# Crafty Crate Stands This DIY Nightstand is a Great Way to Add a Rustic Touch to Your Bedroom By Tana Makmanee | Published 2014-02-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-nightstand References: [passionshake.blogspot](http://passionshake.blogspot.ca/2014/02/my-bedroom-diy-nightstand.html) Any homeowner looking to add some [rustic elements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rustic-renovation) to their decor should look no further, because this DIY nightstand tutorial showcases how you can easily transform an ordinary crate into a wonderfully practical [bedroom accessory](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wicker-side-table). While crates are often associated with packaging material, opting to reuse these rustic items to utilize in other areas of your home is a great way to add [eco-friendly touches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/re-up-side-tables) to your interior. Simply requiring a crate size of your choosing and a little imagination, this DIY tutorial showcases how you can easily add creative outdoor elements to your home without having to spend a fortune in the process. Featured on the site 'Passion Shake,' this DIY nightstand activity will certainly add creatively unfinished touches to any room. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Rustic Upcycling:** Opportunity to create new products from old materials in an eco-friendly and low-cost manner. - **DIY Furniture:** Opportunity for consumers to create affordable, unique furniture pieces for their homes. - **Creative Reimagining:** Opportunity to repurpose everyday objects into useful and stylish items. ### Where This Applies - **Home Decor:** Potential for businesses to offer upcycled and DIY home decor products and services. - **Retail:** Opportunity for retailers to offer DIY furniture and upcycling kits to customers. - **Environmental Sustainability:** Opportunity for businesses to promote eco-friendly practices and offer products made from upcycled materials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dual-Purpose Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dog-crate-and-end-table.md) - [Tech-Rich Bedside Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hiinteriors-histand.md) - [Adaptable Bedroom Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mate-bedside-table.md) - [Scandinavian Reeded Nightstands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paris-modern-scandinavian-reeded.md) - [Industrial Floating Bedside Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tu-bedside-table.md) - [Tech-Packed Bedroom Nightstands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-bedside-table.md) - [DIY Plant Decor Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/make-it-yourself-plant-stand.md) - [Connected Multifunctional Nightstands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arc-sleep-nightstand.md) - [Mountainous Repurposed Crate Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crate-installation.md)