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Upcycled Box Remote Storage

August 21, 2019 By: Linda @ Mixed Kreations12 Comments

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Hi All! Today’s upcycle is this upcycled box remote storage. Made from a wood box that I picked up at Goodwill for just a few dollars, it was in great condition. I finally decided on the perfect use for the box. The hubby has a drawer full of remotes like for the DVD player, soundbar, tv’s, pathway channels, etc. and this box would make the perfect remote-control storage box. It can sit on the coffee table looking pretty and tucked inside out of view is remotes that are not being used.

Upcycled Box into Remote Storage 8

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Supplies for Upcycled Box Remote Storage

Wood Box
E-6000 adhesive
Ivory chalkpaint
Paintbrush
Wrought iron handle
Clear chalkpaint wax
Pull knobs
Sandpaper
Black Rust-oluem hammered spray paint

Upcycled Box Remote Storage

Since I love the farmhouse country style, I decided to take the hinge off and add a wrought iron handle on the top. So, I started off by removing the hinge and the felt on the bottom of the box and gave it a quick sanding to knock off some of the varnish.

Upcycled Box into Remote Storage

how to upcycle a wooden box into a remote control holder

Next, I marked off where the handle would be placed and drilled my holes.
Afterwards, I gave the whole box two coats of ivory chalk paint inside and out. Letting each coat dry thoroughly.

Then I took the upcycled box out into the garage and sanded the edges giving it a distressed look.

how to upcycle a wooden box into a remote control holder

The tops of the bolts were spray painted using black rust-oleum hammered spray paint so that they would match the wrought-iron handle.

how to upcycle a wooden box into a remote control holder

how to upcycle a wooden box into a remote control holder

how to upcycle a wooden box into a remote control holder

Using one of my new stencils I added Count Your Blessings to one side of the box. Letting the paint dry overnight before adding the wax for protection. Thought of stenciling the word Remotes on the side but decided against that just in case I wanted to use it to store something else.

Upcycled Box into Remote Storage

Upcycled Box into Remote Storage

Wanting to add some legs to my upcycled wood box remote storage but not able to find where I put my wooden pull knobs, I decided to use some old ceramic pull knobs that I picked up at a yard sale recently.

Upcycled Box into Remote Storage

E-6000 adhesive was used to glue the pull knob in place, leaving the box to dry overnight.

Turn the box upright and put the lid back on and that’s it for my new upcycled box remote storage.

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  1. Carol says

    August 21, 2019 at 3:07 pm

    This is a great box! I love to see old things recycled into something new. I have not accomplished much of it lately, but would like too.

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    • Linda @ Mixed Kreations says

      September 15, 2019 at 3:11 pm

      Thank you Carol! I love giving new life to something old. 🙂

      Reply
  2. Mary says

    August 25, 2019 at 9:07 am

    Linda I seriously need to find a pretty box to upcycle but one that will also fit all of my remotes. And boy do I have a lot. Love your idea!!

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    • Linda @ Mixed Kreations says

      September 15, 2019 at 3:03 pm

      Thanks Mary! Do you have some that probably don’t go with anything in the house anymore? LOL. I’m sure we do! 🙂

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  3. Michelle Leslie says

    August 26, 2019 at 4:40 am

    What a great idea Linda. I swear my hubby collects remotes. I’m not even sure if some of them still work with the appliances we have 😀 I need to see if I can find a little box or something to store them in. It would make things so much easier
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    • Linda @ Mixed Kreations says

      September 15, 2019 at 3:02 pm

      Thank you Michelle! We have quite a few that I think we don’t even have whatever it went with anymore. LOL. Half of them we never use. But I do have a cute storage box for them now. 🙂

      Reply
  4. Maria says

    August 29, 2019 at 8:20 am

    Very easy and looks so pretty all redone!

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    • Linda @ Mixed Kreations says

      September 15, 2019 at 2:59 pm

      Thank you Maria! It was easy, and now I have a cute place to store the remotes! 🙂

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  5. Jane says

    July 5, 2020 at 2:37 am

    Nice job! I love how it has turned out.
    You have to give life to old and forgotten things. Just love upcycling!

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    • Linda @ Mixed Kreations says

      August 29, 2020 at 6:29 am

      Thank you Jane!

      Reply
  6. EasyavkaSeeds says

    January 28, 2021 at 6:08 am

    Linda, thank you for information!

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    • Linda @ Mixed Kreations says

      February 1, 2021 at 12:18 pm

      Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply

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