Creative ways to use crates in home decor

Decoration pieces made from recycled materials have never been so popular. And in this scenario marked by sustainable objects, materials that previously went unnoticed became valuable raw materials in the hands of the most creative.

Economical and very charming, the furniture made with used crates adds personality to the environment. And the best: they can be made even by first-time carpenters.

Get inspired by some creative furniture ideas to redesign the look of your home:

Living room

Racks, sideboards, coffee tables, shelves… There are countless ways to use crates in the decoration of the room. Painting the piece with vibrant colors gives the piece of furniture more life. Take advantage of the trend of warm tones and bet on yellow and orange versions. For the more sober, the option is to use the natural tone of the wood.

Kitchen

To give the kitchen a cool look, replace the traditional cupboards with niches made from crates. Play with the shapes, sizes and positions of the boxes when placing them on the wall. The dynamic effect attracts the eye and gives movement to the look of the space.

bedroom and closet

The crates can also be transformed into practical organizers for the bedroom. In the children’s room they can be stacked to form a toy holder. In the couple’s bedroom, the crates can be assembled as a shelf to form the structure of a closet.