Upcycled and repurposed pieces in interiors add character and personality as well as being eco-friendly. Among our favourites are vintage fruit crates used as storage solutions around the home. Here are a few ideas that are sure to inspire.
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Vintage crates mounted on the wall provide interesting open shelving. Castors have been added to the bottom of another crate holding kids toys so this can be moved around easily.
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These dark coloured crates have been stacked on top of each other to create bookshelves in an alcove in the living area. Simple and charming!
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A sideways facing crate provides a unique end table and also provides shelving in the side for books and magazines.
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This vintage crate has been topped with a sheet of glass for a smooth wipeable surface which could make a nice bedside table or end table.
These smaller vintage soda crates haphazardly mounted on the wall create cute dispay areas for ornaments and plants.
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Wall mounted crates over the sofa creates an interesting feature as well as providing lots of storage in this living room.
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Quirky bathroom storage.
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You can arrange the crates in all sorts of configurations to create a really eye catching display.
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And in the spirit of Spring time, how about painting your crates in bright, happy pastel shades like these? :)
LOVE this coffee table! A salvaged window sitting on a pair of vintage crates. A real talking point in this living room.
Do you love vintage crates as much as we do? If so, let us know in the comment section below!
