A Clever Way To Turn A Dead Toaster Into Display-Worthy Decor

Got a toaster that's just not toasting anymore? Whether it had a nice long run of browning bread or fritzed out too soon, it can be a bummer to get rid of this kitchen staple, especially if it already perfectly fits into your home's aesthetics. Thankfully, though, there's no need to toss it — there's a spectacular way to upcycle a dead toaster into home decor you can enjoy for years to come.

If you're certain that your toaster has seen its last working days, you can use it as a vase. Since it already fits into your interior design, it's a natural base for your favorite seasonal blooms, artificial flowers, or colorful succulents that thrive indoors. While it may not be able to serve breakfast any longer, it can showcase the bright blossoms that will help bring a little peace and stress relief to your home.

To begin your upcycling project, you'll want to thoroughly clean your toaster. Getting out any remaining crumbs or gunk will ensure the appliance is ready to house your favorite plants. At this point, you may also want to prepare it to be on display, such as using a wire cutter to snip away the wire cord or wiping down the outside so it really shines.

Then, you can decide which plants you would like to put in the appliance. An upcycled toaster vase is an excellent place to display artificial flowers since you won't have to worry about filling the toaster with water or soil. With a few tricks, artificial flowers can look super realistic, especially since the spokes and smaller spaces inside the toaster could act as a makeshift flower frog. Plus, you'll have more freedom to put it anywhere in your kitchen or home, including an area that doesn't receive enough light to let flowers or plants thrive.

If you do decide you want to put fresh flowers or plants in your toaster vase, prepare the inside of the toaster with the appropriate potting soil or water. Depending on the space inside the appliance, you might decide to insert a small, rectangular container of water to hold fresh flowers if you don't want to fill the entire inside with water. Then, arrange the flowers or plants to your liking, the same way you might with any pot or vase, and take pleasure in the fun and thrifty way you reused your broken toaster.