Upcycle Storage Containers
I have these 3 drawer storage containers several places in our home. Sometimes I like that I can see what's in the drawer, and other times I do not. I came up with an easy and inexpensive way to upcycle the drawers - hiding what's inside and giving it a face lift at the same time.
You'll need the following supplies:
- Drawer(s) you want to upcycle
- Contact paper of your choice
- Regular paper/butcher
- paper
- pencil
- sissors
- Ruler
- Electrical Tape
- Razor blade
I used butcher paper to trace the front of my drawer to make a pattern.
I measured the top down to the handle, and it was about 2 1/2". The indent portion of the bottom half of the drawer would take more contact paper than the upper portion. I needed to cut my pattern in 1/2 to accommodate this.
I cut my pattern out.
I then traced my pattern onto the back of the contact paper and cut the contact paper.
I pulled off the backing and put both 1/2 on the front of the drawer.
I used the white electrical tape to cover the lines of the two sections. I trimmed off the extra contact paper using a razor blade/Xacto knife.
Here it is all finished, and I love the way it turned out!
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I too, have a bunch of these cabinets! They are great. I would love to do this project but all of mine are down in the basement for holiday storage so there is no need to "doll them up". I hope everyone else has fun with this cos it's a great idea!
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Where did you find these bins?
I guess I don't comprehend the instructions. It look like you took a 3 drawer and made it a 6 drawer.
I have similar, but maybe wider drawers. When I pull out a drawer, they won't slide back in. It's like the plastic "framing" slumps and I have to reach around the back to lift it back in place. Any tips to remedy this?