Eliminate Countertop Clutter With An Affordable Dollar Store Find

Does the word declutter bring daunting thoughts of piles to be sorted and hours of cleaning to mind? Well, some decluttering tasks can actually be easy and creative, especially when it comes to your bathroom countertops. As an area that you use consistently throughout the day, it's no wonder that these spaces get so overloaded with items. Investing in store-bought organizers is certainly an option; however, you can also create your own countertop storage on a budget. When you're trying to buy supplies for more than one bathroom, big box store items can add up. That's why swapping these for a couple of mugs from your local dollar store will not only save you money, but also add a unique element to your bathrooms that you can customize and even swap out seasonally or whenever the mood strikes. From toothbrushes and toiletries to junk drawer items that need a home, a mug can be the ultimate storage piece for your washrooms.

The thing about finding your mugs from the dollar store is that you have a wide variety of styles and options to help organize and declutter your countertops. From glass mason jar mugs to themed designs, you can really branch out on the type you choose to make it work. Even if you just buy a super simple piece, you can bring it home and decorate it to make it seem less like a kitchen staple and more like a countertop organizer. With so many ways to reuse mugs for useful storage solutions around the house, it's amazing stores don't keep these in the organization aisles as well.

Don't dismiss this as boring just yet. Mugs can bring a very rustic or cozy vibe to any room, which is why so many people invest in mug holders or DIY wall displays to showcase them. Rather than just picking the simplest mug and throwing it on your counter, get creative and try to match your aesthetic. This can be done by finding a decorative mug or upgrading one with decoupage or paint. You can find all the supplies you need at the store, too. Another way to make your mug seem less basic is to add a tray underneath and pair your new storage holder with a candle, a small potted plant, a framed print, or a variety of other decor items. This creates a triangle effect that gives a finished ambiance to any surface.

While the mug options will vary from store to store and likely change regularly throughout the year, you can still find fairly standard sizes and styles then add to them from there. For the mason jar style mugs, consider getting stick-on chalk labels and note what each one holds for a Farmhouse vibe. During the holidays, swap out traditional cups for themed holiday decor on a budget. Rather than grouping several mugs together on your countertops, make sure to space them out and keep one or two on one side of your surfaces, then another couple elsewhere. You don't want every area covered in these, as that will just create more clutter, so use them sparingly in each room.