Say Goodbye To That Kitchen Trash Can Eyesore With This Walmart Find

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A beautiful kitchen can be ruined by an ill-placed, ugly trash can. The problem is that unless you have an integrated trash area that's hidden behind a cabinet door, this eyesore has to exist somewhere. While some fancy trash cans do have an appealing, utilitarian look, they're still prone to messiness and odors when on full display. Fortunately, you can solve this problem with a simple Walmart find: a tilt-out trash cabinet that hides a multitude of sins and doubles as an extra storage space.

Made of MDF, this free standing unit manufactured by HARIPUL is big enough to conceal a 13-gallon waste bin and looks just like a regular kitchen cabinet. The door has a special hinge. Simply pull it open to reveal the tilted space where your trash receptacle can sit snugly inside. (The cabinet doesn't include a trash can, so you'll need to purchase one separately.) There's also a handy drawer at the top that's perfect for storing items like trash bags or cleaning supplies.

The unit comes in several colors, including black, brown, blue, grey, and white, so you should be able to find one that complements your kitchen's existing color palette. Better yet, the exterior is easy to wipe down with a cloth, unlike the surface of stainless steel trash cans that are susceptible to smudges and streaks.

Priced at $98.99 or $109.99, depending on the finish, Walmart's tilt-out trash unit keeps the floor clean and traps odors inside. (A version that replaces the drawer with a built-in deodorizing feature costs $101.99.) As the sturdy top looks like any other kitchen cabinet, it can be used as extra counter space for small items like a coffee machine or microwave. However, it can just as easily be used to showcase decorative items, vases, or books to create a pretty focal point in your space and lend your kitchen a minimalist vibe. Of course, you don't have to use the unit for trash. It can double as a laundry hamper in a utility space or be used to store pet food or recycling that would otherwise be an eyesore. (Bear in mind this unit does require assembly.)

Other affordable ways to brighten and declutter a busy kitchen aesthetic are to paint your kitchen cabinets or make an appliance garage to hide toasters and kettles. These easy hacks may be wallet-friendly, but they can have a significant impact on the presentation of your kitchen.