DIY: cardboard shelves

We already have most of Brie's toys in bins because we're cycling them. However, we keep some out in the open; mostly her favorites and, of course, her books. And right now, we're in a transitioning phase in terms of living arrangements (translated: we're working on getting our own home) so we try to keep most of our things in our room. That makes keeping things tidy very challenging. I know we have the option to buy pretty cabinets and shelves, but I'm trying to keep our "things to move (eventually)" minimal. And I actually like doing things :)

What I have are empty diaper boxes. I originally had 2 and I simply flipped them on their sides and stacked them and taped the flaps straight. Then we got a 3rd box - you know, because diapers. And I didn't want to stack that one on top of the first 2 because the flaps were flimsy and I just wasn't satisfied with it.

I did a very small change and it turned out exactly what I needed! I took out the flaps of all three and that's it! Stacked them all and now our things are more visible and we gained back some floor space.

Puppy Sis on the bottom shelf is part of her today's set of toys

Yes, I did not bother painting it.

I thought about painting it but... never mind! Maybe next time :)

Yes, we do buy Kirkland diapers.

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