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You Can Do It! 
photography: Ellie Miller
Decorative trim or nailheads on the urn can add color, texture, and contrast. Choose trim that ties the tabletop to other colors used in the room. |
1. Cut a piece of 3/4-inch plywood in a circle small enough to fit inside the top edge of the urn. (We used a jigsaw to cut out our circle, but you could also take a paper template and ask the pros at your local home center to cut one for you.) 2. Cover the board with any wallpaper or fabric that complements your space. Hunt around for those large scraps you've been saving, or use raffia like we did; we stapled the raffia in place. 3. Trim out your new tabletop with fancy trim or nailheads. For a waterproof finish, add a glass top that your local mirror or glass shop can cut to size.
Hands-on help
• Choose an urn with a large base so your table's more stable.
• Opt for a finish you admire—you won’t have to paint it.
• Choose fiberglass if you want a table that's easy to move or cast iron if your table’s staying in one spot.
Garden ornaments add a breezy decorative touch to any room in the house. This open metal urn, not ideal for planting, makes a handy and great-looking bedside table. Lattice Fern planter available at Planter Resource; 212/206-7687.
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