Wine Crate Bookshelves
I noticed these simple, but lovely wine crates, fashioned to the wall as book shelves….and I simply had to share. For me, this is the perfect project- easy-to-make, useful and crafted from materials you probably have laying around the house (if not, ask your favorite bar or restaurant if they have any boxes you could have).
Tips for Using Wine Crate Bookshelves:
-When hanging your bookshelves, use screws (at least one in each corner, and a few down the sides and middle), and try to drill into a stud. If you can’t find studs in the area that you are hanging your shelves, you can also use a anchors. You need these to be sturdy- books get heavy very quickly, so make sure that you take the time to properly hang your shelves.
-Wine boxes, in their previous life, were probably handled a bit roughly. Take a piece of sandpaper and rub off any marks, price tags, splintered wood, or damaged edges.
-Check the crate’s hardware- make sure that the nails are still holding, and that the crate is well constructed.
*isn’t this a cool idea too…hanging stained glass windows as art!?
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The wine crate bookshelves look great, and the books are perfectly stacked together. The Far Niente is a beautiful piece.I will definitely take your advice on the Gingerbread pancakes if i’m ever in the area. They sound fantastic!