Cover Old Boxes For A Savvy Way To Create A Beautiful Storage Solution

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What your home storage ideas lack in beauty, it can make up for in practicality. But who said that style and function can't coexist? One savvy TikTok creator brings an end to boring storage bins by updating them to match her warm, traditional decor. Shelby of prettyinthepines repurposes unfinished wooden boxes into floral toile gems that not only house her toddler's toys, but add a decorative statement to her living room.

Tackling this artistic DIY storage project allows you to put wallpaper scraps to good use while hiding the clutter. It's the ideal for home storage and organization if you dislike the look of most commercial storage solutions. Shelby proves that this crafty endeavor, which should only take an afternoon to complete, is a simple, cost-effective, and fun way to add flair. She used leftover wallpaper and storage boxes she had on hand, but if you need to purchase them, the Sorbus Unfinished Wooden Boxes set retails for about $35 on Amazon. You may also find less expensive alternatives at your local dollar store.  

First, find and clean the boxes you're going to work with. Then, assemble your materials: wallpaper, scissors or a craft blade, a ruler, a pencil, a brush, Mod Podge, a squeegee, labels, and a glue gun. Before you begin this craft, cover your work surface with a plastic bag or drop cloth to prevent messes. Start by unrolling the wallpaper, measuring your bins with the ruler, marking the wallpaper with the pencil, and cutting what you need with scissors or a craft blade. To get the wallpaper to stick to the bin, cover it in Mod Podge with your brush, apply the wallpaper, and use a squeegee to smooth it out. Once everything is dry, find a unique decorative label set to add to the box, ideally one that can be easily secured with a glue gun. Or, buy pretty peel and stick labels if you don't have a glue gun and skip the label holder.

Once you have completed your decorated bins, you'll truly appreciate Shelby's living room storage idea. It looks pretty while hiding messy toys with ease and elegance. You don't need to confine these bins to the living room. They look great in a child's room, bathroom, or anywhere you need storage. Plus, styling is up to you: You can mix and match the wallpaper and labels to complement whatever decor style you're working with, and you can even add on decorative elements like dried florals, beads, and more with Mod Podge. While Shelby's creations are found tucked neatly into a dresser, a decorative piece like this can be placed on shelves alongside decor to give your room an extra pop of creativity.