Thrift Store Find Turned Kitchen Counter Organizer

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DIY bread box kitchen counter organizer being closed

Want to tidy up counter clutter?

If you’re in search of a clever way to hide items like keys, phone chargers, wallets, and loose change, the solution may be at your local thrift store!

I was trying to think of an easy solution to hide the clutter and just make everything tidy. The first thing my husband does is walk in the kitchen and dump everything in his pockets onto the counter.

The bread box taped off and ready for painting

Thrift store find re-purposed!

Then one day I was browsing the thrift store, and found a vintage roll-top bread box for just a few dollars! It occurred to me that this would be a great catch-all for all the “stuff” we drop on the kitchen counter. I love when inspiration hits to re-purpose something!

I first painted the sides and top using white chalk paint for more of an updated look, then I drilled a small hole in the back for a cell phone charger cord. I also screwed in some small hooks on the sides to hold keys, which actually comes in very handy!

the bread box kitchen counter organizer with keys, change, wallet, and more inside

My counter is now organized!

This can hold and organize all the little “stuff” we tend to just throw on the counter – including the phone charger! We’ve used this for almost four years now and it has been working great!

the bread box kitchen counter organizer closed and next to the stove

I thought I’d share this easy project in case you ever come across a bread box like this one (or something similar) at a garage sale or thrift store – especially if you’re keto like Collin and stay away from bread! 🤗 Enjoy!


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About the writer:

Lina has a Bachelor's Degree from Northern Arizona University with 11 years of blogging and photography experience having work featured in Today.com, Martha Stewart, Country Living, Fox News, Buzzfeed, and HGTV.


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