Turn An Old Butter Dish Into The Perfect Catch-All Tray For Your Entryway

Whether you're repurposing a pastry cutter into a vintage towel holder, using an old chessboard as a key hook, or turning teacups into birdfeeders, there are a lot of old thrift store finds that you can use in interesting ways around the house. Using yesterday's cast-off items can be a good way to save money on home decor, and if you are someone that likes to think outside the box, there are unlimited possibilities for every piece of treasure you find. That includes old butter dishes, which can be the perfect catch-all tray in an entryway.

There are a lot of different ways to repurpose an old butter dish to use around the house. Butter dishes are perfect because they're just the right size to hold everything from loose change to jewelry and keys. They don't take up a lot of space, they are made to be handled multiple times a day, and they are inexpensive and easy to find. Using a butter dish to hide the clutter in your entryway takes up less space than a basket or a bowl, and since it has a lid, it makes it easy to hide the clutter, which can sometimes start to pile up. Having a place to drop your sunglasses, keys, and coins keeps things tidy, and when you use a vintage butter dish, it adds so much character to your space.

Butter dishes have been a staple in kitchens for centuries, so there are many used options available online and in shops across the country. It's fun to use them in a variety of different ways, and they are even making a comeback as more people turn to them for their original purpose. In the entryway, butter dishes make perfect sense, and with the large variety available, this solution can work with any style or aesthetic, from traditional to modern and eclectic. You could even use a modern, contemporary butter dish in your entry way if you find one you like. Also, remember to keep your eyes out at thrift stores for holiday themed butterdishes if you like this idea.

Having a place to put your keys is one of the most important tips for making your entryway more functional, and butter dishes perform this function beautifully. They come in different shapes, colors, and styles, and can be made from a variety of materials, from metal and plastics to glass and fine China. No matter what design formula you use for your entryway, and whether you have an entry cabinet, table, or shelf, it's easy enough to thoughtfully slip a butter dish in there somewhere. Pair it with a bench, lamp, mirror, wall art, or a vase, and just like that, almost without any effort, a humble butter dish becomes one of the most useful items in your home.