What can be done from an old crib

The baby cradle has a short life cycle, because the small owner quickly outgrows it, ceasing to fit in it. The service life of a bed for a child lasts a couple of years, and the raw materials used for its production are environmentally friendly, safe and sound.

Parents, for their beloved children, do not spare money and purchase high-quality cots, which for a short period of use, retain a decent appearance and it is a pity to clean them in the attic or pantry.

In order not to increase the mountain of trash, use one of the options below. They are available for independent alteration and do not require professional skills in the carpentry.

It is possible to quickly turn a traditional wooden bed into a fashionable and useful piece of home decor. Finding a place for a new thing will not be difficult. For example, return to the nursery, in updated quality. To make from it, a corner for drawing - a table with shelves, for storing children's trifles and books.

Writing table for children from an old bed

Preschool children need a table at which they can draw, sculpt, perform simple writing tasks, learning to hold the back straight. Transforming a bed into a table is not difficult.

To get started, disconnect the front wall from the frame, which will become a table. The bottom, at first, until the child grows up, will play the role of a countertop. The removed part is useful for the shelf, which can also be issued independently.

As you grow up, rearrange it one level higher, and then simply lower the new countertop to the top, securing it to the side and back walls. Select the finishing material, taking into account the wishes of the child and the necessary degree of safety. Available finishes - laminated particleboard, plywood, shockproof glass.

In the set for the countertop, on the side walls of the former bed, place not deep shelves, under children's crafts, hooks and pockets, jars for the office, folders for magazines and paper. Hang frames and photographs in frames.

How to make a shelf out of a crib

Here are some more simple and effective options:

  • Wall-mounted hanging shelf. We unscrew it from the frame without redoing it, tightly fasten it to the wall (horizontal crossbars) or leaning it against the partition, put it on the floor. The shelf is multifunctional and decorative. You can place it in any room. The benefits of the application will be both in the living room and bedroom, and in the kitchen, and in the bathroom it is convenient to dry linen and towels in it. If complemented by hooks, then a bathrobe or hairdryer can be found. Books, magazines, accessories for sewing, stationery and jewelry - all the variety, fit on such a shelf and will be in sight. Modify the product with pockets, small compartments, fasteners.
  • Floor shelving. Needs minimal revision. It will take the whole bed, remove only the front side, and then act according to your desire, according to the dimensions of the place where you plan to put it. For a high rack, turn the bed upright. We cut out and fix several internal shelves, making a convenient interval between them. Best of all, such a shelf will look in the hallway. It will help to remove bulk shoes from under the feet. The rack takes up little space, but is very roomy. If you paint a shelf in bright colors, attach nameplates for children, make applications, you get an author's item in the nursery. The child always has many different soft toys, designer boxes and books. Having arranged and laid out all this on the rack, you will have an excellent storage area.

DIY bench from the crib

Quickly convert a bed into a bench on a veranda or terrace, can be used in two stages. The first step is to remove the long sides of the bed, leaving only the side. We strengthen the frame with additional metal parts, thicken the seat. If necessary, repaint.

Having removed only one front side, you get a comfortable small sofa that can be put at home, at least in the garden.

To get the hanging option, you need to use chains or a rope to hang it from a beam on the ceiling. Hanging sofa will be your favorite place in which it will be convenient to read, swaying slightly.

Creative ideas for using an old baby bed

Here are some more interesting reincarnation options:

  1. A secluded play area for kids. If you hang the curtain, you get a tent. Turn the bed upside down, put on the floor on the back wall and two side. Cover the floor with a mattress, throw a couple of pillows, make a backlight and a corner for play and privacy is ready. The upper part will serve as a shelf for things and toys.
  2. Desktop for a summer residence. We act by analogy with a desk in the nursery. We strengthen the design, we knock together the tabletop from a wide board, varnish or paint. To increase the working surface, we increase the side or upper shelves so that there is enough space for garden tools, flower pots and drawers for seedlings.
  3. Serving table or mini-bar on casters.Add the wheels if they were absent initially. We add sides to the shelves so that when moving, the dishes do not fall. Under the bottles, make semicircular compartments, fix the holders for glasses and wine glasses.

Conclusion

New pieces of furniture that we remade from old ones with our own hands, invested our souls, charged us with our positive energy, will last much longer than faceless factory models. A little effort has been spent and the interior of your house will be transformed, become author's and cozy.

Remaking your child’s crib will save her from the dust closet and leave it at home. Each time passing by, pleasant memories will pop up, and you will smile. In my opinion, this is happiness!

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