By Collecting A Few Cheap Crates, You Can Build 16 Seriously Cool Things

Statement furniture pieces can go a long way in mixing up a space in your home, but it’s no secret that home decor can get pretty pricey.

Wooden crates are a cheap, and sometimes even free, craft supply that you can get from an art, grocery, or hardware store. Since they’re made from unfinished wood, they are easy to paint or attach together. If you’re looking for an easy way to make your home a little more unique, check out these 16 ways to upcycle crates below.

1. Give crates a fresh coat of paint and attach wheels for moveable toy storage.

2. Make a colorful bench.

3. Put this simple, rolling shoe bench in your entryway.

4. This whole bedroom is made from crates, from the bookshelves to the bed frame.

5. Stack crates and pallets to make a unique planter.

6. Spice up your living room with a fun ottoman.

7. These crates make adorable floating shelves.

8. Standing crate lights are easy to make.

9. If you have access to giant crates, you can make a kitchen table.

10. If you’re really crafty, whip up these hanging crate lights.

11. Chop up a few crates to make this chair.

12. Nail together 4 crates to make a cool coffee table.

13. Display your shoes in a stacked crate shelving unit.

14. Make a cute alternative to a classic china cabinet.

15. Love to read? Stacked, painted crates make cute library-like shelves.

16. This tiered shelf will add dimension to any space.

I’m going to stop by my local grocery store ASAP and ask if I can have some of their old produce crates. I’ve been looking for a way to creatively store my books that doesn’t involve purchasing anything new. Which one of these projects spoke to your creative side?

By Collecting A Few Cheap Crates, You Can Build 16 Seriously Cool Things