Repurposed Storage Box for Office Supplies

Today I'm sharing another project from this pile of vintage mirror and vanity parts I picked up on the side of the road. 
Repurposed Storage Box for Office Supplies

Last time I repurposed the mirror for my home and today I'm going to use one of those vanity boxes for storage in my office. 
I began by cutting off one of the wooden boxes from the board it was attached to. I used a hand jigsaw to remove the box. 
DIY Repurposed Storage Box for Office Supplies
Next, I painted the box with two coats of Fusion Mineral Paint in Coal Black. I love this color especially when the edges are distressed and the old wood comes through. 
DIY Repurposed Storage Black Painted Box for Office Supplies
When I found these pieces there were a few random knobs and wooden screws inside the box so I'm using one for a handle on the top. I attached it with wood glue and held it down with a mini bar clamp. 
Storage Black Painted Box for Office Supplies
I had a metal tag in my collection that I attached to the back of the box where there was a hole. 
DIY Storage Black Painted Box for Office Supplies
I lined the inside of the box with a buffalo check decorative scrapbook paper which complimented the look. 
Wooden box for Office Supplies

Buffalo Check lined Wooden box for Office Supplies
The box was the perfect addition to my home office and holds supplies I need while working at my desk. It would also make a great rustic box for jewelry or things that collect on the dresser. 
DIY Buffalo Check lined Wooden box for Office Supplies

Repurposed Buffalo Check lined Wooden box for Office Supplies


This rustic, distressed box goes perfectly in my office with the buffalo checked crate cubbies I made recently. 
Repurposed Buffalo Check lined Wooden box for the office
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I am Susan, the author and creator at Homeroad. I am a wife, mother of 4 daughters, and a grandmother of 5 and counting. I am a retired teacher, a DIY blogger and an artist at heart. .

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