Time for another edition of the Home Depot Gift Challenge! This week it’s to be gifted to a new home owner (or in my case, a new renter — so I wanted to keep it versatile). And, what are we working with this month?
Lumber. 2×4. Pine? Whatever you call this stuff, it’s wood, and it’s good. Could there be a more common building material? So, this one should be easy, right? Well, this little lady may have been starting this one with only a few days to spare. Yeah. Sometimes, its the simplest things that stump you.
Onward! Here is a sneak of what’s to come… you see where I’m going here? Ok — let’s talk about how I got there…
I’ve had this table frame in storage, since we moved. And, after my second trip to Home Depot to stare at the 2 x 4’s, waiting for inspiration… I found myself sitting in the HD parking lot, eyes to the sky… thinking… (This post may contain affiliate links. This means, should you end up making a purchase, advertisers give me a small percentage of that sale, at absolutely NO EXTRA COST to you. Click here for full disclosures).
When, FINALLY, my little brain accessed the correct memory file, and thought of this little iron table. Hallelujah! These super common lumber chunks are about to become a super cool table top — with storage! And, once I had a plan, it was easy.
1. First, I cut my 2×4’s to size. This meant 3 equal lengths, for the table top. And then, using my handy dandy mitre saw, I cut 3 pieces with bevel cuts to create a 3-sided, bottom storage area, to be attached beneath the table top. I needed two sections, so I repeated this once more to get all my pieces.
2. I pre-drilled all of my screw holes to prevent the wood from splitting.
3. I used screws to attach my bevel-cut pieces together.
4. And, finally, I screwed my bevel-cut pieces, to my table top, to create my fun storage cubby.
All there was left to do was, hang each completed piece, on the lip of the iron table. This table was perfect for this project — it had a finished outer edge and a inset edge for the lumber to rest on. Some clear sealer will keep things natural looking.
I love a side table with a little storage. Especially, a bedside table… I need my home decor mags, close, y’all! Plus, I tend to charge my phone bedside (I know!)… and this cubby idea, makes that super easy.
But, as this is going into a first-time renters home, let’s keep it open. How about we do this table two-ways. Maybe a balcony, garden table?
Great for lifting those herbs and flowers off the ground — they look so pretty, and it’ll save some precious outdoor square footage. I guess time will tell where this guy ends up.
In case you missed it, you can check out April’s Challenge, here.
Make sure you don’t miss all the other incredible, and inspiring projects this month, for the Lumber DIY – The Home Depot Gift Challenge, by clicking the thumbnails, below…
You are so stinkin’ resourceful Jen! I love this as a little potting bench :)
Wow! This is so Impressive! who would have known 2x4s could look so good ;)
Thanks, Colleen! Yeah, this 2×4 challenge has really brought out everyone’s creativity. So fun checking them all out! :)
this looks like an awesome project. Id never be so creative
Thanks, Terri!
Oh my! I love this! That added storage is seriously something I need.. My desk is filled with little knick knacks that would go perfectly under there.
Love a spot for knick-knacks!! Thanks so much Cat!
I am so impressed with what you have created with a frame and 2×4’s. The table is stunning!
Thanks so much Carmody!
I love this project so much, Jen! The iron/wood combo is perfect, and one can never have too much storage!
My thoughts exactly! Thanks so much Amy!
This project turned out great! The extra storage is awesome and I love that it’s so diverse in how it can be used! I host a link party every Sunday night and I’d love it if you’d stop by and share your awesome project!
I’ll check it out — Thanks so much!!
Wow Jen! I love what you came up with. That little cubby underneath makes it! Great job!
Thanks Shelly! I love how simple storage, kicks it up a notch! ;)
What a great makeover! Love the thickness of the wood… and… I charge my phone bedside too! Gasp!! ;-)
Thanks so much, Sheila! Haha — thanks for the support on the whole phone thing. Arg! ;)
Wow, Jen! Such a creative and inspiring piece! Love the storage space underneath too. Great job.:)
Aww thanks, Shannon! Can never have too much storage. ;)
The added storage just takes this piece to the next level :) Great way to upcycle your iron table frame! Love how the piece turned out!
Thanks so much! Yep, saved my own piece, from the storage abyss ;) Love when that happens.
You are SO clever!! What a fab idea. I love the little storage underneath, too. I’d be storing my phone there to charge at night, too. ;)
Thanks, Amanda!
This project is amazing! Love the added storage. Super creative!
Thank you Emily! Anything will storage is a-ok in my book. ;)
Creative and easy. I love how the table could be used for literally anything!
Thanks so much Jessica! Love a multi-use piece!
Love this whole project but especially like the added storage on the bottom. Brilliant!
Thanks so much, Kat! Felt good to give new life to this old piece.
Love it! And I’m very impressed with your mitre saw skills!!
Haha! Thanks, Roxanne… It had been a goal of mine in recent years to lose my fear of the giant, spinning, scary things, tools — Makes life so much easier! ;)