The Budget-Friendly Dollar Tree Hack That'll Tidy Up Clutter Around Your Home

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Keeping your home free of clutter is a task unto itself. It sometimes feels like no matter how many times a surface is cleared up, knick-knack accumulation is simply inevitable. One way to tackle the issue is to create areas on your flat surfaces to store smaller items that get in the way. Dollar Tree is a great place to find affordable options for this project. The key to keeping cheaper products from looking clunky and out of place is to channel your inner DIYer to transform mundane containers into something new that fits your space.

A simple trifle bowl and lazy Susan come together to make the perfect kitchen fruit bowl, pantry snack catcher, bathroom soap storage, and more. By gluing them together, painting, then adding embellishments, you get a rotating stash zone for items you don't want visible and taking up space in your house. This is one home decor storage solution that will give you much more peace of mind where your counters, tables, and shelves are concerned. The best part is that you can customize it to suit any aesthetic in your home.

To make this chic storage solution your own, you'll need to grab a trifle bowl (i.e. a display bowl with a stand or stem) and a lazy Susan from Dollar Tree. If your store doesn't have any stemmed dishes, try these plastic wavy neon bowls instead. You'll also need glue, paint in your choice of color, and some embellishments like jute cord, lace trim, or stick-on stencils. With supplies prepped, you're ready to create a genius and simple way to gain extra counter storage space in your kitchen, bathroom, and beyond.

Start by gluing the base of the bowl to the wooden spinner. Hot glue or E6000 should offer a snug hold. Now you can paint. Use a color that complements the surface and room you're placing it in. You can also use an adhesive paper with marble or wood grain, like Timeet peel and stick, to take the design up a notch. Add jute cord around the base, or lace trim around the top, and fill it with whatever you like. This would be a great addition to an entryway table for a warming and inviting first impression, or place it on your home office desk to keep supplies in one place. Wherever it goes, you can forget about clutter and enjoy a little extra surface space.