The lid is perfect for both utilitarian and decorative wood crate projects. For convenient utility, the lid helps protect valuables that may be stored inside of the highland dunes large wood crate and also creates a flat surface for stacking crates easily. For more decorative projects using the crate lid and large wood crate, add castors to the bottom of the large wooden crate and paint both the crate and crate lid for a quick and easy end table.