I Thought Plastic Bins Were an Eyesore, But This Designer's High-End Styling Tips Have Changed My Mind – You'd Never Know That They Were Basic Buys From Amazon

Small home office with red painted built-in cupboards, built-in desk with skirted fabric, and an open cupboard with plastic containers holding stationary.

I have written many times about my indifference toward plastic storage. Why choose acrylic over rattan or wicker? My opinion has always been that if storage is on display, it needs to double as décor – and that means no plastic. That was until I saw this cozy, color-drenched home office.

Fitted with built-in cupboards that house shelves of plastic containers, this eclectic home office, designed by Charlotte Boundy, has made me reconsider my storage solutions. In her space, the plastic containers (the SmartStore Compact Boxes in Medium from Amazon) look chic and purposeful, chosen for their lightweight and unobtrusive feel. They blend seamlessly into her design studio without appearing bulky – a design decision as well as a practical one.