DIY Crate Side Table...

Here's a classic DIY project - turn a crate into a mini side table.
Take one old crate and paint it white (or whatever colour takes your fancy!)


In a previous life this crate was purple and was a storage box for children's story books.
I inserted a new piece of wood to the table top.
And then painted it.
You'll need a set of four swivel castors...


These quality mini industrial look castors are from Bunnings, and unbelievably were cheaper than the cheap looking plastic model!
Use a pen to mark the screw holes at each corner of your crate.


Then hammer a slim nail a way into the marks.


This makes it easier to get the screw started and screwed on.
Screw on your castors.
Use as a portable drinks table, a display table, in the home or on the porch


- you can tuck some magazines in the cubby. Another idea is to use the crate table as a games table, using the cubby as a games storage shelf. Perfect for the summer deck! I've used mine to store art books in my studio.
Tracey Lee Cassin
Want more details about this and other DIY projects? Check out my blog post!
Go
Frequently asked questions
Have a question about this project?
Comments
Join the conversation
2 of 3 comments
  • Joyce Joyce on Dec 28, 2016
    Gotta do this; I'm currently using couple of office baskets to keep my magazines in and this looks so much better! Thanks.
  • Jjqq Jjqq on Jun 29, 2017

    love it --and especially the wheels to move it around and use anywhere--great idea

Next