Tree Stump Side Tables
By Christa TerryThere’s not much to say about tree stump tables, other than the fact that they exist, they can look pretty awesome, and if you’re so inclined, creating a DIY tree stump side table isn’t that difficult (as demonstrated beautifully over at Nesting Place last month). The look pretty good painted:
But many people chose to leave them au natural, and rightly so:
Better Homes and Gardens is down with the stump
In a pinch, you can even use a tree stump side table as a seat:
Great for... unrolling your blood-spattered parchment paper?
For the DIY tree stump side table, you could do like the author of Nesting Place and just grab something left behind by the tree services guys, but I’d worry about the possibility of creepy crawlies riding in along with the stump. Plus, you want something a little drier than a fresh cut log, so I’d recommend opting for something found at the firewood depot, like Karen at the Art of Doing Stuff did.
Sure, it’s a little rustic, but I really like this kind of thing when paired with other furniture that’s decidedly non-rustic. Whatdya think… too outdoorsy? Or just right?
April 8th, 2011 at 7:21 am
Funny, I was just driving by a big pile of stumps the other day and thought about how they’d make cool tables. I’d def paint em though. And I’d be afraid of bugs inside since yeah it is a tree!