# Budget-Savvy Storage Recycled Kitchen Gadgets As Decor By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2008-08-22 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/budget-savvy-storage-recycled-kitchen-gadgets-for-cheap-decor References: [apartmenttherapy](http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/la/at-australia/budget-small-storage-reuse-kitchen-containers-melbourne-060441) One of a designer's biggest challenges is to decorate a home on a small budget. As Apartment Therapy points out, however, most of us have an infinite supply of [small storage containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-airtight-container-set) that are waiting to be re-appropriated in our kitchens. From egg cups to Jell-O molds, wine carafes and specialty cake pans, most kitchens have a repository of gadgets that aren't used every day. In the spirit of reuse and recycling, these items can work double duty as [storage containers between uses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saveit). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Sustainable Storage Solutions:** Using recycled kitchen gadgets as decor can inspire a trend towards sustainable storage solutions. - **Multi-purpose Kitchen Tools:** The trend of repurposing kitchen gadgets for storage highlights a desire for multi-purpose kitchen tools. - **DIY Home Decor:** The trend of repurposing kitchen gadgets for home decor encourages the growth of DIY home decor. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Goods:** Home goods industries can benefit from producing sustainable and multi-purpose storage solutions. - **Kitchen Appliances:** The trend towards multi-purpose kitchen tools could lead kitchen appliance manufacturers to innovate new designs. - **Arts and Crafts:** The trend of repurposing kitchen gadgets for DIY home decor could inspire growth in the arts and crafts industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Space-Saving Storage Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kossebar.md) - [Space-Saving Cookwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacesaving-cookware.md) - [Fridge-Decorating Trend Guides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fridgescaping-practices.md) - [Aesthetic Interior Fridge Trends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fridgescaping-guide.md) - [Mini Kitchen Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-bakeware.md) - [Space-Conscious Kitchen Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnetic-kitchen-design.md) - [Playful Storage Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/berto-hidden-secrets.md) - [Multifunctional Glass Food Containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-food-container.md) - [Removable Plate Shelving Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gere-multifunctional-crockery-shelf.md)