Bread boxes are a great thing. They come in so many styles,
colors, and materials you are sure to find one just right for your
intended use.
They
come in wood, ceramic, acrylic, stainless steel, and good ole tin. You
can find them in thrift stores, consignment shops, local department
stores, and various internet sites.
Bread boxes can be mounted
under a kitchen cabinet, hung on the wall, or just sit on the counter.
They can be solid, see through, or a mix of both.
So the question
really isn't why a bread box, but why use it just for bread? It's a
container that can be used for various types of storage. Why keep it in
the kitchen when there are so many other rooms in your home that could
use a decorative storage place?
If you choose a flat top model you
can also double your storage space! When your shopping for a bread box
keep that in mind. Also, think large if you have a big family.
Even
in the kitchen the bread box doesn't have to be used for bread. Why not
use a bread box to organize your cookbooks and recipes? Why not use one
as a place to store your pet food and accessories? Do your kids do
their homework at the kitchen table? Why not use a bread box to store
school items? Flash cards, markers, crayons, construction paper,
scissors...the list goes on, but you get the idea.
The bread box
can be functional and plain, but if your crafty you can decoupage or
stencil it to match your rooms decor. If you are lacking in artist
skills...well, a little sanding and a can or two of spray paint will do
the trick. You can also buy sticky or rub-on stencils to give it that
extra "little something" it might need.
Writing this has made me
think of even more possibilities for bread boxes, and I will add them as
time permits...but for now take a look around, hit an estate sale or
garage sale and see if you can't find an old bread box or two to get you
started. And if you're "artistically challenged" or are short on time,
with the options available you could probably find a brand new one to
re-purpose without going to the trouble of refurbishing an old one.
I hope this get your creative wheels spinning, and happy shopping!
You can find more ideas from Cheri at her website
http://woodenbreadbox.blogspot.com/