We have a small entryway by our back door which just so happens
to be the one that is used the most.
I have tried several different things over the past few years for this space..
and just haven't been thrilled with any of them.
Here is the before:
Functional? Yes.. but I didn't care for the look of it.
I tried to find an idea online.. but didn't find one that
I thought would work in this space.
So I decided I would make these shelves better somehow..
I remembered that I had a oak shelf insert that I saved from a project a long time ago..
so I decided to use 2 of the existing white shelves and make some sort of custom unit.
After some thought.. I removed one of the shelves and flipped the other 2 over. Then I
painted the underside of the shelves white to match the rest of the shelf. (they were unfinished underneath) When the white paint dried, I gave the shelves a coat of poly to protect them from the shoes that will be living there.. :0)
Then I attached the
Gorilla glue.. need I say more?
There is a reason I wanted space between the 2 white shelves..
I wanted a place for the dog leash to be neatly put away.
I initially planned on inserting a cup hook in this center space
for the dog leash.. but quickly realized I had already used my cup hooks, and I
didn't want to make a special trip to the store. (They are added to my list)
So since that wasn't going to happen immediately, I remembered I had this small basket
that would fit nicely.. and command strips.
Worked perfectly!
So until I get the cup hooks that I have in mind, I have a temporary dog leash bin. :0)
Here is the result..
It takes up less space than before, looks much more custom, still
holds my children's shoes, and we have a unique spot for the dog leash.
(and maybe an umbrella or two) :0)
linking up at: Wow Us Wednesday at Savvy Southern Style, Keeping it simple crafts
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