Storage Bin With Bamboo Lid: Easy DIY Clutter Buster
Hey friend! If you’re looking for a fun weekend DIY that actually helps tame your clutter, this Storage Bin with Bamboo Lid is calling your name.
You only need a basic wire basket, a cheap cutting board, and some zip ties to make a stylish caddy that keeps pens, kitchen tools, or craft supplies all in one spot.
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Tools and Materials
- 1 bamboo cutting board
- 1 black wire basket (sized to board)
- Pencil
- Drill + drill bit (slightly larger than zip ties)
- Zip ties (2–4)
- Mini stencil (e.g., cross pattern)
- Fusion Mineral Paint in Coal Black
- Dry stencil brush
- Hot glue gun + glue sticks
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1. Mark & Drill Holes
Place your bamboo board upside-down on top of the wire basket opening so it sits centered and flush.
Use a pencil to mark two spots where the basket wires meet the board’s underside—these will become your zip-tie entry points.
Choose a drill bit just slightly wider than your zip ties, then carefully drill through the marks, keeping the board steady so the holes stay neat and clean.
2. Stencil a Pattern
Flip the board right-side up and position your mini stencil where you’d like the accent design to appear, along the front edge works well.
Dip only the tips of your dry stencil brush into Coal Black paint, then tap off excess on a scrap paper.
Gently press and tap the bristles through the stencil openings, building up color gradually for a crisp, even pattern.
Lift the stencil straight up to avoid smudges.
3. Attach the Basket
Turn the board over again and slip a zip tie through each drilled hole and around the basket wire.
Pull each tie snug so the board locks in place without wobble, then snip off the extra tail of the zip tie.
4. Style & Store
Flip the finished piece right-side up and fill the basket with office essentials, kitchen utensils, or bathroom toiletries.
The board lid doubles as a small shelf for sticky notes, a phone, or a tiny potted plant. It’s a quick, low-cost way to add both function and style to any room.
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And just like that, you’ve given a plain wire basket a sleek bamboo top—no screws, no stress.
This wire basket is perfect for anything you want within arm’s reach but out of the way.
I can’t wait to hear what you tuck inside; drop a comment or photo below and let’s swap ideas!
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