DIY Pedestal Bed Tray
I'm sharing how I repurposed some wood pieces to make this cottage style breakfast bed tray in a soft jade green.
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We are officially into October, but it's still feeling like deep summer here
in TX. It may be blazing outside, but I still love to add cozy feels inside!
Today's project encompasses some of my favorite things. I thought it only
fitting that this cozy daybed should have a pedestal bed tray for snacks,
drinks, etc. It was super easy to make and ups the cottage appeal in our
charming
sunroom!
I actually built this pedestal bed tray a couple years ago after purchasing 2
vintage table legs at a flea market. I cut each table leg in half and simply
screwed them into the base of a scrap of wood I found in my garage. This is a
really easy beginner project! You could also use
unfinished turned legs like these ones
that are very affordable.
It was cute, but never felt quite right. The legs always looked off to
me...they look a little gangly, if you know what I mean 😏 So last week I had
Mr DIY cut them waaay down so only the cutest part remained!
Aren't they cute now? After giving the cut edges a
light sanding, I used
lightweight spackling to fill in the screws on the top of the tray, and give it a flat
surface.
Then came the fun part...paint! I was torn between two colors...blue or green.
In the end, I decided to paint the bed tray this soft jade green (Mint Julep by Dixie Belle) chalk paint. There's already a lot of blue in this space, so a little pop
of unexpected color was called for, and it's such a great cottage-y color that
feels just right in this space filled with windows!
After the paint dried, I lightly sanded everything and wiped on a coat of
Big Momma's Butta by
Dixie Belle (an eco-friendly, all natural alternative to wax that smells like
oranges!). I buffed it off with a lint-free rag and set it aside to cure for a
few days.
I am loving how this simple pedestal bed tray has elevated my lazy lounging
experience! 😍 Now I can enjoy a cup of tea or coffee and a snack without
worrying about spills. Talk about a nice way to relax and have a little "me"
time!
The pedestal bed tray provides a nice flat surface to rest a snack, a book,
even a plant! It's not quite a lap desk, because now the legs are too short
for that, so keep that in mind when you're building your own. Decide what you
need. This works perfectly for my needs!
If you need me, I'll just be hanging out here!
See how easy that was?
PIN FOR LATER!
Mr DIY and I are getting away to Colorado for a few days this week...a little
belated Anniversary trip. It's supposed to snow the day we fly into Denver, so
maybe we'll get to do a little skiing?! 😃 #soexcited
I'll be sharing another furniture post later this week...an antique cabinet that I took to bold new heights (with color, anyway!) See you then!
I'll be sharing another furniture post later this week...an antique cabinet that I took to bold new heights (with color, anyway!) See you then!
bringing beauty to the ordinary,
Love your bed tray.
ReplyDeleteThe tray would also work great sitting on the dining table when having a big buffet for family / friends to set food items on. There are times when some things could use just a bit of height to add interest to the buffet.
I must admit, I do have a big collection of cake stands but something like this would work great for football parties, or just a casual gathering.
Thank You.
Those are great ideas Colleen!
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