For a kitchen table that is both eco-friendly and budget-friendly, consider reclaiming a old wooden door.  With a bit of imagination, a few tools, and some time, you'll have a sturdy and original custom piece of furniture that will spark both conversations and imaginations.

The first step is to rescue a paneled wood door from a thrift store, salvage yard, remodel, or www.secondchanceinc.org and clean it up well.  Then screw in four IKEA table legs on each corner of what will be the underside of the table.  Flip the door over so it is standing as a table on its new legs, and lay decorative paper of your choosing in each of the door panels.  Lastly, top it all with a 3/8" sheet of tempered glass (easily found in glass and auto repair shops).  That's it!

With a bit of effort and time, you'll have a custom table that seats eight, and the decorative paper in the panels can be changed to coordinate with any event or season.  This just may be the most versatile piece of furniture you'll ever have.