Wooden Boxes & Crates

Wooden Storage Boxes and Decorative Crates

The range covers oak-effect storage boxes in graduated sizes, traditional pine and bamboo crates, and decorative wooden trays with cut-out handles. Some are designed for utility (tool storage, log boxes, garage organisation), others for display (cookbook shelves, wine bottle storage, gift hampers). Most have a clean rectangular profile that stacks well and slides neatly under benches and console tables.

Where Wooden Storage Works Better Than Wicker

Wooden crates suit spaces where wicker would feel out of place: garden offices, workshops, mudrooms, garages and modern industrial-style interiors. They're also a strong choice for outdoor storage where moisture and weight are concerns, although solid timber pieces should still be kept under cover during heavy rain to prolong their life.

Practical use cases include garage tool storage, mudroom boot and welly organisation, outdoor cushion storage on a covered patio, log storage in a garden room, kitchen pantry organisation, and wine cellar bottle storage. The cut-out handles on most of our boxes make them easy to lift and move even when full, and the open construction means contents stay ventilated.

For DIY gift hamper projects, wooden crates are a popular alternative to wicker hampers, particularly for rustic-style food gifts, wine presentations and Christmas hampers. The natural wood tone pairs well with kraft paper, raffia and twine, and the open structure shows off contents better than a closed basket.

Wood vs Wicker: Choosing the Right Storage Solution

The rule of thumb: wicker for living areas and decorative use, wood for utility and weight-bearing applications. Wood handles damp better, holds heavier items more reliably, and gives a sturdier visual presence in a room. Wicker brings warmth, texture and a softer feel.

Pair wooden boxes with our garden trugs and tools for outdoor projects, storage trunks where you want a lidded woven alternative, or shallow trays for tabletop organisation in the same natural materials palette.