Last week I showed you a little tease of a project I’d been working on. Below you can see the problem. In our bathroom we have some really convenient storage…but it’s open and an eye sore. So Derek and I came up with an idea of how to maintain our space without showcasing our clutter.
Here is the after! I’m so pleased. It was really a pretty easy project.
First we built a drawer for the bottom shelf. It’s retro-fitted with drawer sliders. Really, not that hard at all. Just build a box, then add the sliders. This was a big help because now we can take advantage of the deep storage available without having to dig around in the closet to look for a specific item.
While Derek was working on the drawer I worked on the doors. I bought six fence posts from Menard’s to use as the door. After getting them primed and painted I cut them to the right length and braced them together with a few 2×2 scraps. Once everything was put together we hung the doors and added a hook and eye to keep it stylishly closed.
Once everything was in place it was time to declutter. We have not purchased a towel since getting married nearly four years ago. We have towels that we never use and others that are mascara stained and overall very dingy. So I weeded them out, refolded the good ones and stocked the cupboard. Much better.
I love a project that makes my storage more efficient and my house prettier. Oh, and I should add that this gem cost us less than $30! Even better.
I’m calling it done for now…but I’m not sure this one is “finished.” I think maybe it’s missing something. Maybe I’ll do some sign lettering on the shutters. What are your thoughts? Add something, or leave it be?
Amy
