Why PVC Pipe Has 'Kitchen Organization' Written All Over It

If you've been attempting a DIY kitchen remodel and have been on the hunt for products that can help declutter your kitchen, you may simply need to walk into your garage and look for any unused PVC (polyvinyl chloride) pipes. Though you may consider PVC pipe to be an item found in hardware stores or on construction sites, the plastic pieces can also help keep your kitchen clean and orderly. PVC can be cut strategically to organize cooking utensils and mounted on walls to create vertical storage that can optimize space.

For budget-conscious home decorators, the best part of PVC pipe is that the material can be customized to fit a range of spaces and be used to store various kitchen tools, size-appropriate ingredients, and even hold greenery to spruce up the heart of your home.

PVC pipes come in a range of diameters and can be sawed in varying lengths to keep items grouped together. Aim to cut pieces at a diagonal angle for added aesthetic interest, and consider painting the pipes to match color palettes found in your kitchen. The decorated pieces can be hung up on walls or glued to flat, stable surfaces before they are filled with an assortment of spatulas, spoons, and chopsticks.

To spruce up your PVC, cut and paint pipes to repurpose them as flower vases. Alternatively, you can use shorter pieces to grow a mini herb garden in your kitchen. Shorter pieces of cut PVC can be inserted into drawers to keep colorful napkins separated in cupboards so that you don't need to go searching for matching linens before dinner guests arrive. Or, place a cluster of painted PVC pipes on your countertop to keep scissors, pens, and pencils within easy reach to write down your grocery list or track measurements for baking projects.

Longer, thinner pieces of PVC pipes can be displayed in horizontal rows to serve as towel racks in cleaning areas, while thicker pieces can be stacked vertically to hold wine bottles. Larger PVC rings can also be set into drawers to group small jars of spices or be used on tables to create unique tablescapes with flowers and seasonal decor. When a new holiday rolls around and your dinner party calls for a different theme, simply repaint the PVC pieces, and you'll have a fresh set of decorative items for your festive affairs.