While you might usually walk by a discarded wine box, Costco’s leftover wine containers can be transformed into stunning storage spaces.

At Costco, customers may be allowed to take empty wine crates home with them. This isn't an expressly stated company policy, so double-check with an employee before snagging one.

A glance at Amazon reveals that a wooden wine crate can easily run you around $40, so snagging one for free on your Costco run can make your visit even more lucrative.

Wine crates are often elegantly designed to reflect the quality of the wine. This versatile wooden finish makes them an ideal home decorating tool no matter your style.

Since a cubical wine box features large flat surfaces, it can be easily transformed into a wall-mounted display case. It can also be used for essentially any type of storage.