When you picture storage cubes, if you aren't thinking wood, you probably are thinking of plastic storage cubes. If you want modular furniture with good storage space, you probably will look first at one of the many plastic cube options and pre-assembled plastic cube units that are available both online and off. Plastic forms a universal foundation for many of the storage cubes furniture plans most people have in mind, whether for their homes or in the workplace.
Plastic Offers Versatility, Lower Prices
Besides versatility, plastic generally offers lower priced options for those who are putting together their storage cubes furniture portfolio on a budget. From initial pricing to shipping costs, plastic cubes almost always beat the price of wood storage cubes or the various combinations of wood and synthetic "soft" materials such as canvas and cloth. And because of the ease with which plastic can be colored or just left transparent, such storage cubes easily fit with or even disappear into any decor. Plastic storage cubes come either pre-assembled or are very easy to snap together yourself. This versatility in color and shipping make them practically invisible extra storage for any room -- or brightly colored to fit children's rooms and nurseries.
Popular Uses for Plastic Cubes
Plastic storage cubes work well for everything from modular bookcases to room dividers. Many of them are shipped disassembled as snap together plastic squares and rectangles that fit into a series of plastic or even thin metal or wood frame sections. Such no-tools-required assembly is a welcome benefit for many consumers, making your furniture assembly tasks much easier than having to use a screwdriver and/or pliers for the job.
A thick, sturdy plastic such as an acrylic, may be used as the basis for storage and toy boxes in kids' rooms. Although good, solid wood storage cubes may be a bit sturdier and less likely to sag or tip, quality plastic will work also. You should always take care that any storage cube assembly in a child's room is sturdy enough to handle the child's weight and roughing up in play time. Always be careful that the cubes are solidly assembled with no chance of coming apart or cracking into sharp edges. Kids at play may also scuff and scratch plastic storage cubes, so look for something like the Honey Can Do 3-Pack Modular Storage Cube unit, which comes in a translucent blue plastic -- very forgiving about showing scratches, and sturdy enough for storage in a child's room. (They sell for around $20-$25 at Amazon.com and other online sites, sometimes available with free shipping.)
One very unique use for plastic storage cubes is the line of small square and rectangular cubes made by Rawlings and other sports gear companies especially for displaying autographed baseballs and other sports memorabilia. These cubes cost about $3-$5 each online at Amazon and other dealers. They are a real must-have for sports fans who collect small memorabilia -- and they are very handy for a variety of small storage items in home sewing centers and hobbyist's lairs!
Pick That Cube Up and Tote It!
There are a wide variety of industrial, warehouse, and business uses for plastic storage cubes, which might be just the thing you're looking for to combine storage and transportability for your needs. From kids' toy chests to warehouse tote trays and stackable storage bins, plastic cubes form a foundational base for tote bins and trays used for storing and moving small parts and pieces around your house, your office, and your business.