Keep Kitchen Countertop Clutter Neat And Organized With A Clever Dollar Tree Hack

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There's no rule in interior design that says kitchen counter organization should be plain or boring — or even worse, costly. Shop at Dollar Tree and, if you're savvy, you can find ways to declutter your kitchen without going overboard and keep the room stylish in the process. In fact, there are all kinds of budget-friendly ways to organize your kitchen if you don't have a pantry. For this particular project, you glue a Dollar Tree glass bowl to a candlestick, also from Dollar Tree, to make a pretty pedestal bowl. It's perfect for storing everything from notepads and paper clips to recipes and fresh fruit.

Everyone's favorite discount store sells a bunch of glass bowls. The Dollar Tree Decorative Clear Glass Bowls sport a nearly 8-inch rim, giving you plenty of internal space to work with. The embossing on the side makes it interesting to look at, too. You'll need a candleholder to form the base of your pedestal bowl. To keep the attention on the bowl, go for something simple like the conical Dollar Tree Candle Holder. Those who prefer ornate decorations should go with the Dollar Tree Stoneware Pillar Candle Pedestals. The DIY also requires some tools and supplies for assembly and decoration. Gather together some super glue or a hot glue gun and some spray paint in your choice of color.

First, spray paint the Dollar Tree bowl and candlestick in your preferred hue. Once you're done painting the items, set them aside to dry and, ideally, cure. This could take anywhere between 30 minutes to 48 hours, depending on the type of spray paint and whether you prefer to work with touch-dry or cured pieces. Check the paint can for specific advice. When you're ready, glue the bottom of the bowl to the top of the candlestick to create your pedestal bowl.

You may want to put some extra thought into your paint choices to personalize your pedestal bowls. Why not try a retro paint color like Rust-Oleum Painter's Touch 2X Ultra Cover Spray Paint in Gloss Apple Red? Or channel those luxe vibes with Krylon Colormaxx Spray Paint in Metallic Gold. Instead of just painting your new storage accessory all one color, add embellishments. You'll keep the function of the pedestal bowl as a nifty storage solution intact while enhancing its looks. For example, highlight the glass bowl's embossing with a bold paint color — contrast is an important element in interior design.

If you want to secretly add more storage to your kitchen — and some visual interest — make more décor pieces using different Dollar Tree bowls. Good choices might be the Royal Norfolk Black and White Dashed-Pattern Stoneware Bowls or the Black and White Mediterranean Pattern Bowl mounted atop a black base. Group them on your kitchen countertop in odd numbers.