Banish Kitchen Trash Can Eyesores With A Simple And Stylish IKEA Hack

Kitchen garbage and recycling can add up quickly. It always feels like no matter how pretty you try to make your trash can, the area you store it winds up looking clunky and out of place in the otherwise sleek and hygienic culinary area. Fortunately, you can say goodbye to the eyesore of indoor trash cans with something easily ordered through IKEA — a cabinet. This idea simply involves measuring your current waste bin area and purchasing an island or cabinet that fits.

Depending on your needs, one or two of the SEKTION base frames and your choice of countertop are the perfect solution to the seemingly never-ending problem of waste clutter. The combination completely camouflages unsightly garbage containers by making them appear like a normal part of your cabinetry. If you have similar cupboards already, you can even choose a color that matches your current design. Add doors or a curtain to the front to further reduce visibility. Let's be real, you can create a whole kitchen organization system with nothing but IKEA products, but even if you're not one for the Nordic minimalist look, this is a great way to hide waste while retaining style.

To put this refreshing decluttering solution to work in your kitchen, start by taking measurements of the space you'd like to use. Check out the IKEA website and order the best SEKTION Base Frame cabinet size for the spot you want to store it. You can also order a countertop, like the laminate MÖCKLERYD, or visit your local home improvement store and have wood cut to fit. If you choose wood, you can stain or paint it to create an eye-catching accent piece. Once you've gathered the supplies, it's time to install.

Assemble the cabinets, add the countertop, and mount a cover for the front. Peel and stick velcro and a curtain of your choice is a simple solution, but you can also order doors to fit the SEKTION and your current home aesthetic. This is such a fun storage solution because it's easily customizable. Use peel-and-stick wallpaper to add a pop of color to the unit, or go with a thick butcher's block top to give the cupboard a second use as a prep station. A simple cabinet can end up being one of the best products at IKEA to help you organize your kitchen. Your trash is no longer a visible eyesore every time you enter the room, and you've got yourself some extra surface area to work with as well–it's a storage win/win.