Children's Tables

I'm helping a friend decorate her new house and she is looking for a kid's table to go with these chairs from Conran.


She wants something similar to my kiddie table, that doesn't look too juvenile. I got ours at Home Goods about six months ago:



I love that it's solid wood and sort of a farmhouse style.

This one from PBK is beautiful, but it's pretty expensive even on sale at $299.


I think that a taller (at least 18" high) coffee or side table can make for a great kid's table. And they're always so cheap at yard sales and on craigslist.

Here are a couple from my friend's craigslist that we're considering. It's fun to think outside the box with these. A little paint would go a long way in making these look more kid-appropriate. Sunshine yellow! Fire engine red! Leaf green!








The IKEA Lack side table also works great as a kid's table. It is crazy cheap ($7.99), comes in a lot of colors, and is a great size especially for smaller spaces.
Do any of you readers have a good secret source for inexpensive but great kid's tables?
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27 comments:

  1. Marcy TateOctober 8, 2009 at 7:46 AM

    I can't believe the Ikea table is only 7.99, that's crazy! From the craigs list selection, I like the second to last one. he others are too much like coffee tables.

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  2. Bethany and JB WardOctober 8, 2009 at 7:55 AM

    Ikea also has a couple different children's tables, not sure if you saw those. None in the farmhouse style but I like this one in solid pine: http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/40147707

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  3. JennyOctober 8, 2009 at 7:55 AM

    I don't have children, so I don't typically look for children's furniture. I do love the second and last option from craigslist. I think a fun, bright color would be beautiful with the simple chairs.

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  4. Ms. BrightOctober 8, 2009 at 8:14 AM

    I immediately thought of Ikea, but also Target...Good luck finding something perfect!

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  5. Fargerike DagnyOctober 8, 2009 at 8:14 AM

    Our daughter actually has the pale blue lack table from IKEA, and she loves it. It's easy to move around as well! I do LOVE the round coffee tables you showed from craigslist though, they'll look fabulous once you paint them!

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  6. MFAMBOctober 8, 2009 at 8:27 AM

    i love the idea of one of those not traditionally used for kid's tables tables, an painted a bright color. i will say that the lack table even at 8 bucks is not worth the money, ESPECIALLY for a kids table. it is a piece of shit. not durable at all and scratches from anything. even a fingernail. i think getting a well constructed piece is the best way to go that way replacing it won't become an issue unless someone smashes it with a hammer.
    also the laminate peels fairly quickly on the lack.

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  7. AnonymousOctober 8, 2009 at 8:37 AM

    It took me forever to find a kids table, like forever! Then I found the same one as you at Homesense. I often say that it is the best $ I have ever spent. I wish that I had of thought of using a side table. I am creating a craft area and have found a small kitchen table to cute down. Can't wait to see what you come up with.

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  8. JenOctober 8, 2009 at 9:11 AM

    is it wrong to want kids to decorate for them?

    just kidding but those tables are adorable! i think any of those craiglist tables would be great. you could even paint them a fun color. each has a different style, i guess you'd have to choose based off what's already in the room huh?

    ps - my favorite & my best's comment is really funny. i'm glad she let us know about the table so i don't waste my $$! Thanks girl!

    thanks!
    Jen

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  9. CHELZERSOctober 8, 2009 at 11:32 AM

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  10. AnonymousOctober 8, 2009 at 12:26 PM

    I love the idea of a round table...when my sister and I were little we had one...back then everything was pink....my whole play kitchen was pink....

    Kathy :)

    ps love the post from my fave and my be...she tells it like she sees it !!! LOL

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  11. GillianOctober 8, 2009 at 12:41 PM

    Did your kids table come with those chairs? (I'm assuming you did the painting yourself) or did you buy them separate? If so, where?

    I cannot tell you enough how much I LOVE your blog!!!

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  12. L.Duncan@Home23DuncanBoysOctober 8, 2009 at 1:36 PM

    I have the LACK coffee table for my boys playroom and it is holding up fine (with 3 boys). I think all depends on the kids!

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  13. leFiligreeOctober 8, 2009 at 2:02 PM

    those bunny jr. chairs are begging for a pedestal table. do not hide them under a farmhouse style table, oh no!

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  14. letter A studioOctober 8, 2009 at 2:51 PM

    We have a white version of the little table from IKEA. It's perfect for little bodies & it's so cheap (which means it doesn't matter much if it gets a little worn). The legs on ours needed to be retightened often, though, which I did not like. I would try to find something with more stability for your client :D

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  15. nessOctober 8, 2009 at 3:37 PM

    The table I'm saving my pennies for is the Jill table and Jake Chairs from Room and Board. I love the simplicity and it looks easy to clean and wipe off.

    Jill table is here:
    http://www.roomandboard.com/rnb/product/detail.do?productGroup=19390

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  16. marymaryOctober 8, 2009 at 3:47 PM

    My sister in law has mad a couple of darling kids' tables by buying regular height tables from thrift stores/craigslist and then cutting down the legs.

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  17. ReneeOctober 8, 2009 at 4:52 PM

    Heads up Jennica, In my experience, the IKEA LACK table only works for a couple of years. It's just not the right height for any kids older than toddler years. It does make for good extra kid seating though, when upholstered on top.

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  18. MissBlissOctober 8, 2009 at 6:40 PM

    love the first and second to last, and love your ideas about paint!!!

    I just picked up the cutest vanity table on CL, and will post soon ;)

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  19. pve designOctober 8, 2009 at 8:33 PM

    I love a gate leg table too for kids, it looks good when not in use.
    pve

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  20. Gussy SewsOctober 8, 2009 at 8:53 PM

    We have that Lack table from Ikea, but we use it as an end table. It would be small for kids to sit at, maybe two kids max.

    Gussy

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  21. KaleeOctober 8, 2009 at 9:27 PM

    I sort of favor the IKEA one and for $7.99, why not! Good luck, it looks like y'all are off to a great start.

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  22. Pam @ bibbidi-bobbidi-beautifulOctober 9, 2009 at 8:23 AM

    We have a red lack table as a childs table in our basement family/playroom. It's actually also acting as a side table. It's the prefect size for my 2 toddlers and I'm not worried about it getting a little dirty or scratched (although it's actually been holding up really well) since I can replace it for $7!

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  23. AnonymousOctober 9, 2009 at 9:48 AM

    Pleeease do not paint that Duncan Phyfe table (the first photo from your friend's craigslist) if you & your friend decide to buy it. As fond as I am of bright & cheerful colors for children's things, it just seems criminal to think of putting paint, of any color, on that table. I much prefer the way you did your own children's area: a traditional wood table & bright colored chairs.

    B.

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  24. traci zeller designsOctober 9, 2009 at 11:15 AM

    Unfinished wood stores are a great source for children's tables!

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  25. ljpOctober 9, 2009 at 2:36 PM

    Just saw this table online on Target's site and thought of your post:

    http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html/ref=huc_ja_1_txt/184-0379101-0791411?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B0002I5QDG&nodeID=&merchantID=A1VC38T7YXB528

    I have no personal experience with the table, but the reviews seem positive and it folds(!) so it could put away if necessary.

    Seems like it could work with a lot of grown up furniture.

    p.s. the chairs are not included

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  26. UnknownOctober 10, 2009 at 9:47 PM

    great idea using a end table for kids table.
    I love your kid chairs, wherever did you find them???

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  27. bovagoodsOctober 20, 2009 at 12:35 AM

    you can always take a full size table and cut the legs down. that's what we did with our old kitchen table. cut the legs down and now it's in the playroom!

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