Farmhouse Storage: A Toolbox Makeover
Farmhouse Storage, a toolbox makeover that is simple for storage solution for guys!
Maybe it’s the throws of summer that have me trying to organize anything I can to balance the complete lack of schedule we currently have. I’m not sure, but I am sure that with three little ones home all day stuff is everywhere! Do you have the same thing going on? I recently scooped up this old toolbox for $3 at a garage sale and decided to put it to use in the train wreck my boys call a bathroom. They need a cool way to store and organize their everyday stuff. 
I felt like this toolbox was the perfect blend of industrial and farmhouse to compliment the vintage vibe going on in this room. The makeover for this rusty old toolbox is insanely simple. I hope it encourages you to look beyond the organizing and storage aisles at your favorite store and be creative while saving money. Because honestly…this project was CHEAP at under $5 total. This is really just an idea extension of my kitchen organizing tray you can check out!
I started with a good scrub down and then sealed all the rusty goodness in with a few coats of matte finish clear spray paint.
Next I used some wooden knobs (I also got at a garage sale, whole bag for $1.25) and painted them a charcoal grey.
Using my go to glue (affiliate link) I secured them to the base of the toolbox so the metal doesn’t sit directly on the countertop. Metal plus bathroom counter top is a bad combo…it’s a sure way to get rust stains on your countertop and nobody likes that!
I placed glass jars in the toolbox to hold all the miscellaneous stuff a bathroom vanity requires. For this step I don’t even use mason jars…I go with pantry favorites. Spaghetti jars, pickle jars, whatever I have on hand gets recycled into storage or gorgeous decor around here!
Luckily there is plenty of counter space in the boy’s bathroom and this toolbox works perfectly as a holding tank for toothbrushes, toothpaste, hair brushes and hand towels. You can see the rest of their bathroom here. 
Now if I can just get them to actually use it…
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Such a wonderful giveaway and everyone’s projects are so inspiring!
Thank you – It really is a fun one, wish I could enter 😉
Kim, what a cute idea!! I’m kind of obsessed with boxes and crates and baskets of all kinds, and I love this new idea you’ve come up with for how to repurpose a toolbox! 🙂
Good storage is a must and this is obviously soooo easy!
This giveaway is amazing, and I love the toolbox! Thanks for hosting!
Glad you like it, make sure to head over to Facebook for a chance to win!
This is such an awesome idea, and a great way to organize in the bathroom – pinned it!
Thanks Angie!
What an adorable idea for storage! Pinned
Thanks for sharing, so glad you liked it
I love the toolbox storage . I think I would have a run for my money though . My Hubby would probably snatch it . LOL
lol…well the latch was broke on this one so maybe he would let you have it 🙂
What a neat idea for using an old toolbox. I also like that you were able to use jars from your pantry to hold items instead of having to buy containers to use. Every time I visit your blog, I am inspired!
Thanks Paula, that means a lot to me.
On the wall in our guest cabin!
Doesn’t that sound like it would look great!? Good luck!
Love the toolbox!!!
Thanks Friend!
Love the storage box. And what a fantastic giveaway!
Thanks, I am so glad you like it…hope you entered to win!
I love this idea for storage! Now I need to find myself a toolbox.
Julie @ Love My Simple Home
They are easy to find, especially when broken like this one…the clasp wouldn’t hold shut anymore!
Such a fun toolbox project Kim! It looks so nice on the counter. You have me thinking about trying something similar in our boys bathroom when we remodel it this fall :).
it’s an easy solution!!!
Absolutely adorable! Such a cute idea!
Thanks so much!
What a fun surprise for a bathroom! This gives me an idea of what to do with my grandpa’s old toolbox.
P.S. I love that shaving mirror!
Yay – I love when you are able to use old stuff!
Wow you have a great creative mind, to think of this one for the tool box.. :)) love it
Thanks, necessity breeds invention 🙂
Just entered too!
GOod luck!!!
I received your regular email today, July 21st, advising it’s last time to enter for the half windmill ~ but when I get to the Entry spot at Rafflecopter I’m advised this is “closed.” Help! Is there a problem ~ I really want to enter : and others have today!
I am so sorry Kathy!!! I thought it closed later than it did…it was 100% my misunderstanding…I hope you will forgive me!?
I think it will suit your room more if you paint it white. Thanks for the cute ideas. I have to try it soon.
This project is adorable. Would have never thought to put a toolbox as a towel and cup holder. Love it.
Thank you friend!!! Got to wrangle those boys somehow!!
Oh my goodness! This is CUTE! I have my dad’s toolbox exactly like this one! I’ve held onto it for 25 years! I’m going to get it out, clean it up and make this for my bathroom!!
That is awesome, I’m so glad you like it, you could use it anywhere for fun storage, what a sweet memory you have!