Reuse A Few Dollar Tree Kitchen Items To Create A Unique Entryway Storage Essential

Minor clutter is unavoidable, but the entryway is one spot where dependable organization can be an absolute lifesaver. When you need to dash out the door, there's no time for an extended search for your keys, shades, handbag, and other essentials. You need to know they're ready to go in a sensible spot that's easy to refill when you and the family return home. While keeping a clean and organized entryway often entails pieces like tables and hall trees, you can get some cheap and easy help handling these smaller items right now using only a few Dollar Tree kitchen tools.

For this DIY, start with a Cooking Concepts Metal Cooling Rack. You'll likely want to get some other add-ons for more versatility, but the rack can do a lot by itself. Install hooks on the entryway wall where you will hang the rack. Adhesive hooks can work, but since these often only hold up to 15 pounds, check the weight rating and double up the hooks as needed. Hang the rack horizontally or vertically, orienting the wires in whatever way works best for your items. Hook accessories like sunglasses directly on the mounted rack. Otherwise, a collection of S-hooks can hold keys, wallets, or even light jackets. Binder clips and clothespins can also come in handy, especially if you like to leave notes or family messages by the door. It's yet another simple Dollar Tree DIY to curb the entryway mess, and you have plenty of flexibility for more storage opportunities.

With the cooling rack mounted to the wall, it's time to look for more household items to reuse for extra storage in your closet-less entryway. Get some zip ties and attach small containers to hold a broader assortment of essentials. Tie a Dollar Tree Cooking Concepts Napkin Holder to the bottom, for instance, and you have a spot to drop in your daily planner. If you need extra space for small, loose items, an Essentials Tall Rectangular Slotted Plastic Basket adds more storage without taking away from the metal rack's hanging area. You can also choose shallower baskets to avoid bumping into them if you have to maneuver in a narrower entryway.

While this all supplies a ton of low-cost function, don't overlook the style side. A repurposed metal rack isn't the most visually pleasing wall hanging, which won't do in a foyer that makes your home's first impression for guests. One easy update is to spray paint the rack and any accessories, including the attached napkin holder or bin. Pick a color to make a single cohesive piece that jells with the entryway. Apply a primer and an acrylic spray paint suitable for metal and plastic pieces. To take it up another notch, make a simple wood frame to conceal the rack's edges. Cut some narrow wood pieces and form them into a rectangular frame. Then, glue or staple the rack's outer wire to the wood frame. With this easy addition, your daily routine will be more hassle-proof and your entryway will enjoy the perfect aesthetic boost.