These Upcycled Wooden Cable Spools are a great, affordable source for creative DIY projects! They are easy to paint, drill, or stain to show their original charm.
You may have seen these wooden cable spools and thought they looked interesting. Maybe you thought that they would make a perfect table for your patio! Spools can be found often for free, from your local electrical company, contractors, or online classifieds site. They can be used inside or outside the home, as tables, chairs or bookshelves. The possibilities are endless!
1. Upcycled Wooden Cable Spools Picnic Table
Only a few supplies from your local hardware store and some time sanding… This table is great for having the grandkids visit – no hard edges!
2. Upcycled Wooden Cable Spools Planter
What a creative and easy way to spruce up your yard on a dime! Grab your favorite flowers from the local store and a spark of color to your home.
3. Upcycled Wooden Cable Spools End Table
We love those cheap ceiling tiles at the hardware store and what a great way to make use of your old paint and stain with a fresh new look for an end table!
4. Upcycled Wooden Cable Spools Chicken Coop
Fresh eggs in the morning? Yes, please!
5. Upcycled Wooden Cable Spools Shabby Chic Bar
The perfect spot for friends to gather and enjoy time together.
6. Upcycled Wooden Cable Spools Library Table
This idea is so simple and such a great way to display your favorite over-sized books!
7. Upcycled Wooden Cable Spools Reading Chair
Such a cozy looking chair to take a quiet moment to read.
8. Upcycled Wooden Cable Spools Fire Pit
With a little stain and elbow grease, this cable spool was transformed into a summer BBQ table!
9. Upcycled Wooden Cable Spools Deck Table
These deck tables are so cute and can be mix-and-matched to make a statement on your patio. Beach? Seasonal? Country?
10. Upcycled Wooden Cable Spools Adirondack Chairs
Turn wooden cable spools into a patio hangout or a morning coffee spot.
11. Upcycled Wooden Cable Spools Feature Wall
This is a creative way to use the top of a spool and create a feature for your home. Add some shelves, books and photos to make it your own.
12. Upcycled Wooden Cable Spools Oversized Rustic Wall Clock
credit: Hadlee Rae Wood Designs
Metal numbers can be purchased at your local craft store or you could paint the numbers on for a more whimsical look.
13. Upcycled Wooden Cable Spools Fishing Rod Holder
Ready for a great day on the lake with your fishing rods organized and ready to go!
14. Upcycled Wooden Cable Spools DIY Industrial Coffee Table
There are so many ways to make this your own – add wheels, stain, or paint.
15. Upcycled Wooden Cable Spools Tiered Planter
What a sweet simple idea add interest to your yard and feature your favorite plants.
16. Upcycled Wooden Cable Spools Kids’ Art Table
Who doesn’t love chalk? A perfect outside play idea for your kids or grandkids!
17. Upcycled Wooden Cable Spools Tree Surround Bench
What a bench! So simple and it adds so much interest to your yard!
18. Upcycled Wooden Cable Spools Mosaic Table
With some cheap art glass from the craft store you could completely transform a wooden spool into a work of art!
19. Upcycled Wooden Cable Spools Rocking Horse Swing
This hobbyhorse swing is such a cute idea to put in the back yard!
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