain to attempt my own diy in your way, please. the hairpins actually match a marble & gold side table i purchased, which is just… perfect! *drooling* haha

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Some day you will be old enough to start reading f Some day you will be old enough to start reading fairy tales again.
-C.S. Lewis
Happy pi day, nerds! 🤓 This blueberry lavender Happy pi day, nerds! 🤓 This blueberry lavender pie is really special! The recipe is on my blog, bon appétit!
When you read a book by C.S. Lewis it feels like a When you read a book by C.S. Lewis it feels like a long walk through Magdalen’s beautiful gardens. He's like a grandpa who has seemingly endless amounts of advice and wisdom. 🙌🏻 

“I have wondered before now whether the vast astronomical distances may not be God’s quarantine precautions. They prevent the spiritual infection of a fallen species from spreading.”

C.S. Lewis, The World's Last Night: And Other Essays
✨Star Tours✨Welcome! Come on in! You’ll have ✨Star Tours✨Welcome! Come on in! You’ll have to stop here—the rest of my home is a mess, but the entry is ready for guests. 😂 Swipe to see the time lapse ✨The stars are removable with a simple cleaning solution—perfect if you like to change things up or if you live in an apartment. More details and a tiny tour on my blog—see you there!
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