Storage projects

Storage shelves
It’s easy to create these handy shelving unit using some plywood...

Hooked on colour
Stylist Melissa Marriott creates a cute coat rack for a kid’s bedroom...

Hang it high
Turn a tired old ladder into a stylish clothes rack...

Bowled over
Make stunning sets of trinket trays simply using baking clay...

Take sides
Three clever ways to transform a simple wooden bedside table...

Father’s Day tool box
Create a toolbox for Dad and fill it with his favourite treats this Father’s Day...

Refresh an old cabinet
Don’t throw away an old tired cabinet. Refresh it with a new paint finish...

DIY striped cabinet
Turn a boring old piece of furniture into a colourful feature...

DIY hutch dresser
Rejuvenate or refresh an old piece of furniture with Resene Wallpaper...

DIY paint splat drawers
Give a set of drawers a new look with this fun-to-create paint splat finish...

Geometric painted drawers
Upcycle an old set of drawers with a geometric pattern...

Spruce up your shed
Melissa Marriott brings order and style to garden storage...

Smart storage
Keep your entrance clean and organised with a mini mud room...

The art of storage
Paint vintage drawers to create useful display shelves...

Island magic
Create a chic kitchen island from a tired chest of drawers...

Bench seat on a budget
Transform a simple bookcase into a stylish seat with heaps of extra storage...

Lego drawers
Turn an old set of drawers into a Lego lover’s dream storage space...

Wood stained sideboard
Turn a plain sideboard into a wooden feature with a palette of wood stains...

Driftwood ladder
Make a beach inspired towel ladder from reclaimed driftwood...

Makeup holder
Get creative with wooden blocks and make a makeup holder...

Mountain coat hooks
Make coat hooks in a mountain shaped design for your hall or room...

Trinket keepers
Keep tiny bits and bobs organised with these adorable little bowls...

Textural tumblers
These artfully crafted vessels have heaps of uses. Simple and on-trend...

Pencil holder
Make a colourful pencil holder with wood blocks painted in creative patterns...

Paint floating shelves
Floating shelves are a clever way to add flair to your wall...

Laundry love
Banish plastic and add style with painted cane and wicker baskets...

Make a hanging shelf
A hanging shelf is an elegant alternative to a night stand...

Build a loft dresser
This loft-style dresser is both stylish and easy to make yourself...

Build a desk organiser
Keep your desktop clutter free with this clever DIY desk organiser....

Make a toy box
This toy box created out of a wooden crate is a clever idea for storing toys...

How to build a magazine rack
Looking for a way to keep your collection of beloved magazines tidy?...

Paint a teenager's bookshelf
Using just paint and wallpaper, transform boring shelves into...

Upcycling jars
If you’ve been holding onto a few hoping for an inspiring project...

Moroccan stencil pattern
Bring a piece of Morocco into your home with this easy pattern DIY...

DIY beauty jars
Make pretty jars to store your beauty products...

DIY ombre storage basket
Autumn colours have inspired this easy ombre basket...

Pretty jewellery bowl
Old wooden bowls are perfect for storing your jewellery...

Stylish spice jars
Spice up your kitchen bench with these stylish labelled jars...

Statement earring stand
Create your own DIY earring stand so you can enjoy them...

Freshen up your toolbox with paint
Hit the snooze button on boring old toolboxes and trick yours up...

Pretty pen pots
Here’s a quick way to turn them into something pretty – pen pots...

Open sesame
Bring a humble wooden cabinet to life with this zingy, inside-out surprise...

Drawer shelf
Learn how to create a shelf from an old drawer...

Wine glass holder
Learn how to make a wine glass holder from a rake head...

Storage crate
Learn how to make a storage crate with these step-by-step instructions...

The hole shebang
Dream up a gorgeous colour scheme for this pegboard then style away...

Back from black
Transform a basic cabinet using four simple steps...

The clear choice
Banish plastic from your pantry with these cleverly labelled containers...

Geometric drawers
Upcycling? Choose a colour palette with the Resene colour generator...

Landscape sideboard
Use the New Zealand landscape to create a statement piece...

Key & dog leash hooks
Use wood panels to make hooks for your keys and dog leash...

Stamped cloth bags
Decorate your own cloth bags with these trendy prints...

Cross stitch drawers
Paint a pretty cross stitch embroidery pattern on a set of drawers...

Trinket box
Make this little gem for storing your own jewellery...

Key hanger
It’s easy to create this handy key hanger from plywood and cup hooks...

Mug shelf
Build this mini mug shelf in a few hours and use two Resene paint stirrers...

Storage box
Build this handy MDF storage box with an instant chalkboard label...

Wine bottle rack
Go green and recycle your old Resene paint tins into this fabulous wine rack...

Laundry box
Make this handy laundry box from a cardboard ‘Disbin’...

Playground storage unit
Build this easy to build storage unit and brighten up the kids playroom...

Wooden trolley
Take an old wooden trolley and give it a new look with metallic paint...

Colour pop tallboy
Renovate a bland old piece of furniture by giving it a spectacular...

Paint on a crate
Think of this project as an opportunity to paint mindfully...

Outdoor storage
A handy and easy to make storage box for all those bits and pieces...

Boxing clever
This cool multi-purpose trunk is finished in timber stains...

Home office
Get organised this year with these handy storage ideas...

Odd socks board
If mismatched socks seem to be a thing in your household, here's a clever way...

A place for everything
There’s a place for everything when it comes to kids’ bits and pieces...

Geo revival sideboard
Revive an old sideboard with a striking, contemporary design...

Sunrise shelf
Display your prettiest items on these ombre-effect shelves...

In the pink
A dull kitchen is transformed with a simple one, two, three...

Organised chaos
Creative play is essential for kids, but keep their bits and bobs in order...

Ombre style
Use this trendy colour-blending effect to go from girly to glam...

Display it
Embracing the clean and subtle shades of neutral...

Ladder shelving
Turn an old wooden ladder into a fabulous shelving unit...

Whitewashed shelves
Build this simple garden shelving unit and finish it off with...

White wooden box
Create a cool storage box with sliding lid from plywood and finish it off with...

Storage box
Turn a wooden box into a simple stylish storage solution...

MDF bookcase
Change a bookcase into an elegant piece of furniture...

Wooden bowl
Transform an old wooden bowl with Resene Colorwood natural wood...

Shelve it
Maximise that awkward corner with wallmounted fitted shelves...

Get organised
An easy organisational idea with these handmade storage jars...

Suit your shelf
How to make rustic wooden pallet-style bookshelves...

Twisting by the pool
An old bar fridge gets souped up with wheels and shiny new paint job...

Build a toy chest
Full step-by-step instructions for building a toy chest...

Cupboards of calm
Transform the inside of your cupboards with some paint and colour...

Kitchen unit
Give your old kitchen units a new lease of life...

Crafty makeover
Reinvent a sad old picnic basket as a snazzy new sewing case...

Cabinet makeover
Breathing new life into an old wooden cabinet...

Revamp a wardrobe
Cut visual clutter and give tired shelves new life...

Crate mates - shelves
Learn how to build these shelves with these step-by-step instructions...

Build a storage cube
Making your own storage cube is made easy with our step-by-step guide...

Diy kidz - bedside cabinet
Give your plain bedside cabinet a makeover using your favourite images...

Hanging rack
Upcycle an old cooling tray, by giving it a light sanding and brush...

Kids toy boxes
Breathe new life into nail boxes with the Resene KidzColour range...

Box it up
Turn scrap wood into box frames to store small treasures and indoor plants...

Step it up!
A splash of red transforms a rumpty old ladder into shelves...