Today happens to be one of my favorite days of the month and it’s all about sharing fabulous furniture makeovers with a theme. Yep, it’s DIY Furniture Girls Theme Day, and this month’s theme is knock off. Everyone loves a good knock off! I made this little ZGallerie inspired tree trunk table from an old coconut palm tree stump we’ve used outside as a side table.
The real version is pricey and done with silver leaf. Using silver or gold foils is a tedious job, especially when it comes to something like a tree trunk table that has lots of nooks and cranies. Stay tuned for next month though because I will be sharing a project with gold leafing:)
Make a ZGallerie inspired faux silver tree trunk table
Supplies to make a silver tree trunk table. I use affiliate links to help you find the products I used. For further information please see my disclosure below.
- tree trunk
- silver metallic paint This is the best one for this project
- primer tinted grey
- HomeRight Finish Max Paint Sprayer
- Wagner Small Spray Shelter
- lazy susan
- electric planer
- sander
Making a faux silver leaf metallic looking table from a tree trunk isn’t too hard. Start by measuring if you need to trim anything off the top to make a flat surface. I measured the lowest section and made a mark at that level all the way around my soon to be silver tree trunk table.
I used a planer to cut sections evenly off the top. It was the quickest way to level out the top. Next I gently sanded the edges and a lightly all over the trunk to smooth any high spots or jagged bark edges off.
This project wouldn’t have been so easy had I not pulled out my new Wagner Small Spray Shelter. I fell in love with this new small model as soon as they announced it! I’ve been itching to try it and couldn’t wait to check out the new compact size.
I have the original spray shelter and can fit an entire sofa in it. I used it for my teak outdoor sofa set makeover this summer. This small one is perfect for quick jobs. My project got even easier when I remembered I had a lazy susan I bought for a project that was still sitting in the garage.
Viola!
The lazy susan made a lazy me! I simply sat and spun the turntable as I painted. I never had to move. I applied a coat of grey primer and two coats of silver metallic paint. Opening up the back air vent to promote air circulation helped the paint dry faster between layers.
That’s it my friends. My ZGallerie inspired tree trunk table was done. Funny thing is, I was sure I’d use it as a small side table…
But then I got to thinking it would be great as a stool in the family room when we need an extra seat. It would also fit beautifully in our family bath which after the makeover, has lots of gorgeous silver slate tiles. This is where I go when I need a little table to hold my wine and candles on those days I’m desperate for girl time alone and a bubble bath:)
I even tried it out in our contemporary master bath we built, it looks great next to my bird stenciled cabinet I made for another one of our DIY Furniture Girls themes. It would be nice here to sit and use it when I’m putting on my shoes in the morning.
What do you think?
Where should I put it? leave me a comment below and help me decide!
Like I mentioned at the beginning, everyone loves a good knock off. See the rest of the DIY Furniture Girls projects for this month’s theme below. Click on any picture and you’ll go to that post.
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Lynda Sneed says
Wendi, Wendi, u never cease to amaze me with ur visions turned into finished projects!!
Such a clever & beautiful outcome. As usual!!
The small paint shelter will be on my next shopping spree! Thx for all ur tips!!
Lynda
Wendi @H20 Bungalow says
You are too kind! Thank you Lynda! Hope you enjoy the paint shelter as much as we do!
Linda at Mixed Kreations says
What a fantastic idea! I love how it turned out, and it would look great in my sun room.
Wendi says
Hi Linda! This tree trunk table would be perfect in a sun room! I loved how it turned out especially that it was so easy. Thanks so much for your visit!
Mindi says
Seriously love this Wendi!! Awesome job!
Wendi says
Hi Mindi & thank you so much! I’ve wanted to make one of these for the longest time! This little tree trunk made the perfect size table too. Thanks so much for your visit!
Marie says
I love this! It would be a perfect bedside table, for sure. Thanks so much for sharing your tutorial with us at Merry Monday this week!
Wendi says
Hi Marie & thank you:) This petite size is perfect for so many different uses. I keep thinking of more places to put it. Thanks so much for your visit and your party!
Kathy Owen says
I really like the stump table. I also love the lazy susan idea in the spray shelter. I just recently painted my first project in the spray shelter.
Wendi says
Hi Kathy. I know the table pushed the makeover part, but I love the finished project! Speaking of love, don’t you love the the Paint Shelter? The size and ease of use are awesome!
Marie, The Interior Frugalista says
What a clever idea, Wendi. I love how glamorous a simple tree trunk can look with metallic spray paint. I’ve got some stumps, hmmm!
Wendi says
Hi Marie & thank you! It’s really pretty in person too, the texture of the bark makes it stand out. Go find get those tree trunks! I know you’ll make them look awesome!
Paula says
You side table is going to be a real conversation piece when guests see it. I have a feeling that you might have requests to make more of these.
Wendi says
How funny you mentioned that Paula…my husband walked in a said wow, we have a new table. He rarely notices things like that. Thanks so much for your visit!
Tami@ Curb Alert! says
Wendi, I love the texture of the trunk you used. It looks so classy now in silver. You are a genius by using that lazy susan, I’ll have to keep my eye out for one!
~Tami
Wendi says
Hi Tami! I’m a pushover for texture. The bark on this stump was perfect for the little table. Wasn’t the lazy susan an awesome idea? It worked like a charm!
Kim @Hunt & Host says
LOVE this table in silver! and that little paint shelter is on my need to have list now…along with a last susan, brilliant!!! Great job Wendi!!!
Wendi says
Hi Kim!! Thank you:) You have to have a paint shelter…I love bot of mine! Especially now that they have the small one. It pops up in 2 seconds, add the lazy susan and paint projects are crazy easy! Thanks so much for your visit!
Summer says
Wow! The table turned out lovely! Brilliant idea ♥
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Wendi says
Hi Summer, Thanks so much! It wasn’t a traditional furniture makeover but I’d eyed this look for so long and this was the perfect opportunity to create it for myself…on a budget:) Thanks so much for your visit & sweet comment!
Lisa House says
Where ever you put this gorgeous table keep the teal pot/plant on it! I love these colors together.
Wendi says
Hi Lisa and thank you! The blue and silver do look fabulous together, don’t they? This little table/stool will get a lot more use in the house than I originally planned, love when that happens. Thanks so much for your visit!
Christy@ Confessions of a Serial Do-it-Yourselfer says
This is just too cool! I liked it as a plant stand too! XO
Wendi says
Christy! I didn’t even think of that use! You’re right, it would look good as a plant stand. I’ve had tis tree trunk on my porch for 3 years and knew eventually I’d do something with it! So glad we had this months challenge…
Patty says
Love your little tree trunk table and the texture is wonderful.
Wendi says
Hi Patty… you know I’m a pushover for texture! The bark pattern was perfect for this project. It turned out better than I expected. I still have it in my bath but may start moving it around. Thanks so much for stopping by!
gail says
lazy susan? brilliant! I’ll have to remember that tip for sure.
I love your silver tree trunk table Wendi.
gail
ps pinning!
Wendi says
Gail, You need one!! Seriously, the lazy susan in the Paint Shelter made this job crazy easy. I really did just sit on the ground and spin it. You could use this on so many of your projects! Thanks so much for your visit my friend:)
Lindsay Eidahl says
This is genius! Love it!
Wendi says
Thanks so much Lindsay:) It was a twist on a traditional furniture makeover. I’ve wanted a silver tree trunk table for the longest time. Now I can stop looking a the pricey ZGallerie version! Thanks so much for your visit!
Amy | Canary Street says
This is fantastic, Wendi! I really love how it turned out.
Wendi says
Hi Amy & thank you:) It was a stretch on the “furniture” theme but I had fun with the creative part of making it a table. Thanks so much for your visit!
Susie@TheChelseaProject says
What a fabulous idea! I totally love the size and color. It would look great in my house, too. Hint. Hint. My birthday is in October. Congrats on another fab makoever! Susie from The Chelsea Project