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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

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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Gina Luker is a writer, photographer and lover of all things quirky. She's usually found with a drill in one hand and a cocktail in the other while blogging along the way. She's addicted to coffee, polka dots, rock stars, Instagram, and everything aqua.

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Comments

  1. Vicki @ EntriWP says

    August 6, 2015 at 6:09 am

    Great idea! I just picked up two very similar baskets.

    Reply
  2. Megan says

    October 9, 2015 at 10:08 pm

    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!

    Reply
    • Gina Luker says

      October 20, 2015 at 12:49 pm

      Thanks so much Megan! 🙂

      Reply
      • Lydia says

        March 18, 2018 at 10:59 am

        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

        Reply
        • Gina Luker says

          March 19, 2018 at 10:10 am

          Yea! Good for you Lydia, I am so glad you have had success 🙂

          Reply
  3. Lisa L. says

    November 16, 2015 at 11:17 am

    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!

    Reply
  4. kara says

    January 9, 2017 at 7:58 pm

    cant wait to feature this on my blog tomorrow! 🙂

    Reply
    • Gina Luker says

      January 10, 2017 at 10:28 am

      Awesome Kara, good luck 🙂

      Reply
  5. Deborah G Langeluttig says

    February 14, 2017 at 9:37 am

    What is the height of the basket?

    Reply
    • Gina Luker says

      February 15, 2017 at 7:36 am

      Hi Deborah,

      It’s about 24 inches high. Have a great day 🙂

      Reply
  6. Gini Bossenbroek says

    March 26, 2017 at 11:42 pm

    Hi! I’m wondering how much your top was and where you got the wood? Love this!

    Reply
    • Gina Luker says

      March 27, 2017 at 7:59 am

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

      Reply
  7. Nancy says

    April 11, 2017 at 7:22 am

    Love it! I envy anyone who can thing outside the box! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Gina Luker says

      April 11, 2017 at 8:08 am

      Thanks so much Nancy!

      Reply
  8. Lyda says

    May 24, 2017 at 6:19 pm

    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

    Reply
  9. Jordan Welch says

    June 15, 2017 at 1:18 pm

    Love this idea! How tall is your basket???

    Reply
    • Gina Luker says

      June 16, 2017 at 11:50 am

      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!

      Reply
  10. Emy co says

    July 3, 2017 at 5:48 am

    It is not difficult and it is very nice, thank you good idea! 😉

    Reply
    • Gina Luker says

      July 3, 2017 at 3:29 pm

      thanks so much 🙂

      Reply
  11. Decoracion says

    July 31, 2017 at 7:05 am

    Nice project. Walnut seems prety well.

    Reply
    • Gina Luker says

      July 31, 2017 at 11:29 am

      Thank you, it was a fun project and super easy!

      Reply
  12. Sarah says

    August 10, 2017 at 10:05 pm

    What a creative idea Gina! It looks fantastic!

    Reply
    • Gina Luker says

      August 13, 2017 at 10:09 am

      Thanks so much Sarah, super easy….give it a try 🙂

      Reply
  13. Ashley says

    October 20, 2017 at 6:33 pm

    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?

    Reply
  14. Kris Jones Lee says

    March 18, 2018 at 11:48 am

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

    Reply
    • Gina Luker says

      March 19, 2018 at 10:16 am

      Thanks 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!

      Reply
  15. Judy Wright says

    March 18, 2018 at 7:27 pm

    Love your diy projects! You are very talented. Please send more. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Gina Luker says

      March 19, 2018 at 10:13 am

      Thanks so much Judy!

      Reply
  16. Chris Pyle says

    April 17, 2018 at 1:33 pm

    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!!

    Reply
    • Gina Luker says

      April 17, 2018 at 3:49 pm

      Thanks so much Chris 🙂

      Reply
  17. Kayla says

    May 9, 2018 at 11:50 am

    Where did you buy the round top! I’m dying to try this cute DIY!

    Reply
    • Gina Luker says

      May 9, 2018 at 3:33 pm

      I got it at Michaels, a long time ago though Kayla 🙂 Have fun!!

      Reply

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