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June 22, 2020 · 39 Comments

Easy DIY Outdoor End Table with Storage or Cooler

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When you're ready for a beverage - open the lid...

Are you looking for an outdoor end table with storage? This is a super easy and inexpensive DIY that also doubles as a cooler.

I am super excited about this project and can’t wait to share it with you. These are easy and inexpensive patio side tables that can double as a cooler! So useful and the best part is that you can take it with you – football games, parties, camping, etc.

Are you looking for an outdoor end table with storage?  This is a super easy and inexpensive DIY that also doubles as a cooler.  You'll need a 15" plastic flower pot and a pizza pan to create the table. I got both of mine from Walmart.

End Table with Storage Materials

You’ll need a 15″ plastic flower pot and a pizza pan to create the table. I got both of mine from Walmart.

I used Rustoleum paint, sprayed it, let dry completely, and I waited 24 hours before it was ready for use.

End Table with Storage Instructions

I was working with Hometalk on a video for this and we talked about options to spruce it up a bit more. We decided to try and give it a galvanized steel look. (Thanks Kara for the idea and help.)

Optional Step – I used Rustoleum paint, sprayed it, let dry completely, and I waited 24 hours before it was ready for use. I chose Rustoleum because it is weather resistant and won’t peel. This way I can keep my accent table on the deck.

Here comes the fun part! Add some ice to the inside of your flower pot.

Here comes the fun part! Add some ice to the inside of your flower pot.

Fill the flower pot with a variety of your favorite drinks for everyone.

Fill the flower pot with a variety of your favorite drinks for everyone.

Put your pizza pan on top and it will serve as the table top.

Put your pizza pan on top and it will serve as the table top.

So simple and now you're ready to enjoy your side table!

So simple and now you’re ready to enjoy your side table in any outdoor space!

When you're ready for a beverage - open the lid...

When you’re ready for a beverage – open the lid…

Everyone can get what they want.

Everyone can get what they want.

It's transportable, great as a gift idea, & useful for holidays and yard parties. We love ours and are so happy with how light, useful, and portable it is.

Are you looking for an outdoor end table with storage?  This is a super easy and inexpensive DIY that also doubles as a cooler.

It’s transportable and weather-resistant. It is a great gift idea, & useful for holidays and backyard parties. We love ours and are so happy with how light, useful, and portable it is.

End Table with Storage Video

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  1. LindaS says

    June 26, 2018 at 7:10 am

    What a great idea! So simple, functional, and looks great too!

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    • Chas says

      June 27, 2018 at 6:42 am

      Thank you so much Linda! I love how we can transport it where we need it as well.

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      • LindaS says

        June 27, 2018 at 6:19 pm

        Perfect!

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  2. Pam says

    June 29, 2018 at 9:47 am

    What a fantastic idea! Don’t have to keep getting up to get a drink. Nice.

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    • Chas says

      June 29, 2018 at 2:35 pm

      Thank you so much Pam, I love it for that reason too 🙂

      Reply
  3. Molly says

    June 30, 2018 at 2:06 pm

    Super cool idea

    Mollyx

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    • Chas says

      June 30, 2018 at 2:51 pm

      Thank you so much Molly 🙂

      Reply
  4. susan says

    July 9, 2018 at 11:12 am

    This is a great idea. I bet it wouldn’t be too hard to add a handle to it – pizza pans aren’t that stiff so drilling through them and adding a drawer pull?

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    • Chas says

      July 9, 2018 at 12:27 pm

      Thank you and that is a great idea to add some handles – then you have a serving tray too 😉

      Reply
  5. Nina Lewis says

    June 21, 2019 at 9:45 am

    Clever, clever, clever! (As always!) Again, thanks so much for sharing at our Party in Your PJs link party! You’re awesome.

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    • Chas says

      June 21, 2019 at 2:02 pm

      You are so very sweet Nina, thank you so very much 🙂

      Reply
  6. Antionette Blake says

    June 24, 2019 at 4:01 pm

    A great craft for the summer – perfect for the little ones. #TrafficJamWeekend

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    • Chas says

      June 24, 2019 at 6:51 pm

      Thank you so much Antionette and it’s so easy to take places too 🙂

      Reply
  7. Marilyn Lesniak says

    June 25, 2019 at 12:18 pm

    Thank you for sharing at #ThursdayFavoriteThings. Pinned and shared.

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    • Chas says

      June 25, 2019 at 2:19 pm

      Thanks for the great party Marilyn, have a great trip!

      Reply
  8. Marilyn Lesniak says

    June 27, 2019 at 5:45 pm

    Thank you for sharing at #OverTheMoon. Pinned and shared.

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    • Chas says

      June 27, 2019 at 11:13 pm

      You’re the best Marilyn, thank you so very much

      Reply
  9. Milissa S says

    May 13, 2020 at 12:20 pm

    I will probably make 2 of these for the pool side, one for each side of the pool, so the kids can grab a drink and they won’t have to come inside while wet to get a cold refreshing drink! I also like that this flower pot can be left outside and won’t get ruined by rain or sun. Love this! Thanks for sharing!

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    • Chas says

      May 13, 2020 at 12:57 pm

      I’m so thrilled you like it Milissa and that sounds like a great use of them – thanks for sharing.

      Reply
  10. Anita Holland says

    June 22, 2020 at 6:27 pm

    I love this, why walk for a nice cold one when you can have it next to you. Pinned

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    • Chas says

      June 22, 2020 at 6:56 pm

      Thank you so much Anita, and you’re so right friend!

      Reply
  11. Vanessa says

    June 24, 2020 at 5:11 pm

    Love it. Simple and customisable. Perfect 🙂

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    • Chas says

      June 24, 2020 at 9:37 pm

      Thank you so much Vanessa – we have put it to great use.

      Reply
  12. Alexandra says

    June 25, 2020 at 12:59 pm

    This is pretty cool! Does the ice keep pretty well?

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    • Chas says

      June 25, 2020 at 4:54 pm

      Thank you so much Alexandra! It actually lasted longer than I thought it would.

      Reply
  13. Sarah @ The DIY Mommy says

    June 26, 2020 at 11:52 pm

    So smart! I could totally use one of these!

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    • Chas says

      June 27, 2020 at 8:20 am

      Thank you so much Sarah – it’s so great and we’ve used it lots. Can take it anywhere easily too.

      Reply
  14. Amy says

    June 27, 2020 at 1:07 am

    What a fabulous idea! I don’t know where you come up with these ideas, but you really have a lot of good ones. This is perfect for a little outside get together.

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    • Chas says

      June 27, 2020 at 8:19 am

      Thank you so much for the kind words Amy – you just made my day friend! You are just a gem and I hope one day to meet you. Would love to watch you cook and learn 🙂

      Reply
  15. Carol Cook says

    June 27, 2020 at 10:13 am

    What a clever idea!

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    • Chas says

      June 27, 2020 at 6:36 pm

      Thank you Carol

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  16. Ann says

    June 28, 2020 at 1:40 pm

    This is so clever, Chas. Thank you for sharing at Party In Your PJ’s!

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    • Chas says

      June 28, 2020 at 3:42 pm

      Thank you so much Ann – we use it for so many things.

      Reply
  17. Tracy Albiero says

    June 29, 2020 at 3:24 pm

    This is a simple idea that solves the beverage dilemma! Thanks for sharing. #trafficjamweekend.

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    • Chas says

      June 29, 2020 at 3:40 pm

      Thank you so much Tracy – it’s sure come in handy.

      Reply
  18. Michelle says

    June 29, 2020 at 6:48 pm

    Ha! This so clever!

    Thank you for sharing with Creative Compulsions!
    Michelle
    mybijoulifeonline.com

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    • Chas says

      June 29, 2020 at 6:49 pm

      Thank you so much Michelle – it’s been quite handy

      Reply
  19. creativejewishmom/sara says

    June 30, 2020 at 3:05 am

    Brilliant! Its those little things that make summer outdoor fun that much more fun! thanks for sharing on craft schooling Sunday!

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    • Chas says

      June 30, 2020 at 6:34 am

      Thank you so much Sara, I’m thrilled you think so too 🙂

      Reply

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