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DIY Locker Dresser

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DIY Projects· One Room Challenge· Room Makeovers

20 Apr
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DIY Locker Dresser

Happy Wednesday! It’s time for another One Room Challenge update. This week I finished the “Locker to Dresser” project, so I thought I’d give you the lowdown. As you may recall from last week, I did find a locker at an antique shop in town. Yay! Here’s the deal though, half of the locker was tan and half was sorta baby blue. Not exactly what I was going for. I completely forgot to take a before of this locker, so here’s the quick shot I took inside the store.

DIY Locker Dresser

The first thing I did was remove some hooks that were in the locker, and replace all the missing screws.

DIY Locker Dresser

Then I cleaned it out because, well, it’s old and kinda dirty.

DIY Locker Dresser

I was able to remove the combination locks, but I couldn’t get the latches and locker numbers off, so I covered them in painter’s tape.

DIY Locker Dresser

Let the spray painting begin!

DIY Locker Dresser

Next, we my husband created some shelving for the inside using 5mm underlayment. Since the screws stick out into the locker, the shelving can rest on the screws to keep it in place.

DIY Locker Dresser

After a couple days of drying, we hauled the locker up the stairs, and anchored it to the wall.

I now had a great reason to sort through my son’s clothes, removing all the “too small” items. I found a basket in our basement for his socks and underwear; which also got a quick spray paint makeover.

DIY Locker Dresser

And here’s the finished project…

DIY Locker Dresser

DIY Locker Dresser

DIY Locker Dresser

Not only did I spray paint the locker and basket, but I’m also working on a fun project for the closet doors. Yep. More navy spray paint.

DIY Locker Dresser

On Monday, I received my Cricuit Machine, and yesterday the vinyl arrived. I’m excited to finally get started on the football wall.

Wanna Catch Up or Jump Ahead?

Week 1 // Week 2 // Week 3 // Week 4 // Week 5 // Week 6

 

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Create a dresser (or storage) from an old locker.


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  1. Nicole Q-Schmitz says

    May 9, 2016 at 11:18 AM

    Love how the locker turned out – and I really like that wire basket

    Reply
    • Erin says

      May 11, 2016 at 10:51 PM

      Thanks Nicole! That basket was in the Target Hot Spot for $3 back in January. I just saw them make a comeback this week when I was there 🙂

      Reply
  2. Sharon says

    May 6, 2016 at 11:09 AM

    Looks great, Erin! What a fun idea for storage, and I’m looking forward to seeing the finished room next week.

    Reply
    • Erin says

      May 11, 2016 at 10:49 PM

      Thanks Sharon! I was SO excited to find a real locker that wasn’t rusted out and falling apart. It sure adds a little something to the room.

      Reply
  3. Jewell says

    May 5, 2016 at 6:04 PM

    I’m a long way from buying a Cricut, but someday maybe. I love how the locker is coming, and I’m glad the numbers and handles are original. Too bad you didn’t know a school maintenance person who could give you a master key for the combo locks-or a miscreant friend who could have popped the lock on those combos. I don’t know what underlayment is, but it looks like a thick foam board. Happy Cricutting!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      May 11, 2016 at 10:47 PM

      My favorite part of this locker is that everything on the locker is original. The underlayment is just a thin board made of wood. It’ll be sturdy enough to support his clothes.

      Just as a side note, I’m already loving my Cricut. It was so easy to figure out, which was perfect for me because I’m not always the fastest at figuring out new technology.

      Reply
  4. Lindi says

    May 5, 2016 at 3:10 PM

    This is awesome Erin!! Love the transformation. Perfect for a boy’s room!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      May 11, 2016 at 10:44 PM

      Thanks Lindi! The locker was a pretty fun addition.

      Reply
  5. Laura Ingalls Gunn says

    May 5, 2016 at 9:36 AM

    Erin I love the lockers! I can’t wait for the reveal! I love the direction the space is going in. As a fellow ORC participant it’s been wonderful to gather some fantastic inspiration. I’d love for you to share your progress at Thoughts of Home on Thursday. Our readers would love to see it. The gathering is at http://www.decortoadore.net

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  6. amanda says

    May 5, 2016 at 5:53 AM

    The locker looks fantastic. Such a fun piece. You are going to love your Critcut! I have a Silhouette and use it ALL. THE. TIME.

    Reply
    • Erin says

      May 5, 2016 at 2:07 PM

      I’m so excited work with a Cricut. I have SO many ideas on how I want to use it. Hopefully it’s not too difficult to figure out 🙂

      Reply

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