Ideas for Displaying Old Tole-Painted Trash Cans
- Tole painting can be done on a variety of household items.Photos.com/Photos.com/Getty Images
In a craft or sewing room, you can display a tole-painted trash can and use it for storage of craft items at the same time. This particular item would fit perfectly in a room where a lot of crafts were done or craft classes were taught. If there is a long shelf available, lining up tole-painted trash cans on the shelf for display would not only look nice but also demonstrate the different techniques and designs that can be created from tole painting. - While many designs are used, tole paintings generally have a country look.Photos.com/Photos.com/Getty Images
A tole-painted trash can that is smaller in size may be displayed in a guest bedroom as a bedside waste can. The trash can will not only fit into the particular decor of the guest room, but also work as a useful item. Because this type of room decoration isn't something that can be purchased in every department store, it's unique beauty will certainly attract the attention of your guests staying in the room. - A trash can painted in bright colors is perfect in a child's playroom.Creatas/Creatas/Getty Images
Filling a tole-painted trash can with dried or silk flowers and displaying it on a small corner table will bring elegance to any dining room. When family and friends gather together in the room for meals or special celebrations, the tole painting will be in full view but out of the way. - A tole-painted trash can adds style to any kitchen.Jupiterimages/Comstock/Getty Images
A tole-painted trash can would fit perfectly in a kitchen because tole paintings often feature a country look, a style common in kitchen decor. Instead of using the tole-painted trash can as a traditional garbage can, it could be displayed on the countertop or table and possibly used to store kitchen supplies that aren't used regularly. If the trash can has small holes in the sides, potatoes or onions could be stored in it.
