One of my little obsessions in life is wooden crates. Whether it’s an antique milk crate, new crate, old crate, painted crate, it doesn’t matter. I love wooden crates. Since I love them, I figured some of you were obsessed with crates & DIY crate projects, I gathered my top favorite crate projects to inspire you & to give you some ideas on how to use crates in your home.
Creative Ideas on How to Repurpose Old Wooden Crates
Crates have been used form ancient times to keep and transport fruits, vegetables, wine and even milk. Recently designers have rediscovered the aesthetic qualities of an old vintage crate and have started re-purposing them into truly elegant design pieces. New or old, a wooden crate can be revived and reused in many different ways from storage ideas to coffee tables, side tables, cutlery storage, wedding table decorations, flower planters, balcony wooden benches and so on. If you are not in possession of a vintage crate you can make it seem older yourself by stenciling a brand new crate. It will look spectacular in a shabby chic decor and very contrasting in a sleek shiny new interior design. The trick is to restore the crate just wright, and not overdue it or paint a vintage crate and destroy it aesthetic value. Like wooden pallets, Re-purpose Old Wooden Crates and get some very interesting and creative design items suitable for every interior design and taste.
How to Distress Furniture
n our grandmothers’ day, if a piece of furniture or a picture frame was distressed, it meant it had been around for generations and most of the paint had worn off in areas that had been rubbed by hands or nicked by being moved too many times. Today, the distressed look is sought-after, and it can add character and style to many types of decor.
Upcycle Wood Crates Into a Rustic Bookshelf
This easy-to-build storage unit is a great way to give new life to old crates to create a functional, one-of-a-kind piece for your home.
Rustic Design: The Timeless Trend and How to Own It
Creating a rustic-inspired living space that is functional, comfortable and aesthetically pleasing is important and not always easy to accomplish. Achieving this while complementing the way you live, play and relax is essential. If you enjoy natural beauty that embodies a rugged, simplistic spirit, then rustic may be your style.
