Upcycle A Bathroom Trash Can Into Additional Entryway Wall Storage

If you're inspired to remodel your bathroom and have the urge to replace your old trash can for a new one, think twice about tossing it. There are a variety of ways to repurpose old trashcans and put them to good use — like transforming them into stylish entryway wall storage. This clever DIY hack upcycles bathroom trash cans to create a designated area for daily essentials like scarves, gloves, and umbrellas that will keep your entryway clutter-free. 

The thought of decluttering your home can seem overwhelming, but it's important to take control of it when you can. According to Psychology Today, the sight of cluttered spaces can add to stress and cause people to go into sensory overload, which is why you might want to start decluttering at the entryway. Not only is your entryway the first impression guests will have of your humble abode, but it's also the first thing you will walk into after a long day — and the last thing you would want to walk into is a mess. 

But, let's be real: Entryways have to accommodate so many things, like your daily essentials, and it doesn't help that they're usually narrow spaces. That's why it's important to get creative with storage and take advantage of DIY projects, like transforming old trash cans into additional entryway storage. This way, you can save space and it's easy for everyone to put things where they belong instead of just throwing them on the bench.

First and foremost, for this project, you'll need bathroom trash cans with no lids. You can upcycle old ones, pick a few up from the dollar store, or even get a design savvy one like the iDesign Slim Oval Plastic Waste Basket. If you feel like using bathroom trash cans would ruin your entryway's aesthetics, you can also opt to use woven baskets like the 3 Tier Wall Mounted Woven Hanging Basket. 

Personalize the bins a bit before proceeding to hang them by adding labels, like the fun Superhero Name Tag Label Stickers, if you plan to designate them for certain items or assign them to each member in your household. If you opted to go for a woven basket, you can use clip-on labels. When you're ready to hang your bins, you'll want to grab some nails and a hammer. If you don't want to use nails, command hooks will also work, but just make sure you use the heavy duty type to ensure they can hold up the bin or basket. The bins will prevent pile-ups and clutter, keeping the space organized and neat. While this DIY hack is perfect for entryways, you can also try it in any room you wish to have more storage in, such as kitchens and playrooms.