If you're looking for interesting home decor ideas which are also practical, vintage storage might be the answer. We always seem to have too much stuff, so having extra storage is a bonus. And vintage storage is not only practical, it is usually unique to you too.
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I wanted to open with something that showed just how far you could go with vintage storage projects and how they could give something really special to your home. This project takes an old armoire (wardrobe) and converts it to a very useful kitchen pantry. Need good carpentry skills but the result is so worth it.
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I love the look of this but be sure to completely clean any rust off because you don't want flakes of it getting into delicate areas.
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What a great way to repurpose an old coca cola bottle crate. And it has other uses other than ties - belts, socks, hair accessories...
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An unusual, unexpected but fun use for an old suitcase.
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They looked great stacked up but think of all that space they have inside - you can store so much in vintage suitcases.
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Shelves made from cut down hard-sided suitcases - genius.
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The dresser is not exactly stunning but it can go from drab to fab.
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Small storage needs can be met by vintage items too.
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Interesting old wooden boxes can be used to hold all sorts of things and it's up to you how you build a structure out of them.
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Another great way to use an old wooden Coca Cola crate.
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The wonders that can be achieved with pretty paint and fabric.
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A brilliant way to repurpose an old door.
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Fix some crates together, add some wheels and hey presto, shoe and boot storage.
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Make a seat from an old milk crate. Remove the innards and you get a storage space too.
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Use enamel or crockery pitchers. So many designs, so many possibilities.
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Earlier you saw a pile of suitcases "au naturel" - painting them can be very effective - the source goes to a painting tutorial.
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How clever is this?
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I bet you've been wondering for ages what to do with that old rake head?
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Sometimes, all it takes is a little imagination to come up with vintage storage ideas.
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More decor than storage but I wanted to show you that old pitchers have all sorts of uses around the home.
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Another fabulous idea and no real DIY skills needed.
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Like suitcases, vintage trunks can be used in many ways.
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There are so many pretty cake stands to be found in thrift stores and yard sales and they make brilliant jewelry holders.
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Lift the cushions off and there's lots of lovely storage space in the chest.
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Wooden crates have so many uses in all rooms of your home with a bit of imagination and a few extra bits from the DIY/home store.
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Remove bottom drawers, give it a distressed paint job and you've got a useful storage unit. Maybe a TV stand?
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Use it in the bathroom for towels too.
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You need a pretty big bathroom for this but it's very different and certainly a statement.
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There are a few directions you could take this as a general idea.
My head is now spinning with all these fantastic ideas for vintage storage. Time for an antique/vintage hunt around the shops I think. Do any of these ideas appeal to you?
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