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Rolling Storage from Up-cycled Wine Crates

March 4, 2013 By Jacque 73 Comments

Every year our neighborhood has an annual yard sale.  Being the typical hoarders DIYers that Matt and I are, instead of participating by selling we participate by buying!
I’m not sure if you remember me talking about neighbor Dave back around Halloween, but he loves wine.  So much that he has lot’s of wine crates!  And as luck would have it this particular yard sale day Dave was selling 4 old wine crates for 10 bucks.
Needless to say I snatched them up.
Poor Dave was explaining to me what fabulous wines had originally been stored in these fine wine crates and then asked me what I planned on doing with them.  “Turn them into rolling storage for under the coffee table.”
At this point I think Dave was ready to give my $10 back snatch up his wine crates and send me on my way.  But he was gracious and with only the slightest grimace he said Oh, okay interesting! and sent us on our way before he changed his mind!

Up-cycled Wine Crates to Rolling Storage by: theDIYvillage.com

 

In typical Jacque fashion the wine crates sat under various items in our home unfinished for almost a year.  But since I have made a personal resolution to complete all of my little projects before I can bring anything new in I decided it was time to give the wine crates their much needed makeover.  I guess that means I need to look into how to make a cork board with wine corks and an old window … since we have a few of those floating around as well!

I started off with the raw wooden wine crates.

Up-cycled Wine Crates to Rolling Storage by: theDIYvillage.com

 

And created vinyl stencils for what I wanted on the front (back) of the wine crates.  I used the same techniques as I used in my vintage industrial numbered bar stools and monogrammed jewelry box and applied the vinyl to the box. (also for the paint and stain)

Up-cycled Wine Crates to Rolling Storage by: theDIYvillage.com

I wanted to create an additional border so instead of using more vinyl I used some painters tape to create a border on the wine crates.

Up-cycled Wine Crates to Rolling Storage by: theDIYvillage.com

Before I went any further with paint or stain I went ahead and pre-drilled the holes for the casters that I am putting on the wine crates.

Up-cycled Wine Crates to Rolling Storage by: theDIYvillage.com

I chose casters from IKEA, they are very sturdy and very inexpensive.

Up-cycled Wine Crates to Rolling Storage by: theDIYvillage.com

 Once the holes are drilled your wine crates are ready for latex paint and then a nice coat of Minwax Gel Stain – Walnut.  Once the stain is dry you can put a coat of Polycrylic to protect the finish on the wine crates.

Up-cycled Wine Crates to Rolling Storage by: theDIYvillage.com

 

The wine crates are the perfect hight to roll under a coffee table and get out of the way!

Up-cycled Wine Crates to Rolling Storage by: theDIYvillage.com

 

The storage wine crates would be perfect for use storage under beds.

 

Up-cycled Wine Crates to Rolling Storage by: theDIYvillage.com

 

Who said toy storage couldn’t be fashionable? And who knew wine was so versatile?

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Filed Under: DIY Tagged With: before and after, DIY, Organization, Organize All The Things, Storage, Toy Storage

Comments

  1. Beth@Unskinny Boppy says

    March 4, 2013 at 1:57 pm

    Those are SO cool! Great tutorial guys. I need some of these under my coffee table fo sho.
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  2. Courtenay says

    March 4, 2013 at 2:07 pm

    Oh so fantastic! I saw your picture of the little wheelies on facebook and I was wondering what you were up to… 🙂
    Courtenay recently posted..DIY Skirted Desk StoolMy Profile

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  3. Janel from NellieBellie says

    March 4, 2013 at 2:50 pm

    Hello cuteness!! I want (said in a whiny voice). These are fantastic!
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  4. Jessi @ Practically Functional says

    March 4, 2013 at 3:45 pm

    Adorable! I love that dark stained color. 🙂
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    • Jessi @ Practically Functional says

      March 13, 2013 at 9:16 am

      Just stopping by again to let you know I featured this on my blog today! http://practicallyfunctional.net/2013/03/the-fun-in-functional-link-party-41/
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  5. debbiedoos says

    March 4, 2013 at 5:54 pm

    This is an awesome idea. I love love love the wheels.

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  6. Mary Beth @ Cupcakes and Crinoline says

    March 4, 2013 at 8:27 pm

    These look awesome! I love IKEA and wood…and anything that holds stuff!

    Great idea as always.
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  7. Laura Beth says

    March 4, 2013 at 9:04 pm

    I’m IN LOVE!! What beautiful storage :o)
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  8. Jenn says

    March 4, 2013 at 10:32 pm

    These are awesome!! I love them! Pinned for future inspiration!
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  9. Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage says

    March 4, 2013 at 10:48 pm

    Everything is better on casters – these are fabulous and am pinning them!
    Kelly
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  10. Ellora @Creatively Southern says

    March 5, 2013 at 7:07 am

    Love these! I so need some of these to organize toys and books that seem to gather in our living room. Love the tutorial! Pinning these!!
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  11. Jessica @ Mom 4 Real says

    March 5, 2013 at 8:09 am

    I’ll be ready to pick these up the next time I’m in Knoxville! Pinning and sharing on fb…LOVE THEM!
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  12. Robin Foster says

    March 5, 2013 at 10:19 am

    I think these are the neatest storage on wheels! The wine crates are a great amount of space for a quick pick-up. And, the stenciled wording is the perfect final touch for a really classy look when slid under the coffee table! Your creativity is endless!

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  13. Katie says

    March 5, 2013 at 11:20 am

    Seriously, these are gorgeous!!! Great job you guys!

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  14. Sarah B says

    March 5, 2013 at 12:06 pm

    I love them and the fact that they roll! Perfect for under the coffee table 🙂

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  15. Kelly @ View Along the Way says

    March 5, 2013 at 4:18 pm

    Gorgeous! Way to support the neighborhood by shopping it up!

    Reply
  16. peggy says

    March 5, 2013 at 10:05 pm

    I know I have a couple of these kicking around and now I know what to do with them awesome storage which we can never have too much of!
    Thanks peggy

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  17. Vanessa says

    March 6, 2013 at 9:22 am

    I love this idea. Enjoyed stopping by.
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  18. Christy @ Confessions of a Serial Do-it Yourselfer says

    March 6, 2013 at 11:13 pm

    What a great find! I wonder if a wine store would have these to give away or if they reuse them? Hmmm… might need to check into that! I love how you repurposed them:)

    XO,
    Christy

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  19. Tammy says

    March 8, 2013 at 10:31 am

    This is a great idea! They look perfect under the coffee table! I would love for you to share this over at my Linking party called Rustic Restorations Weekend! http://homespunhappenings-tammy.blogspot.com/2013/03/rustic-restorations-weekend-linky-party_7.html

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  20. Aimee@captivtaing corner says

    March 8, 2013 at 1:33 pm

    LOVE, LOVE, LOVE these!! who knew kids storage could be so fashionable!

    Reply
  21. Sam M. | Atkinson Drive says

    March 8, 2013 at 8:07 pm

    These are great! I would love for you to join the Pinworthy Projects link party! http://www.atkinsondrive.com/pinworthy-projects-link-party-week-10/

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  22. Kimberly @ A Night Owl says

    March 8, 2013 at 9:17 pm

    Love this! Great idea – and they turned out so beautifully! xo, Kimberly
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  23. Laura @ Life We LIVE 4 says

    March 9, 2013 at 12:14 am

    this is a little genius! You had me at wheels, good job!! Id love for to share at our little linky party!
    http://www.lifewelive4.com/2013/03/love-it-list-it-linky-party-2.html

    :laura:

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  24. Kelly @ The Moon and Me says

    March 9, 2013 at 12:02 pm

    Very cool! Great idea and great end result! Pinned from the pinterst party.
    P.S. I love your coffee table. 🙂
    Kelly
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  25. Darlene says

    March 10, 2013 at 12:59 pm

    What a clever idea. I love the fact that they are on wheels. I think everything should be on wheels – it would make cleaning and furniture rearranging so much easier. LOL

    Visiting from the Power of Pinterest blog hop. You’ve been pinned!
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  26. Selene Galindo says

    March 10, 2013 at 1:54 pm

    They came out beautifully! Such a cool and unexpected look! I adore the rustic look, too!
    Selene @ restorationbeauty.com
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  27. Selene Galindo says

    March 10, 2013 at 1:56 pm

    I love how it turned out: the rustic, unexpected cool look! You did a great job!
    Selene @ restorationbeauty.com
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  28. Suzan says

    March 10, 2013 at 2:32 pm

    What a great idea – and they LOOK great under the coffee table –
    Thanks for sharing!
    Visiting from ISBMTF……..
    Big hugs,
    Suzan
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  29. Penny @ WisdomRootsLibrary says

    March 10, 2013 at 2:56 pm

    Wonderful idea! I love keeping the books right next to the couch – perfect for snuggling and reading!
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  30. Julie @ Being Home says

    March 10, 2013 at 5:51 pm

    Love this look. Rustic, classy and very functional. Great job! 🙂
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  31. Kris {Driven by Décor} says

    March 11, 2013 at 9:56 am

    I love that you found a way to store toys that totally fits in with the style of rest of the room. Looks fantastic!
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  32. Kelly@ Here Comes the Sun says

    March 11, 2013 at 1:19 pm

    I love the vintage look! You did a great job with these crates. They would look perfect in my son’s bedroom or our living room. I’m pinning this now.

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  33. Jessica @ Mom 4 Real says

    March 11, 2013 at 8:11 pm

    You know I love, love these rolling wine box bins…I’m featuring them tonight!!! Now, can I have them????
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  34. Christine says

    March 12, 2013 at 6:39 am

    CONGRATS!!!
    You have been featured at The DIY Dreamer!! Come on over and grab your featured button… you deserve it!
    http://thediydreamer.com/from-dream-to-reality/features-57/

    Don’t forget to come back this evening to link up again! 🙂
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  35. katie goldsworthy says

    March 13, 2013 at 11:04 am

    I love this! Sharing on my FB page!
    Thanks for linkin’ it up at Monday Funday!

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  36. Leah says

    March 13, 2013 at 12:36 pm

    I have a stack of wine boxes I’ve been using for storage, but I love this idea to add wheels! One of my boxes has a broken lid, and this would be a great solution.
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  37. gail says

    March 13, 2013 at 5:28 pm

    love a great repurpose… these rolling storage bins are cool! 🙂 I never get wine crates. 🙁

    gail
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    • Jacque says

      March 14, 2013 at 8:36 pm

      Thanks girl! Ill be on the look out for you 🙂

      Reply
  38. Jocie@OPC The Better Half says

    March 14, 2013 at 3:18 pm

    These are so awesome, Jacque! Wow, i have got to find me some wine crates!
    you will be featured tonight and while you didn’t win the gift card you will get an AWESOME tshirt! haha so email me your address and tshirt size so we can mail it to ya! If you let me know Matt’s size too, we’ll send him the more manly OPC shirt. haha
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  39. Hani Shabbir says

    March 14, 2013 at 6:09 pm

    So happy to be here. That is such a simple and great upcycle idea. Love it!
    Following you now!
    I also host a party every Thursday. If you are interested in linking up you can find it live today on my blog.

    I hope you are looking forward to a great weekend. : )
    Hani

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  40. Roeshel says

    March 16, 2013 at 7:29 pm

    Great repurposing & storage idea and beautiful results!
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  41. KG says

    March 31, 2013 at 1:51 pm

    That’s absolutely gorgeous!

    I’m hosting a blog hop on my page for home organization blog posts.Hop to it…and link up your home organization blog post now…! Hop will last through the whole month of April to give you time to tackle a drawer. the linen closet, the pantry…anything!!! Give it a shot and link up! Link up here: http://bit.ly/XDWic2
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  42. Carolyn says

    May 23, 2013 at 8:50 pm

    Okay, I need to know where that rug is from. I absolutely LOVE it. Please tell me:)

    Reply
    • Jacque says

      May 24, 2013 at 11:20 pm

      Hey Carolyn! So glad you love the rug as much as we do. We picked it up at Target back in 2009. It is part of their Home line (which I am not sure if they still have or not) and the tag reads Brown Blue Damask.

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        May 26, 2013 at 9:16 pm

        Thank you so much for letting me know:)

        Reply
  43. Arianne says

    March 30, 2015 at 6:39 am

    Where did you get that rug?

    Reply
    • Jacque says

      March 30, 2015 at 9:31 am

      It’s from Target, but was purchased in 2009. I’m not sure if they sell it anymore.

      Reply
  44. Vicki and Jenn 2 says

    January 3, 2018 at 10:18 am

    This is a fantastic storage solution. And love those casters too! thanks for sharing this great idea.

    Reply
  45. kristin says

    January 5, 2018 at 8:17 pm

    this is such a great idea!

    Reply

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