UPCYCLE STORAGE CONTAINERS

I have several 3-drawer storage containers around our home. Sometimes I appreciate being able to see what’s inside, but other times I’d prefer it hidden. So, I found an easy and budget-friendly way to upcycle these drawers, concealing their contents while giving them a stylish refresh.

You’ll need the following supplies:

  • Drawer(s) you want to upcycle
  • Contact paper of your choice
  • Regular paper/butcher
  • paper
  • pencil
  • sissors
  • Ruler
  • Electrical Tape
  • Razor blade

I traced the front of my drawer onto butcher paper to create a pattern.

I measured from the top of the drawer down to the handle, which was about 2 1/2″. Since the lower, indented portion of the drawer required more contact paper than the upper part, I needed to cut my pattern in half to fit each section properly.

I cut my pattern out.


Next, I traced my pattern onto the back of the contact paper and carefully cut it out.


I pulled off the backing and put both 1/2 on the front of the drawer.


I used white electrical tape to cover the seam between the two sections, creating a clean divide. Then, I trimmed any excess contact paper with a razor blade or X-Acto knife for a precise finish.


Here it is, all finished—and I absolutely love how it turned out!