Sometimes you run across a great idea when you least expect to.
Like this tabletop!
Can you guess what it is made from?
I figured it out before I got home so like the dork I am I had to call my sister on my way home just to let her know what I came up with (not that she was thinking about it at all).
So - the table is made out of Galvanized Industrial Stair Treads. The stairs themselves come 30 by 10 inches. The first I found online were from McNichols.com and they call them the Perf-O Grip tread.
I wanted to use this idea to make a desk for J's room, but like most everything lately concerning anything for his room the answer was no. I thought that instead of making a square table I would just make it really long - top with plexi - and then he could slip things that were special to him under the plexi. We even have Uncle Scott's skills as a welder - but no go! Now I am imagining them being used as wall shelves. Attach them to some brackets and they are ready to go. I really want to use the shelf idea somewhere. So easy and unique!
Perfectly weathered!
The tabletop was not the only hightlight of the night. Check out the feast sitting before Josh. Savory barbeque and the best mac and cheese around!
So, have you found anything neat lately?
I wonder how old your son is? My oldest is almost 12. I'm trying to put together a room re-do for him but he says "no" to EVERYTHING!! It's driving me crazy! One day when he's back in school I'm just going to put his room together and hope for the best! :)
ReplyDeleteThe stair tread thingy is very cool! I'm thinking it would be a great piece to hang on the wall too (if it's not too heavy).
Oh, Wow. I love this idea. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteMy son changes his mind all the time, while I am doing his room. I told him this is how it is going to be, I think it is cool. :)
ReplyDeleteI love the table idea and the dinner looks YUM!!!!!
xo
What a great idea! I have three sons - they are 19,22,and 24 now - and they would love this in their homes.
ReplyDeleteMy hub would love a table like this on our porch!
And that food - ahhh delish looking!
Have a Pretty day!
Kristin
I think it's a fun and fantastic use for them! I like the way you think :)
ReplyDeleteThank you for visiting my blog and introducing yourself, it's lovely to meet you. I look forward to visiting here often. Keep up the great ideas.
xo
awesome idea! dinner looks pretty fabulous too!! xo, tessa
ReplyDeletewow the table top is so kool...but I'm not gunna lie the food & ice tea was pretty tasty lookin!
ReplyDeletewe have found a few great neat things lately and I will have to post about them!
ReplyDeleteThose are so cool...I think shelves sounds like a great idea.
ReplyDeleteThose are SO cool!!! My brain is processing as fast as I can right now trying to think of ideas.....WOW!
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