DIY: See How to Make a Rolling Vintage Storage Crate
Corral those bottles of lotions and creams in wheeled cubbie for under the sink
One downside of our rental apartment's bathroom: no medicine cabinet or vanity space. Essentially, no built-in storage. And new tile stretches from floor to ceiling, so I can't mount a cabinet or shelving into the walls. Since I'm far from being a minimalist when it comes to lotions and creams, I needed to create some kind of storage solution. I decided to make use of the space below the counter. I had a couple vintage wooden crates that turned out to be the perfect size to stack and roll under the counter. Problem solved!
More: Stash Your Stuff in Vintage Wood Crate Shelves
More: Stash Your Stuff in Vintage Wood Crate Shelves
One large vintage wooden crate houses all the big and bulky toiletries. I love that I can finally stow away all those bottles (and my collection of cosmetics bags) so the counter isn't cluttered with grooming products.
I needed to add wheels to the bottom of the crate, both to protect the tile and make it easier to slide the crate out from under the counter.
Super-easy DIY project: First, I picked up a set of casters from my hardware store. Then I drilled pilot holes to keep the wood from splitting. Screw in the casters and you're set!
Super-easy DIY project: First, I picked up a set of casters from my hardware store. Then I drilled pilot holes to keep the wood from splitting. Screw in the casters and you're set!
I placed a shallow wood crate on top of the wheeled crate to act as a tray top and to neatly hide the toiletries below.
I keep some small bathroom supplies in this crate (extra contacts, Q-tips) and it's the perfect spot for a few magazines.
The storage system works well for us. I found the vintage crates in Maine for $20 and spent $5 on the casters, which made it an affordable custom solution for our bathroom.
I also think the vintage wooden crates add a little personality to the space — a nice mix of old and new.
Have you come up with a great DIY storage solution? We'd love to see it. Post a photo to your Houzz profile and give us the link below!
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I keep some small bathroom supplies in this crate (extra contacts, Q-tips) and it's the perfect spot for a few magazines.
The storage system works well for us. I found the vintage crates in Maine for $20 and spent $5 on the casters, which made it an affordable custom solution for our bathroom.
I also think the vintage wooden crates add a little personality to the space — a nice mix of old and new.
Have you come up with a great DIY storage solution? We'd love to see it. Post a photo to your Houzz profile and give us the link below!
More:
Bathroom Storage: Where to Keep the T.P.?
Bathroom Storage: Where to Keep the Towels?
How to Create a Makeshift Mudroom
Stash Your Stuff in Vintage Wood Crate Shelves