Usually, when I brainstorming ideas, they tend to come in pairs. The first one, I already posted last month, I’m talking about the Record Player Stand. I decided to buy wood crates and get creative with them. I was thinking to do a post like “two supplies and multiple possibilities” or something close to that. But when I started working on the first project, I decided it would be better to separate both ideas. With this in mind, both projects are somewhat similar. However, I still tried to come up with something I never did before. The whole point of this DIY is to store my design magazine and catalogues close to hand. I have so many that I don’t have where to put them, I’m even missing some that I have to search for. Previously, they were saved in a box in the attic, although from time to time, I like to flip through them and while they are up there that is not going to happen. So, I need them in my office where the inspiration is needed. In terms of aspect, I was indecisive as to what path to take. I thought about painting all white or do the same I did with the stand (painting the bottom in a darker colour), but that way this would be the same DIY. Next, I thought of not painting at all. After buying a side table with fair wood legs, the crate would match. Although the wood from the crate was a bit darker than the table. At that moment, I thought why not try and paint a thin layer of ink just to turn the crate lighter and still be able to see all the veins. So, I did my research, since I’m not an expert in wood painting, and I finally found a way to archive it. Note: I have to say, this technique would have worked better with a beige colour instead of white, giving the natural look I was looking for. As wood is a warm tone, the white sticks out more, while another light cream colour would have hidden better the darker zones. Supplies: Wood Crate (40x30x15 cm) 3 Wood Boards (28×4,4×0,7 cm) Wood Glue 4 Wheels 8 Screws 12 Nails Wood Paint (white) Step 1: Cut the wood boards to size to fit the bottom of the crate. Then apply glue on the...