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DIY Skateboard Wall Storage
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Sarah K., Hometalk Team
(IC: homeowner)
3 Materials
$40
4 Hours
Medium
We had a client who has moved from apartment to apartment in the last year, trying to find the perfect home for her and her son. Once they settled on a great place with tons of amenities, our client wanted to make sure her son felt at home as soon as possible. He loves to skateboard, but found it difficult to store his equipment in their new, but small, NYC apartment. We thought this would be a great opportunity to make him feel like he had a space all his own where he could store his skateboards and other sports equipment. We went to the hardware store, played around with different design options for shelving using plumbing fittings, and created a floating surface for this little guy to display his skateboards on! What's even better is he can use the top of the skateboard surface to place his helmet, bags, sunglasses, or whatever else little dudes need to have fun!
This DIY shelving project takes up very little wall space and maximizes its storage opportunities.
STEP 1: Find wall space
STEP 2: Gather pipes and fittings
STEP 3: Assemble pipes and fittings
STEP 4:Spray paint
STEP 5: Measure
STEP 6: Mark the wall
STEP 7: Mark screw holes
STEP 8: Attach pipes to walls
STEP 9: Add second shelf
STEP 10: Hang skateboards
You can fit more than one skateboard on a shelf if you lean them against the wall. You'll give up a storage surface, but it's a great option for someone who has more than a couple skateboards!
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Published July 11th, 2016 10:26 PM
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