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January 3, 2012

Top 10 Tuesday {16}: Not Your Average Shelf

Welcome to the first Top 10 Tuesday of 2012! I’m kicking off this year with some unique ways to create shelves in your space. Shelves don’t always have to be plain and simple and ‘practical’, they can become works of art. Today I’ll be sharing some crazy cool ideas on how to create shelving units out of thrift store finds and common household items.

Let’s dive in!

1) Take an old suitcase and cut it in half to make a floating shelf (Source: Something Created Every Day) 

2) Pick up some old books from the thrift store and create shelves for an office or kids room (source: Real Simple)

3) Up-cycle old picture frames to create these fun little shelves (source: Change of Scenery)

4) Create rustic shelves using reclaimed wood and rope (source: Imperfectly Polished)

5. Turn old crate sideways to create a shelf/storage system (source: Baily’s Home & Garden)

6. Turn a skateboard or snow board into a shelf. Great for boy’s room. (source: PB Teen)

7. Pallet shelf (source: Ana White) 

8. Fabulous reclaimed wood shelves with a hidden drawer (source: Not Just A Housewife)

9. Shelves from old pipes (source: ScrapHacker)

10. Wall of shelves from old tables cut in half (source: Dornob)

Have you made shelves out of anything interesting? Leave me a link to your project!

About Taryn Whiteaker

Hi! I’m Taryn! The voice behind Taryn Whiteaker Designs. I launched this brand over 11 years ago when I became a stay-at-home mom. What started as a small craft and mom blog eventually grew into a full time design and DIY site. My goal has always been to inspire others (especially women!) with design ideas, DIY tutorials, entertaining ideas and give you the tools you need to complete them yourself!

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  1. Amanda / Bulldrogs and Bulldogs says

    January 3, 2012 at 6:57 am

    These are great! My favorite is turning the crates on their sides. I’ve wanted to do that for some time now in our office with old wine crates since we own a vineyard. Great idea for the winery once it’s built!

    Happy New Year!

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    • Taryn says

      January 3, 2012 at 7:16 am

      Those are my favorite too! You have a winery?! That is amazing! I found old crates at a liquidation sale a few months ago and I’ve been wanting to do the same for a while, I just haven’t found the perfect spot yet!

      Reply
      • Amanda / Bulldrogs and Bulldogs says

        January 3, 2012 at 7:38 am

        A liquidation sale? That sounds like fun :) Where at? I’m from Seattle and am there every other month to visit family and friends so I shall have to check some places out next time I’m back.

        We have a vineyard/winery called Omero Cellars down in the Willamette Valley up on Ribbon Ridge. We are building out the winery this spring. If you ever go wine tasting down here look us up!

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  2. Shirlley Lupton says

    January 3, 2012 at 12:07 pm

    Oh how neat. What you don’t think of for all your crafts. It sure gives me some ideas.

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  3. Brittany says

    January 3, 2012 at 3:39 pm

    I love the use of the old picture frames! I’ll definitely be using the idea in my fiancee’s house when I move in!

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