The Cute Hanging Storage Solution That You Can Make Out Of An Old Phone Box

You likely have a stash of old cell phone boxes that you are saving for no particular reason. It's time to put them to use. Some people choose to sell them on online marketplaces like eBay, but there are many ways to repurpose empty phone boxes for storage and organization around the home. You can even customize them so that they double as decor. One of these simple DIYs involves separating the top and bottom of the box and using those pieces as hanging wall storage. To create this, simply attach a rope or cord to the sides of the box halves so that you can hang them on a nail. You might assume that this would be unsightly, but you can use paint or contact paper to decorate them to your liking.

Once you have crafted this unique DIY, you can use it to store small items anywhere in your home. You might choose to place cosmetics inside and hang them beside a vanity. If you are looking for a creative DIY you can use to store small home office supplies, this would be the perfect way to do this as well. Regardless of where you choose to display these hanging storage boxes, you can customize them to match the surrounding decor in the room.

To create this DIY empty box storage solution, you will need to remove the top half of your cell phone box, and either paint it a color of your choice or use contact paper to transform it. If you choose to use paint, you will need to apply Gesso primer with a paint brush first, and then follow that up with acrylic paint after it dries. You can find the Liquitex BASICS Gesso primer on Amazon for $6.59. If you do not already have acrylic paint on hand, you can select the colors you need from the Apple Barrel Acrylic Paints on Amazon for $2.97 each.

Feel free to get creative with painting your box. You might want to consider adding fun designs and patterns. If you are not comfortable with freehand painting the designs onto the box, you will probably find it easier to use stencils. The Mandala Stencils are a great option because they come in a set of 20 and are priced at only $5.99 on Amazon.

After allowing the paint to dry, you can move on to attaching your rope or string to hang the boxes. The Natural Jute Twine ($5.99 on Amazon) would be perfect for this. To attach the string, poke a hole in the box on both sides with either a pair of scissors or a hole puncher. Next, cut a piece of string to your desired length, pull it through both ends, and tie the loose ends in a knot on both sides. Use nails to hang the finished boxes from a wall.