The Hawaii-based IndiePopShop on Etsy provides instructions on how to make an adorable kid's skateboard picnic table and if you're up for the challenge, it's assembly is described as "more difficult than IKEA, easier than custom cabinet building."
As well as four recycled skateboards, the craft requires some 2x4 wood and a few basic tools to put it all together. With the skate decks forming the tabletop surface and the seats, it's a small table that's best suited for kids under the age of five. Naturally, skate decks are designed to get a little beat up, so the table should be able to withstand whatever kids put it through too.
IndiePopShop supplies PDF instructions for $17, but if you find this project a little daunting, there's also the option to purchase a pre-made version.
Skateboard Picnic Tables
IndiePopShop's Skateboard Picnic Table Brings Adventure Indoors
Trend Themes
1. Upcycling Skateboards - IndiePopShop's Skateboard Picnic Table is just one example of the growing trend of upcycling skateboard decks into furniture and other household items.
2. DIY Furniture - The rise of DIY furniture projects, like IndiePopShop's Skateboard Picnic Table, allows consumers to create their own unique and personalized pieces.
3. Kid-friendly Furniture - IndiePopShop's Skateboard Picnic Table is a part of a larger trend in kid-friendly furniture that prioritizes safety, durability, and fun design.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture - The furniture industry can capitalize on the upcycling trend by offering sustainable and eco-friendly pieces that appeal to a more conscious consumer base.
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3. Children's Products - The children's product industry can innovate safe and fun designs for furniture and toys that appeal to both kids and parents, similar to IndiePopShop's Skateboard Picnic Table.