Upcycle An End Table With File Folder Supplies For Stunning Vinyl Record Storage

While they may seem like a relic from music history's past, vinyl records are making a strong comeback, with many people collecting both old album favorites and new releases by today's artists. This means you need a convenient and attractive way to both organize and display your vinyl record collection, ideally so that they will be easy to access and remain in good condition. While you can buy both new and vintage record storage cabinets from retailers and antique shops, you can also take a more budget-friendly DIY approach and use something you may already have laying about or be able to thrift at a bargain to create a fully customizable record cabinet. TikTok's @redeux_style shows off how she transformed a curbside damaged table find into a stunning record stand and cabinet perfect for holding both the player and a large collection of albums. All you need are some upright file organizers, paint, and a little creativity. 

This approach is a great way to seamlessly blend vinyl record storage into home décor and works with tables of any size with a shelf underneath, so it's perfect for a console table flip like seen here, or for an old end table or nightstand if you're looking for something to fit in a smaller space. You could even use an old  coffee table for more boho-style low record storage. Turn a doored end table or cabinet into easy record storage by removing the doors and using the open inside shelf for record storage.

You can fully customize the appearance of your clever vinyl record storage table with paint, stain, and new hardware, which makes it a great way to salvage a piece that has great structure and sturdiness but lots of cosmetic issues and wear. Create some fun stenciling along both the top and shelf to add personality and character to your piece, or add hand-painted details. You could also use peel and stick tiles for another layer of texture on the surface. 

Once you have customized your cabinet to match your aesthetic, you will need several wire mesh file organizers, which can often be found in thrift stores. You could also buy inexpensive new ones designed to hold files on a desk like these from Amazon. You will want to find ones that are wide enough to hold 12 x 12-inch records, and can be fastened with screws or other means to the bottom shelf of your table to keep them in place. Once you have screwed down the file holders, slide your records in and add your player to the top surface of the table. You could also mount some of the file organizers facing forward to display your favorite albums front side out so you can enjoy the cover art.