Blanket boxes have been around for hundreds of years and they’re still a firm favourite in our homes today, probably because they’re just so useful.
Our blanket boxes come in all shapes, sizes and finishes, but don’t be fooled into thinking they’re just for blankets. You’ll find these versatile items being used in just about every room in the house, in all sorts of ways. Read on to find real home inspiration to help discover how to add this piece of furniture to your home.
1. The toy box
Brindle blanket box | @_mulberryhouse_
If you’ve got little ones scampering around the house, a blanket box is the perfect place to store all their toys and games. Plus it will make clearing up a doddle at the end of the day. Even better, a blanket box will look equally at home in the nursery, a corner of the kitchen or even centre-stage in the lounge.
2. The hallway hero
If you’re tight on space, a blanket box can double as a handy storage solution for your entrance hall. Use it to keep hats, scarves, gloves, or even shoes, to ensure you have everything to hand when you leave the house.
3. The craft box
If you’re the crafty type and are constantly looking for places to stash your knitting, needlepoint or boxes of beads, trims and sewing equipment, let a blanket box come to your rescue. It’s roomy enough to store all of your yarn and needles, and could even be used to display some of your handmade items.
4. The dressing up box
Brindle blanket box | @our_home_in_hull
For kids who love dressing up, there’s nothing better than ploughing through a box full of hats, scarfs, coats and sparkly bits. Whether you fill your blanket box with fairy tale costumes, your cast-offs or bits you’ve picked up at car boot sales, they’ll have hours of fun letting their imaginations run wild.
5. The coffee table
If you need a coffee table in your lounge, a blanket box will do the job perfectly. What’s more, there’s plenty of room inside to keep all your books, magazine and bits and pieces stored away neatly – or just thrown in quickly when guests arrive unexpectedly!
6. The bedding box
If you’re lucky enough to have a guest room or even a sofa bed in a downstairs room, a blanket box is just what you need to store all your spare duvets, pillows and bed linen. And when your visitors leave, you can return it all freshly laundered so it’s ready for your next lovely guests.
7. The keepsake box
Highgate blanket box | Highgate range
If you still keep all your precious memory bits, such as baby’s first booties or family photos stashed in shoeboxes in every conceivable place around the house, keep them all safe and organised in a blanket box. Then whenever you fancy a trip down memory lane, it will be all there waiting for you.
8. The perfect match
Boston blanket box | @mrandmr_at_number.9
Coordinating your home with different pieces from the matching cabinetry range is a simple way to introduce a cohesive decor scheme. This living room has ample storage thanks to the addition of a blanket box, coffee table and sideboard.
If you’re looking for a versatile and stylish piece that will stand the test of time, why not take a look at our beautiful blanket box ranges.
