Easily Hide Your Trash Cans With The Help Of A Common Closet Staple

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Trash cans are probably one of the most helpful items in your kitchen, but they also create the biggest eyesore. They get dirty easily thanks to all the food tossed into them, and design-wise, they're really not that cute. That's because most trash cans aren't made with style in mind. Instead, they're made for durability and functionality. Storing trash is a tough job. But believe it or not, there's a clever way to hide your trash can and add a rustic touch to your kitchen with a common closet staple you probably never thought of using: a laundry hamper. 

Yes, they're meant for clothes, but who says you can't use one to hide your garbage can and instantly upgrade the spot in your kitchen you're forgetting to beautify? There aren't any rules saying you can't, so let's get a little creative. The hardest part is finding a laundry basket that blends style with storage. You don't want something that has the word laundry written across the front. And you definitely don't want anyone confusing it for an actual laundry basket and mixing clothes with trash. Yuck. Instead, look for a neutral hamper that blends in with your kitchen decor and doesn't draw attention to itself.

To successfully banish kitchen trash can eyesores with this simple and stylish hack, you first need to figure out what size hamper you need. Measure your trash can's length, width, and height. Look for something that will encompass these dimensions with room to spare. You can, of course, always buy a new trash can that fits the hamper's dimensions. This way, you're not compromising on style and can perfectly match your existing kitchen or dining-room décor. In other words, you can shop for the hamper first and then find a trash can to fit inside it, or vice versa.

Hampers made from wicker or bamboo are just a few stylish options to consider. The Dixon Bamboo Hamper with Liner from Crate & Barrel is a solid pick. Another great option is the Casafield Large Laundry Hamper with Lid and Removable Liner Bag from Target. It would easily fit a garbage can like the Rubbermaid Commercial Products 41-Quart Lidless Trash Can from Lowe's. Both offer that clean, neutral look that doesn't scream throw laundry in me.

Once you find a hamper that can accommodate your trash can, consider removing the lid and liner. After all, who wants to lift two lids just to toss something out? Alternatively, you can remove the lid from the garbage can itself and keep the hamper's lid intact. Just decide which setup works best for you. And since you probably don't want your trash can-disguiser to smell, line the can with scented garbage bags or place a stick-on air freshener inside.