A glass-topped dining table is a fantastic way to create a sense of lightness and space in a dining room. As an antidote to ultra-minimal living, using splashes of pattern and color will create interest and prevent a room from looking bland.
Getting Started
Time taken: 4 hours
You will need:
- Dining table with removable glass top
- Wallpaper sample (one repeat is enough)
- Masking tape
- Scrap paper or newspaper
- Glass spray paint
Tools:
- Scalpel blade or craft knife
- Cutting mat
- Tape measure
Step One
Using a scalpel blade or craft knife, carefully cut out your chosen wallpaper motif ‑- remember that you are using what's left of the paper as the stencil, not what you're cutting out. A cutting mat is essential to protect your working surface, prevent slippage and avoid blunting your cutting blade.
Step Two
Assess whether your table has a "right" or "wrong" side. Clean the underside of the table really well to ensure that it is free from dirt and grease marks. Using a tape measure, find the center of the table and mark with a tiny piece of masking tape. Position your first stencil to the edge of the table and in line with the center mark. Mask off the surrounding area well, using scrap paper or newspaper secured with masking tape.
