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make this: wire basket side table

Making a side table without power tools sounds kinda crazy, right? This project takes zero power tools, less than 30 minutes of hands on work and is super simple. And bonus – it’s a piece that we still use every single day. Want to make your own side table? It only take a few supplies (and I bet you already have some of them on hand!)

wire basket side table

How to make a wire basket side table

*this post is sponsored by Krylon*

Wire basket side table

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I picked up this basket at a yard sale for $3 – I’m not sure if it was supposed to be a trash can or a laundry hamper… but in my hands it became a side table.

wire basket side table

First I gave the basket a couple of coats of Krylon® COLORMAXX™ in Sea Glass. While it was drying I started on the top.

wire basket side table

Using an 18 inch round wood panel, I stained it with Minwax® Express Color in Walnut – I love this stuff because it’s easy to clean up if you make a mess. After it dried a few hours, I sealed it with Minwax® Polyacrylic clear coat.

wire basket side table

After both the top and the basket were dry, I used cable staples to attach the basket to the top.

wire basket side table

With just a few taps, we put one on each of the cross pieces to make it nice and secure. Flip it over and you have a side table!

wire basket side table

We use this table on our front porch, so I know its a great idea for outdoor use (as long as the top is sealed properly). It would also be great for a night stand or end table, too!

So then next time you come across a wire basket at a yard sale, don’t pass it by – turn it into this easy DIY side table.

 

 

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  2. I am absolutely in LOVE with this d-i-y tutorial, Gina you did an outstanding job! The basket for the table has such an amazing design I wish I could find this same one. (: But I cannot wait to recreate my own soon, thanks for such a great post. I’ll be looking forward to you future tutorials!

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      • I just felt in love with your basket idea. I don’t have a green thumb for plants, but I tried and Wow my plants are all blooming and the best thing of all the height of these baskets are giving them the right warm light and shade. Thank you

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  3. Love this idea! I have been looking for something like this and found one for $150! Thanks for sharing! I am looking forward to making this!

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    • Hi Gini, I got the wood top at Michaels I think, it wasn’t much but I don’t remember exactly…a few dollars?

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  8. Hello,

    I was wondering if I could share your story and 2 of the photos on 1-800-GOT-JUNK?’s instagram account? We love your content and we will tag you in the photo as well as give you credit.

    Thank you,
    Lyda

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    • Thanks Jordan, the basket/laundry basket…whatever it was supposed to be, LOL, is about 36 inches tall. Makes for a fun and easy side table!

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  13. Love it!!! I’m curious as to how you got a krylon sponsor?? Did you go through a platform to find them or did they find you?

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  14. How do I follow your projects? Love your style, and you’re as adorable as your table, with your bold aqua streak!

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  16. OH what a great idea and a good way to recycle my I think it is apple basket. It might have tabs for the handle I might have to bend down. I have a small round table top I can use. Very cute. Make a nice patio table or plant stand. LOVE spray paint!!

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