The Vintage Thrift Store Find That's Perfect For Keeping Bathroom Essentials Organized

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Finding gems at the thrift store can be so satisfying, especially when you spot valuable high-end items or kitschy gems that have become seemingly obsolete. Maybe it's a rare antique coffee table that was once a staple in the 60s that complements your Art Deco style decor perfectly, or a quirky, retro collectible thimble. It seems like the decor possibilities are endless, that is, until you come across a peculiar item that you're unsure of its function, like a certain vintage hair tool rack that may seem outdated, but can still be of use for your modern essentials.

In a TikTok video clip, user brittanystreasureboxx shows such a thrift store find, along with text that reads, "Can someone please tell me what this is or what it's used for?" The item is wooden with a heart-shaped opening in the middle, and seemingly two racks and an opening that appears to be a holder of some kind. According to the comments, users speculate that the item is a vintage wall organizer from the 1980s that hangs your blow dryer and curling iron, as well as keeps your other bathroom essentials organized. And with a few tweaks, you can make it more useful for modern needs while still preserving its retro charm.

If you witnessed the '80s or have an affinity for its bold, maximalist decor style, you know that it was an era of materialism, bright colors, and big hair. That said, it should come as no surprise that many organizing and storage solutions catered to such trends, and this kitschy vintage wooden organizer is a perfect example of how fun decor was back then. While aesthetic styles, needs, and functions have since changed, many popular '80s interior design trends have come back in style, and this thrift store find can elevate your home, with a few modern twists. You can use the wooden organizer for its original use, such as holding your hair dryer in the circular holder and using the top racks for your hair straightener. Alternatively, the top racks can hang face or hand towels instead.

Now, you don't necessarily have to have vintage decor to incorporate old-world charm into your home. You can mix and match old and new pieces to create a personal and collected atmosphere, achieving that naturally lived-in space. With this mounted organizer, you can get creative with the wooden design, such as adding a shelf to the top that can hold perfume, face creams, or other smaller bathroom items. You could hang necklaces or hair ties from the hook on the side and even place a pretty jar in the hole for Q-tips, bobby pins, or hair clips. When it comes to snagging this adorable bathroom organizer at the thrift store, keep your eyes peeled in the housewares and home decor section. But if you don't feel like testing your luck this way, you should be able to find one of these at online marketplaces like eBay.