crate shelves
The reading corner in Clara and Mark Trussler’s characterful farmer’s cottage features a comfy armchair to curl up on, beside some handy box shelves filled with books and ornaments. The distressed-finish shelves are made from vintage wooden crates that have been fixed to the wall. This is a great way to transform shelving from a purely practical consideration into an eye-catching design feature. The worn-wood finish also brings a rustic touch that works perfectly in a country-style space. Keep a look out for old apple crates at vintage fairs, or buy them online. You could even use old drawers from an unwanted bedside table or chest of drawers to create a similar storage solution.