This Fan Favorite IKEA Table Just Got A Color Upgrade (Perfect For Fall)
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Orange is the unofficial color of fall, and it goes beyond jack-o'-lanterns. The blaze-like look of autumn leaves does its part along with mums and harvest moons low on the horizon. IKEA has recently introduced an orange version of its viral GLADOM tray table just in time for Halloween and Thanksgiving. It retails for $24.99, which is a bit of a price hike compared to the highly-rated best-selling black or white models that sell for $19.95. However, its matte orange finish may justify spending the extra $5. This particular GLADOM is a limited-edition item, so it could be difficult for everybody who wants one to get their hands on it.
If your neighborhood IKEA is fresh out of these orange tables, and none are to be found at warehouses, you may not be entirely out of luck. Add the product to your shopping list, and mark it as a favorite. IKEA's system will let you know when it's back in stock and/or offer up other brick and mortar locations where you might find one.
Can't get the orange GLADOM and don't want to wait?
If a fall-colored tray table isn't in stock in your area, one possible solution is to nab a GLADOM in black or white and add a coating of matte orange spray paint. Understandably, you might not trust your spray painting ability on a brand-new purchase. (You can always give these time-saving tips that make spray painting a breeze.)
One of the things fans of the GLADOM love is its removable top tray. With a 17½ -inch diameter, it's not always a piece of cake to find a same-sized replacement in a color you like. Still, if you can locate an orange circular tray that's even slightly smaller, you might prefer that over your iffy spray-painting handiwork. IKEA does have a ready-made option for immediate Halloween-spirit. Its black KUSTFYR tray emblazoned with a white ghost is just the right size to slide into the GLADOM's tray holder.
Still not satisfied? The black GLADOM table is just begging to be tiled, so why not encrust the tray with a candy corn-esque array of mosaic pieces? Give the LITMIND Orange Mixed Glass Mosaic Tiles a try if you're a fan of more eclectic aesthetics. Opting for a uniform orange tint might be more in line with your vision. You can also swap the table top out as the seasons change. Once you've made your last turkey-and-stuffing sandwich from Thanksgiving leftovers, you could incorporate the 17-inch Christmas-themed VINTERFINT tray.