woven jute storage cube for the boys’ room

One of the items I added to the boys’ room design board was this fun woven jute cube. I’m not even sure where I found it but I figured it was something I could recreate very inexpensively.

SUPPLIES //

storage cube / jute webbing / staple gun

STEP ONE // cut jute webbing strips to cover top of cube. Add 3 inches on each end for wrapping.

My cube was just a little too wide for 5 full strips of webbing, so I cut one strip in half and placed that in the center.

STEP TWO & THREE // staple one end of the first set of jute strips to the underside of the lid and then cut a second set of jute strips to run perpendicular.

Staple those under as well.

STEP FOUR // weave the jute webbing strips {over, under, over, under}

STEP FIVE // pull firmly and secure all ends to underside of lid with staple gun

STEP SIX // use the same method for the body of the cube, first cutting and attaching strips vertically, then cutting horizontal strips that will weave around all four sides.

Again, I had to cut a piece in half for the center vertical section. When weaving around horizontally, just tuck in the ends under other pieces to hide the staples.

STEP SEVEN // staple all lose ends to the underside of the cube.

You could cover the bottom with a thin piece of fabric or felt, but you certainly don’t have to.

And here it is all complete!

A fun, utilitarian piece that adds lots of texture and vintage charm to their far-from-finished room.