Clean Up Cluttered Countertops With A Clever Thrift Store Flip For Bathroom Storage

It's no secret that bathroom clutter can add up fast since all those little products and gadgets can easily take over. When it comes to finding functional and beautiful ways to set up your bathroom, it's easy to spend money on fancy new cabinets or storage solutions. However, finding unique ways to reuse vintage items can give your bathroom countertops the uncluttered look you are aiming for while keeping everyday items accessible. It can also provide a lot of character to your space. We are constantly keeping our eye on the most valuable items to seek out at a thrift store, and right now, we're looking at vintage sewing boxes for all your bathroom decluttering needs.

Of all the ways you can help keep your bathroom clutter-free, sewing boxes are a great addition. They are specifically designed to hold smaller items while keeping them organized, which makes them a perfect choice for bathroom essentials. The tiny drawers and little compartments that were once reserved for things like bobbins, sewing needles, and spools of thread can easily store your make-up, hair accessories, cotton balls, travel toiletries, and more. Even if it looks a little old and outdated, you would be surprised how just a little care can transform it into the MVP of bathroom storage. So next time you see a sewing box in the corner of your local thrift shop or even your grandma's basement, we suggest you dust it off and give it purpose again.

If you are lucky enough to stumble across one of these forgotten gems, there are a few ways you can go about using it. First, you might want to start with a little makeover on the old item, especially since it's most likely second-hand and can be a little unstable. Start by giving it a good wipe down, sanding the surface to replenish the wood, and consider staining or painting the outside to give it a clean finish. We suggest truly customizing it by covering the inside compartments with colorful lining and protecting the wood with a plastic liner. You might need to tighten a screw here or there, but the best thing about this little DIY project is that you don't need heavy carpentry skills to bring the old wooden box back to life.

Once you're finished, what do you keep in it? For starters, it's a great place to keep your makeup organized as well as hold all your daily skincare and hair products so that they are always together in one place and easily accessible. You could also use it to hold anything else you might usually keep on your bathroom counter, like Q-tips, hair trimmers, perfume, jewelry, and other regularly used items. For more organization, we suggest adding labels to the sides of each compartment, but once you have it all set up, you will have all your items organized and have magically added so much extra counter space to your bathroom.