DIY Wood Crate Side Table

Looking to add a touch of rustic charm to your living space? Why not try creating your own DIY wood crate side table! Not only is it a fun and creative project, but it also offers a unique way to personalize your home decor. You can easily find wooden crates at your local craft store or repurpose old ones for a sustainable twist. Once you have your crate, all you need is some sandpaper, paint, and a bit of creativity to turn it into a stylish and functional side table. Whether you're a seasoned crafter or just starting out, this project is a great way to add a personal touch to your home while also showcasing your DIY skills. Happy crafting!

Started out by washing the wood crate with soap and water then letting it dry overnight.

Next, I used my wood aging solution to darken the wood to a more aged grey color.

Once I let the aging solution dry a couple of hours, then dry brushed some white chalk paint over the wooden crate leaving quite a bit of the aged wood showing.

While that was drying, I cut two pieces of wood to help reinforce the side of the crate where the hair in legs will be attached. Using the aging solution on the pieces then dry brushing white paint on them as well.

I used a couple of different stencils on the old crate with black chalk paint.

Since the crate is going to be a side table, I added a coat of Mod Podge to help protect it.

Now to add the legs for my Diy wood crate side table. Placing the pieces of wood in place on the bottom of my crate table I then marked off where the hairpin legs would go and pre-drilled the holes so as not to split the wood on the crate.

Adding some wood glue to the wooden pieces than screwing them down in place then flip over and that’s it for the rustic DIY wood crate side table.