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!
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.
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)
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.
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.
I chose casters from IKEA, they are very sturdy and very inexpensive.
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.
The wine crates are the perfect hight to roll under a coffee table and get out of the way!
The storage wine crates would be perfect for use storage under beds.
Who said toy storage couldn’t be fashionable? And who knew wine was so versatile?
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Beth@Unskinny Boppy says
March 4, 2013 at 1:57 pmThose are SO cool! Great tutorial guys. I need some of these under my coffee table fo sho.
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Courtenay says
March 4, 2013 at 2:07 pmOh so fantastic! I saw your picture of the little wheelies on facebook and I was wondering what you were up to… 🙂
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Janel from NellieBellie says
March 4, 2013 at 2:50 pmHello cuteness!! I want (said in a whiny voice). These are fantastic!
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Jessi @ Practically Functional says
March 4, 2013 at 3:45 pmAdorable! I love that dark stained color. 🙂
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debbiedoos says
March 4, 2013 at 5:54 pmThis is an awesome idea. I love love love the wheels.
Mary Beth @ Cupcakes and Crinoline says
March 4, 2013 at 8:27 pmThese look awesome! I love IKEA and wood…and anything that holds stuff!
Great idea as always.
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Laura Beth says
March 4, 2013 at 9:04 pmI’m IN LOVE!! What beautiful storage :o)
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Jenn says
March 4, 2013 at 10:32 pmThese are awesome!! I love them! Pinned for future inspiration!
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Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage says
March 4, 2013 at 10:48 pmEverything is better on casters – these are fabulous and am pinning them!
Kelly
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Ellora @Creatively Southern says
March 5, 2013 at 7:07 amLove 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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Jessica @ Mom 4 Real says
March 5, 2013 at 8:09 amI’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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Robin Foster says
March 5, 2013 at 10:19 amI 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!
Katie says
March 5, 2013 at 11:20 amSeriously, these are gorgeous!!! Great job you guys!
Sarah B says
March 5, 2013 at 12:06 pmI love them and the fact that they roll! Perfect for under the coffee table 🙂
Kelly @ View Along the Way says
March 5, 2013 at 4:18 pmGorgeous! Way to support the neighborhood by shopping it up!
peggy says
March 5, 2013 at 10:05 pmI 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
Vanessa says
March 6, 2013 at 9:22 amI love this idea. Enjoyed stopping by.
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Christy @ Confessions of a Serial Do-it Yourselfer says
March 6, 2013 at 11:13 pmWhat 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
Tammy says
March 8, 2013 at 10:31 amThis 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
Aimee@captivtaing corner says
March 8, 2013 at 1:33 pmLOVE, LOVE, LOVE these!! who knew kids storage could be so fashionable!
Sam M. | Atkinson Drive says
March 8, 2013 at 8:07 pmThese are great! I would love for you to join the Pinworthy Projects link party! http://www.atkinsondrive.com/pinworthy-projects-link-party-week-10/
Kimberly @ A Night Owl says
March 8, 2013 at 9:17 pmLove this! Great idea – and they turned out so beautifully! xo, Kimberly
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Laura @ Life We LIVE 4 says
March 9, 2013 at 12:14 amthis is a little genius! You had me at wheels, good job!! Id love for to share at our little linky party!
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Kelly @ The Moon and Me says
March 9, 2013 at 12:02 pmVery cool! Great idea and great end result! Pinned from the pinterst party.
P.S. I love your coffee table. 🙂
Kelly
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Darlene says
March 10, 2013 at 12:59 pmWhat 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
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Selene Galindo says
March 10, 2013 at 1:54 pmThey came out beautifully! Such a cool and unexpected look! I adore the rustic look, too!
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Selene Galindo says
March 10, 2013 at 1:56 pmI love how it turned out: the rustic, unexpected cool look! You did a great job!
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Suzan says
March 10, 2013 at 2:32 pmWhat a great idea – and they LOOK great under the coffee table –
Thanks for sharing!
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Big hugs,
Suzan
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Penny @ WisdomRootsLibrary says
March 10, 2013 at 2:56 pmWonderful idea! I love keeping the books right next to the couch – perfect for snuggling and reading!
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Julie @ Being Home says
March 10, 2013 at 5:51 pmLove this look. Rustic, classy and very functional. Great job! 🙂
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Kris {Driven by Décor} says
March 11, 2013 at 9:56 amI 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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Kelly@ Here Comes the Sun says
March 11, 2013 at 1:19 pmI 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.
Jessica @ Mom 4 Real says
March 11, 2013 at 8:11 pmYou know I love, love these rolling wine box bins…I’m featuring them tonight!!! Now, can I have them????
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March 12, 2013 at 6:39 amCONGRATS!!!
You have been featured at The DIY Dreamer!! Come on over and grab your featured button… you deserve it!
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katie goldsworthy says
March 13, 2013 at 11:04 amI love this! Sharing on my FB page!
Thanks for linkin’ it up at Monday Funday!
Leah says
March 13, 2013 at 12:36 pmI 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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gail says
March 13, 2013 at 5:28 pmlove a great repurpose… these rolling storage bins are cool! 🙂 I never get wine crates. 🙁
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Jacque says
March 14, 2013 at 8:36 pmThanks girl! Ill be on the look out for you 🙂
Jocie@OPC The Better Half says
March 14, 2013 at 3:18 pmThese are so awesome, Jacque! Wow, i have got to find me some wine crates!
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Hani Shabbir says
March 14, 2013 at 6:09 pmSo happy to be here. That is such a simple and great upcycle idea. Love it!
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Roeshel says
March 16, 2013 at 7:29 pmGreat repurposing & storage idea and beautiful results!
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KG says
March 31, 2013 at 1:51 pmThat’s absolutely gorgeous!
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Carolyn says
May 23, 2013 at 8:50 pmOkay, I need to know where that rug is from. I absolutely LOVE it. Please tell me:)
Jacque says
May 24, 2013 at 11:20 pmHey 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.
Carolyn says
May 26, 2013 at 9:16 pmThank you so much for letting me know:)
Arianne says
March 30, 2015 at 6:39 amWhere did you get that rug?
Jacque says
March 30, 2015 at 9:31 amIt’s from Target, but was purchased in 2009. I’m not sure if they sell it anymore.
Vicki and Jenn 2 says
January 3, 2018 at 10:18 amThis is a fantastic storage solution. And love those casters too! thanks for sharing this great idea.
kristin says
January 5, 2018 at 8:17 pmthis is such a great idea!