The 10 Best Wooden Crates

You get three units in this set from MyGift Country Rustic (about $40), allowing you to organize your living room or bathroom without sacrificing style. The smallest of the three is perfect for setting on top of the toilet to hold spare rolls of paper.

The pine of the MPI Wood (appx. $10) deftly walks the line between being rough and tumble and sleek and sophisticated, as it has a smooth finish without losing its rustic charm. The handles have been sanded to boost your comfort when lugging it around.

These offerings from Winship Stake and Lath (appx. $48) are made from sustainably-sourced wood, so you won't have to worry about Mother Earth paying for your desire for an uncluttered kitchen. You can even put fruit in them to remind them of where they came from.

As the name suggests, the MyGift Farmhouse Style (appx. $38) sport a rustic appearance that's perfect for country-style homes and barn weddings. Even so, they can hold your towels, candles, curios, and other softer items without looking out of place.

This option from Mass Brothers Woodcraft (around $19) looks like something you'd see sitting around outside a warehouse somewhere. That may be exactly what you're looking for, or you may find yourself wondering why you're paying for something you could've just taken from a warehouse.

You can write down what's inside the MyGift Erasable (around $40) on the chalkboard that's built into one side — although it doesn't come with a lid, so that might be unnecessary. Restaurants may want to use it to advertise the special of the day.

This piece from Crates and Pallet (around $17) is purely utilitarian. It's not necessarily something that's pretty enough you'd want to make it the centerpiece of your decorations, but it's durable enough to handle lugging around large, heavy objects.

While nominally designed for carrying wine (and it can support six bottles at a time), the Deco 79 (appx. $54) can be repurposed to hold magazines, utensils, or large candles. Or you can just use it for your precious booze — six bottles should be enough for one night, right?

Don't expect to store all your heavy gear inside the SLPR Decorative (appx. $47), but they'll make an adorable addition to your crafts room. The rope handles ensure that they're easy to tote around in case you decide to take your knickknacks on the road to a friend's place.

Be sure to read the dimensions on the Darla'Studio 66 Vintage (about $54), as the units are smaller than you might think. Instead of storing old clothes and books, plan on housing tchotchkes and collectibles inside, and keeping them on your dinner table instead of in the attic.