# DIY Skateboard Shelves This DIY Shelf Transforms a Skateboard Deck Into a Chic Storage Unit By Malika Renee Butss | Published 2015-08-25 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skateboard-deck References: [apairandasparediy](http://apairandasparediy.com/2015/03/diy-skateboard-make-up-shelf.html) A basic skateboard deck is refashioned into a beautifully sleek shelf with this simple DIY craft. The project requires minimal materials, as well as time, despite its gorgeous aesthetics. The only materials needed to create this DIY shelf are a wooden skateboard deck and some rope. The creator of this DIY project, Geneva Vanderzeil, uses a white rope and a bare board while a [colorful deck](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ledge-shelf) or rope is just as functional. Stringing the rope through the holes already embedded within the deck, this DIY shelf is nearly complete. Once the rope has been strung through the holes on both sides of the skateboard deck, the DIY shelf is complete and creators can fasten the hanging shelf wherever they see it fit. This upcycled design project is not only ideal for budget-conscious design fans but is also eco-friendly to boot. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [DIY](https://www.trendhunter.com/diy) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Upcycling:** Creating new functional products out of old or discarded items. - **Minimalist Design:** Simplistic and sleek design that focuses on functionality and aesthetics. - **DIY Crafts:** Engaging in hands-on projects to create unique and personalized items. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Decor:** Opportunity to design and market eco-friendly and stylish home storage solutions. - **Sustainable Fashion:** Incorporating upcycled materials into fashion accessories and apparel. - **Outdoor Recreation:** Creating innovative products that combine functionality and artistic elements in the skateboarding industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Recycled Material Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lander-skateboard.md) - [Skateboarding-Inspired Wood Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-green-works.md) - [Simple Assembly Sustainable Shelves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/svolta.md) - [L-Shaped Stacked Shelving](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loft-shelf.md) - [Dynamic Storage-Display Shelves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shelf-life.md) - [Skateboard-Inspired Body Scales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skateboard-scale.md) - [Abstract Jigsaw-Like Shelving](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spectator-shelf.md) - [Versatile Modern Shelves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/utility-shelf.md) - [Clock-Accented Shelf Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omega-shelf.md)