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There’s a reason the humble two-by-two cube unit is so popular: It’s the chameleon of flatpack furniture. This affordable and versatile design is a practical piece as-is, but it easily transforms into something else. We’re sharing five ideas for custom, creative designs.
Safety tip: Always wear the appropriate safety equipment (safety glasses, gloves, ear muffs and a mask, for example) and always follow the instructions for the product or equipment.
A quick paint job adds a pop of colour to a storage cube unit, bringing a modern, fun and versatile look to your home’s entryway.
Take your unit outside on a cool, dry, still day to paint in the open air in a colour of your choice. Soften the look by adding different textured items to the shelves that complement the paint colour. Try experimenting with shadows by changing the hue in each shelf slightly, like we did with the cube unit pictured below.
Alternatively, use vibrant colours to create a fun storage solution for the kids’ cubby house, the perfect place to stash books, toys and other treasures. Try lolly-sweet hues like Dulux ‘Perfect Pink’, ‘Wisteria Wonder’, ‘Sunbound’ and British Paints ‘Silver Leaf’ to brighten up the space.
Keep TV cords and clutter at bay with a spacious entertainment unit. Fix two cube units side-by-side to make a long one, and then add drama with curves and colour.
To make the arch, tie a piece of string to a pencil and pin the other end halfway along the long side of the front piece. Mark an arch and cut with a jigsaw. To join the cubes, apply construction adhesive then clamp and drill them together. Add a fabric cube insert to the shelving to hide any messy must-haves from view, then spruce up the other shelves with books, vases and curios.
Disguise a messy playroom with this clever solution. This fun ‘road’ top reveals space for a super-quick tidy-up when guests drop by.
Lay a cube unit flat and add an MDF board top. Smooth around the edges and fix adhesive protectors to each corner of the tabletop. We daubed a road onto our tabletop for toy cars to zoom around on, but you could paint a zoo for animals or a prehistoric landscape for dinosaurs – whatever your child is interested in.
Get creative and give a clever cube a facelift by adding some legs and dowel. This creates an eye-catching piece without emptying the wallet. (We’ve included the link to our step-by-step guide, below.)
Check out our step-by-step guide to create an eye-catching two-door cabinet.
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Photo Credit: James Moffatt
Asbestos, lead-based paints and copper chromium arsenic (CCA) treated timber are health hazards you need to look out for when renovating older homes. These substances can easily be disturbed when renovating and exposure to them can cause a range of life-threatening diseases and conditions including cancer. For information on the dangers of asbestos, lead-based paint and CCA treated timber and tips for dealing with these materials contact your local council's Environmental Health Officer or visit our Health & Safety page.
When following our advice in our D.I.Y. videos, make sure you use all equipment, including PPE, safely by following the manufacturer’s instructions. Check that the equipment is suitable for the task and that PPE fits properly. If you are unsure, hire an expert to do the job or talk to a Bunnings Team Member.
