A super simple DIY Faux Terrazzo Coffee table you can easily make in under an hour for a fun weekend project to refresh the house!
We almost forgot we were a DIY blog there for a second… just kidding. But seriously, we’ve been living in a newborn baby bubble for a while now.
But we did actually put together some cool projects before we went on maternity leave. It was the getting around to writing the actual blog post while having eye twitches from lack of sleep that have been the problem!
On a happy crafting note, this is a SUPER simple DIY Faux Terrazzo Coffee Table that makes for the perfect colorful accent piece. It’s one of our favorite DIY coffee table ideas.
Plus, it’s inexpensive and you can make it in less than an hour, which is what we like to call “winning!”.
Even better, there’s a how-to video version that we filmed while I was 8 months pregnant for kicks and giggles.
Materials Needed to Make a DIY Faux Terrazzo Coffee Table
Table legs at your preferred height — We used 15-inch legs for the coffee table.
Wood stain for table legs — Optional
Finished wooden rectangle for the table top — We found ours at any local home improvement store.
Wooden leg plates and screw set
Paint for edges of wood — Optional
How to Make a DIY Faux Terrazzo Coffee Table
1 — Sand and paint the edges of your wooden tabletop then let dry.
2 — If you’re staining the table legs, do this in advance as well for ample drying time.
3 — With a drill, attach the metal leg plates to all four corners of the bottom of the tabletop.
3 — Screw in the legs of your choice and flip the table back over.
4 — Using a foam brush, paint a thin coat of Mod Podge across the top of the board.
5 — Place your printable terrazzo pattern on top of the slightly damp Mod Podge and smooth to remove any bubbles or ripples in the paper. Let dry in place.
7 — Flip the table back over and trim the excess paper from the edges using an Xacto knife or rotary cutter
8 — Paint one final coat of Matte Mod Podge over top of the terrazzo patterned surface for a waterproof finish.
Now style it and enjoy!
More Living Room Projects
Pretty cool and simple right?! We now want to DIY all of the things in a faux terrazzo pattern. So don’t be surprised when you see more projects like this around here soon!
DIY Faux Terrazzo Coffee Table
Equipment
- Mod Podge
- Foam brush
- Drill
Materials
- 1 finished wooden rectangle board for the table top
- 1 paint optional to paint the table edges
- 4 table leg
- 4 wooden leg plate and screw
- 1 wood stain optional any color for table legs
- 1 terrazzo printable
Instructions
- Optional: Sand and paint the edges of your wooden tabletop and allow to dry.
- Optional: Sand and stain the table legs and allow to dry.
- With a drill, attach the metal leg plates to all four corners of the bottom of the tabletop.
- Screw in the legs of your choice and flip the table back over.
- Using a foam brush, spread a thin coat of Mod Podge across the top of the table top board.
- Place your printable terrazzo pattern on top of the slightly damp Mod Podge table top board. Smooth out the pattern to remove any bubbles or ripples in the paper. Let dry in place.
- Flip the table back over and trim the excess paper from the edges using an Xacto knife or rotary cutter.
- Paint one final coat of Matte Mod Podge over top of the terrazzo patterned surface for a waterproof finish.
Hi! Just wanted to say thanks for applying the terrazzo printable in such an awesome way. We absolutely love it! We also have a web store with the terrazzo designs and other fun printables at http://www.hellomart.co.
I LOVE this table! Do you remember the name of the terrazzo pattern? Also how did you print the sheet size and on what type of paper? Would love to recreate here in London!
The link to the printable is broken. Could you repost?
Hi Shannon! We fixed the link, sorry about that!
Would you be able to repost the link to the terrazzo printable?? I love it but the link is broken!
Hi Jill! We fixed the link, sorry about that!
This is so beautiful and simple. I’m hoping to use it as inspiration to update my currently lackluster coffee table. What resources do you use for printing?
So so cute! Loving terrazzo lately and this technique is genius!
Thank you! Let us know if you give it a try! :)
The link to the terrazzo pattern is broken :(
Hi Shauna! We fixed the link, sorry about that!
I can’t believe you made this with modpodge and a printable! It looks SO real and good in photos, haha!
Tricked ya! :) Lol thanks so much! Let us know if you give it a try!
Oh wow! This table looking so amazing and I appreciate you work. I love this tutorial.
Just saw your feature in Good Housekeeping! Nicely done and Jared’s photography is superb as usual. Hope all is happiness with your new little one.
Thank you so much! :) We’re enjoying this crazy new chapter!