You've probably seen this item in your home, but you had no idea how it could transform your storage.
We are talking about cardboard shoe boxes.
Cover them with fabric or wallpaper, place them vertically on shelves - and you will get ideal organizers for socks, underwear or accessories.
If you cut the box diagonally, you'll create a shelf divider that will keep your stacks of clothes from spilling out.
You can also assemble a modular system from boxes: tape them together, creating “floors” for different categories of things. It’s free, environmentally friendly, and much more convenient than expensive baskets.
The main thing is not to forget to label the sections so you can quickly find what you need.
For heavy items (like tools), secure the boxes with tape or wrap them in thick paper. If the box is too deep, place a roll of wallpaper or a cardboard tube inside to divide the space into compartments.
To create drawers, attach handles to boxes using rope or old belts.
For children's toys, cover the boxes with bright paper and draw the names with a marker - this will teach the child to be tidy.
In the bathroom, use boxes to store towels and cosmetics, pre-wrapping them in waterproof film. And if you have a lot of small boxes (for example, from tea), glue them together and make a wall organizer for stationery or jewelry.
To prevent the boxes from deforming, coat the corners with PVA glue. To store documents, wrap the box in craft paper and label the contents.
If you need to store scarves or belts, attach cardboard dividers inside the box.
For books, use boxes with hinged lids so they can be stacked on top of each other.
To decorate the interior, cover the boxes with wallpaper that matches the color of the walls. If the box is damaged, cut out flat sheets from it and use them as hot pads or stencils for drawing.
Author: Irina Tint
