My mom also used these beer crates for shelves when she was young. So they've had all kinds of colors through the years. Originally they were green and yellow Carlsberg beer crates :)
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Oldschool Beer Crates To Super Functional Shelves
wire brush and paint will do the job!
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Use a wire brush, soap and water to get loose painting and dirt off.
Let the wood dry for a couple of days. -
Paint the crates with white paint. I used some relatively cheap acrylic paint.. and two layers to get it to cover entirely.
Let it dry... do the other crates.
Put them on top of each other.. et voila! Shelves!
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Posted By:Katarina M. »
June 26, 2008 20:47
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Cat Morley
26 Jun 20:47
All of your things look really pretty in them, especially the shoes. These remind me of the cubbies we got from Ikea that cost loads and yours look just as good!
Katarina M.
26 Jun 20:52
Thank you very much :) Yeah. Ikea is not always super cheap.. :/ -then it's cool you can make your own ;)
Taz
26 Jun 21:03
these are ace, I have no idea where to get beer crates from in the uk though. I'm painfully jealous of these lol. :D
Katarina M.
26 Jun 21:14
Maybe you can be lucky to find some at flea markets or something :) Or second hand shops for furniture. I see them once in a while here :)
Mi.ezekatze
26 Jun 21:33
That's beautiful, I'm gonna make those once I have my own flat with my BF <3
Jackie B.
27 Jun 03:56
I wish I could have some space in my room for one of this. (L)
I really like it. You are very criative!
kermit
27 Jun 05:52
Exactly my style :) I like this
molly g
27 Jun 12:38
what a great idea (:
Marlene
15 Jul 18:47
Wow! Love how classy you actually made them look, with the white paint and all. Definitely one to keep in mind when I get around to redecorating