Office OrganizerOrganizerWhen you got a house overflowing with stuff, then you need all the storage items and space you can get your hands on! Here are some fresh ideas on how store things in six cool storage containers:
1) Long Forgotten Wood and Metal Milk Crates
Nowadays, no more milk bottle deliveries take place. Thus, there are more than thousands of unused milk crates found in thrift stores and flea markets. All record collectors have already been using plastic milk crates for storing their vinyl album collection for more than decades. You can also utilize the wooden and metal milk crates by stacking them together as a 'makeshift rack'. The best about this rack is you can easily move it around in your room.
2) Shoe Boxes
Think twice before you throw your shoe boxes. Wrap them up with beautiful designer or gift wrapping paper. You can also use contact paper that is sticky from the back so that it gets stuck to the shoe box exterior easily. Contact paper comes in many different styles and patterns. Some even have wooden or metallic patterns. Wrap the shoe box and use them store important accessories or small items.
3) Office Organizers
An office organizer is a useful thing to have on your office's desk. You can also use it to keep your dresser organized. Store items like make-up brushes, eye shadows' kits, combs, hair pins and other accessories in your office organizer.
4) Glass Jars
Before throwing away the olive oil or spaghetti sauces jar in your recycling bin, think again. Glass jars can be used for several different purposes like storing pasta or making pickles. The great thing about these glass jars is that it has a vintage look. You can make these glass jars look pretty by decorating them with glass painting, cloth cover or specific labels.
5) Branches and Boughs
If you find thick and sturdy branches and boughs, you can use them to make your own DIY rack. The rack can be used to hang clothing items or hats. Some experts even claim that highly sturdy boughs can be used for pots.
6) Vintage Suitcases
There is something extremely appealing about leather vintage suitcases, maybe because they have such a classic look. They are also flat and hard-sided, so they make perfect stackable storage solutions that you can leave out in the open. Vintage suitcases make superb-looking coffee tables where you can secretly store things inside. These suitcases come in many different styles and colors so you can easily find suitcases that will match your house's décor The best thing about all items listed above is that you can let your inner creativity go wild! Keep a look-out for such items and use them more efficiently at your home.
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