These days, the rustic look is all the rage, and for good reason! While there is much to love about the hustle and bustle of modern life and the excitement of the city, sometimes it gets to be a bit much. Rustic décor transports us back in time and brings a breath of fresh country air to your residence, wherever you dwell. It reminds us of a slower pace of life, and helps us to relax and feel at home. On top of that, it is often an affordable choice for decorating, and a great way to reclaim old wood, crates, and other supplies which might otherwise go to waste. These rustic DIY storage ideas are easy and fun, and will lend your home a touch of nostalgia and whimsy.
17. Custom shelving
This page actually has a lot of amazing ideas for rustic design. The applicable storage idea, however, is these custom shelving units. Originally this was a guest bedroom, but the designer tore out the closet and built the shelves and cabinets from scratch, sticking with a stark white look which contrasts beautifully with the rustic wood items on the shelves. Be sure to scroll through the entire entry to see more great rustic design ideas.
DIY Instructions and Project Source: Designsponge
18. Vintage crate boot rack
Earlier I shared a shoe and boot rack made out of crates, and here is another one! While the idea is similar, there are some key differences. Note the helpful wheels on the bottom of the lower crates, which make it easy to move the whole assembly. I love that the original labels on the sides of the crates are still on there too. It just makes them look even more rustic!
DIY Instructions and Project Source: Findinghomeonline
19. Wine rack towel holder
Here is a cute, clever, and easy way to add a homespun touch to your bathroom. Install a wine rack as a towel holder! This is a project that literally does itself; you don’t have to do anything except hang it in place. It turns out that a wine rack functions perfectly in the bathroom if you just roll up your towels. I can’t believe how awesome this looks!
20. Mason jar organizer
I am seeing Mason jars everywhere these days! Mostly I’ve been seeing them for wedding décor, but they also make great rustic décor anywhere around your home. They’re very cute, and they are perfect for keeping organized. There is something about a Mason jar that just transports you back in time. At The DIY Playbook, you can learn how to create a Mason jar organizer that goes on your wall! There are step-by-step instructions, and even a video, so check it out.
DIY Instructions and Project Source: Thediyplaybook
21. Toy organizer
Here we have a toy organizer which uses plastic bins and chalkboard labels. The labels are great, because you can always erase them and write a new label if something changes. You can get free plans right on the page for the wood frame. I imagine this idea would look even cooler if something were done to decorate those plastic bins and make them fit in better with the old-style look of the frame itself.
DIY Instructions and Project Source: Shanty-2-chic
22. Bathroom organizer
There are no instructions for creating this bathroom organizer, sadly, but isn’t it awesome? There is plenty of room for towels, bath soaps, and whatever else you want to store. You could use this anywhere in your house, though. I imagine it’d be very handy in the laundry room as well. The shelves are nice and deep, but the open design prevents it from being too heavy or hard to move around. Very nice work!
23. Bread tin wall bins
I love ideas like this that repurpose a common household item in a way I would never expect. Have some old bread bins lying around unused? One cool way to put them to a completely different use is to turn them into wall bins! I love the old patina on these bins. With the old wood plank, there are some very interesting textures and colors interacting here. They stand out nicely against the white siding. They are being used here to store decorative old items, but they would also be great for functional use (gardening supplies, etc.). This would be cool as a look for indoors or outdoors.
DIY Instructions and Project Source: Knickoftime
24. Media console
Check out how amazing this old-fashioned media console is. Not only is it perfect for the TV, but it provides additional shelf space below for useful and decorative items. You can find the plans here. You can adjust the measurements to your optimal viewing height and make the media console as wide or narrow as you need for your space. Again, I like the openness of the design, since it keeps the weight down.
DIY Instructions and Project Source: Craftsmandrive
25. Wall rack for knives
Love your knives? Want to display them in style? This wall rack is easy to build using simple design plans, and makes for a really cool display. It would be great for functional use in the kitchen, or for decorative use if you just want to showcase some antique knives or something.
DIY Instructions and Project Source: Ehow
26. Wine crate coffee table
This is probably the coolest thing on this list which uses crates, in my opinion. Four crates go into this design, and exact directions are provided so you can put your own together. What I love about this table is the way that the lines flow in such an aesthetically pleasing fashion. I also think it’s cool that the crate interiors provide storage space inside the table. The part that dips down in the middle would be perfect for holding a vase.
DIY Instructions and Project Source: Diy-vintage-chic
27. Rough cut rustic wood shelves
These wood shelves are similar to many of the other projects here, but with a unique twist. Look how the cut wood isn’t exactly straight, and in one place, there is an obvious knot which has been left alone. This gives the shelves an extra natural look and feel which is quite unique.
DIY Instructions and Project Source: Beauty4ashes-ellie
28. Simple wine rack
Check out this old-style wood wine rack. The unfinished look of the wood looks great with those little chalkboard paint labels, and how awesome are those wood screws that hold the bottles in place? Full instructions are included, so you can create your own wine rack for your wall!
DIY Instructions and Project Source: Shanty-2-chic
29. Unique light fixture
For those project, all you need is an old plank of wood, a few spoons, and some little tea lights. The candles fit perfectly on the spoons. It is easy to imagine variations on this project. You could arrange the plank vertically or horizontally, include more planks and spoons, and so on. Simple and beautiful!
30. Rustic bed with crate storage
Here is a cool woodworking project if you want to add some storage space to your bedroom. The frame of the bed is made entirely with repurposed wood, and the cubbies underneath are the perfect size for old crates. This is a perfect space for storing pillows, extra blankets, and the like. It can free up space on your nightstand, in your closet, and on your shelves.
DIY Instructions and Project Source: Bobvilla
31. Angled wall storage bins
This project from Remodelaholic includes step-by-step instructions for creating very cute angled wall storage bins. I really like this design because it makes it easy to put things in the bins and take them out, so these bins would be more than just decorative; they would be genuinely useful. The numbering is cute too!
DIY Instructions and Project Source: Remodelaholic
32. Burlap and twine containers
Here is something a little bit different. A lot of these storage designs are woodworking projects, but if you want to try something else, you can create these adorable little burlap and twine containers! These containers started out as old Christmas tins, but you’d never guess it! Twine and burlap have been glued on along with canvas sticker labels. Imagine how great these would look on your rustic shelves!
DIY Instructions and Project Source: Houzz
These days, the rustic look is all the rage, and for good reason! While there is much to love about the hustle and bustle of modern life and the excitement of the city, sometimes it gets to be a bit much. Rustic décor transports us back in time and brings a breath of fresh country air to your residence, wherever you dwell. It reminds us of a slower pace of life, and helps us to relax and feel at home. On top of that, it is often an affordable choice for decorating, and a great way to reclaim old wood, crates, and other supplies which might otherwise go to waste. These rustic DIY storage ideas are easy and fun, and will lend your home a touch of nostalgia and whimsy.
33. Pallet shoe storage bench
Here’s yet another tutorial for making a shoe storage bench out of some old pallets. Exact instructions are included. It is largely a question of stacking the pallets one on top of the other and drilling them together, which makes it a simple woodworking project even for beginners. The main cost is the casters, which allow you to wheel the bench around. Once it is complete, you can put it in your mudroom and use it to sit on, and also store your shoes in! The finished result looks great, and in my opinion, even better than the expensive item from the store that she based the design on! There are also instructions linked to at the source page for that wall storage unit and coat hook organizer you see above the shoe storage bench.
DIY Instructions and Project Source: Between3sisters
34. Old ladder shelf
This is a popular idea which we have actually featured before in another list, and which you may have seen elsewhere since so many people are doing it! And no wonder, because it is one of the simplest rustic DIY storage ideas you will ever find. There literally is no work involved. You just get an old ladder, open it , and put it up against a wall. Get some planks of wood and push them through to create shelves. It’s that easy! It looks great, and makes for great storage indoors or outdoors. If you are moving, packing up the shelf is as easy as taking it apart and folding it up for easy transportation.
35. Industrial pipe toilet paper holder
Not quite a “storage” solution, but it is in a sense, for a roll of toilet paper anyway. This one is just too cool not to share! Check it out, this is just an up-cycled pipe. The little wood shelf is handy for whatever you want to use it for.
36. Wrench wall hooks
Looking for an interesting alternative to your typical hat and coat hangers? If you have some old wrenches, it is as simple as bending them and then fixing them to your walls (or planks of wood) with screws. This design would actually be handy for all sorts of things. In the kitchen, you could hang utensils off of them, and in the garage or shed, you could hang other tools from them!
37. Tree branch coat hanger
This has to be one of the coolest things I have ever seen! All you need is a frame and a bunch of tree branches. Cut all the branches so that they are the same height, and make sure that the ends are flat. Then arrange the branches in the frame and make sure there are ends sticking out. You can hang coats, hats, and so on from the protruding branches. This thing doubles as a functional work of art. It reminds me of looking out a window at a bunch of trees growing outside. What a great design; this would be a wonderful way of bringing a bit of nature into your home no matter where you live! I imagine it would fit just as well with modern décor as it would with homespun décor.
38. Log book shelf
Aren’t logs awesome? This hollowed-out log has been set in an upright position with shelves added to the interior. The part that has been cut away has been attached with a hinge as a door that opens and closest. This is a very imaginative design idea for a bookshelf, and it would work just as well as a cabinet for storing anything else you can think of. Imagine it for spices in the kitchen or DVDs in the media room. Totally awesome!
39. Soup crate wine rack
Looking for a super simple wine rack idea? This wine rack uses an old soup crate. All you have to do is drill holes that are the right size for wine bottles. This one uses legs from an old coffee table purchased for $2 at a yard sale. You could use anything for the legs though, or nothing at all. You might for example just set this crate on top of another one, or even just let it rest on the floor.
DIY Instructions and Project Source: Mayamade
40. Pallet chest
Pallets are extremely useful, and very affordable too! As you can see, one great pallet project is a storage chest. This one has a beautiful design, and the compartments inside make it easy to keep the contents well organized.
Available on: Extra Large Hope Chest
41. Pallet cooler
Here is something cool (pun intended) I would never have thought of—a rustic outdoor pallet cooler! The cooler itself is a standard cooler like you would buy at the store, but the pallet shell really beautifies it as a permanent addition to the yard, and also adds functionality. The bottom shelf is handy for holding items, and a drainage system has been incorporated as well. I imagine this would be a trickier project than most, but the result is awesome.
42. Window frame jewelry storage
Here is the first of several jewelry storage ideas I stumbled across. All you need for this one is an old window frame and some string or wire which you can run across. This is a wonderful idea for storing jewelry because you can create as many rows as you want. I love how she has a bunch of rows for earrings on the left and a couple of rows for necklaces and bracelets on the right. Nothing gets tangled, and it looks really cute.
43. Jewelry branch
This is probably the simplest rustic jewelry storage idea imaginable. Get a pretty branch from outside and hang it on your wall. Add some tacks, and you can hang your necklaces and bracelets. I actually have something similar to this, but hers looks really cool!
DIY Instructions and Project Source: Mojomade
44. Driftwood necklace holder
Here’s one more option for hanging your necklaces. This beautiful necklace holder is made out of a piece of driftwood with some eclectic knobs. It actually doubles as something of a piece of art on its own. Because the knobs take up a pretty large amount of space, this is not really a “quantity” solution, but it would make a really great option for hanging a few favorites!
DIY Instructions and Project Source: Visiblymoved
45. Barrel table
While there are no instructions included for this project, it looks relatively straightforward and easy to duplicate. It should just be a question of getting an old barrel and cutting it so that you can place a plank of wood across it. This table looks relatively “finished,” but you could easily go for an even more rustic look with a rougher barrel. I imagine the most challenging part would be creating the stand for the barrel to rest on, but even that does not look too tricky. This would be very cute in a wine lover’s living room.
Available on: Etsy Barrel Coffee Tables
46. Branch makeup storage
This is a very cute and clever idea I never would have dreamt up in a million years. Have makeup or applicators that you want to store in an upright position (this is great for brushes, so they don’t get bent)? Cut some slices of tree branch and drill some holes that are the right size, and you can use the branches as stands for your brushes, lipstick tubes, and more.
DIY Instructions and Project Source: Gingersnapsblog
47. Wood scrap coat racks
This is a very simple idea for coat racks that has a great effect! Just grab some old wood scraps and pound some knobs into them. You can then hang coat hangers directly from the knobs. I really like the distressed wood that was used here. It has so much texture and character! I imagine this would look great with colored wood too.
DIY Instructions and Project Source: Mamiejanes
48. Mason jar wall vases
Earlier I talked about using Mason jars as storage for supplies, but here is another great idea—use them to hold your plants! These wall vases would work great indoors or outdoors, and are perfect for saving space if you live in a small apartment and don’t have the floor or counter space for gardening. These Mason jar vases are attached to pallets which have been covered in burlap. The materials combine beautifully for a charming look!
49. Firewood pile
Here is an unusual and really striking rustic décor idea unlike any other! Pile up firewood along one wall, making sure that the pieces you include are all roughly the same length so that you can get a neat effect. Distribute crates at intervals through the pile as you create it. The crates then can function as shelves, and you can put whatever you want in them. I think that this creates a really cozy look! And of course, if you need it, you can pull some firewood from the top of the pile and replace it in the winter. That saves you the trouble of heading outside in the cold. I imagine the only challenge here is making sure that you do a good job stacking so the pile doesn’t topple over.
Idea from: Gowood
50. Cable drum furniture
There are a ton of different ways you can use cable drums to create furniture. These old reels are great for making tables, stools, and more. I particularly like this design for a table. It doubles as a bookshelf, which is very convenient! Poles have been added at intervals around the perimeter, which holds the books neatly in place. If you like this idea, definitely check out the source page. It is filled with all kinds of wonderful cable drum tables and stools!
DIY Instructions and Project Source: Readingisfashionable
We hope you enjoyed these rustic storage ideas, and that you feel inspired to try creating a few of these yourself! Be sure to share your own creations with us in the comments below!
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