What do you do when your child gets too many toys for Christmas? Build a toy box of course. I went with a 1X6 instead of 1X4 as the top front apron, yes it’s not easy to put books in, but when you have a 9 month old I was more concerned with a place to put Legos so I won’t step on them. That small change made a world of difference. The toy box is sturdy which is what I needed, knowing he is going to use it to pull up on while learning to walk. I primed it and then painted the front two aprons and sides with chalkboard paint and the remainder grey to match the table I made in the same room. The chalkboard paint takes a ton of coats and requires a lot of waiting (neither of which I am good at), but I think the outcome was worth it.
Estimated Cost
$50
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Primer, Chalkboard Paint and leftover other paint. Primer was a must on this project, knowing kids will spill on it coupled with chalkboard paint I don't think you can get around it.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner