'How Easy Is That?!' This $30 Hack Turns The Bits You Need In Your Kitchen Into Designer-Worthy Decor
You need just two things to replicate this chic home hack, and I know you're going to love it. Gorgeous, easy, and so practical!
Is there anything more worthwhile in life than a BOGO? In all my 28 years, I'm convinced there is truly nothing better than the feeling of getting two things where you would otherwise be getting one, particularly when it comes to home decor and design. As I'm sure you've already gleaned, I love buying myself new treats and trinkets for my space, but I love it even more when that splurge is a part of a buy one, get one deal.
Now, the thrill of a BOGO is not exclusively to price. Those reversible couch cushions you just bought from one of the best home decor brands? That's a BOGO. Oh, what about that 3-1 kitchen tool you snagged from Williams-Sonoma the other day? That's a BOGOGO, baby. In my book, any trick, hack, or tip that takes one thing or activity and turns it into another is your own personal BOGO win, and I'm here today with a buy one, get one I can't wait to share.
Picture this: The kitchen in your house is quite small. Cabinet space? You have some, but ... there's not much. As a result, you're constantly searching for space-saving but also stylish ways of displaying your kitchenware, your BOGO-focused mind convinced you can leave some of it out on the counter to double as functional decor. It's absolutely a good idea, one I'm sure the whole Livingetc team would back, only you still haven't found quite the right solution. Until today, that is.
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I was casually doom-scrolling the other night (as one does before bed) when I happened upon this clever and stylish DIY from TikTok user @alexandhome. After mounting a basic Amazon towel rod on the side of her kitchen counter (she uses adhesive strips, making this even easier), she hangs 5 or 6 simple S-hook black shower curtain rings along the bar. She then proceeds to hang various kitchenware and serveware from the shower rings — things like dishtowels, mini charcuterie/cutting boards, and even a rattan or twine basket that's perfect for flowers. Instantly, the DIY takes what was once a drab space and turns it into a functioning decor display, complete with faux florals for that grounded, elegant touch. How easy is that?!
This, right here, is a BOGO hack at its finest. Alex expertly combined a space-saving hack with a simple kitchen DIY, one that's easily customizable depending on personal tastes and time of year. If you're someone who loves to swap out their kitchen towels for the seasons or likes to go all out for the holidays, this tip is perfect for that level of constant adjustment.
What you'll need
Price: $16.99
This towel bar attaches to the wall with adhesive pads, making installing a breeze, and has a 4.3/5-star rating across 2,632 customer reviews. The perfect base for a DIY!
As I said before, the decor possibilities here are endless. But in case you need more inspiration, I'll link some extra goodies below.
Price: $18
These charming dishcloths have a unique motif, and it's a well-known fact that every fabric feels better with a waffle texture.
Price: $16
This breakfast kitchen towel is peak kitchen decor — equal parts kitschy and charming and equal parts functional.
Price: $28
You could tie a bit of twine thought the loop at the of this hand broom or just hang the whole thing off the hooks outright. Either way, it should look great on your new DIY display (but I'd probably keep it just for show).
Price: $14.99
In Alex's video, she hung this adorable rattan-esque basket from one of the hooks before stuffing it with a small bundle of flowers for an added fresh touch.
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Brigid Kennedy is a freelance writer and former style editor for Livingetc.com, where she scoured the internet for the best and most stylish deals on home decor and more. She also served as the website's in-house sofa expert, completely revamping and reworking Livingetc's expansive sofa buying guide by interviewing a total of 17 interior designers and sofa experts at top brands like Article and Benchmade Modern; sitting on upwards of 50 sofas across both Pittsburgh and New York City; extensively polling her friends and family for their own sofa-buying anecdotes and product recommendations; and traveling to Dallas, Texas, to tour the floor of a couch factory. In total, she estimates she has spent 40+ hours (and counting!) reading, writing, and talking about couches with accredited sofa connoisseurs o then pass that knowledge on to you. She describes her personal design style as colorful and clean, and in her free time enjoys reading, watching movies, and curating impossibly niche playlists on Spotify. She recently relocated from Manhattan to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where she's decorating and DIYing a new home downtown.
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