Re-Purpose a Bread Box to Hide the Counter Clutter

By Lina | Recipe/DIY Content Creator

Jan 05, 2017 @ 5:42 PM MST

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Need a dedicated area to store kitchen counter clutter such as keys, phone chargers, wallets, loose change, pencils, etc.?

When I found this cute vintage breadbox with a roll top front at a local thrift store for just a few dollars, I knew immediately how to re-purpose it!

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I first painted the sides and top, then drilled a small hole in the back for a cell phone charger cord. I also screwed in some hooks on the sides to hold keys.

Now it can hold and organize all the little “stuff” we tend to just throw on the counter – including the phone charger!

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We’ve used this for almost two years now and it has been working great! I thought I’d share this easy project in case you ever onlinee across a bread box like this one (or something similar) at a garage sale or thrift store!

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Luv 🌺 January 5, 2017 at 5:47 pm MST

Interesting. Any ideas for overflowing mails and magazines? 🌺

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Krissy January 5, 2017 at 5:48 pm MST

I have that magazine issue!

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Mel January 5, 2017 at 8:23 pm MST

I have that magazine issue too but for mail, I have a metal wall rack from Hobby Lobby that has 3 slots. I use the top for “shred”, the middle for “file”, and the bottom for “to do”. It works pretty well for us and keeps the mail off of the kitchen counter!

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Steph January 5, 2017 at 5:47 pm MST

So cute!!! Great idea! Now, need to find a vintage bread box….

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Jill January 5, 2017 at 5:48 pm MST

Lina!! That is so cute, country and clever. I love it!

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Lina (Hip's Modern Martha) January 5, 2017 at 5:57 pm MST

Thanks Jill!

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Em January 5, 2017 at 5:50 pm MST

This is adorable! I’m going to try to find one and paint it without the “bread” word, for my nightstand! Such a great idea!!

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Lina (Hip's Modern Martha) January 5, 2017 at 5:57 pm MST

That would be so great!

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The New Mrs. rowe January 5, 2017 at 7:00 pm MST

That is a great idea!

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Megan January 5, 2017 at 5:50 pm MST

So, then where would you put the bread?!

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Lina (Hip's Modern Martha) January 5, 2017 at 5:58 pm MST

Lol 😀

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Sara January 5, 2017 at 6:14 pm MST

Next to my desk in a filing cabinet. 😝

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Angel January 5, 2017 at 5:53 pm MST

Great idea but I actually use my bread box

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Angela January 5, 2017 at 5:54 pm MST

Omg I love this. Need to go find a bread box!!

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Lina (Hip's Modern Martha) January 5, 2017 at 7:06 pm MST

Yes! 👍

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cindy January 5, 2017 at 5:56 pm MST

Genius!

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Kim January 5, 2017 at 5:57 pm MST

I put all my papers in one and when too full take them to file boxes. Good idea for other stuff, guess I need another box lol

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Jeanette January 5, 2017 at 5:58 pm MST

Adorable!!

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KAK January 5, 2017 at 6:00 pm MST

I want to refurbish a bread box (or something similar) to use in the bathroom to store our electric toothbrushes and chargers. I’ve heard that germs fly everywhere when you flush the toilet so I don’t like to keep the toothbrushes/charger out on the counter.

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Lina (Hip's Modern Martha) January 5, 2017 at 6:03 pm MST

Oh good idea! I would love something like that also 👍

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Workaholic January 5, 2017 at 7:51 pm MST

They fly out at 100 mph. No joke. Closing the lid before flashing will avoid spreading germs.

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RZ January 5, 2017 at 8:42 pm MST

We always close the lid before flushing…does everyone not do this?!

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Rebecca January 5, 2017 at 9:33 pm MST

Right?!? Sadly, I know people who don’t!

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Ashley January 5, 2017 at 6:20 pm MST

So cute! Thanks for posting! I love mixing vintage and modern pieces together. It would look cute in my house.

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Lina (Hip's Modern Martha) January 5, 2017 at 6:21 pm MST

I do too Ashley! So fun ❤️

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Elizabeth January 5, 2017 at 6:29 pm MST

So cute! Love this idea!!

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Joy January 5, 2017 at 6:31 pm MST

Ha! I have been doing this for years.I have a plain unfinished bread box and my bread would always mold in there. So I started using it about 10-12 years ago to hide counter clutter. I thought I was the only weirdo who did this. LOL.

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Lina (Hip's Modern Martha) January 5, 2017 at 6:34 pm MST

😀 By weirdo you mean genius?! Lol

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Leslie January 5, 2017 at 6:56 pm MST

Ohh my goodness, my mom had this same breadbox when I was growing up. She saves everything, i’m going to have to call her tomorrow and see if she still has it. She actually stored bills and stuff in it, but I forgot all about it, until I saw this post 🙂

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Lina (Hip's Modern Martha) January 5, 2017 at 7:07 pm MST

How nice! I’ll cross my fingers for ya 😀

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The New Mrs. rowe January 5, 2017 at 6:58 pm MST

Cute! bet you could hang it in the pantry or even the bathroom if you panted the entire thing!

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Lina (Hip's Modern Martha) January 5, 2017 at 7:08 pm MST

Great idea!

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Ellen January 5, 2017 at 7:28 pm MST

Such a cute idea, as usual Lina! Where did you get the cute organizer inside the bread box? Thanks!

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Lina (Hip's Modern Martha) January 5, 2017 at 7:54 pm MST

It was from the thrift store too! It’s just a wood phone charging station I believe. Maybe could find similar at a big box store? I painted it also to match 😀 Thanks for the nice onlinepliment Ellen!

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Rebecca M. January 5, 2017 at 8:10 pm MST

Anyone have a link for one similar? This is so worth buying a new one and repurposing it.

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Diana C. January 5, 2017 at 9:05 pm MST

Love this idea!

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Lina (Hip's Modern Martha) January 5, 2017 at 9:35 pm MST

Thanks Diana!

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4ella January 5, 2017 at 9:09 pm MST

I have a red one from Target that i use as medicine cabinet and keep on top on my refrigerator.

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S January 5, 2017 at 11:07 pm MST

Great post! More like this please!!!

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Lina (Hip's Modern Martha) January 5, 2017 at 11:13 pm MST

Oh thanks! 👍

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Sharon January 6, 2017 at 8:56 am MST

We actually use our old bread box to store our cook books and I have a recipe box in there as well. This way they are all where we need them but they don’t get any kitchen dirt on them and they are out of the way. I really like this idea too. Maybe I’ll look for another and move my cookbook box to the top of the fridge.

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Lina (Hip's Modern Martha) January 6, 2017 at 10:00 am MST

Fun idea! Thanks Sharon 👍

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Jess January 6, 2017 at 1:00 pm MST

I’ve been using mine for years to store my dog’s treats/food bowls/medicine/etc. I love this idea too, so I might have to be on the hunt for a 2nd bread box!

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Lina (Hip's Modern Martha) January 6, 2017 at 1:15 pm MST

Great idea! ✅

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Sara January 6, 2017 at 3:07 pm MST

I love the old bread boxes! They remind me of my grandma, who almost never kept bread in it, but cookies lol. That was always the first stop when you walked in at Grandmas house, after the candy dish on the tv.

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Lina (Hip's Modern Martha) January 6, 2017 at 3:10 pm MST

Cute memory! Thanks for sharing Sara! 😀

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