A while ago, I received a jewelry box from my GF's daughter that I thought would make a nice cabinet for some of my brushes. It already had hardware to hang it, and will go on my wall soon. I gutted it out, added shelves and painted it black. I will eventually add a glass to the front cover, with some touch up where the paint has been scratched................
That's a great repurposing of a piece. I've recently begun thinking what I could use, & I now think I have an idea... your box! Or one similar.