Use Dollar Tree Baskets To Make A Modern Table For Your Living Room

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It's fun to add on-trend items to your living room. You could, for example, add one of the best side tables for under $100 for a change in decor. If you're looking for something even more budget-friendly yet still fashionable, it might be time to try your hand at a DIY project. In fact, you can make a high-end table with one Dollar Tree product and a few simple craft supplies. Even better, depending on what you already have at home, this table will cost between $11 and $20. YouTube creator Yoduvh Essentials transforms Essentials Gold Wire Trays from Dollar Tree into a snazzy accent table with two or three tiers.

The creator uses lightweight white cable ties for a two-tiered side table and thicker ones for the three-tiered version, like these Hyper Tough Black Cable Ties. Ultimately, it's your preference, and there's no need to worry about these ties awkwardly standing out. You can follow what Yoduvh Essentials did and cover yours with Rust-Oleum Gold Metallic Spray Paint. Choosing to use gold finish in your home decor will always add a touch of glam. Plus, the color will match the finish on the baskets. In addition to the Dollar Tree baskets — of which you need four for each tier — and the cable ties, you'll also need a pair of scissors to trim the long ends of the ties once they're pulled tight.

Start with one basket face-up on your work surface. Take two other baskets and place them vertically, so both are "standing." Then, slide the face-up basket inside both standing baskets and fasten them together with lightweight zip ties. After you trim the ends of the ties, place the fourth basket face-down. If you are creating three levels, make sure you place it face-up. You can secure the interior corners even more by using more ties on each edge. 

To build a second tier, assemble three baskets similarly, with the top basket's interior side up so items rest inside. Attach it to the lower cube where the three baskets meet, then use four heavy-duty zip ties –– two per exterior side –– to securely connect top to bottom. Finish and style the table with an 8-inch by x 10-inch frameless mirror, which can serve as a shelf for books, photos, or a vase. Dollar Tree's Gold Beveled Mirrors match the table's finish. If you have pets or small children, try shatter-proof iCAGY Acrylic Mirrors or acrylic trays like Hammont Clear Countertop Trays. 

This table's compact footprint works in living rooms, beside a bed, or in a bathroom. Keep in mind the decor rule you should always follow with end tables: group three items in varied heights or textures that are still cohesive and purposeful. A vase of flowers, a clock, and a stack of pretty books are nice in the living room or bedroom. In the bathroom, replace the vase with a jewelry tree or reed diffuser and the books with a soothing scented candle, rolled towels, or a small tub of emollient hand cream. Wherever you put it and whatever you decide to store on it, you've created a luxurious little accent piece that's overflowing with style.