Remember the crate bookshelves I added to Luke’s room?
Well, the other day I happened upon the IKEA blog {who knew IKEA had a blog?} and saw very similar shelves that had been painted on the inside. It instantly went on my to-do list.
I tackled the job yesterday during naptime, thinking it would be super quick. It wasn’t, and I finally finished today. The job was a bit finicky, painting the individual boards {which soaked up a lot of paint} but I love the way it looks. I painted them with Valspar Island Orange. Luke has a number of orange accents in his room and the crates tie in nicely.
I left the outsides of the crates untouched and I like the contrast of the finished interior with the rustic exterior.
His books are back in place and ready to go and I can cross one more project off the list.
Amanda K @ Every Creative Endeavor says
Thank for linking up to my party! You have a such a fun little blog!I love loooking through your ideas!
barb says
That’s a great idea!
Alicia says
how fun! i love the crate/shelf look 🙂
Rhonda says
do you bolt that top crate down? I am afraid my kids would pull it down all the time.
Liz says
love the color and the painted insides.
simplydesigning.blogspot.com says
Wow! These are so cute! I love the orange!
Question, where did you buy the crates? Or did you make them?
Thanks for stopping by and linking up!
Ashley
http://www.simplydesigning.blogspot.com
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Got to love IKEA! This is great! Thanks for sharing.
Visiting you from Whipperberry.
Katie says
Fabulous! 🙂 Loving the color orange, great pick!! My husband and I just bought a house and will be closing in 2 weeks–this is giving me so much inspiration! Thanks!
If you have the time, I’d love for you to visit my blog:
http://littlethingsbringsmiles.blogspot.com
Have a great weekend!
Katie@ Little Things Bring Smiles
Rachel says
love these! great job! Thanks for linking up… I am sharing on fb now!
nomadiccharm.com says
I really love that orange! Perfect balance of red and orange…not too bright! Thank you for sharing!
The Mommy Therapy says
Looking good! I love the color!
Thanks for sharing.
Visiting from Amanda’s Weekend Bloggy Reading Party!
Jen @ Domesticated Nomad says
Those look great and I’m a big fan of orange! Good work. Thanks for sharing (I found you at Tatertots and Jello).
crossmyheart says
Visiting from Weekend Wrap-Up from Tatertots and Jello! Love this idea! So cute! Come visit me at crossmyheartartdesigns.com 🙂 Have a great weekend!
Korrie@RedHenHome says
Super cute! It’s a great look.
Amanda @ Serenity Now says
Love the orange!!! I like simple storage solutions like that. Great work…I need to get to IKEA again soon. 🙂
Thank you so much for joining my Weekend Bloggy Reading party! 🙂
Just Jaime says
Great work! Love how versatile the crates are!
SJ @ Homemaker On A Dime says
Hi, friend! I’m admiring all your creative posts here so can you please share them with us at the Creative Bloggers’ Party & Hop? Hope to see you there at the party 🙂
Leigh Anne says
Too cute! I’m visiting from The CSI Project, and I’m your newest follower!
Leigh Anne @ The Queen Of Iwasgonna
Kimbo West @ a girl and a glue gun says
i have some of these crates and wold never think to paint the inside! what a pop of color! looks so fantastic!