Image Credits: YouTube/Loli Ds Creations
Kitchen counters have a way of collecting things you never intended to leave there. Your everyday masalas, oil bottles, tea and sugar jars, dishwashing liquid and that one mug nobody seems to put back in the cupboard can quickly take over the little workspace you have. The bathroom counter is not much better, with skincare bottles, handwash and hair accessories competing for space. One DIY idea offers a simple way to gather some of that clutter without buying another expensive organiser. Shared by YouTube creator Loli Ds Creations , this project turns a basic metal pizza pan and a hanging wire planter basket into a raised countertop tray. It is a small home improvement project that relies on everyday objects rather than a purpose-built storage unit.
You will need a metal pizza pan, a hanging wire planter basket, pliers, an adhesive suitable for bonding the two materials and spray paint formulated for metal. These supplies can be sourced from local hardware shops, gardening stores, home improvement outlets or online marketplaces. Check the dimensions before buying, since the pan needs to sit securely on the base.
You don’t have to buy everything new. If you have an extra pizza pan or a wire basket from another project, they might work too, as long as they’re both in good shape. The total cost will depend on how big the pieces are and whether you already have the tools and paint at home. There are a few limitations to keep in mind. The tray does not need to be waterproof and the paint and adhesive are not known to be food safe. Use it to store packaged ingredients or other household items, but not food directly on the painted surface. Keep it away from direct heat and prolonged splashes, and wipe it dry if it gets wet. The best part of this DIY is that it can be customised to fit your home rather than the other way around. A pizza pan may not be the first thing you think of when shopping for storage, but paired with a wire basket, it can become a useful little landing spot for the things that otherwise have nowhere to go.
