Is your patio set ready for a refresh? Here’s an easy tutorial to show you what’s possible! We’re turning an outdated set into something fresh, but with all of it’s original charm and character.

Our patio furniture makeover continues to be one of my very favorite things I’ve ever painted. And that’s saying something since I basically live with a paint brush in my hand.

When I found our set on Craigslist, I knew the coffee table would need a bit of reworking. I didn’t love the current set up, and I thought it really dated the furniture set. But, I also knew the coffee table had great bones, so a makeover would be easy. I was right.

Really, this was a simple little update.

Here’s what we started with…

After I removed everything but the bottom frame, here’s what was left…

Because there was a great indent on the frame, we decided to fill it with a piece of project board cut to size…

To attach it, we used our countersink to drill holes…

Then screwed it in place. With the bottom on, we started on the top. We used 2″ x 6″ boards, cut them to length, and started by placing them in the center…

With the holes countersunk, we clamped the boards together, then screwed them in place…

Then, we added the last two boards…

With the top in place, I started painting it with the same paint as the other furniture, Outdoor Paint from Maison Blanche in Wrought Iron…

For the board under the top, I decided to stain it with Provincial by Minwax…

Once I had the table painted, I went over the entire coffee table (stained board included), with several coats of Matte Varnish for extra protection…

With that, it was done!

I’m planning on, and looking for, some metal baskets to go underneath the top. It’s the perfect place to store extra outdoor items. Be it sprinklers, nozzles, or bug spray!

This makeover really, really updated the furniture set…

The planked top not only matches the rest of the set, but adds a little bit of character…

Overall, I couldn’t be happier! And not only is it pretty, but it’s functional!

I can’t even tell you how happy we are to have an outdoor patio set! It’s been really hot lately, but the evenings are perfect to curl up and enjoy it. Now, we just need to have a little party to fully break it in! 😀

And just in case you missed the full makeover, click here.

You can also read more about the cushions, and how I prepped them for outdoor use, here.