Easy DIY Handbag Storage

If you’re like me, you have a lot of handbags. Maybe too many. And chances are, they’re all just scattered around your house, taking up valuable real estate. Well, I’ve got a solution for you: easy DIY handbag storage! Just follow these simple steps, and you’ll be able to store your bags in an organised and easily accessible way. Keep reading to learn more!

The base for my handbag storage idea is a beautiful vintage cupboard I’ve had for many years.

First step

Firstly the hardware had to be removed. Then the cupboard needed a good sanding to take off the orange colour and get back to the natural timber.

I love sanding my old furniture, it really does give it a brand new look that feels more modern and fits my style much better.

I use a very coarse (80 grit) sandpaper and my Makita 1/3 Sheet sander to remove the previous coating. This can take quite a few sheets of sandpaper!!! Once I’m back to the raw timber I then use 240 grit sandpaper to smooth the timber and give a really good finish. I used a sanding pad to get into the angled bits around the doors.

Step Two

Renovating the hardware. I always prefer to keep the original hardware however these ones required a little bit of love to brighten them up. My go to product for doing this is Bar Keepers friends. I sprinkled the pieces with the Bar Keepers Friends and scrub with a wet toothbrush. They turned out brilliantly.

Step Three – Constructing the insert for the handbags

Tony took over with the construction of the handbag storage. He purchased MDF in two sizes from Bunnings. The outside of each box was constructed using 9mm thick MDF while the dividers were made with 3mm MDF.

Tony measured the inside of the cabinet to create the two inserts that would hold my bags. He then cut all the outside pieces with his Makita Track Saw (which he tells me is brilliant 😂). All pieces were then screwed together. Initially we were going to add a back but decided that it didn’t need it as it was already very stable. This saved a little money which is always a good thing.

After drawing lines 5cms (2 inches) apart Tony then used a router with a 6mm straight router bit attached. He routed slots on each line and these became the slots that the dividers would slide into. The pieces were then glued and screwed together.

The two boxes we used for the the cabinet were different sizes so whilst we were able to make them in the same way some of the measurements were different. After constructing the boxes Tony then cut out enough dividers so that I could cater for all the bags I needed to store.

The Reveal of our easy DIY handbag Storage Solution

This project far exceeded my expectations. To be able to go and choose a handbag without having to scrounge around in a pile of bags is great. Its also much easier on the handbags!!!

I can’t wait to style this cabinet once we’ve finished the master makeover.

If you’re in the market for a handbag storage solution, or just want to give your old cupboard a facelift, these tips will help. With a little bit of effort and not much money spent, you can create an attractive and functional space to store your bags. So what are you waiting for? Get started on your own handbag storage makeover today!

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