- 1). Measure the height and width of the wall in inches with a tape measure. Write down your measurements. Multiple the height and width together to calculate the surface area of the wall. This will help you determine the space you have to design your cube storage wall. The total surface area for the cubes cannot exceed the surface area of your wall.
- 2). Write down a list of items that will be placed in the storage cubes. For example, you may be creating the wall to store DVDs, books, pictures and a vase. Categorize the items to determine how many cubes you need for the wall.
- 3). Choose the cubes that will store each item type. There are several different sizes of cubes, as well as interlocking cubes and rectangular shelving. Choose cubes that are large enough to store your items but not so large that there will be a lot of empty space leftover.
- 4). Spread the cubes out face up on a large flat surface such as the floor in front of the wall. Move the cubes around the area until they are positioned to your satisfaction. You might choose to have two large cubes near the bottom with a row of three smaller cubes directly above them or spread the cubes out over the entire area of the wall.
- 5). Measure the distance between each cube as they are arranged. Sketch an image of how the cubes are to be arranged as well as the distance between them so you can translate the measurements when it comes to installing the cubes on the wall.
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