# Upcycled Crate Shelves Transform an Ordinary Wooden Box into a Practical Shelf with This Guide By Tana Makmanee | Published 2014-01-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crate-shelves References: [johannarundel.de](http://www.johannarundel.de/2014/01/mein-neuer-schatz-ein-schmuckes-diy-wandregal-aus-einer-alten-holzkiste/) Purchasing new furniture for your home can be quite the expensive task, which is why these upcycled crate shelves are offering some fun and practical ways to make some from scratch. When it comes to keeping your home nice and organized, having [shelves and bookcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twoinone-billy-model) simply makes storing and displaying your belongings a whole lot easier. This DIY project offers crafty homeowners the chance to make a practical piece of decor without having to break the bank. Simply requiring a few materials such as a wooden box or crate, wallpaper and a stapler, this DIY project is a great way to add some [rustic style to any interior space](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basket-sculptures). An eco-friendly way to re-use something you most likely already have, these upcycled crate shelves will surely be a great cost-efficient option for decorating your home. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/furniture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Upcycling:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating sustainable and cost-efficient furniture by repurposing existing materials. - **DIY Home Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Empowering homeowners to personalize their living spaces by providing easy-to-follow guides for creating practical and stylish decor. - **Rustic Interior Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Catering to the growing demand for a rustic aesthetic by offering DIY projects that incorporate natural and repurposed materials. ### Who This Affects Most - **Sustainable Furniture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing eco-friendly furniture solutions that embrace upcycling and repurposing existing materials. - **Craft and DIY:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Providing innovative tools, materials, and platforms that facilitate DIY home decor projects. - **Home Improvement:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offering DIY tutorials and resources that enable individuals to enhance their living spaces without the need for costly renovations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dual-Purpose Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dog-crate-and-end-table.md) - [Upcycled Waste Material Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-furniture-design.md) - [Modular Configuration Shelving Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/repisa-01.md) - [Expandable Bookcase Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burrow-index-bookcase.md) - [Cardboard Box Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karton-furniture-collection.md) - [Room-Dividing Bookshelf Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frquence-shelf.md) - [Jigsaw Puzzle-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puzzle-shelf.md) - [Simple Assembly Sustainable Shelves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/svolta.md) - [Living Storage Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/treevive.md)