#90 Flea Market Finds Improve Storage

Pack your entryway with flea market storage to stop clutter at the door. Here, an old general store bin transforms a pile of shoes into an organized display. Labeled slots guarantee all floor grate -- standard in older homes -- looks great mounted to the wall for mail storage. Finally, an old drawer hung on the wall and outfitted with hooks provides the perfect spot to hang keys after a long day’s work.

 

Recycle painted divider boxes into all-purpose organizers that can corral just about any small object. Whether you're organizing in drawers or out in the open, the colorful boxes can round up everything from soap to silverware.

Create a scene-stealing shelving system by stacking a series of antique benches and anchoring them to the wall. The weathered finish of these benches testifies to their colorful past lives and adds a rustic, eclectic character to the space while providing a place to corral books and display accessories.

Causal space makes a nod to the American collegiate tradition with memorabilia and a collection of vintage sweaters. Old metal lockers add to the feel and provide the perfect place to stash sports gear and board games. Other retro accents, such as the warm red couch and the vintage sports team photos, play off the lockers' old-school vibe.