I just shared with you yesterday my top 20 projects from 2014, and after the results of the reader survey I posted a few days back I have decided that not only am I going to start doing more of what I LOVE the most, but also what YOU guys want to see more of and that is building plans. But like I said yesterday… building is a little difficult in the winter here because I don’t have a heated workspace, but I will do my best to get done what I can in these frigid temperatures. We had a rather warm December so I was able to get this DIY Crate Storage Unit built : )
I was so excited when Ryobi asked me to join in with this fun campaign for getting organized this year! You all know I am a big fan of Ryobi tools, and this January they have teamed up with Crates and Pallets and a few other bloggers to give you some ideas on getting organized!
I built this little storage unit for my daughters room and all her drawing things. That little girl colors all day long and we are drowning in paper and crayons! So she needed a place to keep it all! I left a little space above the drawers for her to store her papers! She also keeps some in the drawers along with all her other stuff. It’s so cute to watch her organize everything! But I have to say, the best thing about this crate storage unit is that because it’s on wheels when you turn it around… it’s a chalkboard.
DIY Crate Storage Unit
The casters and chalkboard are totally optional. You can leave the back open if you prefer and I suggest not using the casters if you will be putting it on carpet, just because it’s taller than it is wide.
So do you want to make one? Get the tutorial at Ryobi Nation AND check out the
GIVEAWAY BELOW
And because Ryobi and Crates and Pallets are so generous, they are giving away this Nail Gun and the same pallets I used to create this so you can make you’re very own! : ) All you have to do to enter is sign into your Ryobi Nation Account or create one (it’s totally free).
Love the storage unit!!! Thanks so much for the plans :)
Thanks so much Crystal! Addison is having so much fun with all her little drawers, lol.. I think she’s more organized than I am! Have a great weekend ; )
This is gorgeous and looks like something you’d find in an upscale store. I am seriously impressed with your diy capabilities! <3 it!
Wow! Thank you so much! You just made my night! Have a great weekend!
Wow, that looks fantastic!
Thanks so much Amy! xoxox
Beautiful and functional! A perfect combo for this storage crate unit!! Love!
Thanks so much Bonnie! Addison is just in love with all her little drawers : ) Maybe she can organize the house for me next, hehe!
This is absolutely gorgeous and so practical, I love it!
Thanks Taryn! Addison loves that it is multi-functional… I think I’m rubbing off on her ; )
Ashley, I LOVE how you built this! The chalk board on the back is genius! So glad to be grouped with you in this Get Organized campaign!
Thanks so much DeDe!! : ) It was such a fun project, happy to be joining in with you as well! : )
This is such a cute ideal and my son loves to draw and build so I am going to see if Charlie and his dad will make three of these one for Charlies Art Supplies and one for his small toys like mini Robots and things and one for my office and all the paper work I end up with from the events and blog reviews I do. So I am so happy I found you from a blog hop and can not wait to return and see some more of the items you have made or will make.
Thanks so much Glenda! I hope they work out great for you! Would love to see pics of how yours turns out : ) Let me know if you have any questions! Have a great weekend !
Love it! Beautiful and functional – the perfect combo!!
Thanks Heather! : ) xoxox
This is just awesome! I especially love the chalkboard on the back! Pinned so I can make one for my office!
Thanks so much Rachel! : ) The chalkboard is my daughters favorite part as well ; )
This is SO cute!! I love that the back is a chalkboard, it’s so practical! I love it!
Thanks so much Amanda! I love anything that can get multiple uses : ) Have a great weekend!
MDoes anyone have the plans for this rolling storage unit? Ryobi does not have it anymore. I really want to build this, I really need storage. My email is : [email protected]. If someone has the plans and willing to share, it would be much appreciated.
What the heck?! This is stinkin’ awesome, I LOVE it! Our daughter’s are made from the same mold, she needs this! Why am I not following you? Well I am now! Thanks, and pinned!
haha Thanks Mindi! : ) I’m so happy to have you following along! My daughter is definitely still loving this! She just loves anything she can draw on… and she is constantly re arranging her drawers now. Thanks for pinning, I’m following along with you on pinterest and facebook!
You have some serious SKILLS! I would love to attempt something like this. I have started saving up for some RYOBI in my future!
Thank you so much Melissa! : ) You will love the tools, they are so easy to use!
Love this! Just shared on my FB page. Thanks for linking it up at Monday Funday!
Katie, you are so sweet!! Thanks so much for sharing, and have a great weekend!! : )
I love this! Multiple uses are great for our smaller space! Where did you get the mason jar holder??
Thanks so much Mindy! It’s actually a wine caddy from World Market, but it is PERFECT for mason jars, lol! : )
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This is so creative! And I love how the back has chalkboard paint too. I can’t wait until my toddler is old enough to appreciate this kind of thing.
Self storage units hit the spot when you’re moving. It’s nice to sometimes drop your stuff off at one. You can always pick it up later.
I really love this project of yours, and could see myself putting one of these units in so many different places in my home. The chalkboard on the back just tops it off as one of the coolest things I’ve seen on the internet today! I think my daughter would really enjoy having this in her room.
Hey Ashley, I really love the storage units. I was looking for some ideas on how to re-use some of my crates and I think the idea of a storage unit is perfect. Thanks for sharing this project.
Ginny
Ok I just love crates and this project! Thanks for sharing at the Monday Funday Link Party. Emily @ The Benson Street.
I just discovered this post on the Link Party Palooza over at Tater Tots & Jello. I love this project, and the combination of rustic wood and metal with the clean white storage boxes. Where are those white boxes from?
Thanks for sharing!
Thanks os much Kelsey! They are actually bare wooden crates that I painted, I got them from Home Depot : )
OMG, I love this! The chalkboard on the back is genius! My son is really getting into making his own comics, so our house is always covered with paper and drawing materials. This would be a great way to contain them all, if only I could get him to put everything away when he’s done. Pinned!
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MDoes anyone have the plans for this rolling storage unit? Ryobi does not have it anymore. I really want to build this, I really need storage. My email is : [email protected]. If someone has the plans and willing to share, it would be much appreciated.
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