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Upcycled Storage & Wall Art from Bedrails

Tackling a spot in your home that needs a thorough cleaning can feel so good, doesn’t it? Kinda like therapy in and of its own. Not only do we have the opportunity to get rid of naturally occurring filth like dirt and dust, but then also really evaluate what exists in that space. Once such area I consistently tackle is my workshop. Not only is it full of dirt and sawdust for sure, but also oodles of potential – of things yet to be. For today, here is what I chose to work on today from my constant cleaning spot. Do you know what they are? Well, they’re going to become upcycled storage and some DIY wall art. Woot!

Bed Rails Before Makeover by Prodigal Pieces | prodigalpieces.com

Okay, so I told you what they’re going to become. Any guesses as to what they are? A friend gave them to me and told me they were off her beds used as bed rails for kids. I will admit I had a totally different plan for them initially, but I like what I came up with secondhand better.

DIY TIME

First, I took those pieces with spindles in it and decided to create the upcycled storage. Then, I grab some wood from my stash and cut it to length using my miter saw.


Miter Saw to Cut Wood | prodigalpieces.com

Yes, I jerry-rigged a sheet around my saw to catch the sawdust that I am perpetually cleaning up. It saves me oodles of time!

Next, I gave those few slats of wood a couple coats of paint with paint brush. Meanwhile, while those were curing, I spray the spindled rails with a Pure Gold.

Painting Wood Shelves with Zibra Palm Pro | prodigalpieces.com

Finally, to assemble my vision, I really wanted to use only items from my stash, so instead of running to the hardware store for conduit straps, I made my own. I’ve had these metal straps I yanked off a curbside chair ages ago and they have come in handy for things like my funky junk coat rack seen HERE.

Scrap Metal for Hardware | prodigalpieces.com

Once more, I simply cut the metal to length with my tin snips, drilled holes, and bent to the shape desired to go around those spindles.

Scrap Metal Braces for Upcycled Storage | prodigalpieces.com

NEXT

However, before I show you the finished upcycled storage, let me show you what I did with the rest. What remains to create with are these wood slats that were part of the bed rails.

Bed Rail Slats Before Upcycle | prodigalpieces.com

They instantly spoke to me to become wall art with that slot notched out of them. So, again I used my miter saw to cut them to length and miter the corners.

Mitered Corners of Frame | prodigalpieces.com

After that, I cut some hardboard that I use often to make chalkboards, and such as seen in these posts. That stuff is one of my must haves in my stash. In an instant I have a blank slate.

Wall Art in the Raw | prodigalpieces.com

This was my dry fit, so to get done what I envisioned, I took it apart and sprayed the frames with antique brass and painted the hardboard with the same white as the wood slats above.

PAINT

Afterward, it’s time for the art. I want to do a fun metallic effect to go with all the metal colors I’m using. I’m all about patina, so I used my copper patina paint to create my design.

Painting Copper Tub Art by Prodigal Pieces | prodigalpieces.com

The key to using this awesome stuff is to add the patina spray while the second coat is still wet. In fact, what happens is that actual metal in the paint interacts with the corrosive spray to give you instant patina. For the purpose of a visual, you can see in the video below how I add patina to our garden arbor.

Video Tutorial for DIY Garden Arbor by Larissa of Prodigal Pieces | prodigalpieces.com #prodigalpieces

Last, once all is dried, everything is set in place to show you.

Modern Chic Bathroom with Upcycled Storage and DIY Wall Art by Prodigal Pieces | prodigalpieces.com

Repurposed Towel Rack for Modern Chic Boho Bathroom Decor from Bed Rails by Prodigal Pieces | prodigalpieces.com

THE REVEAL

Finally, I couldn’t be happier with the outcome of my visions for these cast-offs. What is more, this upcycled storage can be used as towel rack as I’m showing, or for most anything really…plants, toys, collectibles…you name it!

Repurposed Bathroom Upcycled Storage for Towels, TP and more in a Modern Chic Bath by Prodigal Pieces | prodigalpieces.com

Bed Rails Turned Modern Chic Towel Rack for Upcycled Storage by Prodigal Pieces | prodigalpieces.com

Not only is there plenty of storage for bath essentials, but also the design has the modern boho vibe that I have come to love. Also, my DIY conduit straps worked out awesome to hold it all into place. All this was created from scrap in my stash…how awesome is that?!

Boho Style Upcycled Storage for Bathroom and More by Prodigal Pieces | prodigalpieces.com

Additionally, who doesn’t love a cute place to stick a plant?

Terra Cotta Plants Stand from Upcycled Bed Rails by Prodigal Pieces | prodigalpieces.com

Further, my DIY wall art up above was fun to create and make. With that in mind, those rails were perfect for making frames for both of my art pieces.

Boho Chic Bathroom with DIY Copper Wall Art and Upcycled Storage by Prodigal Pieces | prodigalpieces.com

Even more, the copper paint and brass metallic paints keep with the same theme I’m after with the upcycled storage. Unfortunately, it’s hard to tell in the pics of the patina, but I think you get the idea.

DIY Copper Wall Art made from Upcycled Bed Rails by Prodigal Pieces | prodiglapieces.com

Upcycled Modern Chic Wall Art by Prodigal Pieces | prodigalpieces.com

After all, what is even better is that the naturally occurring patina will continue to age over time. Isn’t that so cool?!

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In sum, I hope you’ve enjoyed these couple creations of mine. Likewise, if you’d love to make them your own, they are available in my online shop.

  • Magic Linen Beige Waffle Blanket available at Prodigal Pieces | shop.prodigalpieces.com #prodigalpieces #bedding
    Magic Linen Waffle Blanket ~ $130

 

Boho Chic Bathroom Decor with Copper Wall Art and Upcycled Storage by Prodigal Pieces | prodigalpieces.com

In addition, pin and share to inspire others to create some upcycled storage or DIY wall art for their home. Because, you may not know what cool stuff you have lurking in the corner.

This is so cool! upcycled storage and DIY wall art all created from some cast-off bed rails. Perfect modern boho chic decor! See the details at Prodigal Pieces | prodigalpieces.com

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As a matter of fact, here are more upcycled storage ideas:

Make your house your home by creating DIY storage out of repurposed materials. Come see how Prodigal Pieces did it here at prodigalpieces.comThrifted Military Ammo Box Repurposed Storage by Prodigal Pieces | prodigalpieces.com

Comments

  1. Cecilia says

    Oh nice! Great use for all the pieces. Gives me another idea for the crib rails a friend gave me. Still deciding the best use for them. I can see them as shelf ends!

  2. Robyn Wright says

    OH. MY. GOSH! That reveal at the end was such a wonderful, completely unexpected, pleasant surprise!! My heart actually jumped a little! LOVE IT! I am now on the lookout…. WOW!

  3. Janette Deans says

    You have a magic wand somewhere I am convinced…..such a fab make-over once again Larissa, you are such a talent….love it…xx

    • Larissa says

      I sure do…not. ahahaha… would be nice though! 😀 Thank you, Janette.

  4. Bonnie says

    Always look forward to see what you come up with. You make me say WOW every time!

    • Larissa says

      How fun is that to hear. I mean it, really! Thank you for the awesome encouragement, Bonnie.

  5. Mary says

    Larissa what I wouldn’t do to get my hands on something like this. I need to make storage for scarves and that rail would be perfect!

  6. Kim Banko says

    Well how cute is that!
    Love it, and your wall art Larissa!

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