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    Home » Furniture Makeovers

    Budget Decor, Furniture Makeovers, Outside, Summer, Thrifting/Craigslist

    Sewing Table Turned Drink Station

    So I gave you a sneak peek in my inexpensive screened-in porch makeover reveal of this fun DIY project we tackled last weekend.

    I wonder how many of you guessed what this piece of furniture used to be.

    Did you guess a sewing table? Well, if you did you are correct!

    Drink station with ice and cold drink..

    Using an old sewing table and a basic plastic storage bin.

    I created this cute drink station that's perfect for at-home entertaining!

    Drink station with ice and cold drink.

    I would love for you to think I came up with this awesome idea on my own.

    However, it all started with this picture I came across from an Etsy seller Design With Us via Pinterest.

    Of course, I was looking for something totally unrelated {you know how the Pinterest rabbit holes go!}.

    Wood sewing table turned drink station.

    Source

    I suddenly remembered under a mountain of randomness in the garage. I had an old sewing table that I picked up at a garage sale back in the fall.  

    Old Wood Sewing Table.

    The plan was to use it to practice my sewing. But honestly I still just use the dining room table.

    So this sewing table was just collecting dust in the garage.

    Empty Sewing Table.

    Hubby had already removed the old sewing machine and its mechanisms back when I first got it.

    Removing the attached overhang piece was the only thing left to do.

    Man Unscrewing a Sewing Table.

    I primed and painted the sewing table using the same method that I used to paint the campaign nightstand.

    I went with the color seaside by Rustoleum, which is almost a perfect match to the chairs we have on our screened-in porch.

    taken apart sewing table painted turquoise.

    So at this point, it's still just an old sewing table that's painted a pretty color right?

    Well, add a basic plastic storage bin from your local big-box store. And voila, you have a functional drink station!

    Sewing machine turn drink station.
    outdoor drink station on a summer day on the deck.

    Now originally I wanted a plastic storage bin to go underneath the hole in the table.

    We plan to secure it to the sewing table with screws. Permanently attaching it to the sewing table. 

    But once we were done using it. How would we be able to empty out the water and ice?

    Drink station plastic storage bin.

    We quickly had an AHA moment!

    Why not just get a plastic storage bin that has a slight overhang so it would just sit right in the hole.

    The beauty of doing this versus permanently attaching it to the sewing table.

    We can now just pop out the bin when we're not using it. Making easy work of getting rid of the ice and water!

    After trying a bunch of different bins. This Hefty plastic storage bin fits perfectly! Even the lid and handle color are a perfect match. {Clearly, it was meant to be 😄}

    DIY Drink station with plastic storage bin insert.

    Even with the weight of the ice and drinks combined, there are no worries it will fall through, because of the amount of overhang on either side.

    It's very very sturdy!

    Drink station with ice and cold drink.

    Now add some cute drinking accessories like paper straws and festive cups. {I love this vintage drink set I scored for $5!}

    And you have a fun and functional drink station, that you can use indoors and out!

    Drink glasses with butterfly design and colorful paper straws.
    Deck on a summer day with chairs and a drink station.

    Gratuitous shot of our other sitting area.

    Metal patio chairs with blue and green cushions.

    I'm in love with how this turned out for you guys! I can see us using it for all sorts of gatherings!

    outdoor drink station on a summer day on the deck.

    I would love to know what you think about this simple DIY project. 

    Is this a piece you can see yourself using? Let me know in the comments below.

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    Comments

    1. Kathy A says

      May 04, 2020 at 9:56 pm

      Great project and well done tutorial! Wish I had a patio area to use something like this on!

      Reply
    2. Mary Stewart says

      May 02, 2017 at 7:47 am

      Great idea ,i see these machines at auctions all the time.they go pretty cheap next time I'm going to try this.love the color.

      Reply
    3. corburterilio says

      November 29, 2016 at 6:05 am

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    5. Pamela says

      August 29, 2016 at 8:32 pm

      So clever and colorfully fun. Yes, it's Pamela again. I am now a follower on bloglovin'

      Reply
    6. Rhonda Stanfield says

      July 14, 2016 at 2:03 am

      I made a table like this with one change. I xit a piece of plywood that fit under the table
      Used it two ways. Held the plastic dish pan and I added wine glass holder on the bottom.

      Reply
    7. Nikki says

      July 07, 2016 at 3:31 pm

      Did you seal it with anything to leave it outdoors in the weather or are you planning to haul it in and out of the house for use? Thanks!

      Reply
      • Linda P. says

        July 08, 2016 at 8:51 pm

        Hi Nikki! I did not since it was a super quick project. However, a few coats of Polycrylic wouldn't be a bad idea. Even still I wouldn't leave it out in the elements. It's not a piece I imagine using daily, so yes I will bring it in whenever I'm done using it. Good Luck!

        Reply
    8. Jamala says

      June 17, 2016 at 8:14 pm

      I'm tickled pink (rather blue) over this re-creation..and it looks perfect with your outdoor decor.. kudos to you

      Reply
      • Linda P. says

        June 22, 2016 at 2:49 am

        Than you so much Jamala! Glad you like it! ☺️

        Reply
    9. Terri says

      June 16, 2016 at 6:29 pm

      A Hometalk email showed up in my inbox this morn. I opened it and saw your great idea. I went to Goodwill at noon and I am now the proud owner of a $2.99 sewing table. I can hardly wait for the weekend!!!

      Reply
      • Linda P. says

        June 22, 2016 at 2:47 am

        Wow Terri. $2.99! That's awesome! Love that you will try this project! I would love to see the finish product!

        Reply
    10. Falon says

      June 13, 2016 at 6:26 pm

      This is such a great idea! Love the color and how functional it is!

      Reply
      • Linda P. says

        June 14, 2016 at 7:42 pm

        Thank you so much! I'm in love with this color as well. Thanks for stopping by and commenting!

        Reply
    11. Audra @ Renewed Projects says

      June 13, 2016 at 2:58 am

      What a fantastic upcycle! And I LOVE the color you picked. I could totally see us using this, especially as a lemonade stand for the kids. Best part is it folds up small and can be used as an end table when not needed for drinks. Great thinking!

      Reply
      • Linda P. says

        June 14, 2016 at 7:45 pm

        Audra, A lemonade stand is such a cute idea! I kinda want to that now LOL. Yes having the ability to fold it up and put it away is really a bonus! Thanks for stopping by today! I appreciate you taking the time to comment!

        Reply
    12. Liz @ Infuse With Liz says

      June 13, 2016 at 12:51 am

      What a cute idea! This is very creative and I like how colorful you made it. Too bad I et go of my old sewing machine table. Visiting from Dishing & Digging It

      Reply
      • Linda P. says

        June 14, 2016 at 7:47 pm

        Thanks for the nice comment Liz! You should definitely check your local thrift stores, I always see them in mine for very little! Good luck!

        Reply
    13. Grandma's House DIY says

      June 12, 2016 at 4:14 pm

      Oh my gosh what a fantastic idea! A friend of mine is actually getting rid of one of these tables and asked if I wanted it, I was on the fence until now, I'm definitely going to go and grab it before someone else gets it now! Love your color choice too!

      Reply
      • Linda P. says

        June 22, 2016 at 2:44 am

        Hi Tara! Sounds great, I hope you decide to try this easy DIY! If you do send me an email or tag me on social media, I would to see what you do with your version! ??

        Reply
    14. Vin says

      June 05, 2016 at 8:20 pm

      I love this! First off, it's super clever! I don't know if it would have ever clicked for me, to come up with this drinks station looking at the Etsy listing! It's beautiful and fits perfectly with your existing decor. I think my favorite part is that it is so functional! The removable plastic bin is a great practical idea! Thumbs up!

      Reply
      • Linda P. says

        June 07, 2016 at 3:20 am

        Hi Vin! Thank you so much kind words! ? I can't say that something I would've ever thought of on my own, honestly i've never even seen that DIY before so I was just so intrigued by it. Thanks for stopping by!

        Reply
    15. Linda says

      June 05, 2016 at 7:59 pm

      This is the sweetest idea. I know you saw it on Etsy, however you gave it your own decorative touch. Lovely idea and the color pops.
      My readers would love seeing this amazing makeover at our link party today, Dishing It & Digging It. The party just went live. By the way, I am also Linda P.

      Reply
      • Linda P. says

        June 07, 2016 at 3:14 am

        Hi Linda! Thank you! I will most definitely check out your link party. I appreciate you taking the time to visit and comment!

        Reply
    16. Carli says

      June 05, 2016 at 12:15 pm

      You already know how much I'm in love with this makeover! So well done! Oh and I ?those Strongbows ?

      Reply
      • Linda P. says

        June 05, 2016 at 5:29 pm

        Thank you Carli! This was sooo easy to do and as a fellow thrifter you know that they are a dime a dozen, so its also very accessible! You notice that Strongbow huh LOL ?. The funny thing is I had it for the first time at Universal Studios while waiting to board the Harry Potter Hogwarts Express train, and it was so good! Thanks for stopping Carli! ❤️

        Reply
        • Paige says

          July 02, 2020 at 7:01 am

          I recently refurbished a sewing machine table into an outdoor drink station but the arm on the left that opens up, if I put any weight at all on it, it starts bending down. Any suggestions on how to secure that so it can hold weight?

          Reply

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