repurposing, furniture, storage, diy
Wooden Crate Wall Cubbies
By Homeroad on Jun 04, 2012
The day started with a thrift store find...
9 raw wood crates, 1/2 price day! $2.00 each
Great boxes, I couldn't leave them there...
I thought planters, storage, tool totes, cubbies...
CUBBIES !!!
WALL SHELF !!!
OFFICE !!!
WALL SHELF !!!
OFFICE !!!
I filled up a spray bottle with a vinegar/steel wool solution.
I wanted an aged look.
Caution:
If you try this spray-on idea make sure to run your solution through a coffee filter or the little pieces of steel wool will clog the spray bottle...
If you try this spray-on idea make sure to run your solution through a coffee filter or the little pieces of steel wool will clog the spray bottle...
They started changing color right away...
When they were dry I screwed them together.
I tried a variety of patterns but in the end I liked a nice symmetrical rectangle.
I added rusty hinges and a number for decoration...
I added brackets to the bottom so I could hang it
from the wall above my desk in the office...
It ended up to be the perfect size for over my desk.
from the wall above my desk in the office...
Big enough to hold dishes, pails, and tins for organizers.
My desk is L shaped, made of 2 old doors
on top of inexpensive IKEA tables.
I used vintage rulers to cover the IKEA table sides.
on top of inexpensive IKEA tables.
I used vintage rulers to cover the IKEA table sides.
This side of the L has a glass top, the door panel is filled
with little notes and special old finds...
You can read more about the desk here.
Some of the other desk organizers pictured are here:
Thrifted Desk Organizer
Chalk Painted Loaf Pans
Some of the other desk organizers pictured are here:
Great wall shelves for only $18.00!
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