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I have these 3 drawer storage containers several places in our home. Sometimes I like that I can see what's in the drawer, and other times I do not. I came up with an easy and inexpensive way to upcycle the drawers - hiding what's inside and giving it a face lift at the same time.
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How To Upcycle Storage Containers

If you have any plastic storage containers, you can easily update them with inexpensive contact paper.
Prep Time15 minutes
Active Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: DIYs
Keyword: how to upcycle storage containers, upcycle storage containers
Yield: 1 Container
Author: Chas Greener
Cost: $15-20

Equipment

  • Scissors
  • Razor blade
  • Pencil
  • ruler

Materials

  • 1 unit The drawers you want to upcycle
  • 1 roll Contact paper of your choice
  • 1 piece Regular paper/butcher paper
  • 1 roll Electrical tap

Instructions

  • Use butcher paper to trace the front of your drawer to make a pattern.
  • Measure the top down to the handle.
  • Cut your pattern out (two halves).
  • Trace the pattern onto the back of the contact paper and cut the contact paper.
  • Pull off the backing and put both sections on the front of the drawer.
  • Use the colored electrical tape to cover the lines of the two sections.
  • Trim off the extra contact paper using a razor blade/X-Acto knife.
  • Enjoy your new container!