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5 Creative Furniture Hacks to Try

Ready to rethink your furniture? These crafty hacks from Costco.com will help breathe new life into those everyday pieces.

1. An unexpected addition to the bathroom

Re-envision a functional wine rack by exchanging wine bottles for rolled towels. Lighten the look with a coat of white paint, adding metal corner protectors for elegance.

Pro-Tip: For a fresh look, swap out outdated cabinet hardware. You can even make your own drawer pull with a door knocker or gemstone.

2. For the toddler transition

Is baby getting bigger? Transform a crib into a DIY, kid-friendly desk by removing the gate on one side. Lay a board across the support slats and add one or two small chairs to the opening.

Pro-Tip: Spray paint the board using chalkboard paint so the surface of the desk acts as a blank, erasable canvas the little ones can use for drawing and learning.

3. Tool time compartments

Make that vertical filing cabinet horizontal (front side facing up, drawers removed) for a sturdy outdoor organizer that trades those drawers for rakes, shovels, mops — you name it.

Pro-Tip: Attach a sheet of pegboard to either side of the cabinet to hang smaller tools, extension cords and tape. Paint the cabinet with a little spray paint.

4. Kitchen storage reinforcements

Ample kitchen cabinet space is hard to come by. Consider unexpected accent furniture, like an armoire, to create a makeshift pantry for your spices, aprons and dry food items.

Pro-Tip: If you're encouraging the kids to be handy in the kitchen, assign them a drawer with a personal apron, a chef's hat and a colorful dish rag.

5. Bookshelf to bench

Use kitchen islands or preparation tables for extra counter space, glassware storage or the perfect spot to stack cookbooks. Look in-depth at the features of the furniture, such as built-in racks or food-safe counters.

Pro-Tip: Use items commonly known for kitchen storage – such as tiered fruit stands or wire food drawers – to declutter under the bathroom sink or inside garage shelves.