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Jun 17 · 48 Comments

Repurpose a Wooden Crate Into a Rolling Storage Table

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DIY wooden crate storage table. Repurpose a wooden crate into a rolling side table for the porch or even as living room furniture. Just add a lid, a handle, caster wheels and some paint.

We have a few things left to do to our covered porch before it’s ready for cookouts and company. One of my favorite projects so far gave us some much needed storage and best of all, it was (nearly) free.

I have to admit it, I’m not shy when it comes to asking for free stuff.

You never know when someone is ready to give up something they consider junk.

When the idea struck me to repurpose a crate into a storage table, I drove to four different garden centers before finding the kind soul who gave me a bulb shipping crate in exchange for being sworn to secrecy of my resource.

I’m good with that.

Today, I’m going to show you how easy it is to turn a crate into a side table that doubles as storage.

If you can’t find one at the garden center, check with the grocery stores or buy one on Amazon. You can also find some reasonably priced vintage crates at an antique store.

If all else fails and you can’t find a crate, Lolly Jane shows you how to build a crate yourself in this simple tutorial.

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Other than the crate, you’ll need:

(4) caster wheels
(2) hinges
A handle for the lid
1/2 inch plywood for the top that overlaps the crate by 1/4 inch on all sides
Medium grit sandpaper
A paint brush
Watered down white latex paint
Dry Rag and a tack cloth
Outdoor polyurethane to protect your piece if you plan to use it outside

First, you’ll want to sand the crate and plywood top. Then, wipe it off with a tack cloth to remove the dust.

To give the new wood an aged look, brush on watered-down white paint and let it sit for a couple of minutes before wiping it off with a dry rag.

To make sure you have the ratio of paint to water to your liking, test it out on the bottom of the crate first.

 

After letting the paint dry a couple of hours, seal the wood with an outdoor polyurethane.

Next, add caster wheels to the bottom of the crate.


Screw in the hinges for the lid.


Add the handle.

DIY wooden crate storage table. Repurpose a wooden crate into a rolling side table. Just add a lid, a handle, caster wheels and some paint.

And you’ve got yourself a super cute side table that doubles as storage.

I’m using our crate on our covered porch to hold gardening supplies.

 

In the winter, I’ll use it for storing pillows but it would also be the perfect place for keeping the kids’ outside toys.

Who doesn’t need a little extra place to hide the clutter?

DIY wooden crate storage table. Repurpose a wooden crate into a rolling side table. Just add a lid, a handle, caster wheels and some paint.

DIY wooden crate storage table. Repurpose a wooden crate into a rolling side table for the porch or even the living room. Just add a lid, a handle, caster wheels and some paint.

If you like this crate storage idea, then you should check out my post on how to make a decoupaged map crate.

And if you want to see how I aged the flower pots stored in our crate, check out my tutorial on how to age terracotta pots with a mixture of Annie Sloan Paint and wax.

Be sure to come back tomorrow for my very first giveaway! I’ve teamed up with several fabulous bloggers to bring you a prize that you won’t want to miss!

tricia

 

 

 

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Comments

  1. Madelynn Brossard says

    Mar 17 at 10:00 am

    What are the actual dimensions of the crate? I have looked at several places and they all look so much smaller than in your pictures.

    Reply
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  3. Paul Langley says

    May 05 at 3:58 pm

    Wow, this is a really cute and simple table design! I recently got some new patio furniture, and I’ve been looking for some storage options for the cushions during rain or winter, and this looks pretty perfect! I may have to try my hand at one or two of these over the weekend, I think I even have the perfect crates. Thanks so much for writing!

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    Sep 30 at 4:03 pm

    You actually make it seem really easy together with your presentation however I in finding this topic to be really something that I think I’d
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  6. Cincinnati Roofer says

    Jul 21 at 7:20 am

    This in particular should really help to control frizz.
    Using infrared light, the device can find flaws within the construction of masonry, piping, or roofing.
    For the kids, they normally have some rather old-fashioned toys at
    hand, like aan antique rocking horse or such, so that the
    whole effct looks wonderful.

    Reply
  7. Me, Myself & DIY says

    May 08 at 5:42 pm

    Love this and I know you did it awhile ago but going to share on a post I’m doing about outdoor tables!

    Reply
    • Tricia says

      May 08 at 6:56 pm

      Thank you for sharing it! It’s one of my favorite projects.

      Reply
  8. Funky Junk Interiors says

    Jun 30 at 3:24 pm

    LOVELY! I adore this and can appreciate the extra work involved to get it outdoor worthy. Super cool look and productive to boot! I’ll be featuring this beauty on I Love That Junk and various other places this week!

    Reply
  9. Katie says

    Jun 30 at 2:05 pm

    I love this project! It is so cute and functional!

    Reply
  10. Jennifer @ PinkWhen says

    Jun 29 at 10:03 am

    This was featured over at the DIY Sunday Showcase! Thanks so much for sharing this last week, Jen

    Reply
  11. TidyMom says

    Jun 28 at 10:11 am

    I love this Tricia!! pinned it!

    Reply
    • Tricia says

      Jun 29 at 1:09 am

      Thank you for pinning, Cheryl!

      Reply
  12. Lauren@Momhomeguide says

    Jun 28 at 12:40 am

    This is such a cute and thrifty idea. I love it!

    Reply
    • Tricia says

      Jun 29 at 1:09 am

      Thank you, Lauren!

      Reply
  13. Shelly- minettesmaze.blogspot.com/ says

    Jun 26 at 8:29 am

    I did something similar for indoors, but Great idea for outdoor stuff!! Thanks for sharing on DIY Showcase!!!

    Shelly- Cohost

    Reply
    • Tricia says

      Jun 27 at 6:49 pm

      Thanks for cohosting the party, Shelly! I’m so glad you like the crate table. I ended up getting another smaller free crate, so I might have to make one for inside too. I need all the storage I can get!

      Reply
  14. Eileen (Lobster Meets Peach) says

    Jun 25 at 9:25 pm

    Such a great project. I would love to hear more about your chair and pillow too!

    Reply
    • Tricia says

      Jun 27 at 6:39 pm

      Oh, I need to post about that soon! These boys are keeping me busy at home. Thanks for the reminder!

      Reply
  15. laura@Top This Top That says

    Jun 25 at 8:55 pm

    tricia- your projects are always amazing!

    Reply
    • Tricia says

      Jun 27 at 6:36 pm

      Thank you, Laura! Same to you. I just shared your ladder project with a friend who just found one by the road the other day. She loved it!

      Reply
  16. Megin says

    Jun 24 at 5:59 pm

    Beautiful, Tricia! I just love it! What a unique table and I also love the wheels.
    I’m visiting today from C.R.A.F.T. I hope you get the chance to visit my blog, linkup and leave a comment, too!
    ~ Megin of VMG206
    Join me at my NEW party!! Open NOW (Sat thru Fri) @ DIY Showcase Link Party

    Reply
    • Tricia says

      Jun 27 at 6:51 pm

      Hey Megin! I forgot to leave a reply, but I did link up. Thanks for the invite!

      Reply
  17. Elaine says

    Jun 24 at 12:09 pm

    Love this, and was wondering, what are the details on the galvanized tray on top? I’ve never seen one.

    Reply
    • Tricia says

      Jun 24 at 1:38 pm

      I’ve seen them recently at Marshalls. I bought this one from Buhi Imports. It’s the same company that I ordered the galvanized pails that are hanging on my laundry room wall. They only sell wholesale right now so you have to have a business license number to buy from them. Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  18. Abby @ Just a Girl and Her Blog says

    Jun 23 at 10:19 pm

    Ooh this is so gorgeous! I can’t believe it’s just a crate–it looks so expensive! I popped over from Monday Funday–thanks for sharing!

    ~Abby =)

    Reply
  19. Linda@Coastal Charm says

    Jun 23 at 7:54 pm

    What a creative idea you have here…LOVE it!!

    Blessings,
    Linda

    Reply
  20. Jennifer @ Town and Country Living says

    Jun 23 at 10:48 am

    I love this project! It’s pretty and functional. Thanks for sharing it at the Summer Inspiration party. I’m pinning it!

    Reply
    • Tricia says

      Jun 23 at 10:53 am

      Thanks for sharing, Jennifer! And thanks for hosting the summer link party!

      Reply
  21. Whitney says

    Jun 21 at 9:07 pm

    This is such a cool idea! I love how you styled it, too!

    Reply
  22. Tania says

    Jun 21 at 12:48 pm

    I love this project, what a great idea for an old crate! I have several old apple crates, I might have to try this with one of them!! Thanks for the inspiration, I pinned!!

    Tania

    Reply
  23. Krista @thehappyhousie says

    Jun 19 at 10:22 am

    You have such a talent for making gorgeous vintage looking pieces that add so much character to your space Tricia… and you have done it again. I love this!!

    Reply
    • Tricia says

      Jun 19 at 4:48 pm

      Thanks, Krista!

      Reply
  24. Amy@TheBlissfulBee says

    Jun 18 at 9:10 pm

    How creative!! Would love it if you’d share at my {Work it Wednesday} Linky party!

    xo
    Amy
    http://theblissfulbee.com/work-it-wednesday-linky-party-no-2/

    Reply
  25. JaneEllen says

    Jun 18 at 2:13 am

    I am so loving that crate table I’m all excited to make one a.s.a.p. Now all I have to do is get hubs to do it. I’m not much of a builder, and he likes to be the boss so he’ll get to build it. so glad you shared this.

    Reply
  26. Erin@Managing the Manor says

    Jun 17 at 1:00 pm

    So, so pretty! I need something like this to store our outdoor pillows.

    Reply
  27. Lolly Jane says

    Jun 17 at 12:35 pm

    Just gorgeous! I love how versatile this is- the lid is a genius idea (: Pinned!
    xoxo

    Reply

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