Smart Ways Martha Stewart Uses Glass Jars And Canisters To Keep Her Home Tidy

From storing pantry staples to holding pens atop your desk, there are nearly endless clever ways to reuse old glass jars around the house. Even the queen of home decor herself, Martha Stewart, is a huge fan of repurposing glass jars and canisters to keep her home stylish and tidy. Like most of Stewart's projects, she has found several smart ways to elevate basic glass jars with easy DIY ideas. From decoupage to paint, you can easily take an item that would have landed in the recycle bin and make it an incredible piece of home decor.

Sometimes, you don't even need paint to elevate your jars. In Stewart's own farmhouse-style kitchen, she has large shelves filled with glass jars holding everyday items such as flour, rice, sugar, and various grains. For pantry staples like these, Stewart suggests using a jar with a wide mouth so you can easily fit a scoop or measuring cup inside. It's also worth noting that choosing glass jars of varying sizes and shapes is a fun way to add visual interest and turn these storage solutions into beautiful decor pieces.

Outside of the obvious storage solutions, Martha Stewart also frequently upcycles glass jars and bottles into unique home decor pieces. In one instance, she used pouncers and paint to turn old mason jars into beautiful Fourth of July-themed vases with red and white stripes — a technique that could be applied to any holiday by switching up the paint colors. In another example, Stewart used decoupage to add stunning floral patterns to tall glass bottles.

In addition to jars, Stewart also uses canisters and other repurposed containers for decor and storage around her home. Atop her kitchen desk, you will find old silver-plated julep cups serving as stylish pen and pencil holders. For another DIY project, she covered metal cans with patterned fabric to create holders for everything from scissors to paintbrushes.

On her blog, Stewart discusses storing items such as dog treats, cat food, kitchen utensils, and birdseed in various repurposed containers, including crocks. The possibilities are nearly endless. So whether you're in need of easy and affordable storage solutions or are in the mood to DIY some new decor, don't overlook your old jars and canisters.