How do I make footstool by using a tote?

Hi Brenda,

Are you wanting to make a footstool out of a plastic milk crate, or what type of tote exactly? Could you post a picture of what you are starting with?

https://www.hometalk.com/search/posts?filter=footstool%20

A plastic tote to me is a plastic bin with a lid. Not strong enough for a foot stool. A plastic crate would work by adding a pillow top to it.

Hi Brenda, here's another project here where they added a cushioned lid to crates to double as storage/seating/foot stools https://www.hometalk.com/diy/living-room/furniture/diy-crate-stools-for-toy-storage-10999497

I would use a plastic crate over a plastic bin

plastic bin would for sure work

Not sure what type of tote you have but here's an idea

https://www.hometalk.com/diy/living-room/furniture/upcycle-foot-stool-from-crate-12485287

Hello Brenda,

A Tote, being a shopping type bag? Fill it with old stockings, socks, rags etc. close it up - remove the handles, and there you have a pouffe style footstool!

If you have a container that fits into the tote, you could fill with that and add a piece of wood for the top. There are lots of stepstool ideas here:

https://www.hometalk.com/search/posts?filter=footstool

Hi Brenda, hope this video helps you you out, it is cute and budget friendly!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6yNG-dV2RW8

You might be able to do it something like this - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQZwibjN5Us

How about cut a 1/2" thick piece of plywood or MDF the size of the lid, just a little bigger to be sure it covers the handles etc. of the tote. Upholster the top of the plywood, including an attached dust ruffle type to cover the sides. Attach the plywood top to the tote top with sticky backed velcro.