Transform vegetable drawers and put together a piece of furniture with your children, with few materials and a lot of imagination for the home.
The fruit and vegetable drawers They are a cheap resource that has a lot of aesthetic possibilities. If you get to work, you can turn them into shelves, storage bins or dividers to organize and decorate your house.
Additionally, this activity can involve both to children and adults alike. The result is a piece of furniture to organize, but it also leaves you a place to organize books, blankets or kitchen products.
Recycle wood
Organizers with vegetable boxes
Wooden drawers have the advantage of being resistant and easy to repair. By stacking them you create a quick piece of furniture and hanging on the wall they function as shelves. The texture it has combines well with different styles.
Materials needed:
The materials you will need are:
- wooden drawers
- sandpaper
- Protective paint or varnish for wood
- Brush or roller
- Screws and screwdriver
- L-brackets or brackets (if placed on the wall)
- Casters (optional)
- Damp cloth and dry cloth
- Handles or labels (optional to decorate)
Step by step: how to make the organizer?
To do it, you have to follow these steps:
I chose the drawers
Look for pieces in good condition. Avoid loose boards or too much rot. If one comes with a smell, expose it to the sun to air out.
Cleaning and sanding
Remove dust and debris with a damp cloth. Sand first with medium grit and then with fine grit to leave the surface smooth. Sanding also improves the adhesion of the paint or varnish.
Paint or protection
Decide if you keep the wood natural with matte varnish or if you prefer color. The pastel colors give it a vintage feel. If you decide to make it colorful, apply at least two coats, letting it dry between coats.
Assembly and fixation
If the idea is shelving, put the L-shaped brackets and screw them together. For a mobile storage unit, attach casters to the base and reinforce the corners. To stack, use screws between drawers and remember to check the stability before loading weight.
Final details
Add handles, labels or line the interior with decorative fabric or paper. These details give it a neat appearance and also allow you to identify the contents: books, blankets, toys or kitchen items.
Source: Ambito
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