“In my humble opinion, two things a home can always use more of is, extra storage & vintage charm. Being a lover of all things old & worn and a mom of 2 busy boys, I am always looking for clever ways to add storage that will keep me on budget and add warmth to my space at the same time. Repurposing vintage & salvaged items into storage can add style & character, create conversation and bring function to your space without breaking the bank. The best places to look for these items are flea markets, estate & tag sales, thrift stores, local antique shops and yard sales.”
Feel free to be charmed by Jen’s modern country-style living as seen on her blog City Farmhouse.
In the meantime, let me share with you some of the ideas featured in her article on BHG.com on how to make use of vintage items to bring character and purpose to your house at the same time make space for extra storage.
Vintage rolling cart & tool box serves as storage & display for family treasures, via Jeanne Oliver Designs
Stacked crates for wine storage
Vintage box serving as a beautiful centerpiece on the coffee table, via My Fabuless Life
Crates create beautiful displays in this kitchen
This empire dresser serves as functional kitchen island storage, via DIYShowOff
Vintage crates create instant storage in a bedroom
A chicken feeder makes for a perfect console table to hold magazines and display a collection of weather vanes
Chicken coop turned into a stunning coffee table perfect for storing collectibles
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