Purchasing furniture for your home can end up costing quite the fortune, that's why these DIY crate projects are offering some handy ideas when it comes to creating pieces of home decor yourself.
While crates and wooden boxes are often associated with items used to package and deliver goods, the sturdy box-frame is actually a wonderful base material to use in other products. By opting to use crates in other household projects, homeowners are able to save costs by utilizing material they most likely already have. A great way to keep your interior design aesthetic more simplistic and rustic, these DIY crate projects will surely have guests admiring your natural inspirations.
From crate-made jewelry boxes to wooden planters and customized dog houses, these DIY activities will surely add a fantastic eco theme to any home.
19 Crafty DIY Crate Projects
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Upcycled Wooden Pallet Loungers
M&M Designers' Pallet Lounge Chair is Cleverly Crafted
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Strung Storage Systems
The Nó Custom Cord Shelf Can Be Threaded and Bound for Your Specific Needs
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Repurposed Pallet Furniture
The Re-Stacked Lounger is a Lightweight Mobile Seating Structure
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Homemade Herbivore Gardens
The Design Sponge Blog Shows How to Make a DIY Indoor Herb Garden
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Upcycled Pallet Christmas Trees
This DIY Turns an Old Wooden Pallet into an Unusual Christmas Tree
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Upcycled Pallet Craft Guides
Terry's Fabrics Details How to Recycle Wooden Pallets into Furniture
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Rustic Wooden Crate Planters
Add a Rustic Touch to Your Indoor Plants with This Helpful Guide
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Upcycled Crate Shelves
Transform an Ordinary Wooden Box into a Practical Shelf with This Guide
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DIY Crate Jewelry Boxes
This Easy-to-Make Jewelry Organizer Beautifully Displays Your Accessories
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Unusual DIY Projects
'The Most Useless Machine Ever' by SaskView Ascends to Viral Glory
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Rustic Wooden Wall Decor
This DIY Activity Transforms Wooden Panels into Stylish Wall Art
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Dual Purpose Dog Hideaways
The DIY Pet Crate Coffee Table is a Home in Disguise
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Crafty Crate Stands
This DIY Nightstand is a Great Way to Add a Rustic Touch to Your Bedroom
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Workshop Tool Sorters
The Self-Sorting Hardware Bin Makes for Easy Clean Up
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Colorful Crate Sculptures
BaskeTREE by Amy Santoferraro Converts the Ordinary into Extraordinary
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Clementine Crate Cupboards
Use Recycled Produce Boxes for a Creative DIY Wall Shelf
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Geoform DIY Doghouses
The HomeMade Modern Geometric Bed Promises Surprisingly Simple Construction
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Faux DIY Flower Beds
The Plantable Felt Garden Box is Made Specifically for Children
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Clever Convertible Packaging
The Buell Cratetable is a Motorcycle Box that Turns Into a Workbench
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Elegant Airtight Herb Containers
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Flat-Packed Wooden Stool
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Reconfigurable Modular Systems
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Recycled Desk Trays
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Cat-Friendly Seat Concepts
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