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!)
How to make a wire basket side table
*this post is sponsored by Krylon*
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.
First I gave the basket a couple of coats of Krylon® COLORMAXX™ in Sea Glass. While it was drying I started on the top.
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.
After both the top and the basket were dry, I used cable staples to attach the basket to the top.
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!
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.
Vicki @ EntriWP says
August 6, 2015 at 6:09 amGreat idea! I just picked up two very similar baskets.
Megan says
October 9, 2015 at 10:08 pmI 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!
Gina Luker says
October 20, 2015 at 12:49 pmThanks so much Megan! 🙂
Lydia says
March 18, 2018 at 10:59 amI 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
Gina Luker says
March 19, 2018 at 10:10 amYea! Good for you Lydia, I am so glad you have had success 🙂
Lisa L. says
November 16, 2015 at 11:17 amLove 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!
kara says
January 9, 2017 at 7:58 pmcant wait to feature this on my blog tomorrow! 🙂
Gina Luker says
January 10, 2017 at 10:28 amAwesome Kara, good luck 🙂
Deborah G Langeluttig says
February 14, 2017 at 9:37 amWhat is the height of the basket?
Gina Luker says
February 15, 2017 at 7:36 amHi Deborah,
It’s about 24 inches high. Have a great day 🙂
Gini Bossenbroek says
March 26, 2017 at 11:42 pmHi! I’m wondering how much your top was and where you got the wood? Love this!
Gina Luker says
March 27, 2017 at 7:59 amHi Gini, I got the wood top at Michaels I think, it wasn’t much but I don’t remember exactly…a few dollars?
Nancy says
April 11, 2017 at 7:22 amLove it! I envy anyone who can thing outside the box! Thanks for sharing!
Gina Luker says
April 11, 2017 at 8:08 amThanks so much Nancy!
Lyda says
May 24, 2017 at 6:19 pmHello,
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
Jordan Welch says
June 15, 2017 at 1:18 pmLove this idea! How tall is your basket???
Gina Luker says
June 16, 2017 at 11:50 amThanks 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!
Emy co says
July 3, 2017 at 5:48 amIt is not difficult and it is very nice, thank you good idea! 😉
Gina Luker says
July 3, 2017 at 3:29 pmthanks so much 🙂
Decoracion says
July 31, 2017 at 7:05 amNice project. Walnut seems prety well.
Gina Luker says
July 31, 2017 at 11:29 amThank you, it was a fun project and super easy!
Sarah says
August 10, 2017 at 10:05 pmWhat a creative idea Gina! It looks fantastic!
Gina Luker says
August 13, 2017 at 10:09 amThanks so much Sarah, super easy….give it a try 🙂
Ashley says
October 20, 2017 at 6:33 pmLove 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?
Kris Jones Lee says
March 18, 2018 at 11:48 amHow do I follow your projects? Love your style, and you’re as adorable as your table, with your bold aqua streak!
Gina Luker says
March 19, 2018 at 10:16 amThanks so much Kris! You can like me on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TheShabbyCreekCottage/?fref=ts
or sign up for my newsletter on my blog site, https://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/ there is a sign up section right below my newest entries. Thanks so much I am so happy to have you join us!
Judy Wright says
March 18, 2018 at 7:27 pmLove your diy projects! You are very talented. Please send more. Thanks for sharing!
Gina Luker says
March 19, 2018 at 10:13 amThanks so much Judy!
Chris Pyle says
April 17, 2018 at 1:33 pmOH 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!!
Gina Luker says
April 17, 2018 at 3:49 pmThanks so much Chris 🙂
Kayla says
May 9, 2018 at 11:50 amWhere did you buy the round top! I’m dying to try this cute DIY!
Gina Luker says
May 9, 2018 at 3:33 pmI got it at Michaels, a long time ago though Kayla 🙂 Have fun!!