£1 Simple DIY Beauty Storage

Having moved into our new flat almost a year ago now, things are really coming together. We have been very lucky to have a lot of furniture and home bits brought for us by family members, but I’m still trying to add some bits as I go. So I’m always on the look out for affordable homeware, and I’m willing to do a little DIY where needed!

So today I’m going to share one of my quick and affordable recent projects for beauty storage.

Most people would have looked past this box in Poundland. I mean it didn’t exactly inspire much, a beer holder, in magnolia with ugly writing. But it was the shape that caught my eye, and I thought with a lick of paint I could transform it into a chic beauty crate.

First I gave it a little sand, to take off that awful font and prime it for the paint.

We had a small pot of white paint knocking about in the shed, like most of us have, which was perfect for this project.

It took me an afternoon to pop on two coats of matte white and afterwards I was really happy with the results.

I am really happy I managed to transform it into a simple storage solution for larger beauty bits. It would be perfect as a hair product box to place next to your hairdryer. I have used mine for the products I reach for on a daily basis that were taking up a bit too much space on my dressing table.

Would you have looked past this box too? Or are you like me, always on the hunt for unexpected gems? And Have you completed any simple DIY’s recently, I’d love if your shared in the comments below!

Sam

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