Turn A Plain Water Dispenser Into A Kitchen Statement Piece With A Repurposed Thrift Find

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Keeping a water dispenser in your kitchen is an excellent way to stay hydrated. According to Harvard Health, the amount of water a person is supposed to drink is individualized — but the average daily amount for men is 15.5 cups and for women, 11.5. While a dispenser sure does make grabbing a drink convenient, they can sometimes be clunky and unattractive. It's just one of many common eyesores around the house that people try and hide. Luckily, giving a water dispenser a stylish upgrade can be both easy and inexpensive. All you have to do is purchase a thrifted planter with the goal of giving it a whole new purpose.

Water dispensers come in various shapes, sizes, and price ranges. Not everyone has room for a large, freestanding dispenser — so placing a smaller version on your counter is an alternative. Plus, it can be more budget-friendly as well. If you want to elevate your kitchen countertop with one of these dispensers, simply pair it with a decorative pot that can serve as its base. If you find one that is made of a thick, sturdy material that's approximately the size of your small dispenser, you can turn it into a piece you actually adore. TikTok user @ximena6767 shared this hack, and it has the internet wanting to do it, too.

There are lots of gorgeous planters out there in need of a new home, but who's to say they can't have a new job? Head to the thrift store to pick one out to become a water dispenser pedestal. If you don't have a dispenser yet, stores like Target carry them, like this 2-gallon Glass Modern Beverage Dispenser for $35. Their 2-gallon Plastic Lancashire Beverage Dispenser is $17. When picking out a thrifted planter, you'll need to make sure it's able to support the dispenser's weight. A well-crafted Mexican pot or a round metal planter could help do the trick. Perhaps you'll find one with a beautiful pattern, but most importantly — make sure you love it.

After you have your pot, clear away kitchen clutter to make room for the piece. Then, give it a good cleaning and fill your dispenser with purified water. Flip the planter over so that it provides the dispenser a flat, stable surface. Finally, set it on top, and it'll be like giving it an instant glow-up. It'll be a beneficial addition with how important drinking water is — and also a charming piece of home decor.

Keep your new dispenser on a countertop for daily use. Or, when you have company over, place it in the middle of a table, and it'll be just as lovely as it is useful. If you have enough room, create your own adorable "water bar" as a play on a coffee bar. Set up cups, healthy snacks, water flavor packets, and slices of citrus for an added twist. Your water dispenser will, of course, be front and center.