Decorating Challenge #2: Terracotta Pots In The Kitchen
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Today, I’m showing you decorating challenge #2, terracotta pots in the kitchen. I limited the pots to the countertops. This is where I need more organization, as I don’t have many surfaces to use.
Of course, the most obvious use is to replace the pot the plant was sitting in, so I did that. Then I added a smaller pot for my Dawn dish soap and sponge. Putting your kitchen soaps and sponges in anything different elevates your kitchen in terms of decor.
I used this wider terracotta bowl for my K-Cups beside my Keurig coffee maker. This was a good pot use and just about the right size.
I used the other taller terracotta pot for my cooking utensils, which made good use of the space. There are so many things you can repurpose for your kitchen utensils instead of merely buying one at the store or online.
If I hadn’t had my silverware in the Mason jars, I could have used a different-sized terracotta pot for spoons, knives, and forks. But I just didn’t have the right-sized pots available for that purpose.
If you recall, I just purchased these terracotta pots randomly, not thinking about what I’d put in them. And now I’ve found good uses for them.
Another good idea for a small or large kitchen is to corral things on your countertops into trays. This makes the space look less visually cluttered. And you only have to lift the tray to clean underneath instead of smaller items.
Next, I’ll probably do the bathroom. I always need better organization in the bathroom as well as the kitchen.
Always remember to search your house before you buy something. Many times, what you need is already lurking there somewhere, and you can repurpose it. This way, you keep more trash out of the landfill and don’t have to spend any money!
Your re-purposing ideas are inspiring me to look at what I already have and see if I can do something different with them. Sort of like shopping my own house. There is something about autumn that brings out all of the earth toned decor which in return makes me feel more grounded. I think many of use could benefit from some of that right now.
I love the many uses of these terracotta pots. Looks great.
It is the perfect color to have the mums this time of the year sitting in.
Great ideas to use terra cotta pots!
You so creative, I love seeing your ideas . I love the earthy feeling of the pots . Thanks for the great suggestions! 🙂
I love these ideas.
Love your terra cotta pots – such a warm color and nice texture. It’s wonderful how you come up with all these ideas – thank you for sharing them with us.
Hoping you are getting better rest and that the fur babies are doing well.
Mary
Brenda,
I also love terra cotta pots. In the Pacific Northwest, our pots look lovely with moss on them.I have a saucer that has a carpet of mosses growing on it; and I have a weathered small mercury glass ball on it.
I hope Charlie and Ivy are well.
By gosh girl, I think you might have started a new decorating trend. I can see a shortage of pots everywhere. We are getting a Hobby Lobby next month and I’m sure I will see pots in their store.
I love this idea Brenda! A great way to keep the “garden” in the house all winter long. I am going to try this!
I hope that you, Charlie and Ivy are well! Thank you my friend for coming to visit and your always kind comments!
Great use of your terra cotta pots! Wonderful ideas!
Love what you did with the terra cotta pots!
Genius use of terra cotta pots! They all look nice.