10 Old Kitchen Items You Can Use to Organize Your Life
Use muffin tins for bathroom storage, plus more surprising ways to repurpose old kitchen stuff.
By Farima Alavi, HGTV.com
Whether you haven’t baked since slap bracelets were in or just want to upgrade your kitchenware, there are plenty of ways to use those supplies outside the kitchen. Keep reading to see how common kitchen tools can be used as storage, like the muffin tin below that holds your bathroom toiletries — genius!
Photo courtesy of Kimberly Ludy
Teacup Jewelry Holder
You love grandma’s vintage tea set, but might not have anywhere to display it. Use the saucers and cups to hold your favorite possessions like jewelry. It’s a quick and pretty way to organize your drawers.
Vintage Meets New
Bring out your lunchbox from your elementary school days, and use it to store all the odds and ends that clutter up your shelves. Got a collection of boxes? They can double as decor.
Unscramble Your Thread
Photo courtesy of Michele Pacey
I seem to collect countless spools of thread and organizing them is nearly impossible. If you are anything like me, use an egg carton to keep them separated and easy to grab. Get more clever solutions for craft room clutter at HGTV.com.
Grater Pencil Holder
Photo courtesy of Alicia McDonald and Jamie Ritter
Stick floral foam into an old grater, and stick pencils or other kitchen utensils into the foam to keep your kids’ craft space tidy. Hang the grater on any surface to free up counter space, but make sure you use an old grater with dull edges to prevent cuts.
No Cookies in These Tins
Photo courtesy of Serena Thompson
Use colorful cookie tins to store larger office supplies, and label them to keep things organized.
Tuna Can Drawer Organizer
For smaller office supplies, use recycled tuna cans. You can fit several in a drawer, and it keeps your most-used supplies right at hand.
Mason Jar Bathroom Organizer
Photo courtesy of Liz Marie Galvan
Did you think we forgot about Mason jars? We’re taking it to the next level with this clever way to organize your toiletries. You will need a piece of wood, paint, pipe clamps, wide-mouth Mason jars, screws and picture hangers to make this hanging organizer. Paint your wood board the color you want. Once it’s dry, screw the pipe clamps onto the wood (be sure to measure out how many jars you’ll be adding and space them out on the board). Add picture hangers to the back of the board to hang it on the wall. Then, slide the jars into the pipe clamps. Be sure the pipe clamps are tight enough to catch the lip of the jar. Get more pin-worthy Mason jar projects at DIYNetwork.com.
Cake Stand Turned Soap Dish
Photo courtesy of Natalie Wright
Let’s take it back to the kitchen. Cake stands take up too much precious cabinet storage. Keep it right by the sink instead to hold your sponges, towels and soap. You don’t waste any counter space either since you can store things underneath it, too.
Ice Cube Tray Snack Caddy
An ice cube tray is an easy way to keep small household items organized or to separate food for your picky little eater. Sure, the food may not stay in its designated cubby by the end of mealtime, but A for effort.
