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Reader project: From $15 Kmart bread bin to stylish charging station

Tidy those cables once and for all! - by Olivia Hart
  • 21 Jan 2021
Reader project: From $15 Kmart bread bin to stylish charging station

When mum-of-two, Lauren Cooksey, grew tired of the clutter and mess of charging cords on her kitchen bench, she thought up a clever DIY to hide them without compromising on style. 

Better Homes and Gardens Online chatted with Lauren about how she created the simple hack. 

charging station
Lauren Cooksey

What inspired your project?

I was sick of looking at all the charging cords on my kitchen bench and decided I wanted to find a way to hide them. 

Have you made many things before?

I’m always creating new things, and have been slowly making our house a home over time. Some of my projects include a bedroom makeover, shelving units and a backyard patio. 

building bottom of charging station
Lauren Cooksey

What kind of look were you after?

I wanted to create something to fit in with the rest of our house and decor. So it had to be modern, and have a beach house, coastal feel.

Biggest challenge?

The biggest challenge was definitely making the holes the right size for the cords to come through on the top. 

charging station
Lauren Cooksey

Talk us through the process 

  • Purchased Kmart bread box.
  • Marked and cut out a hole on the back of the box for the power point.
  • Drilled a couple of holes on the top for the wireless charging dock and Google Home.
  • Created height by attaching a wooden box to the unit.
  • Plugged in a multiple USB plug.
charging station back
Lauren Cooksey

How much did you spend?

The timber I used was recycled, so I just had to purchase the bread box for $15.

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