What can be made from an old crib

A baby's cradle has a short life cycle because the little owner quickly outgrows it and no longer fits into it. The service life of a child’s bed lasts a couple of years, and the raw materials used for its production are environmentally friendly, safe and of high quality.

Parents, for their beloved children, spare no expense and purchase high-quality cribs that, after a short period of use, retain a decent appearance and are a pity to put away in the attic or pantry.

To avoid adding to your clutter pile, use one of your favorite options below. They are available for DIY conversion and do not require professional carpentry skills.

A traditional wooden bed can be quickly transformed into a fashionable and useful home decor item. Finding a place for new things will not be difficult. For example, return it to the nursery, in updated quality. Make it into a drawing corner - a table with shelves for storing children's little things and books.

Children's desk made from an old bed

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

To begin, disconnect the front wall from the frame, which will become the table. The bottom, at first, until the child grows up, will play the role of a table top. The removed part will be useful for a shelf, which you can also design yourself.

As it grows, move it to a higher level, and then simply lower the new tabletop to the top, securing it to the side and back walls. Select the finishing material taking into account the child’s wishes and the required degree of safety. Available finishes include laminated chipboard, plywood, and impact-resistant glass.

In addition to the table top, on the side walls of the former bed, place shallow shelves for children's crafts, hooks and pockets, jars for office supplies, folders for magazines and papers. Hang framed drawings and photographs.

How to make a shelf from a children's bed

Here are some more simple and effective options:

• Hanging shelf from the headboard. We unscrew it from the frame without altering it, fasten it tightly to the wall (the crossbars are horizontal) or lean it against the partition and place it on the floor. The shelf is multifunctional and decorative. It can be placed in any room. The use will be beneficial both in the living room and bedroom, as well as in the kitchen, and in the bathroom it is convenient to dry clothes and towels. If you add hooks, then there will be a place for a robe or hairdryer. Books, magazines, sewing supplies, stationery items and jewelry - all the variety will fit on such a shelf and will be in plain sight. Customize the product with pockets, compartments for small items, and fasteners.
• Floor rack. Needs minimal modification.You will need the entire crib, remove only the front side, and then act according to your wishes, according to the dimensions of the place where you plan to put it. For a high rack, turn the bed vertically. We cut out and fasten several internal shelves, making a convenient interval between them. Best of all, such a shelf will look in the hallway. It will help remove piled shoes from under your feet. The rack takes up little space, but is very spacious. If you paint the shelf in bright colors, attach signs with the children's names, and make appliques, you will get a designer item for the nursery. A child always has a lot of different soft toys, boxes with construction sets and books. By arranging and arranging all this on a rack, you will have an excellent storage area.

DIY bench from a crib

Quickly convert a bed into a bench for a veranda or terrace, you can use it in two stages. First of all, we remove the long sides of the bed, leaving only the sides. We strengthen the frame with additional metal parts and thicken the seat. If necessary, we repaint it.

By removing only one front side, you get a comfortable small sofa that can be placed either at home or in the garden.

To get a suspended version, you need to use chains or a rope to hang it from a beam on the ceiling. The hanging sofa will become your favorite place, where it will be comfortable to read, swaying slightly.

Creative ideas for using an old children's bed

Here are some more interesting transformation options:

1. Secluded play area for kids. If you hang a curtain, it becomes a tent. Turn the bed upside down, place it on the floor on the back wall and two side ones.Cover the floor inside with a mattress, throw in a couple of pillows, add lighting and a corner for play and privacy is ready. The upper part will serve as a shelf for things and toys.
2. Desk for the garden. We proceed by analogy with the desk in the nursery. We strengthen the structure, make a tabletop from a wide board, varnish or paint it. To increase the working surface, we increase the side or top shelves so that there is enough space for gardening tools, flower pots and boxes for seedlings.
3. Serving table or minibar on wheels. Add wheels if they were missing initially. We add sides to the shelves so that when moving, the dishes do not fall. Make semicircular compartments for bottles, secure holders for glasses and wine glasses.

Conclusion

New pieces of furniture, which we remade from old ones with our own hands, put our soul into, charged with our positive energy, will last much longer than faceless factory models. With a little effort, the interior of your home will be transformed, becoming original and cozy.

By remodeling your child's crib, you can save it from the dusty closet and keep it at home. Every time you pass by, pleasant memories will emerge and you will smile. In my opinion, this is happiness!