Repurposed Organizers: Crates

July 1, 2011

Save This
Print This
 
    Sure, they’re made for transporting produce, soda, milk and more, but wooden crates are brimming with repurposing possibilities. Buy them for a buck or two from vendors at local farmers’ markets or find them at thrift stores and garage sales. Then, unleash their full potential starting with the 8 ideas in this slideshow!

Prev
 of 9
Next Pause
floating shelves ss

Floating Shelf

Hang a solitary crate as shelving, perfect for organizing tea and coffee in the kitchen, books in the living room or accessories in the bedroom.

rolling organizer ss

Rolling Organizer

Make a portable catchall for toys, magazines and other clutter-causing items. Simply screw casters to the bottom, just as you would to make Under-the-Bed Storage Drawers.

bathroom boxes ss

Bathroom Boxes

Set a couple crates side-by-side or stack them for instant storage of toiletries, towels and cleaning essentials. Add a decorative touch to the top with fresh flowers or potted plants.

elevated trunk ss

Elevated Trunk

Rest a crate on a luggage rack beside your bed or couch to keep accent pillows off the floor and extra blankets within reach.

swiffer 360 dusters ss

Quick Tip

Keeping the nooks and crannies of crates clean can be a challenge, so let Swiffer® 360° Dusters help. Designed to clean in grooves and crevices, it traps and locks dust and allergens from cat and dog dander and dust mite matter better than a feather duster.

grab and go rack ss

Grab-and-Go Rack

Position a set of crates in the entryway or laundry room for shoes, umbrellas, backpacks and grocery totes, or slide them into school-inspired cubbies.

heavy duty storage ss

Heavy-Duty Storage

Mount crates to a wall in the garage, shed or basement to hold sports gear, tools and bulk cleaning supplies, or to corral camping clutter.

rustic table ss

Rustic Table

For a country farmhouse feel, flip over a crate, fit a table leg into each corner and fasten with screws. Set it upright as an entryway or bedside table.

garden accessory ss

Garden Accessory

Tote tools to and from the garden in a crate, scoop soil from one instead of a cumbersome bag, overturn a few to add dimension to collections of container plants or use them to create a raised garden bed—a great option if it’s hard to grow plants in the natural soil.

In search of vintage crates, or looking to sell some of your own? Visit Home Made Simple Marketplace on Facebook® to shop and sell handmade items, fabulous finds and more!

Home Made Simple Marketplace

COME ON IN

Connect with friends to SELL, SHOP & IDEA SWAP

on facebook »

Inspiration Meets Conversation

Previous statement Next statement
  • Join our community for daily inspiration & advice for home.

  • Get solutions, deals, and cleaning tips directly from home experts.

  • Visit our channel for quick and easy how-to videos.

  • Sign up for our free emails & get the latest recipes, projects and special offers.

  • Subscribe to our feeds & receive automatic updates on your favorite content.

Special Offers

  • Get over $25 in savings from some of your favorite brands.

    Trade up to a Febreze® NOTICEables Warmer.