Turn Thrifted Wall Art Into A Chic Bathroom Storage Solution With A Clever DIY

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Whether you're a keen thrifter who spends all of your spare time in second-hand shops, or you just visit them occasionally to look for hidden treasures, it's important to keep an open mind and think about how items can serve different purposes in your home. For instance, does an item simply need a coat of spray paint, or can it be completely repurposed into something else entirely? One of the most common items to find in a thrift store is unwanted old wall art. There's often a large section of it that features old frames, used canvases, and pieces of metal wall art.

Did you know that you can transform metal wall art into bathroom storage that is not only practical, but is super stylish, too? Brand new bathroom storage can be expensive, and it's always nice to create something yourself; to bring a sense of your own individual style to your bathroom. All you're going to need for this hack is a thrifted piece of metal wall art, some spray paint, and some metal wall hooks. Once you've completed this DIY, you will have some handy wall storage that can be used to hang towels and robes, saving them from being thrown in a pile on the floor.

First things first, to create this unexpected bathroom storage solution, you need to source an appropriate piece of metal wall art. Whether you already have something in the house, or have found one at a local thrift store, it's always best to repurpose something rather than throwing it away. Once you've got your metal wall art, it's time to give it a makeover. To change the color or finish of your metal wall art, use spray paint that is designed to be used on all surfaces, including metal. This Universal Metallic spray paint by Rust-Oleum is a great choice and can be picked up for just $13.99. 

When spray painting, it's best to do it outside, so you avoid breathing in any toxic fumes. Once you've spray painted your piece and are happy with the finish, grab a selection of screw hooks and spray paint them to match. Now it's time to fix the hooks onto the metal wall art, so you can use them to hang your towels or bath robes. If there are holes in the bottom, then it'll be easy to screw the hooks on by hand. However, if there aren't, then you could purchase some double ended hooks, like the HULTARP hooks from IKEA, that'll achieve the same result.