Okay, so, I’ve been wanting a beverage holder for my sofa for a while now. You know, something to keep my drinks close at hand and prevent spills. I saw a bunch of options online, but I wanted to try making one myself.
I started by looking around my house for materials. I found some scrap wood in the garage and figured I could use that. First, I measured the arm of my sofa to get an idea of how big the holder needed to be. Then, I sketched out a simple design – basically, a box with a hole in the top to hold the cup.
Next, I cut the wood according to my measurements. This was a bit tricky since I’m not exactly a pro with a saw, but I managed. After cutting, I sanded down the edges to make them smooth. I didn’t want any splinters getting into my drinks or, worse, my sofa!
Then came the assembly. I glued the pieces of wood together, forming the box shape. I used some clamps to hold everything in place while the glue dried. It was a bit messy, but hey, that’s part of the fun, right? Once the glue was dry, I drilled a hole in the top piece of wood, big enough to fit most of my cups and bottles. It is large enough to hold a variety of different cup sizes securely.
I thought about painting it, but I kinda liked the raw wood look, so I just applied a coat of varnish to protect it. And that’s it! My very own homemade sofa beverage holder. It’s not perfect, but it works great. I use it when I have water or coffee, or when I need a place to set my phone.
I’m pretty proud of my little creation. It’s super convenient, and I haven’t had any spills since I started using it. Plus, it was a fun little project to do on a lazy weekend. If you’re looking for a beverage holder for your sofa, I definitely recommend giving this a try. It’s easy, cheap, and you get the satisfaction of making something yourself!
- Materials I used:
- Scrap wood
- Wood glue
- Sandpaper
- Varnish
- Tools I used:
- Saw
- Drill
- Clamps
- Paintbrush
What I learned:
DIY projects can be a lot of fun, even if you’re not super handy. Don’t be afraid to get creative and use what you have around the house. And, most importantly, measure twice, cut once!
