20+ Ideas on how to decorate your home on a budget

In times of short money and with the need to preserve the environment, why not use creativity and make the most varied types of furniture from fair crates? After all, it’s an affordable material (you won’t even need to buy it), versatile and doesn’t require a lot of experience to turn it into beautiful pieces.

we from awesome.club, we made an interesting list with tips for crafts and how to make these amazing crafts while spending little money. And to top it off, give your decor a boost. There’s even a bonus with other tips on how to use wood, don’t forget to check it out.

This is the step-by-step guide for anyone who has a raw wooden crate and wants to start working with it. After cleaning it with a damp cloth, gather the materials listed to start making your masterpieces:

Hammers; nails; water sandpaper; damp cloth; Ink pots; Paint (it can be the one you have at home: water-based, oil-based or spray); Sander and brushes of various sizes (only if you have it on hand, it is not essential).

After cleaning the crate, you need to use the hammer to fix any loose nails or staples well; place other nails to make the piece firmer, if necessary. Prefer short nails, so that the ends do not stick out of the wood. After that, start sanding the wood inside and out: this is important so that no splinters cause damage.

Painting is optional, but it makes the crate much more beautiful and conserved for longer. You can use a paint you have at home: water-based, oil-based, varnish or spray. All of them work very well, because wood is very absorbent. If necessary, give a second coat to get a very uniform color, and now just let your imagination run wild. Below, we show you very easy to do examples.

After sanding and painting, it is necessary to fix the parts correctly, if you want to stack the crates to make a large piece of furniture. For this you need screws, screwdriver, saw and drill. It is important to place at least two screws on each side of the wood and cut the remaining ends with a saw or pliers.

After everything is well fixed, you have the option of putting wheels underneath; they must be screwed in to hold them securely. This practical shelf can be used to organize everything you want and to beautify your living room or bedroom. A beautiful piece of furniture at a low cost, strong and very resistant, as these crates are made to support a lot of weight.

It can be fixed to the wall or placed on the floor, with just one crate or several stacked. These bookshelves are inexpensive, easy to make, and look great in any space. You can make one of each color to have a more fun space at home or in one color just to match the environment or stand out, just use your imagination and let the ideas flow.

Here in this model, two crates were painted, nailed together and then fixed to the wall also with screws. They can be used as a beautiful support for plants in the area, balcony or outside of the house, ideal for those who have little space. Your home will look beautiful with the colorful flowers in the garden, after all, who doesn’t love such beauty?

Very simple, just sanded or with a coat of varnish, the shelves can be fixed to the wall with the help of large screws and dowels. They are great for cleaning up all kinds of messes, leaving the house much more organized. Very easy to make and inexpensive, it’s a craft that turns into therapy and that you can do to relax from the hustle of everyday life.

The crate serves as a shelf for laundry utensils and can be placed on the floor or nailed to the wall. It replaces common cabinets and as its wood is resistant, it can have direct contact with water and cleaning products. A more rustic touch for this part of the house that many forget to decorate, but all with great care.

A good option for those who do not want to spend on a store furniture and want a personalized model and divided the way they want. It works well in the bedroom or closet and the crates can be wall mounted or screwed together. Without the doors, it is much easier to find that piece that was lost and you can even increase the size of the wardrobe, if necessary, just include more crates.

Two models with the same idea: joining construction wood with crates; both look very nice, just need big screws to fix the parts well. Your visitor will swear you bought this stylish and unique piece of furniture at an expensive store. So, get to work and use your creativity to assemble the rack the way you want.

The box is a great idea to store all kinds of things, you can put wheels under it and paint it any color you want. The model in the photo has white paint that has been sanded to give an aged effect and mosaic application to make it more colorful. A touch of creativity and beauty in your home, without spending piles of money, just a little time and a lot of imagination.

From a painted crate, you can make a bed for your pet with this easy and cheap idea. Just put a pillow or blanket inside and you’re done! Your pet will love taking a nap in the new warm bed, especially because of the cold days ahead. After all, your furry one deserves it, right?

This bedside table was made with just a painted crate and long legs fixed at the bottom with the help of screws. Very simple, stylish and beautiful, it is very functional and matches any type of room. The color can be more subdued or one that stands out if you want it to be the center of attention. Make it today and get lots of compliments for the piece.

Some stores are taking advantage of the crates, which arrive with the supplier’s goods, to make beautiful shelves that can store everything, as they are very beautiful and versatile. An economical way, with environmental awareness of preservation (since it avoids the use of iron or plastic shelves) and within a more rustic style, much used today.

The possibilities are endless for the use of the crate. This bookcase is perfect for those who have a lot to store and don’t have a lot of space available. All you need to do is stack the crates, unite them securely with screws and place the feet, which can be purchased at a craft store, then just organize everything you want in it. Its versatility will sharpen your creativity and the sky is the limit.

This shelf is very interesting, because the idea was to join two crates and still use the bottom part to fix paper towel and aluminum foil holders. A true work of art, which can be copied or enhanced, as your imagination dictates. In kitchens large or small, it is a very functional shelf.

The idea of ​​joining the crates in a geometric shape gave a very beautiful effect, in addition to the glass on top that gave the piece a beautiful finish and made it even more chic. It is important to place a drop of hot glue or silicone on the top of the crates, so that the glass does not slip and to avoid accidents. This is a coffee table that everyone would like to have, don’t you think?

This coffee table is simpler, but still super stylish. The varnish gave a finish that left it very shiny and aged looking. Handles of a type of thick string were placed on it, which gives the impression of being a trunk, leaving the house with a rustic piece that visitors will drool with envy.

There are just three crates that were nailed to the wall and gave a very beautiful and different effect. Very good for those who have little space and a lot of creativity. You can use it in every room of the house and store all kinds of things: kitchen utensils, towels, toys, cleaning products, tools and everything else your imagination desires.

Simple and functional, you make this bench by joining two crates with glue or screws, then glue a fluffy pillow on top and it’s ready. A joker piece that fits well in any room in the house and even on the outside balcony, in addition to being small and fits in any corner, it’s a good tip to keep everything well organized.

For those who want practicality and still spend little, this cabinet is very practical, you can store everything and make the bathroom even more beautiful. With a more minimalist style, it can be placed in a corner and its simplicity ends up winning praise from all your visits. Because it’s simple, it can be the first piece for you to try making. What about?

The shoe rack is small and you can store all your shoes neatly at the entrance to the door or in the laundry area. If you want it to serve the whole family, just attach a few more crates to the top or sides and let your imagination run wild. There is still a way to make a shoe rack for each person in the house, leaving everything well organized in its place. It’s not a good idea?

A good idea to compose a beautiful breakfast basket or to gather several gifts, it looks beautiful and stylish to gift all kinds of people. This smaller crate is the kind that usually comes with fruit and can be found at fairs and supermarkets easily and, if you’re lucky, you can even get it for free.

This crate is fixed only by iron angles and can store towels in the bathroom, barbershop or hair salon. Everything is organized and always at hand. A good tip to make the environment even more beautiful and functional. See that it’s not just for towels, you can organize all kinds of things, why not try it?

This puff is very useful and easy to make. All you need is the crate, a pillow and fabric. With the crate already painted, wrap the cushion with the fabric and pass it around the top of the crate. Secure it by sewing or attaching it to the wood with nails or thumbtacks. Placing wheels underneath is optional.

You know that cutting board that’s old, but you’re sorry to throw it away? No more, we have a solution! With just a few materials, you can restore it and even make an accessory that will help you a lot in the kitchen, see what you need:

Used (or new) cutting board; Glue…