It would be a pity to throw away the old cabinets and desks at home. Why not take out the drawers inside and spend some time to renovate them, and they can be used in various ways~

1. Make it into a storage rack

You can install the drawer on the wall, paint it with your favorite color, and put your favorite objects on it, and a wall shelf will be formed. It is beautiful and environmentally friendly. The key is that you make it by yourself, which is of great significance~

The use of old things reflects the concept of low-carbon and environmental protection, and also inspires us to have more creative wisdom. If your home lacks a set of practical storage cabinets, why not transform these old drawers? It can play a new storage function!

Before transformation:

After transformation:

Renovation steps:

1. Fill the holes in the drawers with wood filler. Wait for it to dry. Sand the edges with sandpaper and then apply primer.

2. Paint the exterior once according to your personal preference, then paint the interior. To make the junction of the two colors clear, use a brush to brush along the edge once (no need to use special paint tape).

3. Measure and cut the wrapping paper to fit the bottom of the drawer.

4. Apply glue to the bottom of the drawer and stick the wrapping paper on it. Use a soft glue roller or your hands to stick the wrapping paper flat, remove the bubbles before the glue dries, and wait for it to dry.

A beautiful storage rack/shelf is formed~

The same principle can be used to make a bookshelf, which is very literary.

2. Make it into a storage box

Are you still worried about the clutter on your desk? With this small drawer, you can put away all the clutter. It looks good whether it is placed in the living room or the kitchen, and it has a Japanese zakka feel.

If you have a lot of old drawers at home, you can simply stack them together irregularly to turn them into a cabinet with a retro feel.

If necessary, you can paint it. The steps are the same as above~

3. Make a plant cultivation fence

A good life cannot be separated from the embellishment of flowers and plants. Spend a little time to create a warm living space for yourself and your family. The combination of old things and fresh flowers is simple and fresh, retro and fashionable, and very stylish.

Follow the tutorial to transform the drawer.

tool:

Wood glue, paint, brushes, old drawers, wood chips (about 40 pieces), auxiliary saw box or miter saw, hot glue (optional).

Paint the wood chips with a light color such as grass green. To create a rough and weathered effect, leave some gaps between the wood chips without applying paint. Then let dry.

Just like the previous steps, apply the color according to your preferences and home environment.

Mix and match fresh colors to create a staggered effect with wood chips

Cutting wood pieces with a miter saw

Apply wood glue to the back of the wood piece and stick it on the drawer

To ensure that the front color tone blends well with the plants, the color of the front paint should be chosen carefully.

The finished fence is suitable for both indoor and outdoor use (the hot glue helps prevent erosion in the rain)

4. Storage rack

It is made in the form of a ladder and can be placed in a utility room or living room.

Put a drawer on each level of the ladder to store sundries or grow some flowers and plants. That’s how you live.

Put it on the balcony or in the yard, grow flowers and plants, and you will see greenery all around, giving you the feeling of living in a garden.

How about it? After seeing so many creative transformations, do you have the urge to transform yourself? ~