19 Easy Ways to Repurpose Wooden Crates
We all love a good repurposing project. They make for thrifty options for revamping your space and adding rustic charm to your decor. Below, we gathered up lots of ideas for transforming the old wooden crate you just picked up at the flea market into functional pieces for your home. From creative furniture to clever storage solutions, get inspired and get repurposing.
1. Children’s Toy Box: How adorable is this charming alternative to the traditional toy box?! (via At Home in Love)
2. Hanging Wall Shelf: A fresh spin on a wall shelf, this DIY project will display your trinkets beautifully. (via Brit + Co)
3. Night Stand: An easy bedside table is perfect for those of us on a tight decorating budget… and those of us who dig upcycled decor. (via Lark + Linen)
4. Coffee Table: Set your morning cup of joe and display your favorite books on a unique centerpiece. (via Upcycle That)
5. Bookshelf: Stacking crates to form a simple shelving unit is the perfect (and quick) fix for a room short on storage or display space. (via Mom Prepares)
6. Mudroom Organizers: Adding a few crates near any doorway creates instant storage and organization. (via A Beautiful Mess)
7. Planter: No garden space? No worries! (via Apartment Therapy)
8. Bicycle Basket: Tote your fresh fruits and veggies home from the market in this adorable, repurposed crate attached to the back of your bike. Hello, eco-friendly! (via Field Guided)
9. Mini Bar: If you don’t have space for a full-size bar, stash supplies for a few of your favorite drinks in a wall-hung crate. (via Apartment Therapy)
10. DIY Laundry Station: Hoping your ironing board doesn’t fall on you when you reach for the laundry detergent? Create a little hanging station that acts as a shelf and save yourself! (via Craftaholics Anonymous)
11. Antique Wood Crate Tray: Using a crate gives some extra stability and height to your breakfast-in-bed situation. (via Oriental Trading)
12. Wood Crate Light Sconces: Take the trend one step further with some colorful pendant light shades — we love the range of pastel hues inside. (via Contemporist)
13. DIY Utensil Caddy: Summer entertaining has never been easier. The leather handles give this easy project a boutique-y edge and tons of style. (via Art, Decoration & Crafting)
14. DIY Wood Crate Side Table: A dark stain and some slim-line legs do wonders for giving this up-cycled fruit crate an elevated, mid-century modern look. (via Dream Green DIY)
15. Wood Crate Cubbies: Kids’ stuff needs wrangling? Look no further than this custom-built storage system. It’s modular perfection. (via Jaime Costiglio)
16. DIY Crate Bookcase: While this setup is perfect for a kid’s room, it works in any space with angled walls or non-standard dimensions. Just make sure you secure all your crates to each other and to the wall. (via Maison de Pax)
17. Fruit Crate Room Divider: Studio apartment living calls for ingenious room divider options, and this is one for the books. (via RP Online)
18. Wood Crate Toy Storage: Casters truly transform these boxes, making them the practical, perfect place to stash all those action figures, doll outfits, and other kiddie items. (via A Bubbly Life)
19. DIY Wood Crate Picnic Basket: This multi-purpose basket, which boasts a clever lid that doubles as a stool, has summer vibes written all over it. (via Damask Love)
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(Additional reporting by Ariel Garneau)