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May 14, 2012

End Table? Dog House? Both!

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Remember when I gave this old 70’s table a makeover?

70s table makeover

Well, that table has an ugly step sister that I never told you about….

ugly step sister table

I decided that I didn’t want to put this one in my house, so it has just been hanging around in the furniture pile on my front porch. So when my (one day) sister-in-law said she needed a large end table, I jumped on the opportunity to get it out of my pile.

By now, I’m sure y’all know how this process goes…sand, paint…blah blah blah. But this time, while I was sanding I had an idea. Elijah was crawling around in the table having a grand ol time…

handy helper

…and then it hit me…dog bed! My sister-in-law had been wanting to get a small dog anyway, so this would be perfect.  So I proceeded to paint  the table turquoise to match the paisley table I had given her (Hallowed Hush by Behr) and then paint the inside a light tan (Gobi Desert by Behr).

Behr Hallowed Hush

Then I of course had to stencil the top.  I had won a Cutting Edge Stencil giveaway awhile a go and wanted to try out one that I hadn’t used yet. This is the Nagoya craft sized stencil…and just as a tip, the craft sized stencils are half the price of the regular ones and you can still do all the same stuff. A wall will take quite a bit longer, but a tabletop works great!

craft stencil

stenciled table top

Next I gave it the Dirty Cowboy treatment and a coat of of polycrylic.

dirty cowboy treatment

Then, to make it irresistible to my scruffy little mutt, I threw her dog bed inside…voila, a dog bed end table!

dog bed end table

And you know what….Pretzel liked it!

Pretzel approved dog bed table

end table finishing touches

little touches

Honestly though, the only thing that makes this a dog bed/end table combo is the fact that I took the door off, painted the inside, and stuffed my dog in it. To make it into a regular end table all you have to do as put the door back on.

funky end table option

But really, y’all thought I was more creative when it had a dog in it, right? This would be really easy to make yourself, all you have to do is find the right kind of end table (and the right size dog.)

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  1. Tina says

    May 14, 2012 at 1:12 pm

    Awesome! I love that color! And the dirty cowboy treatment is neat!!

    Reply
  2. Becca says

    May 14, 2012 at 1:16 pm

    I love this! So creative to make a dog house. :) I love that stencil too! I’ve been trying to win it on EVERY cutting edge stencil giveaway I see.

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      May 14, 2012 at 1:25 pm

      I understand, I’ve been trying to win a silhouette cameo for ages!

      Reply
  3. Beth says

    May 14, 2012 at 1:56 pm

    Hey Ashley, what a fantastic way re-use old furniture, and I bet Pretzel liked it, she looks like a Queen in her new house.

    Reply
  4. cassie says

    May 14, 2012 at 3:01 pm

    fah-reaking genius, i tell ya!

    Reply
  5. Jan Elizabeth says

    May 14, 2012 at 3:10 pm

    That’s so cute! It’s a great idea to put the pet bed inside a regular piece of furniture…however, my dog would maybe be able to get his head in. ;)

    Reply
  6. Kendra says

    May 15, 2012 at 7:45 am

    That is awesome! Now to find an ugly table a garage sale somewhere…..

    Reply
  7. carol says

    May 15, 2012 at 7:59 am

    How adorable is that!!!!!

    Reply
  8. Becky says

    May 15, 2012 at 9:30 am

    It would make a great place to hide a litter box as well. I have been looking for something like that to hide the litter box at my daughters house.

    Reply
  9. Shelly says

    May 15, 2012 at 10:23 am

    well…now I want to get a dog….just so I can make this :)

    Reply
  10. Kassi @ Truly Lovely says

    May 15, 2012 at 6:22 pm

    Yep, the dog bed inside makes this post. ;) Kidding but that is really cool!

    Reply
  11. Elsa says

    May 16, 2012 at 11:36 am

    Love it! We’ve been thinking of getting a dog, but we’re not sure. If we do, then I know how to make a dog house! hehe :) By the way, I’m having a giveaway on my blog this week and would love for you to stop by. Thanks!!

    Reply
  12. Linda Goepper says

    May 16, 2012 at 12:30 pm

    Love the table! I’ve been stenciling for 25 years. I love the stenciling website and am happy to know about it. I saw your table on Pinterest and followed to your blog. You might enjoy my friends blog called Beneath My Heart. She does lots of DIY projects. The stencil I love is the Lily Scroll Allover.
    Thank you. Linda

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  13. Leah Koenig says

    May 17, 2012 at 6:09 am

    Genius! I love the makeover, but more than that I love its ability to hide the dog bed! I’m so sick of tripping over ours! Your end table makes the perfect home and Fido’s nest can still be in the family room where all the action is… He won’t miss a thing! Thanks for sharing!
    Found you on Momnivore’s Dilemma
    Visiting from Well Rounded, leahkoenig.blogspot.com

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  14. Jess @ The Colorful Ones says

    May 17, 2012 at 7:57 am

    Love it! I saw (and pinned!) this makeover when you first posted it, but wanted to let you know that I am now popping back in from the Delightfully Inspiring Thursday Party over at Delightful Order, just to leave a little note! God Bless! :)
    ~ Jess from The Colorful Ones

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  15. Peggy says

    May 17, 2012 at 8:51 am

    Great makeover! I bet my dog would love that home. You do nice work. I’m your newest follower. Hoep you’ll come check me out sometime.

    Reply
  16. Jenn Gray says

    May 17, 2012 at 11:20 am

    Super Cute. Bythewayjenngray.blogspot.com

    Reply
  17. Jessie says

    May 17, 2012 at 1:18 pm

    oh my gosh I love this!! So cute!

    Reply
  18. Amanda - Small Home Big Start says

    May 17, 2012 at 1:31 pm

    What a fantastic idea! It looks awesome :)

    Also, wanted to let you know that I have nominated you for the Liebster Award. You can view the details on my blog, http://smallhomebigstart.blogspot.ca
    Congrats!!

    Reply
  19. Tabitha says

    May 17, 2012 at 7:12 pm

    Let me just say, I am thouroughly impressed. Those side tables *were* hideous before you painted them and I would’ve never thought to make a dog hide-away out of one. How creative!! Would you please link this up at my blog also? The party’s called Making Space Mondays.

    Reply
  20. Winnie says

    May 18, 2012 at 2:37 am

    This is absolutely a genius idea!!
    Soooooooooooo creative
    Lucky dog – to have such a beautiful “house”

    Reply
  21. Suzan says

    May 18, 2012 at 7:14 am

    Visiting from The Grant Life –
    What a fabulous idea! I absolutely love it and may
    have to steal the idea!

    Reply
  22. Amanda @ Serenity Now says

    May 18, 2012 at 7:44 am

    I LOVE this, and I love your cute scruffy dog!! :)

    Reply
  23. the cape on the corner says

    May 18, 2012 at 8:35 am

    her feminine beard, lol. this is the perfect dog bed-great idea!

    Reply
  24. Virginia says

    May 18, 2012 at 8:48 am

    I love the table/dog bed! You did a great job. I’m sure your SIL loved it!

    Reply
  25. Vanessa says

    May 18, 2012 at 9:10 am

    Love it!! Thanks so much for linking up, I featured your project on my fb page: http://www.facebook.com/seevanessacraft

    Reply
  26. Brittany says

    May 18, 2012 at 11:55 am

    Thank you so much for sharing this over at Whipperberry Linky party. I have two small dogs and they would love this. I love your blog also! This is my first time here. -Brittany (www.ahandcraftedhome.com)

    Reply
  27. RaNae says

    May 18, 2012 at 5:34 pm

    so cute I saved it in my file to do for my Maggie. Thanks for the great idea and sharing it came via french country cottage

    Reply
  28. Jen says

    May 18, 2012 at 10:56 pm

    Love everything about this!

    Reply
  29. I Heart Pears says

    May 19, 2012 at 11:45 pm

    I’m excited to be a new follower! I would love you to follow me back at http://iheartpears.blogspot.com

    Reply
  30. Kari the Sweetest Memory says

    May 20, 2012 at 3:23 am

    cute idea! I love the combo of the dog bed and side table!

    Reply
  31. Jill @ Create.Craft.Love. says

    May 20, 2012 at 7:07 am

    This is fantastic! Great repurpose! Would love for you to share at the Pomp Party!

    http://jill-createcraftlove.blogspot.com/2012/05/pomp-party-18.html

    Jill

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  32. malia says

    May 20, 2012 at 9:19 am

    this is amazing! thanks so much for linking up at A Crafty Soiree! xo

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  33. {oc cottage} says

    May 21, 2012 at 8:17 am

    awesome!

    m ^..^

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  34. six sisters says

    May 21, 2012 at 8:00 pm

    Great idea. Its amazing what you can stash in an endtable! We are so glad you came to another week of our fun “Strut Your Stuff Saturday”. Please join us again! -The Sisters

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  35. Bri says

    May 21, 2012 at 10:46 pm

    oh how I love this idea!! I’m on the hunt for a similar table so I can do this for my doggies!! Tanks for sharing

    Reply
  36. cheryl says

    May 22, 2012 at 2:04 am

    Wow, I can’t believe you actually posted how you treat your pet. Sad!

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      May 22, 2012 at 9:27 am

      Oh she’s not mistreated, she just runs around in our (very wild) yard all day so of course she’s going to be a little dirty. She still sleeps in a plush bed at night and gets plenty of food and water, just not as many baths.

      Reply
  37. [email protected] A Pile of Scrap! says

    May 22, 2012 at 7:14 am

    I have been wanting to make one of these and this stinkin cute!

    Reply
  38. Shelby says

    May 22, 2012 at 3:04 pm

    Love it! I recently “upgraded” my litter box in a similar fashion :-)

    Reply
  39. Small Holdings Farm says

    May 23, 2012 at 7:12 am

    Quite ingenious. I just adopted a new dog and he would love something like that. It came out great. Sherron

    Reply
  40. Marilyn says

    May 23, 2012 at 7:28 am

    LOVE this….I never would have thought to repurpose a piece of furniture in this way….clever! :)

    Reply
  41. The House at Bluebird Lane says

    May 23, 2012 at 11:50 am

    Fabulous idea for a dog bed! LOVE IT!! And I think Pretzel is an adorable dog…burrs in the beard and all. :-) Found you through Simply Klassic Home, so happy to be now following!
    Sharla

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  42. Katie @ Quality Cheap Home says

    May 23, 2012 at 11:58 am

    Great idea. When we had a dog I never wanted it to look like we had a dog. We did something similar with a kitchen cabinet, but your creation is 10 times cuter! Please link it up to my party tomorrow at http://www.qualitycheaphome.blogspot.com

    Reply
  43. Mandy @ Sugar Bee Crafts says

    May 23, 2012 at 8:08 pm

    Thanks for linking to Take-A-Look Tuesday – you were featured today!!
    –Mandy, http://www.SugarBeeCrafts.com

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  44. Cassie says

    May 23, 2012 at 8:27 pm

    I LOVE this! Too bad my Great Danes wouldn’t fit. My cats, on the other hand, will fit quite nicely.

    Reply
  45. Mel the Crafty Scientist says

    May 24, 2012 at 10:02 pm

    I LOOOOOVE this! I can’t believe your pup was so cooperative and hopped in there… mine are hesitant to check out little spaces (even though they both love being in little cave-like areas to snuggle up in)! So cute! : )

    -Mel the Crafty Scientist

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  46. Shannah @ Just Us Four says

    May 25, 2012 at 10:43 am

    This is a fantastic project! Would you consider linking it up at my Pinworthy Projects Party? I hope to see you there!

    Reply
  47. Nicole says

    May 25, 2012 at 3:07 pm

    This is an awesome idea! I’m going to be on the look out for a table like this at garage sales so I can make a cute lil house for my dog too :)
    I’d love for you to link this up at my Fabulous Friday Link Party…
    http://www.doodlesandstitches.com/2012/05/fabulous-friday-link-party_25.htmlThanks for sharing.

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  48. Jennie Larsen says

    May 26, 2012 at 11:53 am

    YOU ARE SO TALENTED.. YOU ARE IN COM’S SATURDAY SPOTLIGHT TALENT SHOW TODAY. winks, jen

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  49. Kristy says

    May 30, 2012 at 9:13 pm

    OMGSH!! I want a small dog now JUST so I can do this!! IT”S PERFECT!! You, my girl, are a genius! :)

    Reply
  50. Donna Woods says

    September 19, 2012 at 8:04 am

    I got the dogs….

    Reply
  51. Kittery says

    October 10, 2012 at 3:45 pm

    So now I’m pretty sure I will need to trade in my dog (shepherd) for a smaller model so as to have a need for this table. Anyone wanna trade?

    Reply
  52. Caryn says

    December 7, 2012 at 9:29 am

    How do you sand in those tiny crevices? I’ve avoided ornate wood work for that very reason.

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      December 7, 2012 at 9:46 am

      I don’t really worry about it honestly. I sand them the best I can (which isn’t that well) and then just prime and paint. I haven’t had a problem to date, so I say don’t let ornate stuff scare you :)

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  53. the laval lamp Shop says

    April 1, 2013 at 1:18 am

    Everyone loves what you guys are usually up too. Such clever work and coverage!
    Keep up the great works guys I’ve you guys to my personal blogroll.

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  54. Nadyne says

    July 4, 2013 at 6:41 am

    Love your house and enjoy all your creative ideas! What color is the end table paint? Do you recomend any brand of paint? Do you brush or spray? Def going to try the dirty cowboy thing! Thanks for sharing!

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    • Ashley says

      July 17, 2013 at 3:18 pm

      The paint on the end table is Hallowed Hush by Behr, but I don’t think they make it anymore. I mostly use Behr (Home Depot) because it’s the close to my house, But Sherwin Williams, Valspar (Lowes) and Benjamin Moore are great too. The only paint I haven’t liked was Glidden because it didn’t seem to have great coverage. I brush almost all my furniture, I’ve found that using spray paint on anything with a large flat surface is really difficult . I always use spray paint on things that are “spindly” (like chairs) though.

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  55. Mike W says

    February 12, 2014 at 5:42 pm

    Is this indoor or outdoor? I like it but outside you would have to make sure it’s NOT on level ground so water doesn’t pool at the top, and I have two 100 pound dogs so may be a little cramped for mine.

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    • Ashley says

      February 12, 2014 at 7:54 pm

      It’s for inside…I just took pictures of it outside because I wasn’t keeping it.

      Reply
  56. Yavri says

    November 5, 2014 at 9:09 pm

    This is a fantastic idea! To combine the use of an end table and a cozy place for your dog is just sublime. I have also done this with an old end table we received from our neighbors when they moved. I thought I’d never have use for the old laminate table but alas, it looks like a brand new table now! And our dog Scout is looking forward to his new hideaway.

    One quick question. I primed and painted it, and waited the 48 hours as suggested on the paint can. I also used some metallic gold spray paint to revamp the old bronze handles. Do you think it’s safe for Scout to sleep in it yet? I don’t want any lingering paint/spray paint fumes causing him to get sick.

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    December 21, 2019 at 10:41 pm

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    These will be perfect for the upcoming holiday weekend! And am I missing something? I can’t find the macaroni salad recipe anywhere
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    December 28, 2019 at 3:31 am

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