Give Your Kitchen Waste Bin A Stylish Makeover With A Laundry Staple

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Waste bins are necessary in the home, but nobody wants to see them. Even the most streamlined models with their chrome finishes and motion-sensor lids leave something to be desired in the decor department. There's one spot in the house where trash cans especially stand out, and it just happens to be the area that accumulates the most garbage: the kitchen. There are several ways you can seamlessly hide your kitchen trash can for discreet waste disposal. One option that focuses heavily on the aesthetics of the solution is to simply slide your current refuse container, or a plastic bag, into a decorative laundry hamper.

Clothes baskets come in all shapes and sizes, but the woven wicker models are a brilliant way to incorporate natural fibers and textures into a room. They're also neutral in color, making them an easy item to match with your chosen decor aesthetic. Some feature lids, which is the perfect way to hide your trash. If you're looking for clever ways to repurpose your old laundry hamper around the house and hide an outdated trash can, this is a great place to start. Whether you're rocking a country kitchen, opting for a coastal vibe, or aiming for a cozy cottagecore look, there's a simple fix in this laundry staple hack.

All you need for this trash-can-hiding hack is a clothes basket of your choosing. Tall, narrow baskets similar to the shape of a trash can work well. You can reuse one you've had for years, pick one up at a thrift store, or purchase new ones to develop matching disposal units in your home. Along with being a kitchen decor saver for your trash can, it's also one of the most savvy ways to disguise your recycle bin. For a two-in-one solution, something like Greenstell's double laundry hamper with lid is a good option, but any model will do, as long as the wicker basket is large enough for the trash. 

There are two ways to make this hack work — either line the basket with a plastic trash bag, or slip a basic plastic waste can inside (you can also use any other plastic container that fits). This keeps the interior waterproof in case of spills, as woven materials are porous and not as easy to clean as stainless steel. Something neat about this simple DIY is that you can customize it to match any kitchen aesthetic. Use tape to section off the hamper, and spray paint the bottom while leaving the top natural, or pick up a stencil at the craft store and add a floral mural to the front. You can also cut a square out of the lid for easy usage. With a little crafty ingenuity, you'll have yourself a unique and aesthetically pleasing way to dispose of kitchen trash.