Michael Partenio
Flea-market finds add unique vintage style to your home and often cost less than buying new.
An old dresser, for example, canstore extra towelsand toiletries in the bathroom.
Place wooden crates on the bottom shelf to keep items like cutting boards or rolling pins within reach.
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A tray on top helps ensure items don’t topple when the cart is rolled around.
Cut the sack into pieces to fit, then apply them to the drawer using decoupage medium.
Arrange the fabric pieces in order so you could still read the sack’s pattern when it’s applied.
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Double-Duty Trunk
Employ an old trunk as a coffee table for multifunctional storage.
To add a dash of color,paint and distress the piecefor a timeworn look.
Here, a vintage retail display rack keeps coffee mugs at-the-ready during breakfast time.
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The wire basket at the bottom holds stacks of folded dish towels.
Crockery Storage Ideas
Organize newspapers, magazines, and books inside large stoneware crockery.
In this country bedroom, the vessel tucks neatly under an equally rustic nightstand.
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A smaller pot holds a bouquet of blooms on the tabletop.
These brown hand-stenciled trunks fit right in with theneutral colorsand natural textures in this bedroom.
Placed at the foot of the bed, the trunks can hold extra linens and pillows or out-of-season clothes.
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Flea-Market Storage Containers
Kim Cornelison
Organize small papersand trinkets inside pretty dishware.
These shapely vessels add a layer of charm while corraling small items that can sometimes go wayward.
A gravy boat, for example, can catch mail when placed on an entryway table.
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Purchase the crates at local thrift stores or look online to purchase new versions.
Mount the boxes into studs for secure storage.
Vintage Ladder Storage
Repurpose an old ladder as a shelving unitto boost storage space.
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Screw metal vent grates horizontally onto the ladder rungs to form the shelves.
Attach casters to transform the furniture into an portable display piece.
Other antique-style accents, including architectural salvage wall decor and a crystal chandelier, reinforce the vintage look.
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The removable open shelves can be repositioned to accommodate objects of varying heights.
Use it as a way to corral office paperwork, kitchen utensils, and more.
It’s used here as a serving area for appetizers and desserts while hosting.
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A coat of mint green paint gives the piece a fresh look.
Kitchen Utensil Storage
John Granen
White ironstone pitchers are widely available at flea markets and antique shops.
Use them to keep utensils like wooden spoons and spatulas within reach while cooking.
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see to it your glass top is removable so you’re free to periodically change up the display.
This wheeled storage unit can be easily moved around as needed.
New hooks, storage boxes, and drawer dividers boost organization inside.
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Use it to corral purses, scarves, miscellaneous items, and winter wear.
Mount a freestanding door to the walls in a corner and brace it with wood strips.
Use racks and hooks to outfit your new “closet” with functional organizers.
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An old frame outfitted with a radiator grill and tiny S hooks corrals hanging accessories.
Vintage Suitcase Storage
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Vintage suitcases create mini closets for stashing office or craft supplies.
Strip, clean, and decoupage the insides to create a clean slate.
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Replace broken handles with belts or ribbons.
DIY Furniture
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This cleverly designed daybed was made using two matching full-size wooden doors.
Put them back into service as wall-mounted newspaper or magazine racks.
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Attach a vent to the wall with screws for instant storage.
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