I am moving into a new space and realized that I needed more storage and counter space in my bathroom. I wanted something affordable, but didn’t want it to be cookie-cuttter. Off to IKEA I went to search for a chest, shelving, or storage. I found an affordable shelving option that would fit into the space nicely. Then I needed to find bins to hide all of my stuff. The bin I zeroed in on was the most expensive. After adding up the total cost for 4 of them, I realized the bins would cost almost double the price of the shelving unit itself. So, I decided to get creative with the cheapest version. I bought the cheaper bins and decided to use paint and a stencil to customize them. I got the idea from this original pin on Pinterest:
Original pin inspiration
the shelf and bins – ready for assembly
the shelf assembly begins
It’s always the last screw that gives you trouble
The shelf assembled and put in place
Adding aqua shimmer paint with a stencil
Aqua shimmer paint complete
Adding bronze shimmer paint on top
Completed look
Little helper supervising the drying process
The final shelving in the space
Flirting with Creativity 