Stores offer a wide variety of decorative boxes in various sizes, colors and styles. However, the prices for such accessories are not always affordable. With a little effort and imagination, everyone can make an original box with their own hands. The purposes of their use in the apartment are many. Boxes in the interior can become an original decorative element, as well as serve as a place to store various things. The table shows the most popular ideas for using decorative boxes.

DIY storage box decoration

Storage box decor

Where to apply	the size	What to store	material
Bedroom or living room	small	Bijouterie;Jewellery;Accessories;	Cardboard;Plastic;Different tree species;Porcelain or stone;
	medium	Underwear;Hosiery;Cosmetics;Hair accessories;Books;Photo albums;Sets and accessories for needlework;Chargers for gadgets;	Cardboard boxes;Plastic;Fabric;Wood;MDF;
	large	Bed linen; Towels;	Thick cardboard; Plastic; MDF;
Children's	small	Puzzles; Toys for fine motor skills: beads, mosaics, etc.; any children's “treasures”;	Thick cardboard;Plastic;
	medium	Books;Accessories for creativity;Designers;Cars;Children's utensils;Cubes;Shoes;	Cardboard;Plastic;Wood;MDF;Fabric;Paper tubes;
	large	Large children's toys;	any
Kitchen	small	any seasonings	any
	medium	Cereals;Unused dishes;Towels;	Cardboard;Plastic;Wood;MDF;Paper straws;
	large	Fruits vegetables;	Any, but better with a water-repellent effect;
Hallway	small	Keys;Headphones;Lost little things;Spare laces;	Cardboard;Plastic;Wood;MDF;
	medium	Footwear;Boot care products;	Thick cardboard;
	large	Umbrellas;Bags or backpacks;	Any;
Bath	small	Rubber bands;	Plastic; Moisture resistant materials;
	medium	Hair accessories;Personal hygiene products;Cleaning products;Iron, hair dryer, hair curlers;	Plastic; Moisture resistant materials;
	large	Towels; Laundry items;	Plastic; Moisture resistant materials;

Also, large-sized boxes made of dense material can be used as pouffes in the interior of a living room or hallway, on which you can not only sit, but also use to store things.

The idea of decorating storage boxes with your own hands

DIY cardboard box decor

box material

A strong, durable and frame box will be made of binding cardboard. An alternative to such material can be microcorrugated cardboard. Such packaging options are suitable for decorating dishes, household appliances and other valuable items.

Binding materials, designer cardboards and papers, as well as coated paper are used for pasting the box. The choice of designer cardboards and papers is very extensive. You can choose materials of different shades, textures and densities.

Simple and cost-effective solutions include coated paper with lamination and imprinting. Such paper is characterized by ideal plasticity.

Also, gift boxes can be decorated with rhinestones, beads and ribbons.

Box selection

The choice of box comes from the storage items. Use from under footwear, cardboard, boxes. There are other types: wooden, birch bark, newspaper, others.

From under shoes

Decorative shoe boxes are common. The density, hardness of the material simplifies the design. How to decorate a shoe box at home with your own hands:

create a background;
beautifully decorate inside and outside;
decorate the cover with elements.

You can create real masterpieces from shoe boxes.

Decorating the interior with a shoe box is suitable for small spaces. Sorting items into boxes.

Cardboard

Practical, easy to work with. Decorate like this:

choose a form;
draw details;
cut elements;
stick together.

The lid for the cardboard box is attached with Velcro, a magnet.

Box

Handmade boxes are used for different purposes. Arrange in the children's room, store toys. Children can decorate themselves.

Keep books, grow flowers. The functionality is limitless. Decorate:

burn pictures;
stick elements;
cut patterns;
paint.

You can store books or children's toys in the drawer.

Note! Decor should match the design of the room. The decoration option comes from the location of the box.

What to use to decorate a decorative box

. What can be used for this:

Wallpaper or wrapping paper – just glue the cardboard box using double-sided tape or PVA glue;
Fabric – any old thing can become a material for decorating boxes (for example, old jeans or a T-shirt);
Paper napkin with beautiful drawings – make a design using decoupage technique;

DIY storage box decoration

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Decor creation

Creation begins with the selection of materials, tools. Think about the final look, choose the right fixtures.

Tools:

stationery knife;
ordinary, double-sided tape;
drawing pencils;
adhesives;
scissors;
a lot of paper clips, pins.

You will need scissors, glue and other tools and materials.

Production requires constant use of materials.

For decoration choose:

fabrics, scraps of clothing;
several types of wallpaper;
burlap;
wrapping paper;
jute.

To decorate the box, you can use fabric, rope, paper and other elements.

Additionally: stones, beads, fabric patches, rhinestones.

For the new year

Before the New Year holidays, the stores offer a large selection of all kinds of festive decor. Therefore, it will not be difficult to arrange a gift in an unusual and atmospheric way. Simple, but original solutions for a present are easy to make on your own.

An interesting option for the Christmas holidays is the use of straws in the style of candy from Santa Claus. From such elements you can make stars or other decor.

From simple plain paper for packaging, you can make funny deer. To do this, you need to cut out only the horns and elements for the muzzle.

From fabrics of different shades, you can make cute bags for decorating New Year's gifts.

Stylish decoration of gifts will perfectly fit into the New Year's interior.

Black coated paper decor can be decorated with colorful stars. To prevent the parts from falling apart, you need to use a wrapper made of a transparent and rustling film.

You can put holiday sweets or small decorations into decorative bags. Christmas decorations are used as decor.

Corrugated paper Provence-style packaging materials look elegant.

Heart shaped box

To do this, you need to prepare a template and white paper, scissors, a pencil, a glue gun. You will need to print the template on white paper and cut, fold along the line. Take a narrow part and cut along the line, which is reflected in the form of an arrow. Templates are cut out on thick paper and cut out, you need to make a couple of hearts and two stripes.

When using scissors, draw along the fold lines so as not to cut through. On long parts, many vertical cuts are made, while they are brought only to the fold. Wide parts are glued to the smaller heart so that the incision is on the other side. To make the cover, you will also need to make cuts, only on narrow elements.

They are arranged vertically. These elements need to be glued to another heart. At the same time, it is necessary to take into account that the incisions remain on the inside. Next, the box is covered with the resulting lid. The finished version of the box can be used as a gift for Valentine's Day.

For a wedding

To elegantly and beautifully arrange a gift for a wedding, you can use different decor items. Ribbons, lace and bows are suitable as decorations. The color of the package also matters. Sand, pink, white and lilac shades are suitable for this celebration.

To decorate wedding gifts, you need to use paper in a delicate color palette.

The decor of lace braid and various elements of accessories looks colorful. This solution is suitable for decorating wedding presents.

Fabric decoration

It is recommended to use dense denim and linen material. Five rectangles are cut out of the fabric, for the bottom and four sides. For a margin, leave a couple of centimeters.

All parts are glued with double-sided tape, turning the sides inward. The bottom can be decorated with a decorative pillow, and Velcro can be added to the edges to remove the cover.

Birthday

For a birthday present, a bright, colorful and cheerful decor is suitable. You can use the most unusual colors and decor items. But when choosing a design, it is important to respect the tastes and desires of the birthday man.

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Ordinary wrapping paper can be decorated with bright decor. To do this, you need to cut out a large number of circles from multi-colored paper, which are glued to the surface. A small checkered ribbon will complete the package.

White boxes can be decorated with a variety of sparkles. It can be bright, colorful and shiny elements.

Boxes of an unusual configuration look original. As a decor, you can use paper bows.

For packaging, you can use decor in the form of candles, which is easy to make.

Gift for a man

The decor of a gift box for a man will additionally emphasize a good attitude towards a person. To decorate a romantic gift, the box is decorated with joint photos, a note with wishes is attached, and the product itself is complemented by a dark bow.

To congratulate a colleague, you can choose your favorite alcoholic drink and place it in a box of a suitable size, the box is decorated with coins and complemented by a greeting card.

Those with a sweet tooth will appreciate a box of sweets, the set is wrapped in dark wrapping paper. From above, you can create an image of an evening suit from a glued butterfly and a pair of buttons.

A cardboard case for a stylish pen is decorated with a mustache cut out according to the template and a hat. For voluminous and heavy gifts, you can create the image of a suitcase or sports bag.

By March 8

To decorate the packaging for March 8, you can use various decoration options. These can be dried flowers, artificial flower arrangements and flowers made from napkins, corrugated paper and even felt. A great option for decoration is fresh flowers.

For their long-term preservation, a special floral sponge can be placed on the box. Satin ribbons in a bright or pastel color palette will help to make a spectacular box.

An interesting decor with greenery, cones and ribbons can be used both for New Year's celebrations and for spring holidays.

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Feathers can be used to design non-standard packaging. These can be real elements that are pre-painted. You can also make feathers from colored paper.

For the spring holiday, you can use the decor of flowers.

Flower decoration is a practical solution for a women's holiday, combining both a present and flowers at once.

Bright paper with positive prints and green satin ribbons will give the holiday a special spring atmosphere.

A simple package can also be arranged in the form of a magical unicorn with a beautiful flower bouquet. Corrugated paper hair will be an unusual addition.

To create a spring mood, a bright decor in the form of berries is suitable.

children's gift

Children's gifts are colorful, but a share of humor will be appropriate. A young child will appreciate a custom box in the form of a toy. To do this, you can download ready-made templates on the Internet, print them and transfer them to colored cardboard. The product is folded along special lines and assembled in the original box.

From plastic bottles

This is not the usual way of creating. It only needs the middle of the bottle, cut into rectangles or squares. Further, the creation goes according to such a plan.

Boxes with intricate decor will decorate any interior, they are suitable as an original idea for decorating a room with your own hands.

Making 6 elements.
The entire perimeter is processed with a hole punch.
Crochet the edges, and then connect with a string.
The lid includes several sidewalls (long stripes) for a tighter closure.
Inventing and implementing the decor of a plastic box with your own hands.

For February 14

To decorate the box for this holiday, you can use not only hearts. Colorful wrapping paper in cheerful colors, original flower arrangements, rhinestones, or even simple but pleasant inscriptions will do.

A gift for Valentine's Day can be decorated with a beautiful inscription in an exquisite frame.

Modern design with a heart is made simply and quickly.

The box wrapped in paper with a bird ornament looks cute.

Conclusion

Simple boxes can be turned into a piece of furniture that can hide a lot of important, but chaotically arranged items. Everyone will be able to choose the most appropriate way to design a box for storing a variety of things with their own hands. Useful beauty can be created quickly with a minimal amount of materials involved, or a little longer, but with a more complex design.