Okay, here’s a blog post about my experience making a couch beverage holder, written in the style you requested:
So, I’m a big fan of chilling on the couch, you know, watching some shows, having a drink. But I always had this problem – where do I put my drink? The coffee table’s too far, and if I put it on the couch, well, I’ve had a few spills, let’s just say that.
I looked around online, and there were a bunch of these fancy couch cup holders. Some were like trays, others were these silicone things that drape over the armrest. They looked okay, but honestly, they were a little pricey, and I wasn’t sure if they’d really work for me.
Then I thought, why not just make my own? I mean, how hard could it be, right?
First, I took some measurements of my couch arm. I wanted something that would fit snugly and not slide around. I grabbed some scrap wood I had lying around the garage. Nothing fancy, just some old planks. I cut the wood down to size, making sure to account for the thickness of the armrest. It is my first step.
Next, I needed a way to actually hold the drink. I thought about using a hole saw, but then I remembered I had these old mason jars. Perfect! I traced the bottom of the jar onto the wood and used a jigsaw to cut out a circle. It wasn’t the prettiest cut, but it did the job.
- Sanding time! I smoothed out all the rough edges with some sandpaper. Didn’t want any splinters while I was trying to relax.
- Then came the fun part – staining! I went with a dark walnut stain because it matched my coffee table. After a couple of coats, it actually looked pretty decent.
- To make it extra secure, I glued a piece of felt to the bottom. That way, it wouldn’t scratch the couch and would have a little extra grip.
And that’s it! My very own, custom-made couch beverage holder. It’s not perfect, but it’s solid, it works, and it was way cheaper than buying one online.
I’ve been using it for a few weeks now, and I gotta say, it’s a game changer. No more awkward reaching for my drink, no more spills. Just pure, unadulterated couch relaxation.
My Result
It is not just a couch beverage holder, I think it is an art, hahahaha.
If you’re looking for a little weekend project, I definitely recommend giving this a try. It’s easy, it’s cheap, and it makes couch time so much better. Plus, you get to brag to your friends that you made it yourself. Who doesn’t love that?
