How To: Ultimate DIY Marble Side Table That Looks Real

Marble side tables can be expensive. Check out this budget DIY marble side table tutorial to make one that looks like the real deal + other side table options at the bottom of the post!

I was recently looking for a marble side table online and the ones I came across were up there in price. In fact, the marble one I wanted was around $1,800 USD. No way! I headed to the hardware store to see how to DIY one. It wasn't long until I remembered Our Nest Powell did one using tiles and I had to try it!

Today I am sharing my attempt at making a DIY marble side table on a budget. Overall this project cost me around $20 ($16 for tiles + supplies) . Check out the quick tutorial below or watch my YouTube video for the full in-depth tutorial (seen below)

WATCH TUTORIAL:

MORE IN-DEPTH TUTORIAL (begins at 07:25):

PROJECT SUPPLIES USED:

1.  12" x 24" tiles x 4
2. 12" x 12" tile x 1
3. Gorilla Glue (the clear one)
4. Tape ( I found plastic packaging tape to work best)
5. Paintable caulking
6. acrylic paint (to match tile color)
7. Matte Mod Podge

It's seriously insane the way it turned out! Way better than expected. I love how it's heavy and it looks and feels like a stone table! Are you not feeling the DIY spirit? I get it. Check out some beautiful ones I found below.

SHOP PEDESTAL-STYLE SIDE TABLES:

*prices and stock reflected at the time of this post

1. Real Marble Plinth Side Table, $1,270 - other size available!
2. Modern Solid Wood Table, $126
3. Handmade White Display Pedestal Stand, $95 - other sizes available
4. Juri 100% Concrete End Table, $390 - get the marble look on a budget!
5. Calacatta Viola Marble side table, $876
6. Kazir End Table, $160
7. Faux Marble Table, $74 - other budget options too!
8. Essie Ceramic Drink Table, $149
9. Everson End Table, $396 - brushed brass to add a metal element
10. Landrin Marble Cube, $661 - REAL marble for that price!
11. Cubo Concrete Gray Cube Side Table, $195
12. T-Tall Real Marble Side Table, $326