When it comes to saving space, storage solutions should be like a super model, tall and lean. Why? Tall and lean storage solutions have small footprints, using very little precious floor space, and being tall, they use vertical space, which is always a good strategy anytime you need space efficiency. Enter flower buckets, tall, lean, and ready to do many jobs around your home.
In addition to being eco-friendly, a flower bucket's steel construction is durable, long lasting and waterproof, making it useful both indoors and out.
Tip: French flower buckets generally come in three sizes. Use the tallest one (24 inches) for maximum benefit.
Here are five ways to use it around your home or work space.
1. Umbrella stand for the entryway, mudroom, back door or porch: It's waterproof! No more rain mess.
2. Trash bin for the office or bedroom: Tall and lean, it'll tuck right into a corner or under a table.
3. Large compost bin in the kitchen, balcony/patio, or backdoor: Just use extra long barbeque tongs to toss contents about. Then, hang tongs on handle or lip.
4. Catch-all bin (toys, etc.) to keep the clutter down in the living room: Easily hides behind an armchair or under a coat rack.
5. Affordable, extra large plant pot or vase: Lightweight and waterproof, it's easy to move around compared to ceramic or glass.
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Could also hold rolls of craft paper, yard sticks, etc. in the art studio/craft room.
Rolling pins in the kitchen if you have a gazillion.
I can see this holding extra TP rolls if you don't mind them being seen by others. I like to hide mine under the sink, but just a thought.
Bummer...was hoping for some fresh inspiration here. Scratch #1 & nix the kraft paper & yardstick storage ideas as well. Too tall/top heavy & weighting them takes up too much space- they are really lightweight.. And if you're a cat owner, a dried arrangement works only with the addition of several inches of gravel in the bottom (still no guarantee you won't be picking up gravel occasionally).
Works great tho for holding the lastest issues of your fave mag bedside or next to your comfy reading chair. I actually like the look of them & hope the ideas keep coming..
I use mine next to the fireplace to hold the fireplace tools.
Much nicer than the holder they came with as the tool I grabbed always caused the others to fall
6. Expert-mode Penny Can.
PENNY CAN!
If you are a designer like me you could use a flower bucket to hold-up drawing, trace paper and/or a t-square. There are some many uses for everyday things.
Good tips and love the look.