So maybe the perfect room for the nursery doesn't have a closet? That didn't stop reader Jaime from making use of these vintage lockers as baby's closet. Jump below to see how she organized them on the inside.
Jaime tells us: my husband and I couldn't agree on chest of drawers vs. armoire (we have no closet in the baby room) so we came up with this.... vintage WWII Marine lockers ($100 on Craigslist) that I then had powder-coated. I then built pine shelving and closet rods for them to store all the clothes and such.
IKEA now sells white lockers for $100 which you could do the same with... but these are very, very durable, total cost around $350 for materials, powder-coating, lockers, fixtures, and delivery.
We love the look. Great job, Jaime!
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i think this is a fabulous idea! great job.
This is brilliant.
Love this. I have lockers in my office and they are so great for storage.
I'm sorry, but all I can think of is sharp corners & pinched fingers... I don't see these working well with a future toddler room. They look really cool, though, & I loved the storage you built inside!
Where do you keep it when it gets older?
Super idea, the locker door is somewhat lached so I dont see a toddler being able to open them and mess everything up...un like our dresser drawers. This would be cool enough to last untill there teens. Great job!
Very cool idea!!
What happens when the clothes don't fit on the tiny hangers anymore? Will larger hangers fit in there?
I love this carpet - where is it from? thanks!
I ave been trying to find lockers on craigslist for years. I need full length long ones though because I have teens. You say they were powder coated. Automotive shop? I think a high gloss paint from Fine Paints of Europe would be ideal and a little cheaper.