Decoratively enclosing stuff on top of a cupboard

[username132]

Mum isn't happy about storing stuff on top of a cupboard but we're not exactly rolling in storage space (if we were we'd stand up and put stuff in the vacated space). I think it would be neat to put some panels up there and I see some decorative stuff by searching for "ornate CNC panel". Can any of that stuff be bought cheaply? If not, I have access to a shared CNC mill/router and CNC laser cutter which I could apply to MDF or plywood. Maybe plywood would look nicest because it wouldn't need to be painted? I don't know how easily the laser burn marks sand off plus it wouldn't be abled to do rounded edges like the CNC mill/router.

 

[Jadele]

How about a bit of cheap wood and some upvc cladding to cover it. This stuff at wickes can e bought for about 12 for 5m http://www.wickes.co.uk/Wickes-PVCu-White-Hollow-Soffit-Board-300x2500mm/p/162643

 

[Tigercubrider]

Anything too fiddly will collect dust like nothing on earth

http://www.diy.com/departments/screening-panel-board-w610mm-l1830mm/197266_BQ.prd

 

[omega015]

you can get panel/sheet timber pretty cheaply at your local timber merchant or places like selco etc... B&Q do sheet material too (and can cut it to size too) but expect to pay a bit more than other places. Other places probably offer a cutting service too.

Just remember to measure, measure again and triple check those measurements before cutting.

 

[Ian H]

Put it in the loft space?

 

[OwainDIYer]

stacking plastic boxes from poundstretcher style shops.

 

[mattylad]

Have a good look at what is actually stored up there.
I see Xmas decorations, used only for a few weeks of the year - the rest of the year they can usually be stored in the loft space.

Just using the large plastic containers with lids on available at most outlets will make it look a bit better without going to the trouble of a new box and door.
Ideally the cost of the storage solution should not be more than the value of the items being stored, not too big to lift down safely.

i.e. = use http://direct.asda.com/george/george-home/asda-flip-lid-storage-box-60l/001458528,default,pd.html

 

[oldbutnotdead]

Doesn't look like a big enough space to warrant spending too much time & effort at it. My favourite shabby bodge for a wee space like that would be batten on the wall in line with near side of the cupboard, another one from ceiling to near corner, another one on the far wall. Get some 6mm MDF, cut to size for the panels (1 front. 1 side),paint the face of the MDF whatever colour/finish you like, staple/stick Velcro on the battens & on the reverse of the MDF, stick a corner trim on the corner (Velcro or glue one side) and job jobbed.

 

[homertimpson]

We used these IKEA boxes to fill the gap between our sliding wardrobes and the gap up to the ceiling - much 'nicer' to look at I was told!!

http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/products/...box-with-lid-grey-white-flowers-art-00290293/