Capt_Uhura Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 I've been searching for days for a craft table for DD. I'm tired of her coloring on the floor (well on paper, not directly on the floor), finding scraps of paper all over, crayons on the floor, scissors on the floor, glue sticks on the floor. I would like the table to be in the living room so I don't want any primary colors, huge plastic things. Something nice, w/ clean lines. I've been looking at adjustable drafting tables which the boys would also use. There has got to be something out there that isn't pink, have princesses all over it that she will outgrow in a year, bold primary colors, is a huge hunk of plastic but has drawers and cubbies for markers, scissors, glue, etc. Please, please, please I'm desperate! Capt_Uhura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen in PA Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 Ikea has some attractive tables for children. We actually used a spare end table as a craft table in the living room when the dc were younger. I stowed some of the craft supplies in a basket that I slid beneath the table. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coralloyd Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 Well this isn't plastic, but it is what I have for a craft table. You can get it in white also. There are drawers on both sides. http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/20104718 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aggieamy Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 What about finding a coffee table on craigslist that has drawers. It'd be really inexpensive and probably stylish. The kids could get cushions or pillows to sit on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairytalemama Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 Go to Salvation Army, another thrift store, or a kids consignment store to see what they have. You might find something that would be perfect with a little paint or some minor modifications. Trust me--- don't buy new if you don't have to. From the mom of one little artist to another, it will have crayon marks and paint residue on it the first day. Our set is just a little white wooden table with two chairs that was a hand me down from a friend's parents. We store all our supplies in an upper cabinet in the kitchen because prior to that we had art supplies everywhere too. At least now, she has to ask for it (unless she pushes a chair over, but that's another story :tongue_smilie:). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt_Uhura Posted December 14, 2010 Author Share Posted December 14, 2010 Those are great ideas. Where I live, there aren't many consignment stores. The one for kids closed last year. But I agree, getting a used end table w/ drawers would be perfect. It's not a large area so it can't be too large. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoggirl Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 a set that we purchased at an unpainted furniture store. It was a small, round, wooden table with two small wooden chairs. Do you have an unpainted furniture store where you are? You could paint it or stain it however you wanted. Then just put many layers of poly on top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RahRah Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 We have a table from Land of Nod...and the chairs with storage under them.....love it! http://www.landofnod.com/family.aspx?c=1529&f=1436 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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