Spruce Up Outdoor Furniture With A Creative Shower Curtain DIY

Whether it be a small balcony, a modest patio, or a whole garden, if you're lucky enough to have a dedicated outdoor living area, you probably want the space to feel as welcoming and relaxing as possible. A backyard makeover is a high priority for many people looking to refresh their homes, and purchasing outdoor furniture is a typical part of this. Unfortunately, patio furniture can be surprisingly expensive, especially the more colorful and ornate pieces. But making your own fun and exciting furniture is surprisingly easy if you explore clever DIY hacks! One simple DIY project uses a shower curtain to transform a plain glass-topped table into a professional-looking statement piece. Simply remove the glass tabletop, smooth and adhere the shower curtain to the glass, and insert it back into the table frame. 

The best part about this fun DIY project is that it's incredibly inexpensive. Even better, you may already have all the necessary supplies sitting around in your home. All you'll need is a glass-topped table, a cheap shower curtain, and some trusty Mod Podge. Here's how you can give your old patio table an affordable upgrade, tips for making it look professional, and other ideas to jazz up the plain piece of patio furniture.

Start by removing the glass insert from your tabletop and wiping it down with a glass cleaner spray. Place the glass insert on a flat surface and coat the backside in a thin layer of Mod Podge for outdoor use. Lay the shower curtain on top, smoothing it over the glue. Use a scraper tool or plastic credit card to press out any air bubbles, then flip the project over while drying. Once the Mod Podge is dry, carefully cut around the edge of the glass with a craft knife and remove the excess shower curtain material, setting the remnants aside for other shower curtain hacks you might want to try. Apply another layer of Mod Podge to the back of your glass insert for added security. When it's completely dry, you can flip your glass over and pop it back into the table frame to admire the pretty pattern.

If you don't have an old shower curtain laying around, pick up a cheap one with a fun pattern, such as this fish printed curtain or this green jungle leaves one. In general, a vinyl or PEVA shower curtain may work best to withstand the elements. Alternatively, a disposable plastic tablecloth or outdoor upholstery fabric may also work well. While the glass is removed, you could also paint the table frame in a fun color. One downside of this hack is that it is semi-permanent, so it's important to choose a curtain pattern that you'll love long-term. For something more temporary that can be swapped with the seasons, try this other shower curtain hack that will upgrade your patio table.