Many people are looking to reduce their carbon footprint by using repurposed or recycled materials in their homes. Luckily, drums are an ideal material that can be turned into furniture that is not only functional but also stylish. This type of furniture can make for a great conversation piece as it can help to bring an industrial feel into any home.
There are a few different approaches to creating drum furniture. The most popular is to turn the drum into a chair. To do this, you will need to cut the drum in half, removing the head and hoop. You can then create a seat by using some form of padding for comfort and then covering it with your favorite fabric. You can then attach the seat to the rim of the drum, utilizing the existing bass drum spurs to keep it in place. If you don’t want to bother with cutting the drum, a wooden frame can be constructed for the seat to rest in.
Another option for converting a drum into furniture is to use it as a table. The drum can be placed on a base or frame that is designed for this purpose and then covered with a table top. This is a very easy way to add a table to your living room or kitchen without having to spend much money.
In addition to tables, drums can be used to construct stools. This is a similar process to constructing a chair except that the drum will need to be a bit taller. A stool can be constructed by adding a hard top, cloth or even the top from another old drum. The drum will then need to be capped with some type of leg to support it. If you don’t want to spend a lot of money, drum stool legs can be purchased at hardware stores and can be attached to the bottom of the drum easily.
Drums can also be converted into nightstands. This can be a very simple process, depending on the size of the drum and your preference for how much storage you would like in the unit. You can create a shelf out of the drum and then use it to store books or other small items. If you have a large drum, you can add a door into the side to provide additional storage for larger items.
One company that is making a name for themselves in the world of drum furniture is Drum Works Furniture. They are a company that specializes in transforming steel drums into furniture for your home. They offer several different styles of chairs and tables, some of which are geared towards children. They also offer a School Days chair that features a wood seat that flips up to reveal ample storage inside the drum. There is also a fire truck model that has red paint and diamond plate vinyl to match the look of a real fire truck.