Wine Rack Towel Holder

I absolutely love the idea of using things for their unintended uses. Like plant stands for nightstands or end tables. Or topping a big pot with some wood/cement/door/whatever and make a really cool outdoor table. Door or shutters as a headboard. Sheets as window treatments, etc.

Well. Here is my new unintended use item:
Use an old wine rack as a towel holder
Yes. That would be a wine rack as a towel holder. See, before, my tub use to look like this -full of towels:
And thats not at its worst...at least this is somewhat organized....and the towels are folded :)

I used to have a basket under the sink for our towels. But, my husband could never remember they were there. I guess, out of sight out of mind. So, they migrated to the tub's edge. Which was fine cuz it was a cinch to just fold and throw them there. But it was an eyesore. Albeit, a behind the door eyesore. But I knew it was there.

And then I found this baby at the thrift store. For $3. And a light went off in my head.
It got itself a paint job and a new purpose in life....
Use an old wine rack as a towel holder
...to organize my towels.
I'm thinking that I like this new look...and it frees up the tub! Can't beat that.
Use an old wine rack as a towel holder



15 comments

  1. I think it looks great!! :) I can't believe you scored that for 3 dollars!

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  2. Great idea!! I have also seen a plate holder as a towel holder...

    Looks beautiful in your beautiful bathroom!

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  3. Cute! I wish my brain worked like that.

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  4. that doesnt even LOOK like a wine rack and looks like a .... towel holder:) genius!!

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  5. I love this! What a great idea!

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  6. Personally I just lvoe that your bathroom literally looks like it's in a magazine! Even your own pictures make it look that way. Impressive indeed! And, can I come take a bath in that fabulous tub? Sheesh!

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  7. Its perfect!!
    And your bathroom is gorgeous!!!
    That was a great idea with a happy ending.. :)
    Have a sweet day...

    Deborah \0/

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  8. genius! lol would have never thought of that, now i'm gonna keep my eye out for cute wine racks

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  9. LOOOVE IT! i like that this wine rack didn't have the the full circle so it is "more" user friendly for its unintended use:)

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  10. What a cool idea!! My hubby has "finding a towel" problems too :) Maybe I'll get lucky and find a cute wine rack!

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  11. Alicia,
    I simply L-O-V-E this idea!!!!

    I would like to feature you and your wonderful wine rack on my blog!!!

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  12. What size of boards did you use for the shelves?

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happy DIYing! Alicia