About a month ago I had the absolutely huge honor of being able to participate in The Home Depot Style Challenge on their blog! The theme was outdoor games, and I was challenged to include the material ‘wood’ in my project! I was completely ecstatic that I was given the opportunity to work with such an amazing brand that I honestly, whole-heartedly love. And if you follow me on Instagram, you can see that I am there often! Working with The Home Depot was a dream come true for me! After much brainstorming, I decided to build something that was both fun and useful! So I created our new DIY Outdoor Checkers Game Table!
DIY Outdoor Checkers Game Table
We really wanted an outdoor table to eat at so we came up with a solution to have both an outdoor game table and a dining table! We love how the table turned out!
It looks just like a normal, pretty, dining table but with a simple flip, the tiled table inserts turn over to reveal…checkerboards!
This was so much fun to create and has brought such joy to our family to have! My kids beg us to play checkers with them nearly every day!
We even came up with the fun idea to use large washers as game pieces! They turned out so cool!
If you want to learn more, get my supply list and see my step-by-step process photos, please visit The Home Depot Apron Blog HERE.
This is truly one of our favorite DIY’s of the summer!
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sharon garofalow says
This is such a great idea! I love that you can hide the checker board if you just want to set the table for a nice dinner. What a fantastic post!
Ashley Phipps says
Thank you so much Sharon!!
Lisa | A Merry Mom says
What a great table! Both sides of the inserts are so lovely. It looks perfect for relaxing outside – no matter which side of the table you’re using!
Ashley Phipps says
Thank you so much Lisa!! 🙂
Kara @ Mine for the Making says
LOVE this!!!! What a great idea! Pinning!
Ashley Phipps says
Oh thank you so much Kara! And thanks for pinning!!
Debbie says
I love this idea! and we love to play checkers!! I might have to copy 🙂
Ashley Phipps says
Oh thank you Debbie! You should definitely make one! 🙂 Thanks for stopping by!
Steph@The SillyPearl says
What a cool idea! I’m in awe of your skills!
Ashley Phipps says
Oh thank you so much 🙂 And thanks for stopping by!
Christy @ Our Southern Home says
I absolutely adore this project! It would be perfect on our screened porch!!! ~Christy
Ashley Phipps says
Thank you so much Christy! And I agree…it would be perfect on a screened porch! Now I want a screened in porch… 🙂
kristi@ishouldbemoppingthefloor says
Oh my gosh, Ashley!! How ridiculously AWESOME is this table?!? I love the heck out of it!!
Ashley Phipps says
Awwww…thank you so much Kristi!!! Hugs!
Stacy Risenmay says
This is genius! I love it 🙂
Ashley Phipps says
Oh thank you so much Stacy!!! And thank you for stopping by 🙂
Britni says
This is brilliant Ash and something you’d only see at like a speciality furniture place! Love it!
Ashley Phipps says
Oh thank you so very much Britni!!! 🙂 You are the sweetest. And thanks for stopping by!
Megan @ Our Pinteresting Family says
You are a creative genius! I love this table, and I especially love that it is dual purpose. Great job!
Ashley Phipps says
hahaha 🙂 Oh thank you Megan 🙂 You are the sweetest!! Thanks for stopping by!
Jenna says
This is so cool, Ashley! I love how you can just flip it back and forth between the game and tile! That is genius!
Ashley Phipps says
Oh thanks so much Jenna! It is really a lot of fun to use too!
amy @ one artsy mama says
That is gorgeous and so much fun! Love it!
Ashley Phipps says
Thanks so much Amy!
Maryann @ Domestically Speaking says
How fun! My kiddos love chess and checkers so this would be a huge hit!
Ashley Phipps says
Thanks Maryann! Oh your kids would definitely love a table like this then!
Stacy Molter says
I love this and it’s so gorgeous! We’re always looking for new ways to enjoy family game night!
Ashley Phipps says
Thank you Stacy! And thanks for stopping by!
Leanne says
What a fun project! My family would love this and you did a great job on it.
Ashley Phipps says
Oh thank you so much Leanne!!
Christine says
I love this Ashley!!! Hours and hours of fun!!
Bonnie @ The Pin Junkie says
What an awesome project! Thanks for sharing this game table at The Pin Junkie. It’s being featured at this week’s party! http://www.thepinjunkie.com/2014/09/pin-junkie-pin-party-83.html
Sinead says
I am looking for a plan for a table, and love this idea. However it seems the Home Depot link is not working -do you have a different link to the cut list and plans?
Thanks!