I love using thrifted containers to organize and style my home. I feel like it’s the perfect mix of function and style! Come see 10 of my favorite ways to use thrifted containers.

I recently shared an entire post sharing about my favorite ways to use baskets in my home, but this time I want to talk about some of the other thrifted containers I love!

The reason this is something I’m so passionate about is that the process of using unique thrifted items that fit the style of your home helps to quiet the often in-your-face look of modern products that are made with plastic, branded and brightly colored.

Using these thrifted containers to turn functional storage into beautifully styled decor is something I always encourage.

Watch me share about my 10 favorite Thrifted Containers and More….

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My Love for Thrifted Containers, Quantified…

As I was going through this process I actually counted all of my containers, and guess how many I found throughout my whole home? 160! And I have a list going on my phone for additional items I wouldn’t mind switching out into thrifted containers once I find the perfect one.

Number One | Glass Container for Epson Salts & Supplies in the Bathroom

If you thrift often, I know you’ll have come across some great glass containers. When I see containers, especially those with lids, I usually snatch them right up! There are so many ways to use them.

In my bathroom alone they hold our cotton make up rounds, cotton balls, mouthwashes, skincare and toilet bowl cleaners.

This large lidded glass container holds epsom salts for our bathtub.

Number Two | Silver Baby Cups

You can see one peeking out from inside the jar of epsom salts above, but if you have or find simple silver baby cups – they make great additions! Not only do I use one from my Mom as a scoop for the epsom salts, but I have my own baby cup and my husband’s on a shelf to help hold pins and hair ties.

Number Three | Crock for Kindling

Crocks are a hard worker around my house. I have a few smaller ones, and even some DIY versions that hold faux plants.

My favorite one, however, is our size 8 crock that sits beside the wood stove in our fireside room and holds our kindling.

Number Four | Copper Pot for Wood Stove Ashes

Recently I’ve also been loving the look of thrifted copper pots. I use one large one (pictured below holding a faux fern) beside our woodstove for collecting spent ashes that need to be disposed of.

The beauty of practical pieces like this is that when it’s off-season, I can use it as a simple decor piece – and most people would be none the wiser!

Number Five | Woven Purses & Bags for Dog Supplies

We now have two Rhodesian Ridgeback dogs, and along with dogs come supplies. I have found that my favorite way to keep their supplies handy, but hidden; is to place them in my thrifted woven bags & purses that hang in the fireside room!

These bags hold leashes, tools for trimming toe nails, coats and any other supplies we need to keep around!

Plus they’re just classically beautiful and great to style for any season.

Number Six | Glass Jars for Craft Supplies

My love for glass jars is not contained only in my bathroom! I love styling thrifted class containers in my craft room for organizing my different supplies!

You can read all about my craftroom here. This small closet reminds me of a candy store and I LOVE it.

Here I have some thrifted anchor hocking style glass jars to organize my thread and ribbon and gift embellishments.

I also used smaller jars for storing and displaying my glitter. If you find glass jars that you like, that are just missing corks – you can purchase replacements separately online!

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Number Seven | Sewing Machine Drawers

I often see drawers like these in thrift stores, and while I love the look, I have felt sad for the sewing machine they used to belong to.

I mentioned that on YouTube, and received comments sharing that often the rest of the sewing machine table has fallen into an irreparable condition, and these drawers are salvaged. I like the idea of them getting new life as stand-alone drawers once the sewing machine desk can no longer be used.

In my craft room, this one is used for storing glue.

Number Eight | Vintage Dishes

I have vintage dishes used throughout my home, but one of them is this sweet white divided tray that holds my spare thread spools. I use them for winding my ribbon segments.

Number Nine | Laundry Hamper for Wrapping Paper Storage

This next one is fun because while it’s more of an up-cycle, you could certainly thrift some of the pieces used to make your own. I shared a DIY hamper tutorial years ago on the journal; and once we no longer needed it as a hamper, I decided to use it to store our wrapping paper!

Number Ten | Office Supply Sorters

Lastly for this list, are my office supply sorters! Whether they’re golden metal, or wood, you can believe I’ll find a purpose for them!

These two are in my craft room storing supplies:

And I have another version, which is actually plastic – but looks like wood; that I often keep out on my front porch to hold seed packets.

Since finding my first one, I’ve seen more in other thrift stores, and they’re quite popular on Etsy.

Related Journal Posts:

• How to Use & Style Thrifted Baskets in your Home
• Organizing Your Seasonal Decorations Like A Professional
• 7 Ways to Add Old World Elegance to Your Home

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