solution to kitchen counter clutter
No matter how hard I try, the kitchen counter just seems to collect clutter.
Paperwork, receipts, mail, sunglasses, random toys, cords, ipads, phones … it all accumulates right here.
Ryan suggested that we find some sort of organizer to sort this mess.
Then he went to the thrift store and found this beauty:
He totally inherited his mom’s knack for finding good things in the midst of junk.
The 70′s wood grain side panels were a bit much, so I took it outside and sprayed the whole thing green – partially because it is a fun color, partially because it was all we had.
I’m not always a great spraypainter, but this one actually turned out great. The key is making sure there is no dust or dirt on the item, shaking the can for a long time, then spraying one pass at a time, releasing the spray nozzle each time. I did several light coats {letting each one dry for a few minutes} and it came out smooth and without major drip marks.
Now here it sits on the kitchen counter, organizing all of that kitchen counter clutter.
I’m not sure if that basket will stay, and I will probably tire of the green and spray it white, but for now it serves its purpose of corralling the clutter.
The random paperwork, receipts, cords, sunglasses are all still there, they’re just a bit more organized.
If you can’t find a funky 70′s metal organizer with faux wood stickers on the sides at your local thrift store, I have found a few great options available online:
Here’s to practical solutions for the inevitable clutter.
