Outdoor DIY Grilling Station

Shutter DoorsFound these shutters in the attic of my parent’s home. We chose one for the doors and cut it and half.

Sanded down the one shutterSanded down shutter pieces after cutting to fit opening of the dresser.

Sizing the shutters with brackets to fit the opening.There were already brackets on the shutters, so we simply used what was on them already to attach to the dresser.

PaintI painted the dresser an Essex Green, a paint we had on hand to match the trim and doors on our home.

Shutter DoorsWe weren’t certain about the burnt orange colored shutters. But when matched with the Essex Green, we decided to keep the color and are so happy we did. We then mounted the shutters to the opening with a piece of wood and the existing hinges.

Barn WoodWe found some old barn wood in a shed that my father used years ago to build a farm table for friends of ours back when we lived in Connecticut. The wood was from an old barn on their property dating back to the late 1700s. We knew instantly that it would be the perfect accent for the top. All it needed was a little sanding. Then we simply cut to fit the boards to the top and screwed the barn boards onto the top of the dresser.

BarnwoodThe barn wood against the Essex Green had me swooning. And the orange doors… Luv them or leave them, but I thought they were really fun. And much prettier in person.

DIY Outdoor Grilling StationThe storage is perfect and so is the top for grilling. This was so simple to make and didn’t cost us a dime. We used everything we already had from around the house. Oh, but we did buy the small portable Solaire grill:)

Outdoor DIY Grilling StationThis could also serve as a beverage station, serving table, or potting bench.

DIY Outdoor Grilling StationHope you like it!