Inspired by our survey in which clothing control came out on top in terms of challeges to a neat and tidy bedroom we went looking for low cost storage ideas.
Janelle at Tchotchke Attack posted two great "alternate use" ideas for old wooden crates.
This "shelving unit" made from crates would provide tons of room for shoes, folded clothing, hats and (the other hot topic of the week) bags.
We really like how the small, basic, very utilitarian-looking wheels somehow transform this crate into a so much more of a "design-y" object. We would never just sit a crate on our floor as a magazine holder, but somehow with the wheels, it starts to work.
The photos are originally from a site called Bailey's by Mail, which, from a quick look, seems to be full of great photographs like these too.
Any other diy storage ideas out there? Let us know in the comments or email us the photos....
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I want to know where to get wooden crates. I've tried local liquor stores, but they want me to buy the high-end wine that's in the case.
This would be a great and cheap fix for my shoe box collection (w/shoes inside). My only concern would be how sturdy they are and how I would secure them so they would not topple over onto me.
Exactly- where are these crates coming from? I'd love to have several of these sitting around.
There are often empty wooden wine boxes stacked up outside the front entrance of Sam's Wines and Spirits (on Marcey Street, near North and Sheffield)...
I have several wooden crates and boxes. I find them cheap(under $5 each) at flea markets and antique stores - though I have seen them priced higher up to $30. I even found a cool red wooden box crate on trash day - someone was throwing away the entire box filled with decades old magazines.