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maybe fake plants are better because many people can be allergic.

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maybe fake plants are better because many people can be allergic.

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I am so excited that people noticed this :) Is there any way of putting this under my account? I didnt make an account until today and I would like to get notifications. I have my project on my facebook page and can prove that I made it with other pictures.

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T-FRONT | OFFICE - Individual desks from Bene | Architonic

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T-FRONT | OFFICE - Designer Individual desks from Bene ✓ all information ✓ high-resolution images ✓ CADs ✓ catalogues ✓ contact information ✓..

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Those of you who bought the book (THANK YOU) have seen and possibly taken the style diagnostic. It's basically a series of questions to help help guide you to your style, or at least provoke a dialogue about it. To help promote the book I reached out to some of my blogger friends and asked them to take the quiz, and if they would post about it, I would do a custom inspiration AND product board - so they can really see what that style looks like. So, Heather Armstrong, of Dooce fame took the bait, probably because who doesn't want to see how someone else would interpret their style? A few words about Heather: she started her blog in 2001 as a personal journal. But, since she is funny, smart and relatable in every way it became a big, nay HUGE successful blog. I met her a few years ago at Alt (after reading her blog for years) we commiserated on our former mormon-ness, as well as all the other things professional bloggers have in common. She has since started a consulting company for online sites - to strategize and help companies reach their audience. She still writes a few articles a month but has expanded her business as any smart business woman would do (kudos to you Heather).

When Heather took the style quiz (which you can find in the book) she got 'contemporary', which I know is a very controversial word. What 'contemporary' should mean is; current, modern and living in 2016. What the rest of the world calls contemporary tends to look generic and often cheap, referencing no real style eras or having very little personality. But for the style diagnostic we had to have 8 different styles, and four of them needed to be on the more modern and minimal side, so we threw in 'Contemporary' to see if we could make that work. It did. It's kinda a combination of minimal, Scandinavian and modern with hits of color throughout but with white and black as a big foundation.

For Heather, her version of contemporary is definitely on the more feminine side of 'contemporary' which we also gleaned from her Pinterest boards. For inspiration we pulled rooms that evoked a soft, fun, minimal and feminine vibe with notes of Scandinavian, and contemporary design in them. It is very pretty in pink meets structured and minimal contemporary.

For her moodboard we pulled from items that she already loved and had pinned and then expanded from there to create a room that is contemporary, feminine, fun, and very family friendly. The only thing missing is a big glass of Rosé.

1. Pink Vase | 2. Geo Vessel | 3. Woven Pouf | 4. Pink Chair | 5. Black Table Lamp | 6. Metal Accent Table | 7. Black and White Pillow | 8. Pink Throw | 9. Abstract Art | 10. Arc Lamp | 11. Pink Velvet Pillow | 12. Faux Fur Pillow | 13. Gray Couch | 14. Lucite Coffee Table | 15. Shag Rug | 16. Standing Bookcase

Thank you, Heather, for being consistently honest, smart, unique and most importantly NOT GENERIC. Heather has opinions. Heather expresses them. Heather is the best version of my fate. If I am lucky.

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Dooce's Feminine and Contemporary Diagnostic - Emily Henderson

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Those of you who bought the book (THANK YOU) have seen and possibly taken the style diagnostic. It's basically a series of questions to help help guide you to your style, or at least provoke a dialogue about it. To help promote the book I reached out to some of my blogger friends and asked...

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An organizational triple threat, these hardworking boards keep you on schedule while displaying favorite pics and important notes just where you need them. * 44" wide x 28" high x 3" thick * Features a white board, cork board...

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With the introduction of our new Magnetic Glass surfaces, GlasPro brings new possibilities into work and educational interiors allowing maximum utilization of wall space with a minimum of maintenance. Our magnetic glass surfaces - unlike traditional glass laminates - can be used in any application that requires a surface to which magnets or magnetic materials may be adhered.

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color palette

Shades of blue with hints of a bold orange
(to to have a calm but productive mood)
-Adrianna

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Choosing a room color is never an easy decision. Do the hues make you happy? Do they work with the size of the room? Do they flatter you? So, yes, you might balk at Feng Shui as yet another consideration in the paint aisle.

But when you follow this guide, you'll end up with colors that fit just right - they'll help your house work exactly as it should, and make you feel right at home. We tapped Laura Benko, holistic Feng Shui expert and author of The Holistic Home: Feng Shui Your Mind, Body, Spirit, Space,and New York-based interior designer Elena Frampton, who's been a Feng Shui hobbyist since she was a teen, for their most thoughtful advice on the subject. Consider this the color primer you've been waiting for - even if you don't think you're the Feng Shui "type."
(PS: Does the home above speak to you? It's a bold Chicago townhouse designed by Steven Gambrel. See more of it here.)
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How to Choose the Perfect Color - The Feng Shui Way

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The next purchase for our place is an office chair. I'm so torn. I love something that isn't the exact same white chair everyone has and am leaning toward black, but I also love a good tan leather or gray. If I go tan leather it will have to be the perfect color, which is hard to decipher online, so I think that might be a no-go. I'd love to get something cool and unique from 1st Dibs, but apparently I have expensive taste and I also want the ability to move it up and down, so I'm thinking a modern leather office chair (or faux) will be where I land. I love this tan leather chair - it would definitely make a statement, but I'm not sure those arm rests will be ideal for an office chair. This gray office chair is on my list as it's definitely affordable and also comes in a gray & white pattern.

I've rounded up some black & white groupings. Help me decide! I think that if I get a taller back I want it to be white, and if it's a lower back it could be black or white, but I'm leaning toward black

ONE: Ergo Office Berg Low Back Conference Chair

TWO: Eames Aluminum Chair

THREE: Zuo Modern Lider Office Chair

FOUR: basyx by HON Mid-Back Leather Task Chair

FIVE: Discovery Mid Back Leather Conference Office Chair

SIX: Tanner Black Faux Leather Lowback Desk Chair

(Continue reading for white chairs!)

ONE: Zuo Enterprise Collection White Office Chair

TWO: High Back White Leather Executive Office Chair

THREE: Discovery Mid Back Conference Office Chair

FOUR: Ergo Office Berg Low Back Chair

FIVE: Malcolm White Office Chair

SIX: Nuevo Truman Office Chair

Honestly, I like all of these options so it's all about the little things. I think I want a cushier seat, and I like it when the arm rests have padding - so that knocks a few out.
Which would you choose?

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Some people have back issues and it may be beneficial to give them other options rather than just sitting
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If you follow me on Snapchat (aliciatenise), you saw that I got a little spray paint happy with some of my IKEA furniture this past week to make my own gold office chair. I love the look of gold pieces, and I have splurged on a couple of items for my bedroom makeover. However, I'm still a 20-something on an entry-level budget, so I don't have thousands of dollars to snatch up every piece of furniture I want.

Enter, IKEA hacks. With a $3.50 of spray paint and a little patience, my furniture looked glam and sleek. This is the easiest project to tackle on!

GOLD OFFICE CHAIR TUTORIAL - BEFORE:

GOLD OFFICE CHAIR TUTORIAL - TOOLS:

IKEA SKRUVSTA Swivel Chair
1 can of metallic spray paint
Cardboard or plastic dropcloth to spray on

Step 1:

For the rookies: spray paint outside. It's best to spray paint when it's between 50-85 degrees out so the paint will dry evenly. Also, I disassembled the legs of the chair and only spray painted that part. Makes things easier in the long run!

Step 2:

Spray paint gold in three coats, rotate as needed. This paint dries in about 20 minutes, but I always check to see if there are any spots that need to be touched up after the 25 minute mark.

Step 3:

Assemble your gold office chair completely and enjoy! Wasn't that easy?

The last little touch I added to really glam this gold office chair up was this sheepskin throw from BoConcept (℅). I took a grand tour of the BoConcept store in Georgetown a few weeks ago and fell in love with the modern decor! I was looking for the perfect glam accent for my office area and immediately fell in love with this particular throw when I spotted it in their shop. I'm also getting serious decor inspiration from their short film that's currently on their website.

My bedroom is shaping up to be a fun mix of high and low pieces, with a few IKEA hacks along the way and pieces from name brand furniture stores. My interior designer has taught me what is best to splurge and save on throughout the entire process! I cannot wait to share the full reveal with you all in a few weeks.

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Gold Office Chair | DIY IKEA Hack | Home | Alice Tenise

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If you follow me on Snapchat (aliciatenise), you saw that I got a little spray paint happy with some of my IKEA furniture this past week to make my own gold office chair. I love the look of gold pieces, and I have splurged on a couple of items for my bedroom makeover.

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A charging station for their phones. Wall chargers and pick up portables for when they forget theirs-Martin

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A charging station for their phones. Wall chargers and pick up portables for when they forget theirs-Martin

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Organizing your office can be very challenging, especially when you are a busy professional with a very tight schedule. However, you can now make sure that all the papers, documents, paper clips, markers and all the other goodies are in the right place, with the following office organization ideas that will help you run your work environment like a true CEO!

1. DIY Chalkboard Wall Calendar!

If you have a busy schedule, then keeping your daily agenda updated can be extremely demanding and stressful - especially when you do not have a personal assistant to do all the work on your behalf, therefore you will have to do it yourself! With this simple but super practical DIY chalkboard wall calendar, you will never have to worry about missing another business appointment or picking up your kid from school ever again.

DIY Instuctions and Project Credit - ourfifthhouse

2. Simple Desk Organization Tips For Busy Moms - And Not Only!

Your office is not the only one that demands your attention, as your desk is equally important as well. If you have a hard time keeping all your supplies in one place, then you should definitely keep an eye on this practical desk organization idea that has been specifically created for busy moms. Notebooks: check! Pens and pencils: check! Post-it notes: check! Everything is in order and there is nothing for you to be concerned about anymore.

Source - modishandmain

3. Old Book-Based Mail Organizer!

Part of organizing your desk or office is making sure that all the mail and correspondence is stored appropriately - you should never throw away your old business mail, for you might never know when you will need them again. However, instead of letting your mail pile up on your desk, you should consider sorting our all the letters in an efficient and hassle-free manner, and you would be amazed to see just how much you can achieve with a mere old book cover. Check out this inspired and creative old book-based mail organizer and see!

DIY Instuctions and Project Credit - beyondthepicketfence

4. Decorated Magazine Holders!

There is nothing more annoying than having to wait in line, or that having your customers or co-workers wait for you - this is why it is essential to have some magazines around, for them to read. However, the question is: how do you organize your magazines in a tidy and professional manner? The answer is pretty simple: with the following DIY decorated magazine holders!

DIY Instuctions and Project Credit - gatheringbeauty

5. Build Yourself A Magazine Rack!

If you are the type who always loves to read something during the lunch break at the office, then this magazine rack is everything you need. Chic, modern and with a lovely futuristic design that will definitely compliment the general decor in your office, this magazine rack may as well be the answer to all your office and desk organization-related questions! Here is a tutorial that will show you how easy it is to build your own magazine rack: just grab your hammer and get started!

DIY Instuctions and Project Credit - thisoldhouse

6. Create A Bulletin Board!

An informed woman is a powerful woman, and if you like to be informed all the time (and to be in full control of all the paperwork and the meeting schedule at your office, for that matter), then you should definitely take this bulletin work into account. Creating your own bulletin board requires minimal effort and investment, and it will definitely pay off in the long haul. Check out this tutorial and get started right away!

DIY Instuctions and Project Credit - theidearoom

7. Use Mason Jars To Store All Your Paperwork!

This is one of the most stylish paperwork storage and organization idea that you can find on the Internet - all you need is a few transparent glass mason jars with one of those pick-up lids, some cute vintage labels and maybe some black ribbons that will add style and chicness to the overall paperwork storage idea. Who said that your paperwork can't look pretty? Here is the ultimate proof!

Project Credit - theprettyblog

8. Turn Your Shoe Box Into The Ultimate Power-Charging Station!

One of the most annoying things about organizing your office space is having to keep all your chargers in one place, and nowadays there is a different charger for everything: one for your laptop, one for your smart phones, one for your tablet, one for your iPad... who can keep track of them anyway?! If you are confronting with this problem as well, then you should definitely check out this great power-charging station.

Source - curbly

9. Organize Your Bills And Receipts With Cabinet Door Pockets!

If you have a hard time organizing all your receipts and bills and you feel like you will get buried in papers one day, do not despair! Instead, you should consider making the best of your cabinet door pockets - you will actually be amazed to see just how easy it is to reinvent your kitchen or living room cabinets.

10. DIY Office And Desk Organization With Washi Tape!

When it comes to office and desk organization, one thing is for sure - the Washi tape is your best friend and your closest ally in the battle with the mountains of paperwork! Here are several organization tips and ideas that will help you.

Source - dabblesandbabbles

11. A USB Outlet Charger For The Entire Family!

Although this is not exactly an office s torage and organization tip, it is certainly a super useful idea for all those who want to make sure that their family has everything they need to keep their smart phones and other mobile devices all powered-up! Practical, simple and super useful at the same time!

DIY Instuctions and Project Credit - drivenbydecor

12. Make The Best Of Your Binder Clips!

If you have not paid too much attention to binder clips as we all know them, then perhaps you want to reconsider that - for they might actually redefine your entire office! Here are no less than four different practical and super creative uses for your conventional binder clips.

Source - unclebobs

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25+ Practical Office Organization Ideas And Tips For The Busy Modern-Day Professional! - Cute DIY Projects

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1. DIY Chalkboard Wall Calendar! If you have a busy schedule, then keeping your daily agenda updated can be extremely demanding and stressful - especially when you do not have a personal assistant to do all the work on your behalf, therefore you will have to do it yourself!

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For most of us, our homes are our sanctuary. Whether you're working from your house or coming back after a long day, you want your space to not only be a beautiful, relaxing, organized and clutter-free place to spend time, but also, and most importantly, reflect you and your unique tastes and personality. After all, keeping your pad decorated in a way that feels like you-and making it a place you want to be-can make all the difference between a house and a home.

Sometimes though, it can be hard to come up with a design plan or execute home decor without hiring an interior designer-a luxury that's not always feasible. That's what we've got social media and the many, many home design blogs for: the answer to pretty much any decor issue.

And the most important lesson we've learned from said blogs and clicking through social media is putting your own twist on your space doesn't have to be an expensive one. Sprucing up your digs can be as easy as adding a few bright accents to a shelf, tossing a fur throw over your desk chair, or merely picking some flowers and arranging them nicely to set on your nightstand.

We've gathered 42 great, small ways to make every room in your house prettier and cater to your own, personal aesthetic.
A version of this article was originally published in June 2014.

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You may think that you don't have time to organise your office, but if you really knew how much time that disorganisation cost you, you'd reconsider. When your desk is organised, your life feels organised. You're more productive and efficient-and you're inspired to be more creative.

Organising your office doesn't have to take days-it can be done a little at a time. In fact, maintaining an organised office is much more effective if you treat it like an ongoing project, instead of a massive assault. So, if you're ready to get started, the following tips will help you transform your office into an efficient workspace!

Declutter, empty, shred, and get rid of everything that you don't need or want. Look around. What haven't you used in a while? Take one area at a time. If it doesn't work, send it out for repair or toss it. If you haven't used it in months and can't think of when you'll actually need it, out it goes. This goes for furniture, equipment, supplies, etc. Don't forget about knick-knacks, plants (real or artificial), and decorations - if they're covered with dust and make your office look shabby, they're fair game.

Gather and redistribute. Gather up every item that isn't where it belongs and put it where it does.

Position the equipment and supplies that you use most within reach. Things that you rarely use can be stored or put away.

Take the time to label shelves, bins, baskets drawers. Not only will it remind you where things go, but it will also help others who may have a need to find, use, or put away anything in your workspace.

Create a filing system. As we move fully into the digital age, the need to store paper files has decreased. What can you store digitally? Are you duplicating files? You may be able to eliminate some of the folders and files you've used in the past. If you're storing files on your computer, make sure you are doing regular back-ups.

Clear off your desk. Remove everything, clean it thoroughly and put back only those items that are essential for daily use.

Now that you've streamlined you desktop, it's a good idea to organise it. Use desktop organisers or containers to organise the items on your desk. Use trays for papers, containers for smaller items.

Organise your drawers. Put items used together in the same drawer space, stamps with envelopes, sticky pads with notepads, etc. Use drawer organisers for little items-paper clips, rubber bands, etc. Use a separate drawer for personal items.

Clear your piles. Hopefully with your new organised office, you won't create piles of paper anymore, but you still have to sort through the old ones. Go through the pile (a little at a time if necessary) and put it in the appropriate place or throw it away.

Sort your mail. Don't just stick mail in a pile to be sorted or rifle through and take out the pieces you need right now. Sort it as soon as you get it: to act, to read, to file, to delegate or hand off.

Storage boxes. Use inexpensive storage boxes to keep archived files and get them out of your current file space.

Use magazine boxes or binders to store magazines and catalogues you really want to store. Please make sure you really need them for reference or research; otherwise, recycle or give them away.

At the end of the day do a quick straighten, so you have a clean start the next day.

Use one tip or try them all. The amount of effort you put into creating and maintaining an efficient work area will pay off in a big way. Instead of spending time looking for things and shuffling piles, you'll be able to spend your time... working.

See you next week. 😉

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DIY Beverage Bar

I have been very excited to share this project with you. The kitchen makeover has been a big project and this DIY beverage bar is almost an add on to the kitchen one room challenge, making it sort of a two room challenge.

I'm sharing all about the painting in this post BUT you can see the complete beverage bar building tutorial HERE.

I have been so pleased with the Americana DECOR Chalky Finish paint and I use it whenever I can.

We have this space under our stairs that has always been a catch all mess. As with most home projects, I have the grand ideas and my husband gets to implement them. Here is the space before.

YES, it was a real mess.

It didn't take very long for it to turn into a great spot for us. You can see the DIY Beverage Bar is going to work perfect with the stock cabinet and small fridge.

To build in this space we bought a stock kitchen cabinet from Home Depot. I knew I wanted to paint it black and Carbon is the perfect shade of black.

Before you paint I would do a quick sand over the wood because it does come a little rough. Then wipe is down with a damp cloth before you get started.

You can see that we cut a piece to nail to the bottom of the cabinet as a foot kick. I painted it carbon as well. This paint can be waxed but I have come to really like using the Soft Touch Varnish. It is a great finish and protects the paint VERY well. I have also just finished painting my kitchen cabinets with this paint and will have the full reveal on the blog on Thursday.

Now I must go finish getting my kitchen completed.

** CLICK HERE for the tutorial of how we installed the beverage bar.

Visit the DecoArt Chalky Finish website for more chalk paint ideas and inspiration.

OTHER CHALKY FINISH PROJECTS I'VE DONE:
Grain Sack Inspired Bench Makeover Painted Baskets Dresser Makeover Rolling Craft Cart Painted Pumpkins
Kitchen Makeover Plans

Linking to: Thrifty Decor Chick

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Weekend Project #1 - Terrariums for Pinterest Challenge

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A family command center has been on my to do list for ages and I finally got it up! I adore how it turned out and it has been a great way to keep our busy family organized and informed. With 2 blogs (did you hear that I just launched a local Arizona blog with my pal Kimberly of A Night Owl Blog?) and 2 kids, I could use some organization in my life! Anything to help with mommy brain!

My main motivation for the command center, was to de-clutter my kitchen counter. The counter has become a dumping spot in our home for anything and everything as we walk in the door. Mama needs her space back! So, I took a look around and saw what we were putting on the counter - the mail, our keys, garage door openers, sunglasses, paperwork for the kids, etc. I then made sure to create a spot for all of those things in our command center. Clutter problem solved!

Each family member has a folder labeled with their name, to keep important paperwork in. My goal is to clean out those folders on a weekly basis and recycle what we no longer need. We also have a folder for mail, which would normally get tossed on the counter and we'd have to go searching for important bills. See those fabulous buckets from IKEA? They hold our pens, garage door openers and sunglasses (plus swim goggles for Logan). The buckets rock!
What would go in your Family Command Center?
Where did everything come from, you ask? A mix of all my favorite stores! IKEA, Target, Home Goods, Hobby Lobby, Etsy and Walmart. Our command center went in our laundry room, where we enter the house from the garage. It isn't a huge space, so I had to get creative. I measured out how much wall space I had and made it work. I love that the first thing we now see when entering our home is a happy space, full of vibrant colors and organization! It also makes me motivated to keep it neat and tidy.

Another must have for our command center? A bench to put on and take of shoes + a place to store shoes. We don't wear our shoes in our house, so I wanted a good solution to just tossing shoes in the entryway...and then searching for a matching pair each morning (my pet peeve lol). We're trying out a basket method, but I think I'm going to end up putting a basket under the bench for each family member. How does your family organize shoes?

You can't have a cute bench without pretty throw pillows, right? I have been on the search for the perfect pillows for this space for months when I ran into Paint-A-Pillow by Cutting Edge Stencils. They have tons of cute and trendy stencil designs and you can actually PAINT YOUR OWN PILLOWS! The Paint-A-Pillow stencil kit contains everything you need to create your own beautiful pillows - the stencil, brushes, fabric paint, pillow, pillow case and more! I went with the Cascade stencil for my pillows (you already know I'm a sucker for the Cascade design) in a bright yellow paint. I can't even tell you how much I LOVE these pillows and did you notice how they perfectly match my rug?

While I was in a stenciling kinda mood, I used Cutting Edge's Home Is Where The Heart Is stencil on a piece of pallet wood. I'm planning on distressing it a little, but I love how it turned out and I think I'm going to hang it on the opposite wall of my command center. I just love how easy and inexpensive it is to personalize a space with a little stenciling.

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DIY wood crate projects offer endless possibilities for upcycling and repurposing. They are an inexpensive, versatile medium for you to add functionality to your home with a personal touch.

You can find simple instructions and tutorials to turn crates into furniture, such as bookcases, tables and benches, or storage solutions, like toy boxes and stools. Wood crates can be re-envisioned for home décor too. There are many inventive ways to turn them into wine racks or shelving.

26 Brilliant DIY Wood Crate Projects to Make Your Home Cooler

DIY wood crates can be customized to fit your design style-from modern to shabby chic to rustic. The wood is easy to stain, paint or decoupage. Vintage crates can be preserved and sealed for an eclectic addition to your space.

An added benefit of DIY crate projects is that they can be done quickly for a low cost. Wood pallets are frequently offered for free over the Internet, particularly on sites like Craigslist. You can also ask local grocery stores, liquor stores, warehouse stores and home improvement stores for crates or pallets for free. Craft stores, such as Michaels Craft Stores, Hobby Lobby and Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores, sell several sizes of crates for a minimal cost. You may even have some around your house. See some of our favorite DIY wood crate projects below!

1. Upcycled Elegance: a DIY Coffee Table

DIY Project Details: myanythingandeverything.com

No need to sigh for that out of reach industrial living room table any longer. With a few tools, you can create this rustic DIY coffee table that has a charming farmhouse flair without the hefty price tag. Its castor wheels give it that industrial look that is so popular in stores like Arhaus and Pottery Barn. The dark stain disguises these inexpensive wooden storage boxes, and gives this piece a fabulous patina. The clever design with a recessed center panel lends itself well to seasonal decorations, from a springtime orchid, to a miniature Christmas tree or even a bowl of scented pine cones.

2. Functional Furniture: Crate Bench Project

DIY Project Details: hometalk.com

Decorate your home with this wooden storage crate bench and watch your friends grow green with envy at your creative talent. Perfect for storing boots, shoes, books and bags, the list of uses for this bench is endless! Imagine filling it with chic baskets to tidy up a play room. Organize that mud room or awkward foyer with this cheery rustic bench. The red wash on these storage crates is easy to apply, and really enhances their farmhouse appeal. Coupled with a few extra boards and some industrial looking bolts, this design is easy to execute, but rates high on appearance and creativity.

3. Simple and Versatile DIY Wood Crate Bookcase

DIY Project Details: taramichelleinteriors.ca

Have you given up on your kids' bookshelves not looking like a hurricane just hit them? This creative wooden crate idea is perfect to help little ones and teenagers alike keep books, beloved projects and backpacks looking tidy. This shelf is incredibly versatile, because you can set up the wooden storage boxes in whatever shape best fits with your existing furniture. It doesn't even require plywood, simply collect some wooden crates, screws, a drill and your choice of finish and you're set! With this much Pottery Barn appeal, though, you may just want to keep it for your own room. Friends will be calling you for help with their decorating dilemmas when they see your farmhouse chic creations.

4. DIY Shabby Chic Side Table

DIY Project Details: beatrice4273.canalblog.com

This made from scratch wooden crate is beautifully crafted with a decoupage interior. If you love French country decorating, this little table is a fabulous use for those gorgeous floral wallpaper scraps that are too small to use but too pretty to throw away. A quick sanding, coat of paint, and wallpaper application, and you'll be ready to assemble this custom crate. Perfect for decorating baths and bedrooms, accent your existing color scheme with luxurious patterns and rustic characteristics of this decoration with wooden crate. Fill this crate with some rolled towels, or hang it as a floating shelf to display your treasures. Attach ball feet and use it as a diminutive night stand.

5. The Ultimate Upcycle: Wood Crate Desk

DIY Project Details: upcycled-wonders.com

We've seen many of the kids' projects, how about a modern country computer desk for yourself, though? Wooden storage boxes bring farmhouse charm to your home office, and save you a bundle in the process. This simple, but sturdy, desk features metal brackets for a decorative touch and gently distressed wooden crates. You'll find the best crates for this project at architectural salvage yards, antique shops and flea markets, and the more worn they are the more unique and distinctive this project will look. Either choose to create this desk with a variety of vintage crates or use antiquing medium to give brand new craft store crates a timeless look. The best part of this project is the fact that it's completely customizable to your space.

6. From Crates to Console Table

DIY Project Details: diyandcraftsdecoration.com

This rolling shelf has such a perfect combination of cottage charm and modern practicality. The contrast of the blue wash on the crates with the dark wood top brings so many themes to mind, from beach-y bungalow to farmhouse flair. Built on caster wheels, move this organizational piece from room to room with ease. Use it in the foyer for storing snow boots, hats, scarves and mittens during the cold, winter months and then switch it to a playroom for summer sand toys and beach towels. You may want to fill the boxes with baskets, but my guess is that you won't want to cover up too much of the gorgeous, sky blue finish.

7. Creating a Stool with Storage

DIY Project Details: jenniferdecorates.com

Your friends are going to drool over this up-cycled wine crate! This particular project really does need a special crate, so you may spend some time at flea markets or yard sales looking for that perfect, authentic wooden box with a little patina. However, the finished upholstered ottoman is a piece of cake to put together. With the step by step directions, you'll have this piece ready in no time. It only requires a square of plywood for the base, batting and a remnant of upholstery fabric. Really, the fun in shopping for the crate and your favorite shabby chic fabric will make this project seem more like play than work.

8. DIY Colorful Mud Room Cubbies

DIY Project Details: theverden.blogspot.hu

Is your entry way limited on floor space? These decorative, stacked, wooden storage boxes create the perfect, space friendly organizational method for cramped quarters and high traffic areas. The color scheme is key to this decorating hack, because these wooden crates offer both functionality and tie a room palette together. Coordinate your shelves with the colors of a favorite throw rug, photo frames, or even the predominate palette of your home. Imagine these boxes painted in calming hues of grays, blues and beige, the options are limitless for this floating wooden crate idea. Finish off your space with a new throw rug and a few accessories, and you'll feel like you've upgraded an entire room.

9. Creative Kids' Car Collection Storage

DIY Project Details: frugalfun4boys.com

Who hasn't wished for a way to justify buying gorgeous, vintage hardware at thrift shops and flea markets? Usually the best pieces are too random to use on dressers and vanities, but they have so much decorative potential. This clever wooden crate idea is the perfect way to put them to use while organizing jewelry, keys and anything else that hangs. Style this wooden crate hack by your judicious eye for antique metal pieces. You can customize these boxes by choosing themes from flowery French provincial pulls to rough, blocky, industrial looking bolts. With just a drill, some distressed wooden boxes and some elbow grease, you can bring farmhouse chic to your jewelry display with this rustic, wooden crate makeover.

10. Inexpensive and Stylish Side Table

DIY Project Details: ehow.com

End your search for a chic side table with this up-cycled wooden crate idea. You may be fooled by the appearance of copper legs, which gives this design an industrial look that complements décor from minimalist midcentury modern to frilly French country. Instead, however, this table is constructed with dowels stained with a faux finish. You could easily put this unique table beside a masculine leather sofa, or a velvet accent chair. The key to composing a beautiful room is collecting pieces that contrast with each other while engaging an overall theme. Classy doesn't have to mean complicated, and this decoration with a wooden crate shows off simplicity and style.

11. DIY Toy Box on Casters

DIY Project Details: addicted2diy.com

No need to shop around for a wooden storage box, make your own custom-sized crate with this detailed step-by-step tutorial! Perfect for toys, equipment or supplies, this rolling box can be customized with whatever style of stencil you choose. From stars for a sports-loving child, to scrollwork and flowers for your own craft room bin, there are so many ways to make this practical piece look as creative as you are. You'll find this handmade wooden crate ultra-sturdy and finished with wheels and pulls, so it's easy to move. Put this custom DIY toy box on your honey-do list for the weekend!

12. Durable DIY Pet Bed

DIY Project Details: home-frosting.blogspot.hu

We all love our pets, but we usually don't enjoy decorating with their accessories. Not so, with this European country pet bed. You'll find every DIY distressed finish tip you could hope for on this adorable decoration with a wooden crate. With just some steel wool and vinegar, you'll give brand-new boards a vintage, antiqued look that will rival any Pottery Barn furniture. Follow the freezer paper lettering hack to give this bed an authentic packing crate look. Customized with your own pet's name, this wooden crate idea make a perfect Christmas gift for Fifi or Fido. This distressed finish pet bed will look just as amazing in your living room as your own furniture.

13. Wood Crate Stacked Entryway Shelves

DIY Project Details: aimee-weaver.blogspot.hu

Say YES to this great entry way storage unit. The key to this small space concept is creating harmony by using a single, calming white for all of the pieces. Any neutral color would accomplish the same harmonious look; you could imagine this look in a dove gray, pale blue, or distressed greige. This combination of wooden storage boxes is so simple to create with thrift shop finds, your friends will never know it just cost pennies to complete. With a few metal brackets and some spray paint, renovate that messy corner and bring peace and tranquility to your entryway.

14. DIY Cabinet with Sliding Crate Drawers

DIY Project Details: virginiasweetpea.com

Bust out a sliding crate cabinet with these incredibly detailed step by step instructions. The metal grooves keep your country, wooden storage boxes sliding smoothly in and out of the rustic cabinet frame. Keep the natural finish, or use an antiquing medium or stain to bring out the wood grain and natural charm. Imagine using this in a farmhouse pantry or kitchen. It could also function as a home office filing cabinet, a bathroom organizer or even to hold diapers and baby supplies in a nursery. This cabinet requires more carpentry skills than most of the projects in this list, but the visual instructions will help you get through the process, and you'll love the results.

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