How to Repurpose a Wooden Coffee Table
When it comes to upcycling and repurposing, many people start to panic about the scale of the project, the cost and supplies needed. Whether it’s making a pallet shoe rack or treehouse; it usually requires a lot of time and money.
Fortunately, upcycling a wooden coffee table is much simpler, cheaper and takes no time at all. With just a few materials, a wooden coffee table can be transformed into something new and purposeful.
What You’ll Need:
- Wooden coffee table
- Screws or Nails
- Power drill or hammer
- Hinges
- Trim molding
- Paint
- Screwdriver
Steps:
- Clean off any dirt or dust from the coffee table.
- Measure and cut off any unnecessary splinters from the top of the coffee table (if any).
- Paint the coffee table to whatever color you chose and let it dry for a good 1-2 hours.
- Apply the trim molding along the edges of the top and sides using a power drill or hammer to secure nails.
- Add hinges to the center of the coffee table and use a screwdriver to tighten the screws.
- You now have the perfect trundle bed, storage chest, toy box or patio cooler.
Whether you plan on converting your wooden coffee table into a toy box or a patio cooler, you’ll be saving a lot of money and discovering useful ways to upcycle your furniture. With just a few simple steps and supplies, you can repurpose your wooden coffee table in no time.
