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Maybe you have recently purchased a set of clear plastic storage totes for your home. If so, you’ve made a great decision. You have invested in some of the most versatile and cost-effective storage containers in existence. Still, you have to admit that they are not that high on aesthetic value. Plastic containers for clothes, toys and other items are pretty basic and tend to look as cheap as they actually are.

What can you do about it? No, the answer is not to go out and purchase more expensive storage containers. The smart solution is simply to decorate plastic storage totes instead.

Still, this might sound like a lot of work to you, and you might be thinking it still could be worth your time and your money to go shopping for something a little more upscale. But here are a few reasons why it makes more sense to decorate plastic storage bins than it does to go out and purchase something pricier.

• You still cannot beat the versatility and convenience of plastic bins. Yes, containers like wood boxes or baskets do have their advantages, but they have their drawbacks too. Your plastic containers are lightweight and do an excellent job holding up to wear and tear and different climate conditions.

• Crafting is fun. Another reason to consider decorating plastic bins instead of buying something ready-made from the store is pure and simple enjoyment. Most of us can use more creativity and imagination in our lives. This is a chance to learn a new skill or discover a new hobby which you can enjoy over the years to come.

• Decorating bins might even give you a few ideas for presents for friends and family. Storage containers are useful for everyone, and anyone can enjoy a handmade gift.

• If you’re looking for something fun and creative to do with your children, decorating bins makes for a fun activity for a rainy afternoon.

• You can get a totally customized effect. There is one more really excellent reason to consider decorating your own bins instead of buying something else, and that is that you can create literally whatever you want. You do not need to search high and low for something that fits in with your current decor and which complements your personality. The bins that you decorate well be a perfect fit with both you and your home.

If you are looking for ideas for how to decorate plastic storage bins, take a look through our blog archives. This is a topic that I really enjoy writing about, so going through old posts, you will learn how you can cover the bins with fabric, paint them, decoupage them, and so much more. No matter what artistic techniques you are interested in exploring or what effects you are striving to achieve, there is something for everyone. As you embark on your crafting projects, you will probably come up with some brand-new methods and innovations of your own.