Heather's clever post on the Canyon Waste Basket at Crate and Barrel got us thinking about the multiple uses for this unassuming object. As long as you've got a good-looking basket, why not clean it up and promote it out of the garbage business? (We like these Pablo Medina Wastebaskets at Design Public as magazine racks, $48 each.) Click below for the full list...
• Store rolled towels inside for a spa-inspired bathroom accessory.
• Use a watertight waste basket as a vase for flowers or branches.
• Store magazines and newspapers inside a rectangular waste basket.
• Use a watertight waste basket as an ice bucket.
• Keep it by the front door and use as an umbrella stand.
• Turn a metal, wood, or glass waste basket upside-down and use as a side table.
• Use it to store mailing tubes with artwork rolled inside. (Click here for the how-to.)
• Use stylish and colorful waste baskets as storage bins in a child's room.
• Large waste baskets can be used for laundry.
• Store firewood next to the hearth in a sturdy waste basket.
• Use a metal can as a catch-all for sports equipment (basketball, yoga mat, etc.)
• In an entryway, use it to hold scarves, gloves, and hats.
See Heather's original post for more information on a few of these ideas.
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If it's waterproof, a trash can can be a great pot for a large plant. The Garbo has handles, so it's easy to move despite the weight: http://flickr.com/photos/visualingual/372489791/in/set-72157594505190197/
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all of our trash bins at the office are filled with rolls of drawings...
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Idea #407B: Turn it into a pendant lamp by hanging it upside down with an Urban Outfitters or Ikea hanging light socket.
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thanks!!!! I had to replace my fun trashcan with a covered one since the dog eats paper--now I think I'll repurpose it.
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