Creating a Textured Bistro Table: A DIY Project Inspired by Home Decor Trends

As I recently fell in love with the Stone and textured pieces that have become a big trend in home decor, I couldn't help but think of my sad little kitchen table. I pictured how fabulous it would look if I had a bistro table like the ones I saw at the Crate and Barrel outlet store in LA. Despite the affordable outlet prices, I just couldn't bring myself to purchase one. However, with a little creativity and DIY ingenuity, I decided to create my own textured table.

To start, I needed to create the structure of my table. I began by flipping a 28-inch tall outdoor planner upside down and attaching a 24-inch wood round to it using industrial strength Liquid Nails. This provided me with a sturdy base for my future project. Next, I turned my attention to finding the perfect textured look. After scouring various online tutorials, each showing different ways to achieve this effect, I settled on using a plaster of Paris mix.

To create the mixture, I followed the directions on the back of the box, mixing two parts plaster and one part water until it was smooth like pancake mix. During my design process, I decided that I wanted my table to look like heavy cement but not actually be cement. To achieve this look, I added a slate gray acrylic paint to my plaster mixture, blending it until it resembled wet cement.

As I began applying the plaster mixture, I quickly realized that there's no one right way to do it. I used a hard bristle brush and applied one coat, letting it dry for a second before applying another. This process can be messy and requires patience, so my biggest tip is to move fast – the plaster mixture dries extremely quickly! To avoid wasting time, I make sure to mix my mixtures in small batches, ensuring that they don't dry out before I have a chance to apply them.

I also want to caution those who are considering this project: it's essential to work on your table when you don't have fresh paint applied. The process can be damaging to your nails, so make sure to take care of yourself while working on your DIY project.

After applying two coats and letting the piece dry overnight, I used a sand block to shave down any rough edges and create a smoother texture. To my delight, I fell in love with the rough texture and decided to leave it as is – it gave off big cement vibes that I adored! Finally, to protect the table from spills and messes, I decided to cover it with a 24-inch glass round.

The finished result is a beautiful textured bistro table that adds a unique touch to my dining area. With its industrial-chic aesthetic, this DIY project not only saves me money but also allows me to express my personal style in my home decor.

"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enwe have to talk about this new bistro table I just made for my dining area recently I've noticed Stone concrete and textured pieces have become a big Trend in home decor if you follow me on Instagram then you know I recently made a trip to the Crate and Barrel outlet store here in LA and fell madly in love with these Stone and textured tables the textured look isn't typically my style but I immediately thought of my sad little kitchen table and pictured how fabulous a table like this would look in that space however even with Outlet prices I couldn't quite afford to bring this one home but if y'all know y'all know so I immediately started brainstorming ways to create this textured table myself to create the structure of my table I flipped a 28 inch tall outdoor planner upside down and used industrial strength Liquid Nails to attach a 24 inch wood round to the top now in my online research I found tons of different tutorials each showing a different way to achieve this textured look I settled on using a plaster of Paris mix to create the mixture I follow the directions on the back of the box mixing two parts plaster and one part water until it was smooth like pancake mix during my design process I decided I wanted my table to actually look like a heavy cement but obviously not cement so to achieve this look I added a slate gray acrylic paint to my plaster of Paris mixing it until it looks like well wet cement from here I started applying I quickly realized there's no one right way to apply your mixture I used a hard bristle brush I applied one coat let it dry for a second and then applied another my biggest tip for this project is to move fast the plaster mixture dries so quick learn from my mistake and make your mixtures in small batches so it doesn't dry out before you have a chance to apply it oh also this process is a menace to a manicure so the optimal time for this project is before you have a Fresh coat of paint in total I apply two coats and left it to dry overnight after the piece is dry you can use a sand block to shave down any rough edges and create a smoother texture I however loved the rough texture and opted to leave it as is because it was giving big cement Vibes when you're done spray the table with a polyurethane protective coat I've made the decision to cover my table with a 24 inch glass round just to keep it extra safe from spills and messes but that part is optional foreignwe have to talk about this new bistro table I just made for my dining area recently I've noticed Stone concrete and textured pieces have become a big Trend in home decor if you follow me on Instagram then you know I recently made a trip to the Crate and Barrel outlet store here in LA and fell madly in love with these Stone and textured tables the textured look isn't typically my style but I immediately thought of my sad little kitchen table and pictured how fabulous a table like this would look in that space however even with Outlet prices I couldn't quite afford to bring this one home but if y'all know y'all know so I immediately started brainstorming ways to create this textured table myself to create the structure of my table I flipped a 28 inch tall outdoor planner upside down and used industrial strength Liquid Nails to attach a 24 inch wood round to the top now in my online research I found tons of different tutorials each showing a different way to achieve this textured look I settled on using a plaster of Paris mix to create the mixture I follow the directions on the back of the box mixing two parts plaster and one part water until it was smooth like pancake mix during my design process I decided I wanted my table to actually look like a heavy cement but obviously not cement so to achieve this look I added a slate gray acrylic paint to my plaster of Paris mixing it until it looks like well wet cement from here I started applying I quickly realized there's no one right way to apply your mixture I used a hard bristle brush I applied one coat let it dry for a second and then applied another my biggest tip for this project is to move fast the plaster mixture dries so quick learn from my mistake and make your mixtures in small batches so it doesn't dry out before you have a chance to apply it oh also this process is a menace to a manicure so the optimal time for this project is before you have a Fresh coat of paint in total I apply two coats and left it to dry overnight after the piece is dry you can use a sand block to shave down any rough edges and create a smoother texture I however loved the rough texture and opted to leave it as is because it was giving big cement Vibes when you're done spray the table with a polyurethane protective coat I've made the decision to cover my table with a 24 inch glass round just to keep it extra safe from spills and messes but that part is optional foreign\n"