An eco version of the stackable storage solution that we all know and love has landed! Here are some ideas on how you can use Hay Colour Crates to organise, save space and add a sparkle of personality to your room.

1. Creative Toy Storage

Hay Colour Crate Small in Blush with Children's Toys

Turn 'tidy-up time' into a game with Hay Colour Crates. Building blocks in the blue crate, teddies in the terracotta one! These playful, practical storage boxes are portable and stackable, so your space can look beautifully organised, even when the toddler is on a rampage. Turn the crate upside down and it's a stage for your little one's dolls, or maybe a cage for that ferocious lion figure. Just pick a palette that suits your home and your set!

2. The Ultimate Configurable Wardrobe Organiser

Wardrobe Styling with Hay Colour Crates

Your wardrobe has been dressing you for a long time and now it's time to give something back! Stackable and flatpackable, these colourful crates are perfect for creating adjustable storage solutions inside your wardrobe. Place them side by side with the front panel folded down and you have practical, aesthetic footwear storage.

For those who love organisation, ever thought about colour coding your wardrobe? We don't just mean hanging your clothing in colour blocks (although definitely do that), we're thinking a red crate for socks, lavender for accessories and electric blue for delicates! With just a few crates in complementary colours, you can turn organised chaos into something utterly blissful. From horrorshow to high-fashion concept store in the blink of an eye (or the folding of a crate)!

3. Make A Personalised Gift Hamper

A Utility Exclusive Gift Hamper in a Green Colour Crate

Want a more environmentally friendly gifting solution? Instead of throwing your pressies into a single-use bag, try displaying them beautifully in a colour crate. Chose your pal's favourite shade, and if you're feeling super creative, select a series of gifts that share the palette. Show off your styling ability and level up your gift-giving. Just think of all the wonderful things your friend can do with the crate (that's if you're not cheeky enough to ask for it back)!

4. An Eco-Friendly Gardening Trug

Hay Colour Crates made from 100% recycled plastic

Hay Colour Crates may be sturdy, but did you know they're also super lightweight? Perfect for transporting your tools around the garden or for holding your freshly cut flowers. They come in three handy sizes, so there's one to suit your needs, whether you're chopping those lengthy leeks or pulling up the radishes. And if things get a little muddy, there's no need to panic. These crates are made from 100% recycled propylene plastic, so you can give them a little hose down before you take them back into the house.

5. The Classic- A Desk Tidy

Hay Colour Crates used to organise Stationery Accessories

Create a rainbow of organisation in your office space! The Small Colour Crates are perfect for hiding stationery accessories, and you can easily create a height-adjustable filing cabinet with the Medium ones. Just stack a few crates, fold the front panels down and you have yourself an easy-access filing tray that's perfect for storing a4 paper. The best part? It looks just great! You'll be the envy of everyone in the office.

6. Create A Portable Table

Medium Electric Blue Hay Crate used as a Desk Accessory

So this is definitely one of the more unconventional uses of a Colour Crate, but we just love it! Stack three Medium Colour crates to make a minimal bedside table and have fun scaping beautiful belongings on the top. A lamp maybe? Stack of books? A flat white? Mmmm.

If your work requires you to move from space to space, a colour crate is perfect for carrying your belongings. They're extremely lightweight and have two ergonomic handles. Flip the crate over when you arrive at your destination and you have a makeshift laptop desk!

7. Additional Kitchen and Bathroom Storage

Golden Yellow Crate paired with other Hay Home Accessories

We'd line our walls with these colourful crates if we could! We won't go that far but we do like to use them in every room. Hay Colour Crates look just divine when they're filled with appetising veggies and fruits! We can't imagine anything more aesthetically pleasing than a mound of Sicilian Lemons displayed in a Yellow Crate.

Hay Crates make great draw dividers and work really well in bathroom cupboards too. Organise your products and utilise shelving space by stacking your crates atop one another. Beauty and bathing products don't always come in attractive packaging, and this is a simple and cheap way to really clean up the look of your bathroom. Hide those half-used toothpaste tubes in a delightful Dark Mint Crate and pile your loo rolls high in a Large Off-White Crate.

8. Create a Plant Display

Hay Crate Plant Display in Utility Manchester

Is your growing green collection in need of a restyle? Group plants and display them about your home in bold colour crates. Cluster Mediterranean Herbs together and place them in a bright red crate in a sunny spot on the windowsill. If you have more plants and plant accessories than you do surface space, why not flip a create over and use it as a platform for your favourite houseplants.

We have a pro tip for you! Make watering day easy by using a large Hay crate to carry your plants to the sink. No need to take them out, simply fill your sink with a couple of inches of water and place the tray down in it. Your plants will take what they need, just remember not to leave the there for too long.

9. Rainbow Bookshelf Styling

Bookshelf Styling with a Dusty Yellow and Golden Yellow Crate

When we think about Hay Crates, we see them styled elegantly on a bookshelf. Stood in pairs of bright or neutral colours, alongside reams of books and delicate design objects. If you like a super sleek, minimal look, Colour Crates are perfect for hiding away clutter and bringing a sense of uniformity to a bookshelf. What's stored inside might be a chaotic jumble of keys, pens and general junk, but no one will ever know!

A practical storage solution with striking good looks, these crates are endlessly versatile. When not in use, they can be easily folded away and stored on their side, where they'll blend seamlessly with your colourful book spines.

10. A Versatile Prop For Store Displays

Hay Colour Crate Displays in Utility Liverpool One

We love Colour Crates so much because we use them ourselves! We know how diverse and practical they are, and we've tried and tested every possible use for these handy little hampers. The small crates are perfect for keeping petite products organised and neatly displayed, and the medium and large frequently feature in our window displays. We use them as little platforms to spotlight special products and create bright, eye-catching displays.

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