Upcycle Thrifted Plates Into A Charming Kitchen Storage Solution For Aprons & More

The typical kitchen storage solutions you see on store shelves can get boring. If you're a fan of statement pieces that add character to your home, you might be better off creating your own kitchen storage items to incorporate your unique touch and create pieces that truly complement your home's design scheme. Upcycling thrifted plates is a genius way to do this. Simply glue decorative hooks or knobs onto the middle of the plates and attach them to a wall within your kitchen. You can then use the plates to hang aprons, kitchen towels, and more.

Scoring the perfect decorative plates is the key to ensuring this storage solution is aesthetically pleasing. Plain white plates won't do much to enhance the visual appeal of your kitchen. Hunt pretty plates down at your local antique stores and thrift shops. Purchase as many as you need for the items you'd like to hang in your kitchen. If you come across plain plates you'd like to make use of, feel free to paint designs on them to create unique decorative dishware. Just grab some ceramic-friendly paint markers to easily add any designs that suit your preferences.

You can craft this wall-mounted kitchen storage solution in just a few steps. If you have plain plates you'd like to decorate yourself, start out by using a product like the LMMINBZ Ceramics Pens to do so. You don't need any special painting skills to add designs to your plates with these pens. Once your plates are ready, use a hot glue gun to adhere a decorative knob or hook right in the center. Don't forget — the knob or hook will serve as a decorative feature as well, so consider using one that complements your plate's design.

If you already have knobs or hooks on hand, spray paint them a color that works well with your DIY. Otherwise, purchase some that suit your preferences. If your plate has glitzy sparking features, you may want to select something like the NORTHERN BROTHERS Diamond Glass Pulls while wood wall hooks would be the better option if you want your plates to align with a boho or rustic aesthetic. 

After gluing your knob or hook in place, flip the plate around and attach self-adhesive strips to the back of it. It's a good idea to measure and mark the spots where you want to hang your plates to ensure they are evenly spaced and positioned properly. You can then stick your plates right onto your wall. Once you've hung your plates, go ahead and hang towels or aprons on them to make your kitchen look more organized.