Crate Shelving
I really like this shot from Blueprint. I've been looking for a shelving solution for my girls room and maybe a configuration inspired by this one would do the trick. (Just imagine it sans cactus, plus toys.)
What I like about this idea:
1 Crates. I've been using wooden crates for storage since I first married. They're wood, they're inexpensive, they're good-looking, what's not to love? But I haven't seen them used this way. Setting them both on and underneath the table makes a real difference in what they can do. I also like the various sizes of crates, and that there is a lid option.
2 Everything is sort-of white washed. For the girls room I wouldn't go white wash, but I could pull it all together with one color.
3 The whole idea is much more flexible than a traditional bookshelf. It can easily be changed to fit new toys or a lamp.
4 The whole thing has a bit of a messy feel. Maybe this would help camoflage the actual messiness of my girls' various belongings.
For crates, try Michaels or Crate Creations.
posted by Gabrielle of Design Mom at Monday, September 18, 2006
5 Comments:
gabby where do you buy wooden crates like those?
Check the post at the bottom. There's a link to Crate Creations which is the company that Blueprint referenced. I'lve also picked up some at Michaels, but they only have one size and they don't come with lids.
the box with drawers is from IKEA and they come unpainted, ready for transformation. . .
My eye caught this in Blueprint, as well. I love it! I have been impressed with Blueprint-- I wasn't quite sure when I flipped through the first issue, but it seems to be getting better and better!
I feel the same Rebecca. Blueprint is growing on me.
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