Shara has THE most awesome craft table / counter / storage idea for repurposing 2 drawer filing cabinets (which we think could also make a fantastic buffet, or kitchen island if the filing cabinets are arranged appropriately before assembly).

Your imagination is the only limit here.Ī (4)Coffee Table That Inspires Coffee Talk We can also see this as a fabulous sofa table, providing plenty of storage for hobbies, crafts, games and toys. Seeing this project allowed us to easily envision this creation as an elegant and utilitarian hall or entry table that could also hold mittens, hats, gloves, umbrellas and shoes or galoshes – pretty much most of those things that clutter up the hallway or closet. However, the top could also easily be made from repurposed materials, such as old doors or pallets. The one we’ve linked used wood planks and we’ve seen variations that upscale it quite a bit, such as butcher block, which would be incredibly durable.

We’ve seen a few versions of this around and most are impressive. We’re sure you’ll agree that its versatility, simplicity and style are hard to beat. This DIY file cabinet desk quickly grabbed our attention. So without further delay, the winners are…Ī File Cabinet (1)Desk, (2)Hall Table or (3)Sofa Table Image: Over The Big Moon If quick and easy is more what you’re looking for, these are all easy to adapt to your liking and ease of execution. It’s worth a note here to say that even without any of the fancy stuff added to pretty these up, they would be just as visually interesting and beautiful without. There is! We’ve scoured the net to find you the absolute _ easiest, most unique and beautiful ways to upcycle or repurpose those unsightly file cabinets.

There’s just got to be a prettier, more utilitarian way to use these precious behemoths of old. It’s always there, taking up room, but only minimally being used. What to do with that ugly, yet amazingly utilitarian filing cabinet? You could always hide it away in a closet, or pretend you’re hiding it away in that corner of the room you shoved it in.īut it’s not hiding. Classy, unique projects to breathe new life into that drab old file cabinet.

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