Review of boxes for storing small items: purpose, pros and cons, options on the market
Many small items that are used for repairs, crafts and crafts are often in disarray, literally piled up in a large container.
To somehow organize all this “wealth”, it is convenient to use storage systems made from boxes. You can buy them ready-made or make them yourself.
An overview of boxes for storing small items is presented in the article.
Content
For what purposes are they needed?
Boxes for small items are designed to help organize the storage of small items. Strewn all together, without any sorting, they not only look untidy, but also make it difficult to find the necessary thing.
Advantages and disadvantages
There are advantages and disadvantages to using small change boxes.
The advantages include the following factors:
- organized storage;
- easy access to what you need;
- ease of transportation of most boxes with lids;
- neat appearance.
Flaws:
- costs of materials for self-made production;
- product price;
- It may be difficult to find a container that matches your parameters;
- Some materials don't last long.
Varieties
Boxes for storing small items can be divided according to a number of parameters:
- Size.
- Presence/absence of internal partitions.
- Presence/absence of a cover.
- Transparent/opaque packaging.
- Presence/absence of a carrying handle.
- Design.
- Material of manufacture.
- Price.
The material for manufacturing can be:
- plastic,
- metal,
- cardboard, etc.
A box with compartments and partitions inside is a convenient solution for storing various small items so that they do not mix with each other.
The presence of carrying handles is an optional element for small sized boxes. But it can be useful in the design of containers for tools and, for example, fishing equipment.
| Material | Characteristic |
| Cardboard | Eco-friendly material at low cost. Disadvantages: susceptibility to moisture and rapid wear. |
| Plastic | The material is not susceptible to moisture, mold and fungal infections. The disadvantage of the material is the lack of breathability |
| Spunbond | Durable material with good breathability |
| Metal | Depending on the type, the material may or may not be susceptible to corrosion. For greater attractiveness, it is possible to apply decor to the outside |
| Tree | An eco-friendly material with an attractive texture, breathable, and without additional processing can be susceptible to fungal attack. Well decorated with decoupage, carving, perforation, painting, etc. |
Boxes for small items can be made from several types of materials in combination.
DIY making
For craftsmen, an organizer made from boxes for storing nuts, bolts and nails, as in the following video, may be useful:
For needlewomen, a more elegant version of a box for small items can be offered, video instructions:
You may also be interested in the option of making a box for small items from paper, master class in the video:
Selection rules
When choosing ready-made boxes for all small things There are several important factors to consider:
- box size;
- functionality;
- what will be stored;
- stability and reliability of the structure;
- price;
- is a lid needed?
- the presence of handles is desirable in cases where the box needs to be transported;
- design.
Top 3 finished products
You can purchase ready-made boxes in hardware stores or online. The priority should be the quality of the product and its full compliance with the main purpose.
Trivol
A plastic box with a transparent lid is designed for storing small parts that are used in sewing work. Package size is 23.5 x 15 x 5 cm. Price – from 400 rubles.
Set of tin boxes for sewing accessories
A set of boxes in the same style will help you keep a lot of things organized. Made of tin, it provides reliable protection of the contents and high-quality, organized storage of things.
The set includes 4 boxes from small (14.5 x 10.5 x 4.1 cm) to large (22.5 x 16.6 x 9.2 cm).
Universal double container
Made of durable plastic, the box measures 42.5 x 33 x 8.5 cm. It has a handle and can be used for fishing gear, small hand tools, etc. Sections are adjustable. Price – from 1100 rubles.
Recommendations
When choosing and using boxes for small items It is important to remember these points:
- If there is a possibility that the container will often get dirty, you should give preference to materials that can be washed.
- Large and very large boxes should preferably have a handle for transportation.
- If you plan to transport the box (take it on trips, etc.), you need to take care of the reliability of the lid.
- Craft boxes can be additionally decorated with ribbons, decoupage, etc.
Careful operation can extend the life of the boxes.
Conclusion
Small items storage boxes are a great way to keep things organized so you can easily find what you need. At the same time, the appearance of the storage space meets aesthetic and functional requirements.
