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.
Great idea! I just picked up two very similar baskets.
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!
Thanks so much Megan! 🙂
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!
cant wait to feature this on my blog tomorrow! 🙂
Awesome Kara, good luck 🙂
What is the height of the basket?
Hi Deborah,
It’s about 24 inches high. Have a great day 🙂
Hi! I’m wondering how much your top was and where you got the wood? Love this!
Hi Gini, I got the wood top at Michaels I think, it wasn’t much but I don’t remember exactly…a few dollars?
Love it! I envy anyone who can thing outside the box! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks so much Nancy!
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
Love this idea! How tall is your basket???
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!
It is not difficult and it is very nice, thank you good idea! 😉
thanks so much 🙂
Nice project. Walnut seems prety well.
Thank you, it was a fun project and super easy!
What a creative idea Gina! It looks fantastic!
Thanks so much Sarah, super easy….give it a try 🙂