Sometimes you see a solution to a problem, whether it's simple or complex, and you wonder why you've never seen something like it before.
Yes, there are lots of ways that things around the house aren't as efficient as they could be.
Let these awesome ideas serve as a lightbulb over your head, because they Just. Make. Sense.
Your phone needs to be charged, like, 50 times a day. The cords are unsightly. What do you do?
Obviously, you need some kind of drawer-based solution.
This is the kind of thing that I've always wanted but never realized until I saw it. Is it practical? Maybe not. Does it make sense? Oh, it makes sense.
Kitchen cabinets are often big spaces with no rhyme or reason. When they're customized with something as simple as tension rods, things start to make a lot more sense.
With something like this, your cat won't be able to kick kitty litter everywhere. You might even forget there's a litter box there.
...seriously though, make sure to scoop it regularly.
You need those smallish countertop appliances, but sometimes your coffee station or toaster area are kind of unsightly.
With cabinets like this, you can tuck them away completely.
This sliding ladder makes those up-high tippy-toe cabinets way more accessible. Plus, it looks cool too. You could even do some crazy stunts (note: please do not do crazy stunts in the kitchen).
Sometimes, there just isn't enough built-in space for spare rolls of TP and washcloths. With an organizer that hangs from a towel rack, you can create storage space out of nothing.
A drying rack like this — one that can dry out damp clothes and linens while taking up almost zero space — should come standard with every living space.
Sure, it probably costs a million billion dollars, but I love the idea of a modular kitchen island that includes everything you need in a small footprint.
It's like the cabinet version of a crisper drawer, and it's built right into this kitchen.
Why don't modern kitchens have simple features like this?
If you have a sink that is not enclosed with cupboards, don't feel like you got ripped off! Install a shelf just under the pipes for a bit of extra storage.
You can't put a full-on drawer underneath your sink, but you can put in something that runs around the perimeter of the basin. It also makes the plumbing way more accessible.
Why aren't more cutting boards built like this? You can easily dump the waste, or you could even put a plate underneath to get your chopped veggies quickly out of the way.
If you're going to have a big island taking up a bunch of your kitchen, why not combine it with a classy seating area? It just makes sense.
You can use the back of your cupboard door in your bathroom, too!
Another great way to utilize those oddly-shaped parts of the kitchen. It also gives you a hidden place to stash some of the more unsightly cleaning supplies in this space.
What if baseboards weren't just a waste of space, but a functional area to store all that bulky kitchen stuff?
If you want to live this dream and you're handy, it's an interesting project to take on.
Man, why are all sinks not like this? This rotating sink gives you space for washing, straining, chopping and more, and it kind of feels like a sink from the year 3000.
This awesome DIY magnetic spice racks keeps spices accessible and fresh, plus it looks pretty awesome too.
Ideas like this make me want to do away with my dumb wooden monstrosity of a spice rack.
With all their dead space, corner cabinets just don't make sense.
...that is, unless you make make total sense out of them with this answer to cabinet conundrums.
The plastic straws add up a lot faster than one might think. They might not seem like a big deal, but think about it: you are given a straw for each iced coffee and each drink at a restaurant — it produces a ton of plastic and it's terrible for the environment. Reusable is the way to go!
Never waste time looking for measuring cups and spoons again with this simple DIY idea.
Give your family a place to hang their keys and store other small items with a hidden panel at the end of your kitchen cabinets.
Keep canned goods and other dry ingredients consolidated in one neat and organized space with a pull-out pantry.
Make rolls of garbage bags easily accessible by taking them out of their boxes and storing them like paper towel. A great space to put this idea into action is under your kitchen sink, keeping them out of sight!
Utilize the dead space between your sink and lower cupboards as storage for smaller items. No more trick drawers!
Add a chic, rustic accessory to your kitchen while also concealing the not-so-pretty garbage can with this creative project.
Keep dry ingredients off of your counter and out of the way by storing them in hanging mason jars underneath your upper cabinets.
Skip the annoying clanging of pots and lids hitting each other every time you go to cook something with this simple storage solution.
Pegboard doesn't always have to hang on a wall to be useful. Using it in drawers is a great way of organizing pots, pans, and baking dishes.
Keep your laundry room clutter-free with one of these simple, foldable, mounted drying racks.
If you don't have room for a table and chairs, but you want a breakfast area, install a piece of wood across a window and add a couple of stools. Now you have cute café-inspired eating area.
Count me as one of the many who naively assumed that the foil seal helped keep things fresh. Lesson learned. I don't know why more manufacturers don't do stuff like this.
Another option to create more space in the closet is to hang a PVC pipe rod. This will make use of the vertical height in your closet and it's great if you have small kids... their clothes are so short!
There's nothing worse than pouring yourself a cup of coffee, only to find out it's about 12 hours old.
With two styrofoam cups, you can create a solution that leaves nothing to chance.
Don't forget to utilize your door for extra storage. Purchase one of those hanging shoe racks and use it to store your beauty products like hairspray, brushes, and curling irons. You're saving space and all your favorite beauty tools are readily accessible.
