Before the item was purchased, the family had prepared carefully. Mom Michelle had taken measurements so that the shelving unit would fit perfectly into a corner.
When the family returned with their shelves, though, a problem was immediately recognized. They simply didn’t fit … as you can see from the picture, the edge of the shelves peeks out into the doorway.
Luckily, Michelle came up with a great solution – the family could turn the end shelf 90 degrees to make it all fit.
The only issue they were left with now, was an aesthetic one. The family wanted to make the end cabinet prettier, and so gave it a facelift. With paint brushes and tape, they got started.
On the blank side of the shelves, they decided to make their own chalkboard, costing them less than $15. To cover the shelf, they used two coats of chalkboard spray paint from Home Depot – a non-reflective substance that can withstand severe wear and tear.
When the paint was dry, they removed the tape from the edges, and … wow!
Last but not least, the family added their personal effects to the shelves. The resulting look? Well, it’s certainly impressive.
The shelving unit is a dream for anyone who likes order in their life. There are spaces for photo albums, filing documents and boxes to hold all manner of things. It all fits perfectly, neatly and is guaranteed to hold its shape.
More importantly, however, is the lesson that it often only takes a little imagination to get around a potentially annoying problem.
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