This month we’ve upcycled a simple shelf unit from Ikea. We loved the size and colour of the unit but wanted to upgrade the storage to accommodate a host of laundry and utility items. We hung one fulllength door and two smaller doors to hide unattractive but essential everyday items. We also added an elastic-covered board as a great way to add storage – it’s both practical and funky.
You will need
✔Kallax shelving unit, £55, Ikea ✔tape measure ✔pencil✔one large sheet of 12mm deep shuttering plywood ✔hand or electric saw ✔sand paper ✔damp cloth ✔contact adhesive ✔electric drill and drill bit ✔screws ✔screwdriver ✔four rubber swivel braked tyre castor wheels, £18.99 per set of four, Screwfix ✔eight 50mm flush hinges, £1.72 per pair, local timber yard ✔white and green emulsion paint ✔paint brush ✔masking tape ✔three brushed nickel-effect handles, £7 per pair, B&Q ✔white cup hooks, £3.78 per pack of 25, B&Q ✔5m white shock elastic, 80p per m, B&Q