Cost: $$
Time: 6 hours
Skill: 2 of 5 — Easy

DIY Deluxe Cooler Stand Plan

A backyard cooler station built for entertaining

Keep drinks, towels and outdoor essentials organized with a DIY cooler stand designed for backyard gatherings. Built to fit up to a 48-quart cooler, this wooden patio cooler stand combines convenient storage with a clean, furniture-like design that fits naturally into outdoor entertaining spaces.

Thoughtful details like side shelving, a towel rack, interior wine storage and front-loading cooler access make it easier to keep everything you need close at hand.

Customize your cooler station with the optional bottle opener hack for an extra touch of convenience. Once built, finished and stocked, it becomes a backyard essential that helps make hosting a little easier.

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What you’ll need for a deluxe cooler stand

Materials

(8) 1 x 4 x 8′ YellaWood® brand pressure treated pine boards
(5) 2 x 2 x 10′ YellaWood® brand pressure treated pine lumber
(11) 1 x 6 x 10′ YellaWood® brand pressure treated pine
(1) 2 x 4 x 10′ YellaWood® brand pressure treated pine
1 1/4″ wood screws + appropriate bit
1 5/8″ wood screws + appropriate bit
2″ wood screws + appropriate bit
2 1/2″ wood screws + appropriate bit
3″ wood screws + appropriate bit
1″ nails
(4) 3″ hinges (galvanized if possible)
(2) 4″ handles (stainless steel if possible)
(2) Cabinetry/door magnetic closures
Waterproof wood glue
YellaWood Protector® Stain and Sealer

Cut List

See plans for diagrams of cuts.
All measurements are approximate.
Cut stock in the sequence of steps because many dimensions are directly measured and will vary based on actual stock and construction.