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!
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/
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