Guest Picks: Boxes for Bits and Bobs
It is all those little bits and pieces floating around that make a room look like absolute chaos. A few boxes can make a huge difference in containing the clutter, while also adding a touch of character and style to a space.
The key is to put them where the clutter naturally attracts. For example, put a box on your nighstand if that's where you take off your earrings at night, put a box by the door where you dump your keys and put a container of chargers next to the power source where you always plug them in. — Alicia from Atypical Type A
Ah, vintage paper ephemera, how I love thee. Gather up those pens and paperclips and tidy up your desk with this sweet box.
When you're looking for storage, look beyond the storage aisle. I reckon this fun retro-style lunchbox would look great in a kid's room, or as a colorful kitschy touch elsewhere in the home.
How adorable are these patterned boxes? The clear window means you can't just chuck any old junk in them. They'd be perfect for cute things, such as ribbons, scarves and craft supplies. They'd also be great for a child's room, so small dolls and toy parts can be stored and returned to their correct places.
Who says boxes need to look like, well, boxes? For storage that looks more like a sculpture, try this funky apple container. Big enough to throw in not just your keys, but your sunnies and wallets too.
What could be a more perfect way to stash your letters and postcards than in a tin decorated with a vintage mail design? And at this price, why not grab a whole stack so you can fit years and years worth of correspondence?
You know the spare buttons you get with clothes that you put somewhere for safekeeping, but can never find when you need them? As soon as you buy a new item of clothing, pop the spare buttons into this cute box (with a label to remind you what item it belongs to) and you'll never lose another button again.
OK, so it's not cheap, but this stunning mother-of-pearl inlay box is a real feature piece and will become a family heirloom. It's perfect on a dressing table for your precious jewels, or on a dining room sideboard for grandma's fancy cake forks and napkin rings.
Today's homes can easily be overrun by all the technological trappings of modern life. With a set of varying sizes, you'll be able to create homes for batteries, headphones, cables, chargers and more with these eye-catching pressed tin boxes. No one will ever guess they contain something so mundane!
When decorating, I'm always conscious that it's my husband's home, too. My dressing table is one place I give myself permission to be as girly as I like. This glamorous mirrored jewelry box would be a great addition.
We can't talk storage without a mention of Ikea, can we? This trio is the perfect way to add some natural texture to a stark bathroom. Stash your hair ties, spare toiletries and other bits and bobs out of sight.
Banish boring office supplies! Stash your receipts, disks or cables in this sweet, little drawer on your laptop table.
These pretty stacking boxes would be the perfect way to store all of your family photos. Store memory cards in the smallest box, regular sized photos in the medium boxes and enlargements and the kids' school photos in the big boxes. Best of all, since they're lovely enough to leave on display it's easy to pop a new photo into a box as soon as you get it.
Keep your love letters, valuables or special keepsakes safe and hidden away in one of these gorgeous hollow books.
Hey, I'm a designer, I couldn't not include a Pantone product, could I? I'd use them for paper samples and art supplies, but they'd also make a great colorful and indestructable storage option for a child's or teen's room.
The last thing you want to be doing when you've got a crying, injured child or a thumping headache is hunting around for the Band-Aids and paracetamol in the back of a cupboard somewhere. Keep all your first aid supplies in one easily-identifiable and portable box, so anyone in the family can grab it at a moment's notice.
Regular boxes can look out of place in a child's bedroom, don't you think? These sweet stacking suitcases are just the ticket for lesser-used items such as out of season accessories, treasured baby keepsakes and cards.
I am forever putting our remote controls back in the entertainment unit, because I hate the look of them laying around. I should just accept the fact that they are always going to be on the coffee table, and put a box for them there so it's a cinch to put them away without leaving the sofa.
You know neon is hot at the moment, right? That day-glo dining table is going to look like an expensive fad next year. However, you can easily add an on-trend accessory, such as one of these affordable lacquered boxes, to your space.Next: DIY: Rolling Vintage Storage Crate
I have a bit of a thing for Victorian advertising illustrations and white storage boxes, so this box makes me happy. Place it on your nightstand or by your kitchen sink to keep your rings safe overnight, or while you're doing the dishes.
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