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    Home » DIY » Home + Garden DIY

    DIY Outdoor Storage Table

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    Add fun and functionality to your patio furniture with this DIY outdoor storage table. We are sharing our fun step by steps to do it yourself.

    DIY Outdoor Storage Table | Pool Side Table | Pool Storage DIY | Bright Colored Backyard Furniture | www.madewithhappy.com

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    This outdoor storage table is giving us all the Summer feels.

    We have been working hard over the last few weeks to clean and update our backyard to get it Summer ready.

    DIY Outdoor Storage Table

    Outdoor Tables With Storage

    While assessing the Winter wear and tear, we found some outdoor furniture pieces were broken, our outdoor cushions needed some cleaning and all around they all needed some TLC.

    One thing was for certain, we were definite in need of some updating.

    We have lived in our house for over 10 years, and every year as we head into Summer, I find myself always looking for functional storage ideas for the pool.

    We have our fair share of pool toys, grilling accessories, towels, goggle, sunscreen, etc and no where to put them. Its time to get our Summer DIYs on.

    Portable Outdoor Side Table

    DIY Outdoor Storage Table | Pool Side Table | Pool Storage DIY | Bright Colored Backyard Furniture | www.madewithhappy.com

    Storage was at the top of my idea list when heading into Hobby Lobby. Lucky me, I ended up finding two super fun pieces that I was sure I could turn into some fun and functional for the Made with HAPPY pool.

    DIY Outdoor Storage Table | Pool Side Table | Pool Storage DIY | Bright Colored Backyard Furniture | www.madewithhappy.com

    First I found this wood sign with a galvanized frame. Then I found this basket that I'm I absolutely adore also made out of galvanized metal as well. I also purchased a hinge which is how we going to bring this project together.

    DIY Outdoor Storage Table | Pool Side Table | Pool Storage DIY | Bright Colored Backyard Furniture | www.madewithhappy.com

    What I love about this project is that you do not have to have the bright colorful style that I prefer to create something fun. If farmhouse is more your style, simply leaving the pieces unpainted would be great as well.

    I love color, and so it is NECESSARY for me to add some color to make this project a HAPPY one.

    DIY Outdoor Storage Table | Pool Side Table | Pool Storage DIY | Bright Colored Backyard Furniture | www.madewithhappy.com

    Full Supply List:

    • Woodpile Wood Sign Frame
    • Metal Basket
    • Woodpile Hinge
    • Paint (Acrylic and Spray Paint)
    • Paint Brush
    • Painters Tape
    • Clear Gloss Polyurethane
    • Drill - Make sure your drill bits are HSS, Titanium, or Cobalt where they can drill through metal.
    • Wood Screws = #2 x ¼
    • Machine Screws with nut #2 x ¼

    How to Make the Outdoor Storage Table

    DIY Outdoor Storage Table | Pool Side Table | Pool Storage DIY | Bright Colored Backyard Furniture | www.madewithhappy.com

    I first started by creating a color block design on the wood frame using the painter's tape.

    DIY Outdoor Storage Table | Pool Side Table | Pool Storage DIY | Bright Colored Backyard Furniture | www.madewithhappy.com

    I then painted each of the sections a different color and waited for it to dry.

    DIY Outdoor Storage Table | Pool Side Table | Pool Storage DIY | Bright Colored Backyard Furniture | www.madewithhappy.com

    Once it is dry, remove the tape and paint or spray the Polyurethane over the top and let it dry. This is to seal the exposed wood portions and ensure it is weatherproof.

    metal basket

    Next you will need to remove the rope handles from the basket. They were attached with a small wire twist-tie, so I simply untwisted it and the rope slipped out.

    bright color block tray

    Next I covered the top of the frame with paper and spray painted both the outside of the frame as well as the basket my fun mint color.

    Attaching a hinge

    The last thing you need is to attach the hinge.

    I placed the hinge on one of the sides and using a pencil and marked where the screws should go.

    Using the machine screws for the basket side. Use those screws because the ends are flat and will not harm anyone or anything on the inside of the basket.

    Then used the wood screws for the wood frame. Note: You will need the shortest screws you can find (¼ inch) otherwise, it will poke through the top of your table, it is not very thick.

    Bright Colored Backyard Furniture

    You have yourself a great new table perfect for poolside.

    Pool Side Table

    This DIY outdoor storage table should fit in great in an outdoor kitchen dining area or add coloring to your outdoor living room space.

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    Outdoor Storage Table DIY

    Add fun and functionality to your patio furniture with this DIY outdoor storage table. We are sharing our fun step by steps to do it yourself.

    Course Home + Garden DIY
    Cook Time 30 minutes minutes
    Total Time 30 minutes minutes
    Servings 1 Outdoor Storage Tabel
    Author Alli Ward

    Equipment

    • Drill
    • Paint Brush
    • Painters Tape

    Ingredients

    • Woodpile Wood Sign Frame
    • Metal Basket
    • Woodpile Hinge
    • Paint Acrylic and Spray Paint
    • Clear Gloss Polyurethane
    • Wood Screws = #2 x ¼
    • Machine Screws with nut #2 x ¼

    Instructions

    • I first started by creating a color block design on the wood frame using the painter's tape.
      Tape off wood platter
    • I then painted each of the sections a different color and waited for it to dry.
      paint color black over tape
    • Once it is dry, remove the tape and paint or spray the Polyurethane over the top and let it dry. This is to seal the exposed wood portions and ensure it is weatherproof.
      Remove tape from wood platter
    • Next, you will need to remove the rope handles from the basket. They were attached with a small wire twist-tie, so I simply untwisted it and the rope slipped out.
      Wire Basket
    • Next, I covered the top of the frame with paper and spray painted both the outside of the frame as well as the basket my fun mint color.
      paint the frame of wood platter
    • The last thing you need is to attach the hinge. I placed the hinge on one of the sides and using a pencil I marked where the screws should go. I used the machine screws for the basket side. I used those screws because the ends are flat and will not harm anyone or anything on the inside of the basket. I then used the wood screws for the wood frame. Note: You will need the shortest screws you can find (¼ inch) otherwise, it will poke through the top of your table, it is not very thick.
      Attach hinge with frame

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