Wooden Spool Ideas

From charming side tables to captivating wall art, the possibilities are endless for Wooden Spool Ideas. Discover 53 wooden spool projects for all spaces.

You will love these ideas for large wooden spools and small wooden spools. We have over 50 easy creative DIY projects for your home that everyone will love.

Repurpose a wooden spool into something fun and practical you can use at your house. They say one man’s trash is another’s treasure. I also made this DIY BLANKET LADDER and some of this Easy DIY Farmhouse Decor.

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Why We Love These Ideas
1. Wooden Spool Bookcase
2. Wooden Spool to a Stool
3. Wooden Spool Side Table
4. Wooden Spool Ottoman
5. Wooden Cable Spool End Table
6. Wooden Spool Rustic Clock
7. Ballard-Inspired Wooden Spool Patio Table
8. DIY Wooden Cable Spool Headboard
9. Wire Spool BBQ Table
10. Cable Spool Kid’s See-Saw
11. DIY Farmhouse-Style Wood Spool Table
12. Cable Spool Side Table From Scratch
13. Cable Reel Table
14. DIY Cable Drum Rocking Chair
15. Wooden Spool Tray
16. Wooden Cable Spool Rolling Bookshelf
17. DIY Industrial Spool Table
18. DIY Rope Spool Side Table
19. DIY Wooden Spools Patio Table
20. Wooden Spool Science Lab Kids Play Space
21. Wooden Spool Console Table
22. Wooden Spool Coffee Table
23. Wooden Spool Outdoor Bench
24. Wooden Spool DIY Mirror
25. Wire Spool and Metal Tub Coffee Table
26. Wire Spool Wine Table
27. Wire Spool Desk Organizer
28. Wooden Cable Spool Cottage Table
29. Painted Wooden Spool Table
30. Wooden Spool Garden Planter
31. Wooden Spool Table With LED Light
32. Cable Spool Pallet Bench
33. DIY Cable Spool Duck House
34. Wooden Spool Wall Art
35. DIY Wood Cable Reel Race Car Track
36. DIY Wooden Spool Spinning Table
37. Wooden Cable Spools Picnic Table
38. Wire Spool Wedding Cake Table
39. Wooden Spool Baby Cot
40. Mini Wooden Spool Necklace
41. DIY Wooden Spool Holiday Garland
42. Mini Wooden Spool Coffee Station
43. Wooden Spool DIY Wreath
44. Wooden Spool Knitter
45. DIY Wooden Spool Industrial Light Fixture
46. DIY Ballard Knock Off Wooden Spool Side Table
47. Mini Wooden Spool Photo Holders
48. Wooden Spool Scroll Ornament
49. Wooden Spool Twine Holder
50. DIY Wooden Spool Towel Rack
51. DIY Wooden Spool Rocking Horse
52. DIY Flower Garden Display
53. DIY Cable Spool Dining Room Table

Why We Love These Ideas

Each of these amazing ideas are so easy to make and look great. You will love the simple to follow tutorials and how frugal these ideas are. There are ideas for every room of the house.

From stylish furniture to creative decor and playful toys, wooden spools offer endless possibilities for DIY enthusiasts to upcycle unused items. With the cost of lumber increasing, learn how to turn old wooden spools into new items. These affordable options will have you looking for another old wire spool to repurpose.

1. Wooden Spool Bookcase

This unique creation adds rustic charm to any room with a vintage wooden spool.

Wooden Spool Bookcase

This spool bookcase is a great inspiration for an amazing accent piece you can build and place in your house.

Wooden Spool Bookcase

2. Wooden Spool to a Stool

Turn a wooden spool into a functional and stylish stool with this wood spool idea.

Wooden Spool to Stool

Before long I knew I wanted to make a stool for my little nook.

Wooden Spool to Stool

3. Wooden Spool Side Table

This upcycled side table offers storage and a rustic touch to any living space.

Wooden Spool Side Table

This is one of those projects for me. When I saw the little Spool Side Table at Ballard several months ago I fell in love.

Wooden Spool Side Table

4. Wooden Spool Ottoman

By adding a plush cushion and fabric to a spool top, you can transform a spool into furniture.

Wooden Spool Ottoman

I’m going to give it new life by turning it into a rustic ottoman.

Wooden Spool Ottoman

5. Wooden Cable Spool End Table

Transform spools into end tables for the living room.

Wooden Spool End Table

I didn't have a lot of space, so it had to be on the smaller side. Enter the cable spool.

Wooden Spool End Table

6. Wooden Spool Rustic Clock

Transform a wooden spool into a stunning timepiece with this large circle. This large clock is easy to make and the perfect decor for any home.

Wooden Spool Rustic Clock

Fall is upon us, which means soon it will be time for most of the country to switch their clocks and “fall back."

Wooden Spool Rustic Clock

7. Ballard-Inspired Wooden Spool Patio Table

This Ballard-Inspired Patio Table brings elegance to your patio for an easy furniture idea. It’s one of my favorite wooden spool table ideas.

Wooden Spool Patio Table

My FREE cable spool has gotten me started on a backyard overhaul.

Wooden Spool Patio Table

8. DIY Wooden Cable Spool Headboard

This creative project adds a rustic touch and unique focal point.

Wooden Spool Headboard

Industrial artifacts can add oomph to whatever style you've chosen.

Wooden Spool Headboard

9. Wire Spool BBQ Table

Take outdoor cooking to the next level with a DIY Wire Spool BBQ Table.

Wire Spool BBQ Table

Once you have found your industrial cable reel, roll it into your workshop and smile.

Wire Spool BBQ Table

10. Cable Spool Kid’s See-Saw

Repurpose a cable spool into a playful and safe see-saw for home and garden use. You will love how wooden wire spools can be transformed.

Cable Spool Kid’s See-Saw

I'm adding to the backyard fun with this DIY wooden cable spool project.

Cable Spool Kid’s See-Saw

11. DIY Farmhouse-Style Wood Spool Table

Add farmhouse charm to your home with this unique and rustic table.

DIY Farmhouse-Style Wood Spool Table

This DIY farmhouse style wood spool table is SO easy to make that you’ll wonder why you didn’t do it sooner.

DIY Farmhouse-Style Wood Spool Table

12. Cable Spool Side Table From Scratch

Build a custom side table using a cable spool as the foundation.

Cable Spool Table

Those leftovers would be the perfect starting point for making this wooden cable spool side table.

Cable Spool Table

13. Cable Reel Table

Transform a wooden cable reel into a trendy table for the perfect home improvement project.

Cable Reel Table

I made this cable reel into an outdoor table but it can also be used indoors, great for entertaining.

Cable Reel Table

14. DIY Cable Drum Rocking Chair

Experience relaxation like never before with a unique seating option.

Cable Drum Rocking Chair

This is a perfect use of a wooden spool.

Cable Drum Rocking Chair

15. Wooden Spool Tray

Repurpose a wooden spool into a stylish and functional tray on the center of the spool.

Wooden Spool Tray

I decided to try something a little different for this diy small wooden spool project.

Wooden Spool Tray

16. Wooden Cable Spool Rolling Bookshelf

Convert a cable spool into a mobile bookshelf.

Wooden Cable Rolling Bookshelf

I wanted it to be functional in my home and the first thing that came to mind was a rolling bookshelf.

Wooden Cable Rolling Bookshelf

17. DIY Industrial Spool Table

Repurpose a wooden spool into a stunning table.

DIY Industrial Spool Table

I recently obtained some amazing industrial spools, and here is project number one with these bad boys: a DIY industrial spool table.

DIY Industrial Spool Table

18. DIY Rope Spool Side Table

Anyone can easily transform a wooden spool into a nautical-inspired table.

Rope Spool Side Table

I created a less expensive version that also has storage just like the original piece and I spent – get this – approximately $50 on it!

Rope Spool Side Table

19. DIY Wooden Spools Patio Table

Elevate your outdoor dining experience with a DIY Wooden Spools Patio Table.

Wooden Spool Patio Table

Suffice it to say that I was very interested in making sure we protected our awesome new spool tables, so I did extensive research to find out how to waterproof outdoor furniture.

Wooden Spool Patio Table

20. Wooden Spool Science Lab Kids Play Space

Convert wooden spools into a creative play area.

Wooden Spool Science Lab Kids Play Space

This has to be one of my most favorite outdoor projects that I've completed lately. I took a giant old spool and up-cycled it to create an outdoor science lab and play kitchen for the kids.

Wooden Spool Science Lab Kids Play Space

21. Wooden Spool Console Table

Make a statement in your entryway with a DIY Wooden Spool Console Table.

Wooden Spool Console Table

Such a cute idea for the entry way.

Wooden Spool Console Table

22. Wooden Spool Coffee Table

Enhance your living room with a DIY Wooden Spool Coffee Table.

Wooden Spool Coffee Table

I love my new DIY wire spool coffee table.

Wooden Spool Coffee Table

23. Wooden Spool Outdoor Bench

Create a cozy seating area in your outdoor space with a DIY Wooden Spool Outdoor Bench.

Wooden Spool Outdoor Bench

Beautiful complete outdoor set from pallets.

Wooden Spool Outdoor Bench

24. Wooden Spool DIY Mirror

Add a touch of elegance to your decor with a DIY Wooden Spool Mirror.

Wooden Spool Mirror

This hallway mirror was created from the top on one such wooden spool and will add a lot of charm to any home!

Wooden Spool Mirror

25. Wire Spool and Metal Tub Coffee Table

Combine a wire spool and metal tub to create a unique and rugged coffee table.

Wire Spool and Metal Tub Coffee Table

While we were cleaning up our backyard I found this top of a wire spool & a lightbulb went off in my head to make a coffee table with it.

Wire Spool and Metal Tub Coffee Table

26. Wire Spool Wine Table

Elevate your wine-tasting experience with a DIY Wire Spool Wine Table.

Wire Spool Wine Table

This project from Branded in Time Décor is very clever, and as you can see, the results are incredible if you take the time to do a nice job.

Wire Spool Wine Table

27. Wire Spool Desk Organizer

Repurpose a wire spool into a practical and visually appealing organizer.

Wire Spool Desk Organizer

The idea of an organizer came up after finding a Lazy Suzan mechanism at a thrift store, I bought it thinking about another project but then, while looking at the spools in the garage and putting the two of them together, they fit so perfectly that the organizer was born!

Wire Spool Desk Organizer

28. Wooden Cable Spool Cottage Table

Bring cottage charm to your home with a DIY Wooden Cable Spool Cottage Table.

Wooden Spool Cottage Table

It was an inexpensive and easy solution to the problem, and I’m in love with my new farmhouse cable spool table!

Wooden Spool Cottage Table

29. Painted Wooden Spool Table

Transform a wooden spool into a vibrant and eye-catching table.

Painted Wood Side Table

Amazing! She turned two industrial reels/spools into two side tables for her outdoor patio!

Painted Wood Side Table

30. Wooden Spool Garden Planter

Spruce up your garden with a DIY Wooden Spool Garden Planter.

Wooden Spool Garden Planter

This is an easy diy for an afternoon.

Wooden Spool Garden Planter

31. Wooden Spool Table With LED Light

Illuminate your space with a Table with LED Light.

Wooden Spool Table With LED Light

Multifunctional cable spool table made with LED lighting and electrical supplying point.

Wooden Spool Table With LED Light

32. Cable Spool Pallet Bench

This is perfect for outdoor seating or your indoor space.

Cable Spool Pallet Bench

A couple of months later, and the lightbulb went off in our heads, and we went to work making the most awesome (and incredibly comfortable) Cable Spool Pallet Bench

Cable Spool Pallet Bench

33. DIY Cable Spool Duck House

Give your feathered friends a cozy abode with a DIY Cable Spool Duck House.

Cable Spool Duck House

And this duck house is so easy, so simple, you can build it yourself!

Cable Spool Duck House

34. Wooden Spool Wall Art

Adorn your walls with a DIY Wooden Spool Wall Art.

Wooden Spool Wall Art

Such a nice piece of art for your home.

Wooden Spool Wall Art

35. DIY Wood Cable Reel Race Car Track

An endless hour of entertainment for kids, igniting their imagination uniquely and thrillingly.

Wood Cable Reel Race Car Track

And bring laugh and make your kids smile should be a thing, and this Wood Cable Reel Race Car Track will surely make your kids exciting for a while.

Wood Cable Reel Race Car Track

36. DIY Wooden Spool Spinning Table

This table is perfect for showcasing items.

Wooden Spool Spinning Table

You will love this spinning table made out of recycled material.

Wooden Spool Spinning Table

37. Wooden Cable Spools Picnic Table

This Picnic Table is a creative DIY project that repurposes wooden spools.

Wooden Cable Spools Picnic Table

The picnic table is probably the most popular accessory for most backyards.

Wooden Cable Spools Picnic Table

38. Wire Spool Wedding Cake Table

Transform a wire spool into a rustic cake display for weddings.

Wire Spool Wedding Cake Table

Consider this for an upcoming rustic wedding on a budget.

Wire Spool Wedding Cake Table

39. Wooden Spool Baby Cot

The Wooden Spool Baby Cot is a unique and eco-friendly DIY project.

Wooden Spool Baby Cot

The cot is designed with this moon shape to give to the room a magical air, plus some stars were carved on the sides of the boards once finished.

Wooden Spool Baby Cot

40. Mini Wooden Spool Necklace

The Necklace is a delightful DIY accessory.

Mini Wooden Spool Necklace

We made a sparkly one, but you could do this with lots of other options, like lace, yarn, or regular embroidery floss.

Mini Wooden Spool Necklace

41. DIY Wooden Spool Holiday Garland

Repurpose wooden spools into charming ornaments.

DIY Wooden Spool Holiday Garland

This DIY Wooden Spool Holiday Garland is an understated yet beautiful holiday decoration for your home or Christmas party.

DIY Wooden Spool Holiday Garland

42. Mini Wooden Spool Coffee Station

Create a charming coffee station with a DIY Mini Wooden Spool Coffee Station.

Mini Wooden Spool Coffee Station

I have very little counter space is it is, so I finally found a way to condense the mugs, K-cups, creamer and sugar into a coffee station that fits in the small space I have.

Mini Wooden Spool Coffee Station