Old Wood Box Decorating Ideas
Anytime I am out and about at a flea market, antique store or thrift store I can't help but be instantly drawn to any and all vintage wooden crates. We are talking old soda bottle crates, vintage cheese boxes, old wine crates–any of them. I love the smell of old wood. Is that weird to know? Because it was weird to write.
Even though I may be instantly attracted to them, I have to hold myself in check because I already have OCD tendencies and like to collect hoard many different items. We're talking things like washi tape, old worn books, pens and markers, cardboard boxes, old whiskey and bourbon bottles, and Happy Planner accessories (just to name a few). It's a real problem and I am always reminded just how much I collect when it comes time toSpring clean or move (considering we have moved every 2-3 years).
But enough about my hoarding problem, let's move on to something more fun shall we. Let's talk about how many different ways there are to decorate with vintage wooden crates. Since I have collected a few of them in my life time, I have a few different ideas to show you. Plus I've also rounded up a couple of pretty awesome DIY projects to upcycle those vintage crates into something practical and beautiful to decorate with.
The first project I ever did, waaaaaaaay back before this blog was even a glimmer in my eye was to turn a vintage Dr. Pepper soda crate into a spice rack. This spice rack used to hang proudly by our stove in our first house, but since moving (twice now) I haven't hung it up again. I actually kind of like it sitting on the counter as it's more accessible and adds a decorative touch to my kitchen.
Seriously, look at that beautiful worn wood and paint, and the patina on the corner braces. #allthehearteyes
Recently on a trip to visit my friend in Dallas, I picked up 3 vintage Kraft Cheese wooden boxes. They are pretty small, but I love the look they give my faux built in bookshelves in the living room.
There are so many possibilities when it comes to decorating with these. One option is to put a few old bottles with some dried or fake (or fresh) flowers inside them for a little bit of height.
You can also just haphazardly stack them up together.
My favorite way to use these wooden crates though is to fill them with faux succulents. Yet another item you can add to my list of hoards.
This box was my favorite out of the bunch because it was the only one that had this chippy white paint on the sides. I don't know what it was in it's past life, but I am in love with it now.
And just in case you need some other ideas for using those vintage wooden crates, here are a few projects to keep in mind if you want to turn them into something practical and decorative.
Vintage Soda Crate Repurpose | Robb Restyle
Crate Serving Tray | Little Glass Jar
Upcycled Farmhouse Chic Crate Table | Girl in the Garage
Industrial Cat Toy Storage Crate | Sadie Seasongoods
Vintage Crate Jewelry Display | Duct Tape and Denim
Vintage Crate DIY Footstool | The Domestic Heart
Old Wood Box Decorating Ideas
Source: https://domesticallycreative.com/how-to-decorate-vintage-wooden-crates/
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