Thursday, February 7, 2013

Shabby Chic - Using Crates

 


When we first moved into a place together it was going to be temporary (the place not the relationship!).  We were on a budget (GOHS, I say this in every post!) and buying furniture for a place didn't make sense. One of my solutions to the storage problem was to paint crates and use them. They have been used as book shelves, TV cabinets, kitchen shelves and lately bedside tables. I am excited to see what the next transition will be when we move into our new house.

Here are some useful crate usages that I have found via Pinterest.

crates
ove the mix and match feeling, keeping the colour thread

crates
we both kick our shoes off at the door - this would be perfect

Crate wall storage
I could do this in the bathroom!
wooden crates
I love how rustic these shelves look
crates like cabinet de curiosité
I love this look and feel but it would never work in our house
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Wine Rack Crate - brilliant

crate
This is our current look - well, not nearly as cool!


Crate DIY
I love the monotone uniform layout of these crates
 


casters & repurposed crates
Just add wheels for movable storage

2 comments:

Krystal said...

i love this look, especially in a foyer!

Laura Bear said...

OH what a pretty blog! So happy to have stumbled upon it.
LOVe the crate idea. I think a shelf by my entry would be just the ticket!