Crates have always been a good way to organize stuff but have you seen a better version of them? Plastic crates are just like basic wooden ones but they have a whole range of advantages and even more functions than usual crates. Let me share some ideas on using them around the house.
Plastic Crate Storage
Plastic crates are great to store and organize things. First of all, they are like basic crates: they provide enough storage space but then you can see that they have a number of advantages usual crates don’t have. First of all, they are stackable, and your stuff inside won’t be damaged. Second, they are plastic, so water-resistant, easy to clean and that makes them great for bathroom storage or to store skin care and makeup. Third, they are more durable than wooden crates. Fourth, they come in a whole range of colors from basic to pastels, so you needn’t paint anything. Fifth, plastic crates are folding, whenever you don’t need them, you can fold them and hide away.
Plastic crates can be not only used as separate organizers and storage units but also added to the existing furniture. A classic, vintage or mid-century modern console, kitchen island, bench or table can be done with a number of such crates as drawers, and they will give it an absolutely new look! If you don’t have enough storage space, just stack the crates and voila, you have a vertical storage piece.
Finishing off a basic coffee table with colorful crates is a lovely idea to add interest to the space.
This vintage storage unit features inserted plastic crates that create a strong contrast with vintage legs.
The entryway is done with a vintage industrial rail and a stack of colorful plastic crates as shoe storage.
This delicate vanity is organized with a pastel green and pink plastic crate that match the space.
The living zone is done with colorful stacked crates as coffee tables and plant stands.
This niche is fully done with colorful plastic crates that are perfect for storing anything and will add color to the space.
The console table is finished off with plastic crates to organize the things.
Plastic crates are perfect for bathroom storage as they are water-resistant and can be easily washed.
This large blue plastic crate is a cool alternative to a usual nightstand, and the lamp and cactus make it look even more unusual.
This blush crate with books is a lovely solution for storage, this is how you can organize your desk.
If your desk doesn't feature any storage space, you may add stacked crates instead of drawers.
These stacked crates are an alternative to a nightstand, with enough storage space.
This sleek open console table is organized with some usual boxes and plastic crates.
Plastic crates work nice in many environments and as there's a wide range of colors, you can find your option easily.
This mid-century modern credenza with hairpin legs is styled with colorful crates to make it look unusual.
Desk organization can be done with plastic crates,a nd if you love pastels, you can find pastel cuties, too.
This space is organized with some boxes with lids and some crates that keep everything in order.
Stacked pastel crates are great to store your skin care and makeup.
This desk is organized with a framed corkboard as an inspiration board and some pastel crates stacked for storage.
Books, vinyl, many other things can be stored and organized in crates.
The metal cart is organized with plastic crates in various colors, and this is a cute skin care and makeup piece.
Kids' toys can be very well organized with plastic crates, they are perfect for this purpose.
These pastel crates are great to store everything you might need from pencils and flowers to books and vinyl.
This open shelving unit is styled with multiple folding crates that make this closet more organized.
How to store shoes in your closet to see where and which pair is? Use plastic crates.
Compose a small and functional shoe shelf of plastic crates for the entryway.
This stacked crate shoe shelf is a perfect idea for both a closet and an entryway.
Finish off your open console table with colorful crates to store shoes without any clutter.
I love using plastic rates for skin care: if something spills, you can clean them easily.
The rail is done with lots of plastic crates for storing bags, shoes and accessories.
Stacked crates here substitute desk drawers or desk storage and perfectly match the interior.
Folding crates can match any space in color, and if you like brights or pastels, you will find a whole range.
This storage bench is done with colorful crates that are used for storing kids' toys and keep the room decluttered.
I love how this kitchen island is done: colorful crates are used for storage and there's a small drink fridge in one of the compartments.
This table is made with plastic crates and plywood, this is an unusual solution but a great one.
This open bookcase is styled with colorful plastic crates that are perfect to store toys. (via apartmenttherapy).
This console table is done with colorful crates, which make it look really eclectic. (via homify).
This trendy credenza with hairpin legs is accented with plastic crates, and blue ones make a statement. (via diariodesign).
Plastic Crate Furniture
Build furniture of plastic crates! This is a very unusual idea but I totally love it! Just imagine: you lack some piece of furniture but have some crates, and voila, you can build furniture you need! This works very well for renters and not only renters. What can you make? A nightstand, a coffee or side table, a console table or a bookcase, a shelving unit and much more! Advantages? Lots of colors available, durable and resistant, simple to work with and you can fold them and hide them when not needed. Disadvantages? Won’t match every style but still they are good. Turn on your imagination to create more things of folding crates.
This nightstand is built of lilac plastic crates and casters and it's a creative solution for an eclectic space.
This floating plastic crate is a unique nightstand for the colorful bedroom.
This stacked crate nightstand holds books, a speaker, an alarm clock and is done contrasting.
Match the nightstand of crates with your bedroom decor or even bedding.
This is a creative version of a nightstand: stacked foldable crates with a lid as a tabletop.
Stacked crates are used as a side table and a plant stand here, and they look nice.
A pink Evian crate can become a creative coffee or side table or a plant stand.
This is a whole bookcase composed of emerald plastic crates and casters. (via dekorolog).