![IKEA GLADOM side table hack](https://img.hunkercdn.com/375/clsd/1/25/fa8f776499fe4680ac259a1b7a4ae848.jpg)
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The Gladom table is adorable as is, but with this easy IKEA decor hack, we were able to turn a budget-friendly side table into a chic and expensive-looking piece without the hefty price tag. The combination of marble and gold is simply a classic.
![IKEA GLADOM side table hack](https://img.hunkercdn.com/375/clsd/1/25/7ee4aee3126b4bf6a0b15c70f421f6b8.jpg)
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Things You'll Need
Ruler (or credit card ... keep reading and you'll see why)
![Materials Needed](https://img.hunkercdn.com/375/clsd/1/25/0ef934c2828440ce930cf2b7d2ce5fa3.png)
Step 1
Assemble the table and then spray it a couple of times with the gold paint.
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![Spray painting table](https://img.hunkercdn.com/375/clsd/1/25/dc971abbde2b4a6db83128c5c2e7d975.jpg)
Step 2
Flip the tray of table upside down.
![Position of tray](https://img.hunkercdn.com/375/clsd/1/25/91c25eaa395943ad8eebb1c2ae23ccc9.jpg)
Step 3
Slowly attach the contact paper to the tray until the top surface is completely covered.
Tip: Do small areas at a time to avoid large bubbles from forming.
![Placing contact paper on table](https://img.hunkercdn.com/375/clsd/1/25/a02ecff9380f42c19a5dd957d8d16657.jpg)
Step 4
Cut any excess paper around the tray.
![Trimming excess contact paper](https://img.hunkercdn.com/375/clsd/1/25/8c1eac4e3d294fdbaef719f6a09cb04e.jpg)
Step 5
Use a ruler or credit card to smooth out any small bubbles.
![Smoothing contact paper](https://img.hunkercdn.com/375/clsd/1/25/b9e7e6e9ff6a4319a5ed4932998e6a92.jpg)
![Completed tray](https://img.hunkercdn.com/375/clsd/1/25/1f3eecfbebaf4a669a34f4722d959807.jpg)
Step 6
Place the tray onto the spray-painted legs with the marble side showing (upside down)
![Position of tray](https://img.hunkercdn.com/375/clsd/1/25/91c25eaa395943ad8eebb1c2ae23ccc9.jpg)
![IKEA Gladom table marble and gold hack](https://img.hunkercdn.com/375/clsd/1/25/714a35c817914aa4aab6688b2b2aecf6.jpg)
Another alternative for this table hack would be to paint the entire table top gold and add the contact paper, so the side of the table is also gilded.
![IKEA Gladom table marble and gold hack](https://img.hunkercdn.com/375/clsd/1/25/dec28d4019784d08a670f952644605ed.jpg)
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