Reuse Glass Jars For Stackable Rustic-Chic Countertop Storage

For a creative and inexpensive way to add rustic decor to your kitchen, use glass jars as a storage solution for your countertops. Glass jars not only declutter and reduce dependence on plastic storage containers, but they also add a warm, homey feeling to your kitchen. When you're making provisions for dry goods, such as pasta, rice, oats, herbs, or spices, you can easily upcycle glass jars into stylish and functional pieces of decor. You can mix and match them for a personalized touch because they come in all shapes, sizes, and colors. When stacked, they make an elegant, vertical storage solution, maximizing space without sacrificing style. 

Begin by gathering any jars you have on hand — old jam jars, mason jars, or empty condiment containers. If you want to step it up, you can make your own cork stoppers with a suede label. Paint the lids matte black for a DIY chalkboard that you can add your own labels to for a functional and decorative element. You can wrap the jars in twine to up the rustic farmhouse vibe. Even simple stick-on labels, such as these ONUPGO Chalkboard Labels, can help keep you organized with this storage solution.

On the practical side, there are many clever ways to reuse old glass jars around the house. Stacking glass jars on your kitchen counter or pantry shelves can be a smart space-saving choice. Due to their cylindrical forms and transparent glass, you can stack these containers to display them neatly and take up less room than most storage canisters. This stacking technique is especially useful in small kitchens where counter space is limited. Not only does it make it easy to keep your food storage in order, but it also brings an aesthetic element to the design of the kitchen.

If you want a more formal look, you can display the jars in tiers with something like this 3-Tier Storage Holder from TISEMENT. You could also repurpose the jars as a rustic bathroom storage solution for things like cotton balls, soaps, or other products, creating a coordinated design element throughout the kitchen and bathroom. When you upcycle glass jars for your organizing solutions, you are not only making a smart style choice for your kitchen, but you're also being sustainable by reusing items you would simply throw away.