How I Re-purposed an Old Silverware Box

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$15
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I love wooden boxes and when I ran across this wooden silverware box, I decided it could be used as a stationary box or storage for our remote controls. However, it didn't fit with my decor so I decided it needed a makeover.

Remove all the hardware.

I began by removing all the hardware and storing the reusable pieces to the side.

Clean out the inside of the box.

The inside of the box wasn't solid wood and the residue of glue had left it undesirable. You never know what you might find under all that felt.

Fill screw holes with wood filler.

I filled the holes, where the plate was screwed to the top, with some wood filler. Once that was dry, I gently sanded this area until it was smooth using a fine grit sanding block.

Decide how to cover the inside of the box.

See details here of this decoupage idea.

Install hardware

I ordered replacement drawer pulls and a label holder pull from D. Lawless Hardware. The label holder drawer pull for decorative purposes only. I used card stock to make a label and hand lettered the word Cards.

Re-purposing furniture is one of my favorite projects. Click Here for Paint technique.

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  • D D on May 09, 2020

    I'm a hymn-lover. I treasure my hymn books that came from our childhood church, and church camp as a kid, and I have even collected several as an adult pianist. They are my go-to at the piano when I need solace and reassurance. Fortunately they are all still intact except a page or two a grandchild enjoyed.😉 I have a lifetime of old music collected too. I can see using some of it to back a shelf or as a lining too. Have you had any problems with mod-podge attracting glue-loving insects over time? Thank you for sharing. I have 2 single tiered boxes. I think one will become a remote caddy! 😁

  • Dawn Dawn on May 31, 2022

    Can you put wax over the whole inside?

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