Recycling old things and making something interesting out of it is always a good idea to try. Seems like making furniture out of old stuff can be the best thing to do. You will save some money, and do good for the environment too. If you have some crates and you wonder what to do with them, stop here. Today I have some ideas that are nice to be considered. Check out this post and find out how to use crates to make fully functional DIY furniture for your home that will cost almost nothing! If you have any left materials after your upcycling spree you can hire a skip to help dispose of any excess materials.
Old crates can be turned into a wonderful coffee table! Take a look at the design below. It incorporates 4 crates, placed so they form a square. You can see how to make it step by step.
Step 1
Choose your suitable crates. They should be clean so you can paint them.
Step 2
Paint the crates with the color of your choice. Use a small brush and be careful around the edges, make sure you paint it equally.
Step 3
Take a wood piece that will be your basis. Attach some small wheels if you would like your table to be portable.
Step 4
Attach the crates on top. You should follow the next pattern:
And yout DIY crate coffee table is done! It has enough space for storing additional items. It has everything needed and looks fancy too!
If you liked that coffee table, here are some additional inspirations for you. Each one can easily be made at home!
Jewelry storage
Wall shelves
Organizer
Mirror stand
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