Six ideas for a making a DIY table from PERSPEX®

Want to make a DIY table? Using acrylic sheet gives you many different options from industrial chic to sleek minimalist looks. In this blog, we bring you six inspirational ideas for making a DIY table from PERSPEX®.

#1. Upcycle an old table

Small and stylish: this beautiful table is straightforward to make yourself and complements any interior decor. How do you do it? Use the frame from an old table. Spray or paint it in a colour of your choice and attach a beautiful PERSPEX® tabletop. Transparent, tinted, opal white, black, there’s a wide range of colours to choose from. View the step-by-step explanation for making this table yourself in our blog: DIY: side table made of acrylic sheet.

#2. Let it shine: make a DIY table from mirror acrylic

If you love a high-glam look, you’re sure to be delighted with this glitzy table. With the help of an IKEA LACK table, you can make a real design statement in your living room or bedroom. The only thing you have to do is cover the table with mirror acrylic sheets custom-cut to size. And if your taste is for something simpler? Of course, you can substitute the mirror acrylic with matte black or any other colour that matches your decor.

#3. More robust than glass: make a DIY outdoor table

Acrylic sheet is also a fabulous material for upgrading your garden table. For example, you can transform your existing garden table by adding a transparent acrylic sheet: easy to keep clean and a lot cheaper than buying a new garden table. You could also choose to replace the complete tabletop. In this case, opt for an acrylic sheet with a minimum thickness of 8 mm. Read more about how to make a table for your garden in our blog: DIY acrylic tabletop for your garden table.

Tip: Don’t forget to ask us to cut out the hole for your parasol when ordering the acrylic sheet for a garden tabletop!

#4. Go bold: make a DIY table from neon PERSPEX®

Calling all Kartell fans: you can make very similar tables from neon PERSPEX® in next to no time. For the best result, you will require a plastic bending device. Read more about how to make these DIY tables in our blog: Making plastic tables.

#5. Sleek and minimalist: make your own table from black acrylic sheet

Do you want a unique piece for your living room? Then you’ve come to the right place with this black coffee table. Perfect for a sleek, contemporary interior and it won’t break the budget! If you want to make this DIY table yourself, you’ll have to bend the acrylic. Read our blog: “Making an acrylic coffee table” with tips and tricks for the right approach.

#6. A trendy industrial look: make your own table from a pallet and PERSPEX®

Would you rather make an industrial-look DIY table? With a pallet, PERSPEX® and a pair of wheels, you can quickly create an industrial table that’s also very budget-friendly. This statement piece also works well as an outdoor table. Discover instructions for making it in our blog “Making a pallet coffee table.”