Paper based storage furniture became the foundation of their initial introduction for the brand. Their founder thought it would be fun to create a recycling bin made from recycled paper, since it's one of the most commonly recycled materials. It would be flat and then pop open like a paper grocery bag, but a much fancier design. You would throw all of your recyclables in it, and then recycle the entire thing. Pop another one open and recycling starts again. Simple. Elegant.
In their packages, you won't find any mysterious collections or screws and nails, or complicated diagrams and instructions. That is because you can put their unique zBoards together without tools or hardware. Super-strong 3M brand adhesive strips let you fit the pieces neatly together. Just peel, stick and you're done!
Way Basics Manhattan Storage Bench is multi-functional as a storage bench for the garage, entry way, sandals, and you can even sit on it to put on your shoes. Live in a small space, it's also a great coffee table or laptop desk in front of the couch. What will YOU organize with it?
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Oh my gosh, how cool! I would use it as an entryway storage bench and I would leave umbrellas, hats, and shoes in it. Perfect!
ReplyDeleteI could definitely use this in my girls' room!
ReplyDeleteAll the paperwork that I would tackle "LATER"... :D
ReplyDeleteI would LOVE to use this in my apartment - my roommates and I would totally be more organized with our backpacks, shoes, etc!
ReplyDeleteI would stash away my son's toys!
ReplyDeleteThis would be a fantastic addition to our new mudroom! Fingers crossed that I'll be more organized in the new house than I am in our current (small) home. :P Thank goodness for your blog!!
ReplyDeleteI would love this! It would be perfect to store extra blankets in the living room or bedroom! Thanks so much for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteI'd definitely use it to store kids toys!!!
ReplyDeleteLove this for our entryway. Lots of space to store glove, umbrellas, etc.
ReplyDeleteI would tuck it right between the couch and the front door where it would be used as a side table and hold our video game controllers and games. And, heck - it seems pretty big! - with a basket or two inside, maybe hats and scarves, too!
ReplyDeleteI'd tuck my little one's surprises in there! You never know what may show up!
ReplyDeleteI would use it for shoes in our laundry room!
ReplyDeleteCould use this in our entry way!
ReplyDeleteI am thinking it would be used for toy storage in the living room!
ReplyDeletei would stash all of my scrapbook things in it!
ReplyDeleteI would stash all of my kid's winter gear for starters.
ReplyDeleteI would organize my craft room.
ReplyDeleteI would use it to stash the shoes that sitting in front of my front door.
ReplyDeleteI need shoe storage! Hope to win!
ReplyDeletei'd organize shoes in front of my front door too ))
ReplyDeleteI would stash reusable shopping bags in there!
ReplyDeleteoh so many options! moving into a new house this weekend so this would be perfect :)
ReplyDeleteI would probably try it out for backpacks or pet supplies.
ReplyDeleteId definitely use it to corral our outdoor shoes near the entryway.
ReplyDeleteAll of my kids shoes would be great, they are everywhere!
ReplyDeleteI would organize my cleaning supplies in my laundry room/mudroom!
ReplyDeleteWould make a great coffee table with storage for blankets/throws.
ReplyDeleteI'm assuming that the surface is paintable, so it could coordinate and maybe a nice bit of stencilling on top!
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I love the concept of this! There are so many possibilities!
ReplyDeleteI am currently organizing my kids study material and this will be great for extra storage.
ReplyDeleteLove it!!! Very useful!!!
ReplyDeleteI think this would be a great piece for my guest bedroom. I would put this at the end of the bed to store all our guest linens.
ReplyDeleteI would use this to store shoes. With 5 people in my family-four of us girls-we have way too many shoes in the house!
ReplyDeleteI need all the organizing help i can get!!
ReplyDeleteI would use it in my mud room for shoe organization and umbrellas, etc.
ReplyDeleteWould totally use this for living room toy/blanket/diaper etc storage!!
ReplyDeleteThe possibilities are endless as to what I could store in that bench!
ReplyDeleteI would organize the entry way - looks perfect for shoes!
ReplyDeleteI'd stash all of the stuff my husband swears "needs to be in the living room"
ReplyDeleteI would use it to store craft supplies. They are always on my dinning room table because I have no place to put them!
ReplyDeleteGreat for toy storage!!
ReplyDeleteI'm looking for a storage piece for the throw blankets my family loves to use to snuggle in while watching movies during the winter months. The Way maybe the answer.
ReplyDeleteI am thinking toys or books for the kids. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteGreat giveaway! I've been looking for a way to organize my entryway, but we're on a VERY tight budget these days...
ReplyDeleteI am thinking diapers and such in the babies room, looks perfect!
ReplyDeletePillows!!! My boys love to play with them so I need a place to hide them until company comes over ;D
ReplyDeletetoys for sure!
ReplyDeleteOur garage would love something like this!
ReplyDeletewe are planning to redo my sons bedroom it will store something!
ReplyDeleteI am looking for something exactly like this to put in my sons room.
ReplyDeleteToys, toys and more toys.
ReplyDeleteI would stash away shoes!!
ReplyDeleteI'm moving into a new apartment, and now I have a whole extra room to work with. This would be the perfect place to start!
ReplyDeleteI would use it in our family room to store toys or blankets.
ReplyDeleteOoohh!! We just built a dining room table & are looking for storage benches to use as seating. These would be perfect!!!
ReplyDeleteWe can always use more toy/book storage around here. Looks like a really great product!
ReplyDeleteI would use it for my son's toys!
ReplyDeleteIt would be great for more storage in the kid's room.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to use this as craft storage!! :)
ReplyDeleteAlways in need of good storage in any room of my house, but especially the kids' rooms.
ReplyDeleteToys Toys toys!!
ReplyDeleteI would love to use this in our entryway for the random things tha accumulate there!
ReplyDeleteI would use it for all the shoes that seem to collect in my kitchen...
ReplyDeleteThat is an amazing idea!
ReplyDeleteToys! What a great idea!
ReplyDeleteI think it would make a great toy box!
ReplyDeleteThis would perfect for our family room--either for toys or for shoes and things that need to be out of sight. Would LOVE to win this!
ReplyDeleteI would love this for my craft room for oversized stuff. Your website is wonderful!! Thanks.
ReplyDeletetoys. Lots and lots of toys would go it here! :)
ReplyDeleteIt would be great for my entryway. I have shoes all over my living room since we have no mudroom. I was just searching for the perfect solution to the shoe explosion!!
ReplyDeleteI would use it to hold my kids DVDs and blankets. Pick a movie--grab a blanket--Movie Time!
ReplyDeleteI would use this as a toy box for my girls room. Really cool giveaway thanks!
ReplyDeleteI live in a tiny apartment in NYC, so any furniture that doubles as storage is perfect!
ReplyDeleteI love how green it is! I'd use it as toy storage!
ReplyDeleteMy family of 4 lives in a 2-bedroom apartment. The only problem I have right now is shoe storage. This would be perfect!
ReplyDeleteI woud definitely use it for shoe storage in our entryway off the garage!
ReplyDeleteThis would be perfect for our mudroom where we have absolutely no storage. Shoes everywhere!
ReplyDeleteI love it! I'd use it to store extra throw blankets in the living room... or maybe in the mudroom to store outdoor toys, so many possibilities!
ReplyDeleteThis would be perfect for storing sweaters in the summer and beach towels in the winter!!
ReplyDeleteorganization and green what could be better. great product. thanks for showing it. I would also us it for toy
ReplyDeleteI would keep it in the garage for seasonal sports stuff. So cool!
ReplyDeleteOh my...I've got it narrowed down to either shoes and such in our mudcloset or toys in the living room. Great bench, thanks for the chance to win :)
ReplyDeleteI am a collector of blankets and throws, mainly because I love nothing better then to wrap up on a cold winter day. So, I would store all of my blankets!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool concept!
ReplyDeleteBaby toys! Her current basket is overflowing... Thanks for the great giveaway!
ReplyDeleteFabulous!! I just went to the Way Basics website. I believe I found just the thing I have been looking for. I was looking for storage solutions for two long walls (they are both around 15 feet long) with a lower ceiling height. I wanted to be able to have seating and lots of storage.I think using a mix of their cubes, bookcases, and storage benches is just the answer. I like that I would be able to design it the way I want and that I can use baskets and bins. I just placed an order for a white 3 Cubby Stackable Storage Bench.
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of the Manhattan Storage Bench and Table. So many uses; toy storage, bedding storage, shoe storage, decoration storage, pillow storage, a coffee table, a child's art table, etc, etc. The list can go on and on. You could add the Way Basic stools for more options.
Jen, thank you so much for sharing this site! I have so many ideas floating through my head now.
That looks awesome. Wonder how it would hold up with a 3 year old?
ReplyDeleteI love the concept of paper based storage. I also love that its created to be easy to assemble.
ReplyDeleteThis would be great for storing toys.
ReplyDeleteOh, I need this!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway! I'd use the storage bin for toys. :o)
ReplyDeleteThis would be perfect for my office!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute and useful. So many places I can think to use it. The basement for books, bedroom for stuffed animals, sons room for nerf guns, entry way for backpacks. You name it, it would find a home!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely toys- but to keep in the living room! Keeps the toys easily accessible but put away prettily!
ReplyDeleteI would put this in our basement multipurpose room to help organize everything that seems to end up all over the place.
ReplyDeleteThis would be a great place to store all of the shoes that attempt to jump out and trip me when I'm not looking.
ReplyDeleteThis would be awesome in our playroom!
ReplyDeletesuch a cool idea
ReplyDeletelove it, I would put it to good use in our playroom!
ReplyDeleteI just love the idea of making furniture out of recycled products. I'm glad to hear it's sturdy though, that would be my one concern!
ReplyDeleteI would store our board & card games in it.
ReplyDeleteWould love to use that in the laundry room!
ReplyDeleteI would store our rain boots and all of our dogs gear. Leashes, harnesses etc sure do take up a lot of space!
ReplyDeleteI would use this to store all of my ironing supplies (Yes I still do iron). I have an iron with a large water reserve and a regular iron. I also have a sleeve board,a pressing ham, a seam roll,a pressing cloth,a needle board (for velvet) and a spray bottle for water. It would be great to have it ALL in one place and looking neat. I would stash this under my large sewing table.
ReplyDeleteI could think of a million things to store in there!
ReplyDeleteI would use it to stash backpacks and jackets in our entryway. :o) Thanks for the opportunity to win!
ReplyDeleteI would love to use this bench as a toybox in my one year old daughter's room!
ReplyDeletetoy box for my kiddos or blankets
ReplyDeleteI would use it to store all the family games and puzzles.
ReplyDeleteI think this would end up holding shoes in the entry room, since I tend to collect them there...would be great to have them there but hidden away.
ReplyDeleteBaby toys!
ReplyDeleteKids toys! :)
ReplyDeleteToy Box!
ReplyDeletePerfect for my kiddo's wooden blocks!
ReplyDelete-Jennnifer
I have the perfect place in my entryway for this cute bench! Great for shoes!
ReplyDeleteToys!!
ReplyDeleteTOYS!!!
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ReplyDeleteI will put inside the bench all my knitting stuff!
ReplyDeleteI will put inside the bench all my knitting stuff!
ReplyDeleteI would either put my knitting or my shoes! I am always looking for neat places to hid things when impromput guests come over!
ReplyDeleteLove this for books
ReplyDeleteI would totally use this bench in my entry way to "hide" all of my family's winter gear (hats, scarves, mittens, etc.)
ReplyDeleteI think I'd put shoes in it!
ReplyDeleteI would love it at the end of my bed. I could put extra sheets and blankets in it.
ReplyDeleteI would use the bench to store all of our cozy blankets in our guest room.
ReplyDeleteThis would be a great way to store my son's toys!
ReplyDeleteI would use the bench to store toys, they are EVERYWHERE!
ReplyDeleteWinter couch blankets for when they aren't in use.
ReplyDeleteThis would go right by the foyer, so I'm thinking it would hold anything and everything...:)
ReplyDeleteI would stash all my yarn and/or fabric in it and organize my craft space.
ReplyDeleteI would hold all the beanies and kids shoes in it by the front door.
ReplyDeleteShoes!!!
ReplyDeleteVery cute bench!! I would probably use it in the office for paper storage or the basement exit for shoes/jackets.
ReplyDeleteCute! I would use it to store toys in our soon-to-be-finished basement!
ReplyDeleteI would use it for shoes in our entry way!
ReplyDeleteshoes and mittens/scarves/hats!
ReplyDeleteI would totally use this for blanket storage in the bedroom.
ReplyDeleteToys for when my nieces and nephews come over!
ReplyDeleteI could definitely use this in my daughter's room!
ReplyDeleteCould so use this for my entryway!
ReplyDeleteSmart in every way. Love the practicality and the design.
ReplyDeleteThis would go great in my living room!
ReplyDeleteAlso, the link for the Pinterest account for Way Basics gives an error
This would be PERFECT for under the window in my craft room. I have a little space, and have been looking for something to put there. I would use it to store my kids' art supplies.
ReplyDeleteWe are expecting and live in a small house, so I would add it to the nursery for extra storage!
ReplyDeleteKids Toys!!!! Perfect for my living area.
ReplyDeleteWould love it for storage!! Never enough in a one bedroom house!
ReplyDeleteI would probably use it in my play room for toy storage. Little One's play things are taking over the house!
ReplyDeleteWith 5 kids you can never have enough storage!
ReplyDeleteLooks neat! :) Love Storage benches! :D
ReplyDeletei would love a place to put DD's diaper bag, my purse, etc., so that we always know where they are and they are easy to grab on the go, but they are out of sight to others.
ReplyDeleteLOVE IT! This would rock as a great way to store extra blankets we use while watching movies/act as a coffee table.
ReplyDeleteI would put my blankets and extra things like hats and gloves in it!
ReplyDeleteI would store books in it. Seriously, me and my fiance' are book hoarders ;-)
ReplyDeleteI love it! I need blanket storage in my family room and this would be perfect.
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Blankets for the cold weather that is coming!!! So cool. I love it
ReplyDeleteShoes + socks. Why can't the socks make it downstairs on children's feet? I'd like to start storing the socks right next to the shoes and save ourselves some grief.
ReplyDeleteKiddo's toys or shoes... the company sounds super creative with their recycling ideas. I'm a fan!
ReplyDeleteShelby @ thelittlemother.com
I'd have it at the bottom of my bed as an ottoman, stuffed full with cosy blankets and fresh bed covers. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteAwesome giveaway! I would love to win one for my children's toys! They need some serious organization in that play room haha! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteOh gosh--I have SO much stuff that I could store in this!! I could store all of the art work my daughter creates at school for starters! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteThis would be perfect for the family room and I would use it to hide all of twins toys......ah toy freedom.....a girl can dream.
ReplyDeleteSo much to choose from! :) I think I would probably use this for toy storage.
ReplyDeleteIt would become our new coffee table (the old one has seen better days and is falling apart)... In it we would store our wii and x360 items (remotes, cords, wiifit board, guitars, etc.)
ReplyDeleteThe possibilities are endless! We are moving into our first house (yay! No more apartment!) next month and I can see placing this in the guest room for additional linens and bath supplies. I'd definitely be painting/mod podging this item.
ReplyDeleteThis would be awesome in my bedroom office!
ReplyDeleteI have been looking for one of these! I would love to own this and store my extra bedding items in it, while using it as a bench near our entry way.
ReplyDeleteI would put blankets it in!
ReplyDeleteLove this bench!
ReplyDeleteI think I would use it in my breakfast room to store extra table linens!
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Oh we need something just like this for our kitchen! A good place to sit and take off/put on shoes!
ReplyDeleteSo cute!! I think I would stash blankets, some toys, and whatever else I can squeeze in!
ReplyDeleteThis would be fantastic as a bench in our guest room to store blankets and pillows.
ReplyDeleteIt would be great to stash all our blankets in our living room. Or maybe to hide some of the toys that have taken over my house.
ReplyDeleteI'm Between using it in my room to store in blankets or using using it i'm my sons room. love the giveaway and the chance of winning it
ReplyDeleteBlankets & pillows for the foot of my bed! Love it!
ReplyDeleteBlankets & pillows for the foot of my bed! Love it!
ReplyDeletetoys in our living room for sure!
ReplyDeleteWe don't have a closet near the entryway, so this will definitely store shoes in our dining room (the only space we have!)
ReplyDeleteToys!
ReplyDeleteShoes!
ReplyDeleteThis would be perfect for keeping my new twins' toys separate from their older siblings toys.
ReplyDeleteToys, toys, and more toys!!
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I might turn it into a bench/file cabinet!
ReplyDeleteWe need a spot for blankets in our family room!
ReplyDeleteI would use it for toy storage in one of my kid's rooms.
ReplyDeleteI love this concept!
ReplyDeleteLOVE this idea and this storage bench would go great in my small space of a laundry room/mudroom
ReplyDeleteAwesome for Imaginext..you have the best giveaways, jen! thank you!
ReplyDeleteI would love this for my front entry and I love anything repurposed or recycled.
ReplyDeleteI would use it for toys or for extra blankets in the kids' room.
ReplyDeletei have been wanting this exact thing but money is tight so it'd be awesome to win it!! i would totally stash our warm blankets in there... and probably throw toys in there right before company comes over :o)
ReplyDeleteI would love to store my kids sports equipment so that we are not searching the house for shin guards and gear at the last minute before heading out the door! :)
ReplyDeleteI would store my boot collection in there. Yes, I'm guilty of owning too many shoes! Hahaha!
ReplyDeleteI would probably use it to store bedding in in my bedroom. It seems like the kind of thing you could stencil something lovely on to personalize it more.
ReplyDeleteI would either use it for our shoes that need a happy home or my daughters toys that are downstairs (currently in a clear plastic tub). I think this would be perfect for either of those. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteOur house is going through an organizing overhaul and would love to add this to the garage.
ReplyDeleteStorage is always good.
ReplyDeleteThis would be great to store some of my art supplies!
ReplyDeleteI can always go for more housy stuff! I love that I could stash blankets or toys in something like this.
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