The Chic Way To Turn A Thrifted Towel Rack Into Kitchen Storage

Your countertop storage doesn't need to be boring. In fact, there are simple ways to bring it up a level to suit a more modern style. One of the ways you can figure out how to recreate the bold eclectic kitchen ideas you'll want in your home is by stopping by your local thrift store. On TikTok, @guesnodanell showcased one easy and chic example to make storing mugs more of a statement for your kitchen. Using a towel rack bought at a secondhand store, they easily hung measuring cups and spoons to provide quick access. This one item can be transformed for a unique storage solution that helps you maximize vertical space, while maintaining a modern, sleek look on your counter. 

While a little similar to the easy organization you can accomplish with a genius Dollar Tree towel bar hack for measuring cup clutter, this tip revolves around a basic standing towel rack. While the end goal is to have a way to store your measuring cups out on the counter for easy access, you also want the look to be aesthetically pleasing. Try heading to a thrift store to source this type of countertop towel rack for less. Keep in mind that you may need to search around for the right style, specifically with one end open so you can slide items onto the rack.

You can copy @guesnodanell's use for their thrifted rack, which puts measuring cups right on hand when you need them. But there are many more possibilities to add functional and stylish storage to your kitchen. Instead of measuring cups, this type of towel rack also holds several coffee mugs for a makeshift display. Maybe you would like to swap in and out seasonally-appropriate mugs to add a pop of color to your countertops. Orange, yellow, and red colors add an autumn vibe, but you could also use blue or snow-themed mugs for the winter season. Out in the open can also be a fun way to style fancy tea cups.

@guesnodanell

I love finding creative ways to use things that I thrift. What do you think of how I styled this Thrifted towel rack? #diyersoftiktok #sideoftheroad #oldhouses #oldthings #thrift #thriftedfinds

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If you already have a spare towel bar, this is one genius towel bar home hack to elevate everyday life. However, unlike a traditional mug tree, with multiple levels to hang mugs from, a standing towel rack can be a little more sleek. Keep an eye out for all-black, metal racks or more elegant gold ones. The ability to easily move this standalone rack around the kitchen also adds an element of convenience that cannot be understated. A countertop towel rack is more freeing than a towel bar that you must install in one place, and where you might hang pots and pans.