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Thursday, 16 December 2010

Decorating with Crates

It seems crates are enjoying their moment in the spotlight; their en vogue status shows no sign of waining. Will they have the staying power of the chevron or the stripe? Well, who knows? One thing's for sure, I'm totally buying into this rustic, quirky, farmhouse-meets-loft style of decorating. I've pulled together various different ways of using crates, from office storage to shed chic, demonstrating their impressive versatility. Do you have any ideas for using crates to decorate?
1. Loupe Images & Debi Treloar | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10
Posted by Will @ Bright.Bazaar at 00:01
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31 comments:

  1. Unknown16 December 2010 at 00:27

    Very cool images Will. You have to pop over here

    http://pagethirtythree.com/index/wooden_milk_crate.html

    and check out these talented Aussie designers new take on our plastic milk crates.
    When everyday items are used stylishly, design becomes accessible to everyone.

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  2. Michaela16 December 2010 at 00:30

    Will, I love this style. That big pencil is really cool, too! I love the wrapping paper storage, all the paper is really pretty as well.

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  3. The Glam Lamb16 December 2010 at 00:48

    i just love those chairs on that last picture!

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  4. Maia McDonald16 December 2010 at 01:13

    I'm in love with the crates lined with the blue fabric, totally unique!

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  5. Concrete Jungle16 December 2010 at 01:16

    I am not sure they ever were out 'downtown' however they look like they are headed 'uptown' by the looks of these great pictures!

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  6. ASHLEY16 December 2010 at 01:31

    Great ideas! I love these images!

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  7. David Toms16 December 2010 at 01:32

    Now this takes me back to my student days, however they were not as glamorous as what you have pictured!

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  8. CINCHED AT THE WAIST16 December 2010 at 03:21

    what an amazing idea, i love the look!


    check out our giveaway: http://www.cinchedatthewaist.com/2010/12/tis-season-holiday-giveaway.html

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  9. Leah16 December 2010 at 03:40

    Wow these are all so inredible!

    Luvs!

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  10. Cristin // Simplified Bee16 December 2010 at 03:46

    Great look for little cost... love when they are painted a fun color too!

    xo,
    cristin

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  11. lisaroy16 December 2010 at 05:21

    I love how this look has become so chic! And to think as poor students we had to do it out of necessity! :)

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  12. Jane16 December 2010 at 06:25

    Love it, love it, love! I could live in all those images. And what about that ginormous pencil - what fun! Thanks for a great post, Will. Jane @ the girl in the brick house.

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  13. Riell [project:Home]16 December 2010 at 07:01

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  14. Riell [project:Home]16 December 2010 at 07:02

    Love the idea. Crates make a flat/house more cozy!

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  15. Anonymous16 December 2010 at 09:31

    Gorgeous images, Will! Loving the wallpapered wine crates - rustic glam! Might have to steal the idea for my place!

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  16. Anonymous16 December 2010 at 09:38

    this post is perfect! crates are amazing and they bring such a lovely rustic vibe into a home! xo

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  17. Rashon Carraway16 December 2010 at 10:31

    Crates have so much potential. I may even get one or two.

    Mr. Goodwill Hunting

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  18. Solid Frog16 December 2010 at 11:25

    The picture with the bottles and the yellow flowers is gorgeous. Have a lovely day!

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  19. Anonymous16 December 2010 at 11:28

    Loving this look, great images. The tall typography pieces are fab too!

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  20. Helena - A Diary of Lovely16 December 2010 at 11:55

    I have been looking for a coke vintage one! so cool!

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  21. Aspiring Kennedy16 December 2010 at 12:13

    I'm going to go write a note with my man-sized pencil to remind myself that crates are cool! :)

    Those jars look awesome. Totally something Will would have in his country house.

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  22. Adele {modernemotive}16 December 2010 at 13:15

    Love all these images. I've been drawn to all the vintage crates I've seen on Etsy lately.

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  23. Charlotta Ward16 December 2010 at 14:46

    Yes arent they great! I have wooden 'wine crates/boxes' to hold toys in my kids' playroom.
    First met by a bit of controversy by some, they have turned out to be a quirky and successful touch.

    Some are left in their original form (just sanded back a little), and some have been painted white. You can still see the Winemaker's shield and name embossed under the paint. I love them!

    Ok - am off to bed so pleas stop making it so difficult to leave my computer..! :)

    xx C

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  24. Marianne Junqueira16 December 2010 at 16:55

    I have them at home!! Love the ideas!!

    xx

    inboxartefatos.blogspot.com
    mariannejunqueira.blogspot.com

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  25. Wendy16 December 2010 at 17:12

    love this! Great round up of photos Will!

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  26. Unknown16 December 2010 at 18:20

    Totally love this post! I am in to re-use and this fit perfectly!
    Would you join in at my first give away? I had a chance to interview Emily Anderson, have a look if you get a moment!

    xoxo

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  27. Pinecone Camp16 December 2010 at 19:15

    Ahh, crates are having their day in the sun and they deserve it! Love all these looks.

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  28. Anonymous16 December 2010 at 19:38

    I adore it! I actually have a vintage crate at home! Bliss!

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  29. Apt. #3417 December 2010 at 20:14

    i heart crates! I used a bunch of vintage crates we collected to decorate our wedding reception and i've got to show this post to Chris to convince him to use them in the house. But they will not stack well on carpet. Boo.

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  30. Dharma22 December 2010 at 14:50

    OMGoodness! You and I are best friends now, which is my way of telling you I am following you now :)

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  31. Will @ Bright.Bazaar22 December 2010 at 17:17

    Great to hear your thoughts on using crates when decorating, guys! I'm loving those coloured ones.

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