When you're spending a lot of your time at home, you start to notice (and fixate) on the things that stand out and are unpleasant to look at. The dish rack, the plunger, the toilet bowl cleaner... heck, even the vacuum will start to irritate you. Luckily, there's a fix for that in this day and age. Take a look at these swoon-worthy alternatives to the biggest eyesores in your home (and be gone with the items that are bringing you down!).
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16 of the Best Alternatives to the Biggest Eyesores in Your Home
January 15, 2021
When you're spending a lot of your time at home, you start to notice (and fixate) on the things that stand out and are unpleasant to look at. The dish rack, the plunger, the toilet bowl cleaner... heck, even the vacuum will start to irritate you. Luckily, there's a fix for that in this day and age. Take a look at these swoon-worthy alternatives to the biggest eyesores in your home (and be gone with the items that are bringing you down!).
All products featured on HGTV Canada are independently selected by our editors. However, when you buy through links in this article, we earn an affiliate commission.
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Modern Dish Rack
1/16Modern Dish Rack
1/16Photo Credit: The Modern Shop
Many people forgo using a dish rack altogether because of how unsightly they can look on countertops. Since that's not the most practical option, especially when you have a <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/kitchens/photos/small-kitchen-design-ideas-1916131/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">small kitchen</a>, we're loving this brass and pink combo. It makes washing dishes just a little bit more fun (and easy!). <a href="https://themodernshop.com/products/dish-drainer-by-oyoy?variant=35201860337818" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Brass Dish Drainer</a>, OYOY, $48 and <a href="https://themodernshop.com/products/dish-tray-by-oyoy?_pos=5&_sid=5deed54aa&_ss=r" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Silicone Dish Tray</a>, OYOY, $58. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/kitchens/photos/how-to-add-instant-personality-to-your-rental-kitchen-1898519/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Cheap and Cheerful Ways to Perk up Your Rental Kitchen</a>Decorating16 of the Best Alternatives to the Biggest Eyesores in Your HomeModern Dish Rack
PHOTO 1 of 16READ LESS -Many people forgo using a dish rack altogether because of how unsightly they can look on countertops. Since that's not the most practical option, especially when you have a <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/kitchens/photos/small-kitchen-design-ideas-1916131/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">small kitchen</a>, we're loving this brass and pink combo. It makes washing dishes just a little bit more fun (and easy!). <a href="https://themodernshop.com/products/dish-drainer-by-oyoy?variant=35201860337818" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Brass Dish Drainer</a>, OYOY, $48 and <a href="https://themodernshop.com/products/dish-tray-by-oyoy?_pos=5&_sid=5deed54aa&_ss=r" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Silicone Dish Tray</a>, OYOY, $58. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/kitchens/photos/how-to-add-instant-personality-to-your-rental-kitchen-1898519/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Cheap and Cheerful Ways to Perk up Your Rental Kitchen</a>Photo Credit: The Modern Shop
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Wooden Door Stopper
2/16Wooden Door Stopper
2/16Photo Credit: JUNE home supply
A door stopper is another one of those things you can't really live without, even if it's made out of brown rubber and not the prettiest thing to look at. Luckily for us, JUNE home supply – a Winnipeg-based shop that sells quality home goods – carries this wooden masterpiece. Some might mistake it for a simple piece of art, but it's actually an ash door wedge sourced all the way from Slovenia. <a href="https://www.junehomesupply.com/product/wooden-door-wedge/?v=3e8d115eb4b3" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Wooden Door Wedge</a>, JUNE home supply, $12.Decorating16 of the Best Alternatives to the Biggest Eyesores in Your HomeWooden Door Stopper
PHOTO 2 of 16READ LESS -A door stopper is another one of those things you can't really live without, even if it's made out of brown rubber and not the prettiest thing to look at. Luckily for us, JUNE home supply – a Winnipeg-based shop that sells quality home goods – carries this wooden masterpiece. Some might mistake it for a simple piece of art, but it's actually an ash door wedge sourced all the way from Slovenia. <a href="https://www.junehomesupply.com/product/wooden-door-wedge/?v=3e8d115eb4b3" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Wooden Door Wedge</a>, JUNE home supply, $12.Photo Credit: JUNE home supply
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A Sleek Vacuum
3/16A Sleek Vacuum
3/16Photo Credit: Miele
In 2021, we're saying goodbye to loud and clunky vacuums in favour of cordless ones that take up much less space. This ultra-sleek version by Miele is quiet, lightweight and stands on its own with ease (so you won't have to hold it when moving things out of the way!). It also comes with a wall-mount that charges the vacuum when it's not in use and, more importantly, keeps your floors clutter-free. Bonus: it comes in four stylish colours, ranging from lotus white to ruby red, so you can actually match your device to your home's interior. <a href="https://ca.miele.ca/preorder/en/Redirect/TrflexPromoBanner?productId=2024,2025,2026,2027" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Triflex HX1 Vacuum</a>, Miele, $800-1,050.Decorating16 of the Best Alternatives to the Biggest Eyesores in Your HomeA Sleek Vacuum
PHOTO 3 of 16READ LESS -In 2021, we're saying goodbye to loud and clunky vacuums in favour of cordless ones that take up much less space. This ultra-sleek version by Miele is quiet, lightweight and stands on its own with ease (so you won't have to hold it when moving things out of the way!). It also comes with a wall-mount that charges the vacuum when it's not in use and, more importantly, keeps your floors clutter-free. Bonus: it comes in four stylish colours, ranging from lotus white to ruby red, so you can actually match your device to your home's interior. <a href="https://ca.miele.ca/preorder/en/Redirect/TrflexPromoBanner?productId=2024,2025,2026,2027" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Triflex HX1 Vacuum</a>, Miele, $800-1,050.Photo Credit: Miele
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All-Purpose Clips
4/16All-Purpose Clips
4/16Photo Credit: Food52
Forget those neon plastic clips for the snack cupboard — these stainless steel alternatives (made from a continuous piece of wire) are <em>so</em> much more appealing. If you're hoping to <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/green-living/photos/products-transition-to-plastic-free-household-1929372/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">transition to a plastic-free household</a> in 2021, this is a great (and easy!) place to start. Plus, you can use them for other things too like organizing your mail or holding plant stems in place. <a href="https://food52.com/shop/products/1095-clips-set-of-24" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Onyx Clips (Set of 24)</a>, Food52, $24. <br><Br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/cleaning-and-organization/photos/kitchen-organizing-tips-do-cleaning-for-you-1944434/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">10 Kitchen Organizing Tips That Practically Do the Cleaning for You</a>Decorating16 of the Best Alternatives to the Biggest Eyesores in Your HomeAll-Purpose Clips
PHOTO 4 of 16READ LESS -Forget those neon plastic clips for the snack cupboard — these stainless steel alternatives (made from a continuous piece of wire) are <em>so</em> much more appealing. If you're hoping to <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/green-living/photos/products-transition-to-plastic-free-household-1929372/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">transition to a plastic-free household</a> in 2021, this is a great (and easy!) place to start. Plus, you can use them for other things too like organizing your mail or holding plant stems in place. <a href="https://food52.com/shop/products/1095-clips-set-of-24" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Onyx Clips (Set of 24)</a>, Food52, $24. <br><Br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/cleaning-and-organization/photos/kitchen-organizing-tips-do-cleaning-for-you-1944434/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">10 Kitchen Organizing Tips That Practically Do the Cleaning for You</a>Photo Credit: Food52
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Leather Fly Swatter
5/16Leather Fly Swatter
5/16Photo Credit: Amazon
A fly swatter is just one of those things you need to keep on hand, even though they're typically bright orange and made of plastic. That's not the type of thing you want hanging in a closet, let alone on display in your home. This leather and wood version solves all of that. You won't feel bad if it's accidentally left out when guests come over, as it's easy on the eyes. <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B07PKV8CYQ/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=corusent07-20&creative=330641&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B07PKV8CYQ&linkId=4922949757b9dbd071f4f971657d24f6" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Cauff Heavy Duty Leather Fly Swatter With Wooden Handle</a>, Amazon, $32.Decorating16 of the Best Alternatives to the Biggest Eyesores in Your HomeLeather Fly Swatter
PHOTO 5 of 16READ LESS -A fly swatter is just one of those things you need to keep on hand, even though they're typically bright orange and made of plastic. That's not the type of thing you want hanging in a closet, let alone on display in your home. This leather and wood version solves all of that. You won't feel bad if it's accidentally left out when guests come over, as it's easy on the eyes. <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B07PKV8CYQ/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=corusent07-20&creative=330641&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B07PKV8CYQ&linkId=4922949757b9dbd071f4f971657d24f6" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Cauff Heavy Duty Leather Fly Swatter With Wooden Handle</a>, Amazon, $32.Photo Credit: Amazon
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Hand-Woven Laundry Hamper
6/16Hand-Woven Laundry Hamper
6/16Photo Credit: Goodee
Most laundry hampers don't have lids, so they end up making your bedroom look messy when they're filled to the brim. Enter this beautiful hamper from Mexico that's handcrafted using soft palm fibers. It offers plenty of space to hold dirty laundry and is so simple and pretty, you won't have to hide it in the corner of your closet. Bonus: Buying this basket supports a community of 50 families in a low-income region of Mexico (you can <a href="https://www.goodeeworld.com/collections/makaua" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">read more about the company here</a>). <a href="https://www.goodeeworld.com/products/hamper-agave" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Makaua Agave Hamper</a>, Goodee, $193.Decorating16 of the Best Alternatives to the Biggest Eyesores in Your HomeHand-Woven Laundry Hamper
PHOTO 6 of 16READ LESS -Most laundry hampers don't have lids, so they end up making your bedroom look messy when they're filled to the brim. Enter this beautiful hamper from Mexico that's handcrafted using soft palm fibers. It offers plenty of space to hold dirty laundry and is so simple and pretty, you won't have to hide it in the corner of your closet. Bonus: Buying this basket supports a community of 50 families in a low-income region of Mexico (you can <a href="https://www.goodeeworld.com/collections/makaua" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">read more about the company here</a>). <a href="https://www.goodeeworld.com/products/hamper-agave" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Makaua Agave Hamper</a>, Goodee, $193.Photo Credit: Goodee
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Beechwood Toilet Brush
7/16Beechwood Toilet Brush
7/16Photo Credit: JUNE home supply
Probably one of the biggest eyesores in a home is the ill-fated toilet brush. It's usually made of plastic and dingy-looking, however, this one from JUNE home supply is anything but. Made of beechwood, it comes with a matching stand that includes a terracotta dish so it can dry between cleans. And with the proper cleaning and care, it'll last for years which will keep plastic ones out of the landfill (and <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/green-living/blog/live-more-sustainably-the-green-jars-tannis-mara-bundi-1942108/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">help you live more sustainably</a>). <a href="https://www.junehomesupply.com/product/toilet-brush-with-wooden-holder/?v=3e8d115eb4b3" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Toilet Brush With Wooden Holder</a>, JUNE home supply, $59. <br><Br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/green-living/photos/we-tried-these-sustainable-home-products-our-honest-opinions-1936507/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">We Tried These Sustainable Home Products: Our Honest Opinions</a>Decorating16 of the Best Alternatives to the Biggest Eyesores in Your HomeBeechwood Toilet Brush
PHOTO 7 of 16READ LESS -Probably one of the biggest eyesores in a home is the ill-fated toilet brush. It's usually made of plastic and dingy-looking, however, this one from JUNE home supply is anything but. Made of beechwood, it comes with a matching stand that includes a terracotta dish so it can dry between cleans. And with the proper cleaning and care, it'll last for years which will keep plastic ones out of the landfill (and <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/green-living/blog/live-more-sustainably-the-green-jars-tannis-mara-bundi-1942108/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">help you live more sustainably</a>). <a href="https://www.junehomesupply.com/product/toilet-brush-with-wooden-holder/?v=3e8d115eb4b3" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Toilet Brush With Wooden Holder</a>, JUNE home supply, $59. <br><Br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/green-living/photos/we-tried-these-sustainable-home-products-our-honest-opinions-1936507/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">We Tried These Sustainable Home Products: Our Honest Opinions</a>Photo Credit: JUNE home supply
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Handmade Mango Wood Spoons
8/16Handmade Mango Wood Spoons
8/16Photo Credit: AnupayaSource: www.anupaya.ca
Wood spoons are one of those kitchen items that you end up using every single day. So if that's the case, and <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/kitchens/photos/small-kitchen-design-ideas-1916131/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">you're tight on space in your kitchen</a>, why not buy ones that are as pretty as a picture and store them on your countertop? These gorgeous spoons are hand-carved in India from mango wood. <a href="https://www.anupaya.ca/collections/utensils/products/mango-wood-spoon" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mango Wood Spoon</a>, Anupaya, from $14. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/kitchens/photos/dual-purpose-kitchen-gadgets-1935891/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">This Tablet Stand Doubles as Utensil Storage (and 13 More Dual-Purpose Kitchen Gadgets)</a>Decorating16 of the Best Alternatives to the Biggest Eyesores in Your HomeHandmade Mango Wood Spoons
PHOTO 8 of 16READ LESS -Wood spoons are one of those kitchen items that you end up using every single day. So if that's the case, and <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/kitchens/photos/small-kitchen-design-ideas-1916131/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">you're tight on space in your kitchen</a>, why not buy ones that are as pretty as a picture and store them on your countertop? These gorgeous spoons are hand-carved in India from mango wood. <a href="https://www.anupaya.ca/collections/utensils/products/mango-wood-spoon" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mango Wood Spoon</a>, Anupaya, from $14. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/kitchens/photos/dual-purpose-kitchen-gadgets-1935891/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">This Tablet Stand Doubles as Utensil Storage (and 13 More Dual-Purpose Kitchen Gadgets)</a>Photo Credit: AnupayaSource: www.anupaya.ca
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Modern Alarm Clock
9/16Modern Alarm Clock
9/16Photo Credit: Amazon
Design has come a long way in the past decade, so if you're still relying on a bulky black alarm clock to wake you up, there are modern alternatives – such as this wooden alarm clock that ticks all of the boxes: it's digital, a neutral colour, and won't take up a lot of space on your bedside table. <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B07KV75B9V/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=corusent07-20&creative=330641&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B07KV75B9V&linkId=244f7b6fc98ebed39036928d7e1876ca" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Raercodia Alarm Clock Wooden Digital Clock</a>, Amazon, $30. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/bedrooms/photos/minimalist-bedroom-decorating-ideas-1934893/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Joy of Less: 10 Minimalist Bedroom Decorating Ideas That Aren't Boring</a>Decorating16 of the Best Alternatives to the Biggest Eyesores in Your HomeModern Alarm Clock
PHOTO 9 of 16READ LESS -Design has come a long way in the past decade, so if you're still relying on a bulky black alarm clock to wake you up, there are modern alternatives – such as this wooden alarm clock that ticks all of the boxes: it's digital, a neutral colour, and won't take up a lot of space on your bedside table. <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B07KV75B9V/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=corusent07-20&creative=330641&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B07KV75B9V&linkId=244f7b6fc98ebed39036928d7e1876ca" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Raercodia Alarm Clock Wooden Digital Clock</a>, Amazon, $30. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/bedrooms/photos/minimalist-bedroom-decorating-ideas-1934893/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Joy of Less: 10 Minimalist Bedroom Decorating Ideas That Aren't Boring</a>Photo Credit: Amazon
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Lightweight Japanese Dust Pan
10/16Lightweight Japanese Dust Pan
10/16Photo Credit: JUNE home supplySource: www.junehomesupply.com
We didn't even know non-plastic dust pans existed, so when we came across this beautiful Japanese dust pan that's made from layers of washi paper, we were thrilled. It's so lovely to look at, you might have to rethink storing it in a cupboard and hang it on a hook instead. <a href="https://www.junehomesupply.com/product/japanese-dust-pan-large/?v=3e8d115eb4b3" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Japanese Dust Pan</a>, JUNE home supply, $52. <BR><BR> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/green-living/photos/products-transition-to-plastic-free-household-1929372/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">10 Products That Will Help Canadians Transition to a Plastic-Free Household</a>Decorating16 of the Best Alternatives to the Biggest Eyesores in Your HomeLightweight Japanese Dust Pan
PHOTO 10 of 16READ LESS -We didn't even know non-plastic dust pans existed, so when we came across this beautiful Japanese dust pan that's made from layers of washi paper, we were thrilled. It's so lovely to look at, you might have to rethink storing it in a cupboard and hang it on a hook instead. <a href="https://www.junehomesupply.com/product/japanese-dust-pan-large/?v=3e8d115eb4b3" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Japanese Dust Pan</a>, JUNE home supply, $52. <BR><BR> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/green-living/photos/products-transition-to-plastic-free-household-1929372/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">10 Products That Will Help Canadians Transition to a Plastic-Free Household</a>Photo Credit: JUNE home supplySource: www.junehomesupply.com
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Silicone & Wood Kitchen Utensils
11/16Silicone & Wood Kitchen Utensils
11/16Photo Credit: Amazon
If you're like most people, your kitchen utensils probably consist of a mish-mash of items ranging from a plastic spatula that's crumbling at the edges to a dollar store pastry brush that's seen better days. Donate them to your local reuse store and treat yourself to a good-looking kitchen tool set. They're pretty enough to keep them perched on your countertop, for easy access during mealtime. <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B07VF4S8XD/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=corusent07-20&creative=330641&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B07VF4S8XD&linkId=2e5c788f11aa0e1c0f8cf15361067748" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Silicone and Wood Kitchen Utensils</a>, Amazon, $38.Decorating16 of the Best Alternatives to the Biggest Eyesores in Your HomeSilicone & Wood Kitchen Utensils
PHOTO 11 of 16READ LESS -If you're like most people, your kitchen utensils probably consist of a mish-mash of items ranging from a plastic spatula that's crumbling at the edges to a dollar store pastry brush that's seen better days. Donate them to your local reuse store and treat yourself to a good-looking kitchen tool set. They're pretty enough to keep them perched on your countertop, for easy access during mealtime. <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B07VF4S8XD/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=corusent07-20&creative=330641&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B07VF4S8XD&linkId=2e5c788f11aa0e1c0f8cf15361067748" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Silicone and Wood Kitchen Utensils</a>, Amazon, $38.Photo Credit: Amazon
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Beautiful Storage Baskets
12/16Beautiful Storage Baskets
12/16Photo Credit: GoodeeSource: www.goodeeworld.com
Storage for children's toys — who said it had to be ugly? We can't get enough of these handmade baskets and think they'd look phenomenal in a kid's room in various sizes. Made by Ghanaian artisans, each one features an intricate wave-length design that few weavers are able to master. We also love the fact that they're made from 100 per cent grass, so you can feel good knowing that your child's toys aren't sitting in plastic. <a href="https://www.goodeeworld.com/collections/baba-tree/products/pakurigo-basket-natural" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Pakurigo Basket by Baba Tree</a>, Goodee, $258. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/kids-rooms/photos/toy-storage-ideas-kids-room-1912730/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">15 Clever Toy Storage Ideas For Any Kids’ Room</a>Decorating16 of the Best Alternatives to the Biggest Eyesores in Your HomeBeautiful Storage Baskets
PHOTO 12 of 16READ LESS -Storage for children's toys — who said it had to be ugly? We can't get enough of these handmade baskets and think they'd look phenomenal in a kid's room in various sizes. Made by Ghanaian artisans, each one features an intricate wave-length design that few weavers are able to master. We also love the fact that they're made from 100 per cent grass, so you can feel good knowing that your child's toys aren't sitting in plastic. <a href="https://www.goodeeworld.com/collections/baba-tree/products/pakurigo-basket-natural" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Pakurigo Basket by Baba Tree</a>, Goodee, $258. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/kids-rooms/photos/toy-storage-ideas-kids-room-1912730/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">15 Clever Toy Storage Ideas For Any Kids’ Room</a>Photo Credit: GoodeeSource: www.goodeeworld.com
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Wire Frame Trash Bin
13/16Wire Frame Trash Bin
13/16Photo Credit: Schoolhouse
Often hidden away, out of sight, garbage bins aren't exactly the first thing that comes to mind when we think of elegant home decor. However, this vintage-inspired design from <a href="https://www.schoolhouse.com/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Schoolhouse</a> is just that — it's so stylish and worthy of even the most sophisticated home. It also comes in a unique range of colours, ranging from toffee brown to pool blue, so you won't have any trouble complementing your existing home decor. <a href="https://www.schoolhouse.com/collections/bins-baskets/products/wire-frame-bin" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Wire Frame Bin</a>, Schoolhouse, $149. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/home-tours/photos/toronto-rental-transformed-retro-pad-1916711/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">How Vintage Finds and Tropical Greenery Transformed a Basic Rental into a Retro Pad</a>Decorating16 of the Best Alternatives to the Biggest Eyesores in Your HomeWire Frame Trash Bin
PHOTO 13 of 16READ LESS -Often hidden away, out of sight, garbage bins aren't exactly the first thing that comes to mind when we think of elegant home decor. However, this vintage-inspired design from <a href="https://www.schoolhouse.com/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Schoolhouse</a> is just that — it's so stylish and worthy of even the most sophisticated home. It also comes in a unique range of colours, ranging from toffee brown to pool blue, so you won't have any trouble complementing your existing home decor. <a href="https://www.schoolhouse.com/collections/bins-baskets/products/wire-frame-bin" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Wire Frame Bin</a>, Schoolhouse, $149. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/home-tours/photos/toronto-rental-transformed-retro-pad-1916711/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">How Vintage Finds and Tropical Greenery Transformed a Basic Rental into a Retro Pad</a>Photo Credit: Schoolhouse
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Modern Compost Bin
14/16Modern Compost Bin
14/16Photo Credit: Indigo
Compost bins are often provided by each city or municipality and as such, they're not the most appealing items in our kitchens. Perhaps if we had one that looked like this sage-coloured bucket, we'd all be a little more inclined to keep our compost bins on display and more importantly, in use. Each one is extremely durable and resistant to water, mould and the sun so you don't have to worry about the colour fading. <a href="https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/home/hachiman-omnioutil-storage-bucket-yellow/882709616603-item.html?ref=item_page%3Aseries%3AHACHIMAN%20OMNIOUTIL%20STORAGE%20BUCKET%20YELLOW%2010L" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hachiman Omnioutil Storage Bucket 10L</a>, Indigo, $40.Decorating16 of the Best Alternatives to the Biggest Eyesores in Your HomeModern Compost Bin
PHOTO 14 of 16READ LESS -Compost bins are often provided by each city or municipality and as such, they're not the most appealing items in our kitchens. Perhaps if we had one that looked like this sage-coloured bucket, we'd all be a little more inclined to keep our compost bins on display and more importantly, in use. Each one is extremely durable and resistant to water, mould and the sun so you don't have to worry about the colour fading. <a href="https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/home/hachiman-omnioutil-storage-bucket-yellow/882709616603-item.html?ref=item_page%3Aseries%3AHACHIMAN%20OMNIOUTIL%20STORAGE%20BUCKET%20YELLOW%2010L" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hachiman Omnioutil Storage Bucket 10L</a>, Indigo, $40.Photo Credit: Indigo
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Glass Cleaning Bottles
15/16Glass Cleaning Bottles
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Are you sick of cheap plastic spray bottles lining your countertops? These amber glass bottles are much easier on the eyes and a great alternative to plastic. Simply <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/green-living/photos/7-natural-cleaners-you-can-make-at-home-1896485/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">make your all-natural cleaning products</a>, place them in these glass bottles and finish each one off with a label (so you don't forget which is which!). <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B07SBX559T/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=corusent07-20&creative=330641&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B07SBX559T&linkId=8c3763c8f2ff0ccfd627991fa31fd7ea" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">16oz Amber Glass Spray Bottles (Set of 2)</a>, Amazon, $15. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/green-living/photos/innovative-ways-to-upcycle-plastics-in-home-1943978/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">10 Innovative Ways to Upcycle Plastics in Your Home</a>Decorating16 of the Best Alternatives to the Biggest Eyesores in Your HomeGlass Cleaning Bottles
PHOTO 15 of 16READ LESS -Are you sick of cheap plastic spray bottles lining your countertops? These amber glass bottles are much easier on the eyes and a great alternative to plastic. Simply <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/green-living/photos/7-natural-cleaners-you-can-make-at-home-1896485/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">make your all-natural cleaning products</a>, place them in these glass bottles and finish each one off with a label (so you don't forget which is which!). <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B07SBX559T/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=corusent07-20&creative=330641&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B07SBX559T&linkId=8c3763c8f2ff0ccfd627991fa31fd7ea" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">16oz Amber Glass Spray Bottles (Set of 2)</a>, Amazon, $15. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/green-living/photos/innovative-ways-to-upcycle-plastics-in-home-1943978/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">10 Innovative Ways to Upcycle Plastics in Your Home</a>Photo Credit: Amazon
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Danish Paper Towel Holder
16/16Danish Paper Towel Holder
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A lot of people don't own a paper towel holder and we can't say we're surprised. They're often clunky and take up too much counter-space to bother with them. This Danish version is a different story. Comprised of natural oak and leather, its classic Nordic design is something you'll be proud to display in your kitchen. <a href="https://www.schoolhouse.com/collections/accessories-utensils/products/danish-paper-towel-holder" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Danish Paper Towel Holder</a>, Schoolhouse, $68. And if you're looking to cut back on paper towels, <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/green-living/photos/best-alternatives-to-paper-towels-save-money-1944491/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here are eight of the best alternatives</a>.Decorating16 of the Best Alternatives to the Biggest Eyesores in Your HomeDanish Paper Towel Holder
PHOTO 16 of 16READ LESS -A lot of people don't own a paper towel holder and we can't say we're surprised. They're often clunky and take up too much counter-space to bother with them. This Danish version is a different story. Comprised of natural oak and leather, its classic Nordic design is something you'll be proud to display in your kitchen. <a href="https://www.schoolhouse.com/collections/accessories-utensils/products/danish-paper-towel-holder" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Danish Paper Towel Holder</a>, Schoolhouse, $68. And if you're looking to cut back on paper towels, <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/green-living/photos/best-alternatives-to-paper-towels-save-money-1944491/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here are eight of the best alternatives</a>.Photo Credit: Schoolhouse
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