Environmentally-friendly storage and décor options are quickly gaining popularity as opposed to store-bought options. One of the best ways to do this is upcycle or tweak existing items to create storage and décor items, which will help you save money, be sustainable and add some serious style to your home!

Wooden Storage Boxes

#Living

• Futon: Perhaps the most integral element of a cosy living room is comfortable seating. With some simple upholstery skills, you can turn a wooden box into a cushioned foot rest or seat, allowing for versatile lounging options.
• Storage crate: Blankets, pillows and more can easily be stored in a wooden box that has been finished with a beautiful varnish. Try adding handles if you will need to move this box around the home.

#Dining/Kitchen

• Kitchen drawers: If you need to replace your kitchen drawers, don’t worry about complicated joinery or hiring a professional cabinetmaker. Simply slot in some wooden boxes for a rustic storage option that instantly adds a homely warmth to your kitchen.

#Study

• Filing cabinet: The area of your home that most needs clever storage is by far your study. If you’ve got masses of paperwork that needs to be sorted, consider painting some wooden storage boxes in your desired colour and stacking them to create a handy filing cabinet.
• Cube Wall Shelving: If you would like your wooden storage boxes to work double duty, try arranging them on the wall for a statement storage option. Fill some nooks with décor items like flowers or ornaments, and others with your office supplies for a well-balanced look that is both practical and beautiful.

#Children’s room

Wooden Storage Boxes

• Toy bin: Kids’ rooms can easily become a cluttered mess without proper storage options, so try placing several wooden storage boxes around the room or building a toy bin by decorating a wooden storage box. Place a wooden box upright and add legs to it for book or toy storage that your children can easily use, or create cubbies out of the boxes by simply stacking them on top of each other. Make sure to secure the boxes to prevent accidents!

#Bedroom

• Shelving unit: No wardrobe? No problem! This is perhaps one of the easiest things you can do with your storage boxes: simply stack them haphazardly against the wall for an eye-catching and easily-accessible shelving unit. Alternate the orientations of the boxes and put plants of different heights on top to add variation and interest.
• Side table: Simply add legs to your wooden storage box to turn it into a handy side table. If needed, coat it with paint or sand it to match the aesthetic of your bedroom. The more artistically-inclined can try adding a drawer to the bottom half of the storage box for increased storage.

#Bathroom

• Countertop storage: Stowing your toiletries in your drawers can make them inconvenient to reach and can potentially allow bacteria to breed. Add stylish countertop storage with small wooden boxes that allow you to keep your beautiful perfumes and skincare products on display and within easy reach.

#Backyard 

• Table: Quality outdoor furniture and storage is essential for being able to enjoy the outdoor BBQs and summer nights. However, a lot of furniture won’t be able to stand up to the elements, meaning a natural, durable solution is best. Wooden boxes are sturdy and easy to replace, so try stacking several boxes in a rectangular or square formation as a communal table.
• Storage under outdoor seating: Add wooden storage boxes to your outdoor bench for an easy outdoor storage option that allows you to keep drinks, toys, cutlery and more within easy reach for all your outdoor parties.