Decorative Storage Boxes
No one seems to have enough storage space so additional clever ways to organize that entire valuable "stuff" that seems to accumulate has led to many companies producing decorative storage boxes in a wide range of shapes, styles and materials.
Storage containers in smaller homes and apartments are frequently displayed in plain sight so thought has been given to durable, varied products that compliment the room's décor while offering a fair amount of usable storage space.
Stacks of faux vintage luggage, hat boxes and document boxes ranging from 3 to 4 pieces are available at several outlets from about fifty to under a hundred dollars. Boxes are covered in Toile printed paper, faux crocodile, grass cloth and many other materials which blend into the décor.
Where seasonal storage of clothing or bedding is the purpose, strong file boxes and woven "basket" boxes can actually be topped with tempered glass table tops and used as cocktail or occasional tables making highly useable dual purpose furniture.
Discount stores like Kohl's, Home Goods and Target have added departments dedicated to decorative storage. As need grows manufacturers answer the demand by marketing containers that are sized for specific items like CDs, DVDs, documents and hobby supplies carefully designing their products to appeal to everyone from children to sophisticated home designers.
Another appealing "green" trend is packaging gift items in decorative containers so when the contents are consumed one is left with a decorative accent piece that can also be used for storage. Stationary, gift soaps and other such gifts items are increasingly presented in cube storage boxes that compliment the contents but also stand alone as a nice gift in their own right.
The "Gift Basket" is fast becoming the "Gift Box" or boxes in many cases as sets of decorative nesting containers are filled and stacked before being wrapped and beribboned. The reusable trend is continued by companies that go the extra step using high grade millinery or garment quality ribbons for decoration and biodegradable wrapping and cushioning material when assembling their products.
A search for decorative storage boxes online turned up some fascinating results like an attractive box specifically designed for storing light bulbs ($18.99 stacksandstacks.com); 4 stacking faux books which are storage containers ($69.95 on sale jcpenny.com) and a hand finished Egyptian themed candle or incense storage box ($22.95 Etsy.com).
As consumers continue to downsize, watch for more "green" solutions and clever ways to address the storage of specific types of items.
Whatever the need, be it simply more room to tuck things away or a specific place to keep your scrapbooking supplies while storing them in plain sight, there is something in the decorative storage box market that will fill your requirements.
Yes
No
Flag
Comments
acme boxes include?
I agree that decorative storage boxes are perfect for small homes, especially if you need to free up some space for furniture or just for some leg room.
Tai
http://www.decorativestorageboxesnow.org
You must be logged in and verified to post a comment. Please log in or sign up to comment.