Before & After: DIY Cooler

Tara BellucciNews and Culture Director
Tara BellucciNews and Culture Director
Tara is Apartment Therapy's News & Culture Director. When not scrolling through Instagram double-tapping pet pics and astrology memes, you'll find her thrift shopping around Boston, kayaking on the Charles, and trying not to buy more plants.
published Jul 12, 2013
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White styrofoam cooler labeled "The Hercules" on a concrete floor with "before" text overlay.
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Summer’s outdoor entertaining calls for keeping drinks cool, but budget options aren’t all that attractive. Ashley from Shanty 2 Chic turned a basic styrofoam cooler into a stylish solution that doesn’t diminish your décor. Looking for a weekend project that will up the ante on your patio parties? Check out this after:

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Ashley put together this country chic cooler stand with $50 in supplies and some power tool basics. With handy additions like hooks, a bottle opener, and even a drain, this cooler stand rivals retail options that would cost at least triple that. Cheers, Ashley!

Check out more photos and step-by-step instructions over on


(Images: Shanty 2 Chic)

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