INSIDE: How to build an easy outdoor patio side table using a metal umbrella stand. Nautical stripe DIY furniture side table for home decor.
No idea why but we have three umbrella stands and one patio umbrella. Did we lose an umbrella in a house move? Did someone “gift” us a heavier-than-heck metal base and forget its umbrella companion? No clue!
But here we sit outdoors among the warm sun, the green grass and flowering pots…and three metal (and dare I say, rusting) umbrella stands dotting the landscape. It was time to get crafty or call in for a donation pick-up. Guess which option I roped my husband into?
This is how we turned a rusted umbrella stand into a unique and practical outdoors patio side table…
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How to Make Patio Side Table from Old Umbrella Stand
Supplies:
– Metal patio umbrella stand (Don’t have one? This is similar to what I used.)
– Wooden circle table top
– Galvanized pipe floor flange fitting (must fit dimensions of umbrella stand)
– Galvanized pipe bushing fitting
– Galvanized pipe section (must fit dimensions of umbrella stand)
– Bonding glue material
– Spray paint (for base)
– Paint and/or stain (for table top)
– Polyurethane spray
how to re-purpose an umbrella stand into a patio table
Insert pipe fitting section into umbrella base stand. Use a rubber mallet to ensure tight fit.
Screw pipe section into pipe floor flange fitting.
On top of pipe section, insert pipe bushing fitting.
With the side table base built, give it a coat of spray paint. Once dry, give the base a coat of polyurethane spray.
how to build a patio table top
To create the striped table top, tape off sections of the wooden top with painters tape.
Determine which sections you want to paint which colors. Truthfully, I went with colors we already had stored away in the garage.
And that’s how one section was stained gray and another section was painted teal.
With the paint now dry on the table top, give that a coat (or two) of polyurethane spray.
Use a bonding glue to secure the wooden table top to the base.
Pour yourself your favorite refreshing beverage…while you decide what to use the one remaining patio umbrella stand for!
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Your umbrella stand table is super-cute—and you know it won’t tip over! 🙂
Thanks Courtney!
What a clever idea to convert one of your many umbrella stands. It turned out beautifully.
Thanks Lisa! The end result is much better than how it all began.
What a cute and clever idea!
What a great idea! We had an extra umbrella stand too…and they are hard to get rid of!! Now I wish we didn’t! 🙁
Thanks Jeanette! If only these stands didn’t weigh a ton, right?
Super cute, love the stripes and honestly a great idea!!!
Thanks so much Kim!
I wish I had seen this before I left my lonely umbrella stand behind on my last move… This table is so cool, love the chairs too
Thanks Pili!
LOL! Why do we end up with those misc things that belong to other things??? Great DIY
So very clever. Thanks for the inspiration.
Your table is darling and such a smart repurpose! We have one of those stands floating around in the backyard somewhere. Now I know what I can do with it! Pinned!
Thanks Wendi! Glad the base finally has a purpose other than sitting in the corner of the yard.
Re-using the umbrella stand to make an outdoor table — brilliant! It turned out to be quite attractive and really adds to your outdoor living space! Great up-cycle project!
Thanks so much, Mimi! I think stripes help everything.
Such a great idea! I LOVE to see all of the creative ways bloggers reuse things instead of throwing it in the landfill! Saving this in case I ever end with an extra umbrella stand 🙂
Oh my goodness! I am so glad that I am not the only one who is the hoarder of umbrella stands!!! Such a great idea and will definitely be trying this! Thank you!
I love the table. It is cute and innovative. I also love the chairs.
Wow, that is so smart! We also have a few stands and rarely use the umbrellas now that we got some sail shades in the back yard. I love that you painted it to complement the chair 🙂
Thanks Toni! It turned out better than what my husband and I originally discussed. I think the stripes help!
I actually have no words right now. This is such a brilliant idea Victoria. I love what you did, so much
Thanks Michelle! You’re very kind.
This is a really cool idea! I could have becer thought it could be made into a table like this! Great job!
super cute, love the cabana stripes they really shout summer! What a great idea for an unused umbrella stand. thank you for sharing it at TADA! Thursdays
Excellent idea for a repurpose. Thank you for sharing at Vintage Charm.
What a beautiful job you did! Very inspiring. I even love all the beautiful plants you added to your space. Looks like a place I would love to sit and relax :0) Thanks for sharing with us at Dishing It & Digging It!
Congratulations. I picked you as my feature for Waste not Wednesday
Wow, love this Victoria.
Thanks for sharing this with us at Waste Not Wednesday. This turned out awesome.
I really like this idea… and some of those umbrella stands are really beautiful! 🙂
What a cute idea! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Wendy! One of my fave crazy upcycle ideas!!
I just happen to have an umbrella stand sitting in the back yard – thanks for the great idea!
Thanks Roseann!
So cute! The umbrella stand is perfect as a table base. And I love the stripes with your patio furniture. Thanks so much for sharing at the #happynowlinkup!
Great job and thanks for sharing on cfarft schooling sunday and for getting the party started each week!
This is a great idea! I actually have an extra umbrella stand I picked up at a garage sale, so now I know what to do with it!
I love a good trash to treasure project, and this one is fantastic! Great idea. Now I just need to find an old umbrella stand!
Victoria, this is so cute. You are so creative. Thanks for sharing at Dishing It & Digging It.
This is a great idea! But I’m wondering why you didn’t screw the table top to the base instead of gluing it?
What a great idea!! Pinning!
I am so happy I saw this as I am currently looking for patio decorating ideas and this looks really nice! Now I am off to check your other posts :).
This is such a great idea! And I love your patio furniture, by the way, did you paint it yourself?
Thank you for sharing at The Really Crafty Link Party. Pinned.
so darn cute! Thanks for sharing your project at Talk of the Town. I’m choosing your little side table as my feature next week.
gail
Thanks Gail! I’ll be sure to stop by the party.
Yes, I too was wondering why the tabletop was not screwed onto the base. Thanks for the clever project!
Your umbrella table is adorable. I’ll have to search for a metal umbrella base on my flea market/yard sale excursions. Thanks for the inspiration.