How to Make a Punchy Purple End Table
The DIY experts at HGTV Magazine recreated this flea market find. Here’s how you can, too.

From:
HGTV Magazine

Marko Metzinger/Studio D
Materials Needed:
- spray furniture lacquer, purple
- drill
- drawer pulls
- screws
Step 1
Unscrew the doors from their hinges and set them aside. Spray-paint the table and doors with furniture lacquer. Let dry.
Step 2
Drill a hole in the center of each door, then screw in the pulls.
Step 3
Reattach the doors.
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