{"id":46694,"date":"2022-03-24T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-03-23T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stylecurator.com.au\/?p=46694"},"modified":"2025-10-11T04:10:57","modified_gmt":"2025-10-10T17:10:57","slug":"kmart-kitchen-hacks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stylecurator.com.au\/kmart-kitchen-hacks\/","title":{"rendered":"The coolest (and cleverest!) Kmart kitchen hacks around"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

We see a lot <\/em>of Kmart in the kitchen… and for good reason! The chain-store King has so many budget-friendly, stylish buys that it can be hard to say no to! But how about kicking it up a notch and taking on one of these Kmart kitchen hacks?!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They’re a fun and affordable way to give your Kmart purchase a little more personality, and you know<\/em> how much we love a good DIY project!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Related article: 20 of the coolest Kmart hacks EVER!<\/a>
Related article: Make it luxe for less! Awesome home Kmart hacks<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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Kmart everything coffee station<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Coffee is life. Fact. And Candy scored some major wife points when she presented this adorable coffee station to her caffeine-addicted husband! Using a Kmart white kitchen trolley and Kmart peg board that she joined together with a spare piece of wood, Candy created an affordable and moveable drink station. So clever!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A coffee station like this is such a clever way to cut back on costs<\/a> without missing out on life\u2019s little luxuries. Even swapping just a few of your daily caf\u00e9 visits can add up to big savings. With a quality machine like Breville<\/a>, your favourite beans, and a few fun extras (hello marshmallows, chai or caramel syrup), you can recreate that caf\u00e9-style coffee at home every day.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Coffee station by Candy at @homeware_hacker<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Candy illustrated the coffee sign herself. Image via @homeware_hacker<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Full coffee station by @homeware_hacker<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Luxe brass bar stools<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Proof you can mix budget buys with luxe! Lisa from Gathering Walls gave the oh-so-popular Kmart bar stools a cheap yet glam makeover with brass and white paint. They tie in with all of her kitchen finishes and fixtures seamlessly… who would guess they cost just $25 each!<\/p>\n\n\n

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Kmart bar stools given a luxe makeover by @gatheringwalls<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Clever space saving storage idea<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Using the large and narrow bamboo drawer tidy, Nori made this clever space saving storage solution. By removing the bottom from one of the drawers, she secured them to the inside of her pantry door for a terrific result. Now she can store her kitchen wraps neat and tidy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Hack by Nori Betar via Kmart Home Decor & Hacks Australia Facebook page<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Using the large and narrow bamboo drawer tidy is a great storage solution for kitchen wraps<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Kitchen trolley’s become a rolling island<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Short on space in her compact kitchen, Carolyn decided to join 4 of the Kmart kitchen trolley’s and created a rolling kitchen island. Super versatile and adding some much needed additional bench and storage space.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Clever Kmart hacks by Carolyn Robinson via Kmart hacks & decor Facebook page <\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Sideboard turned kitchen cabinets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Wow! There are some seriously creative thinkers out there! When Tracey wanted extra storage space in her kitchen, she and her husband hacked their own by mounting two Kmart rattan sideboards to the wall. Presto, instant overhead cabinets for a fraction of the cost. <\/p>\n\n\n

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An amazing take on the rattan sideboard <\/em>by ourlittleredbrickhome<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n
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DIY wall tiles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We know! This is not a hack<\/em>! But for those of you who are renting, or looking for a way to update your kitchen splash back, these self-adhesive wall tiles could be a winner. They’re best suited to glass or stainless steel splashbacks. If you want the look of tiles but can’t do a full reno, you know what to do!<\/p>\n\n\n

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This kitchen makeover was done by Justine Louise | Image via Kmart Home Decor & Hacks Facebook page<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Layered fruit bowl<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This nifty little fruit bowl hack got stacks of positive comments when it was shared in a Kmart hacks Facebook group. For those of you who are short on bench space, simply adding a hairpin planter stand in between two rattan bowls may be the solution you’ve been looking for to store all your fruit. Best of all, this is one of the easiest Kmart kitchen hacks to create at home.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Image via Kmart Home Decor & Hacks Australia Facebook page<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Family hub planner<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Any hack to make running a household easier is a winner in our book \u2014 and when it looks this darn stylish, it gets bonus points! Soph is the maker and organising queen behind @nestihome<\/a> on Instagram and explains how she made this giant family planner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI used two sheets of the Kmart chalkboard vinyl, three of the medium and narrow drawer tidies for mail sorting and two cork boards. I used foam double sided tape to attach the drawers and a white \u201cPosca\u201d pen to write with\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This has got to be one of cleverest, most useful DIY projects we’ve seen to date! A fab example of a project done on a budget, using clever Kmart hacks to get your life super organised!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Family hub organiser using Kmart vinyl and storage trays by Soph<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Bamboo drawers as open spice shelf<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Looking for an inexpensive yet stylish way of displaying your herbs? Annie glued two bamboo drawer organisers together to create an open shelf. You can also find stylish spice labels at Kmart too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gina also updated her spice drawer using all Kmart products and the result was ah-MAZING! Check out how she did it here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Annie Stovell\u200e\u2019s DIY spice shelf<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Glass canister to propagation vase<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Indoor plants just keep gaining popularity and many plants are easy to propagate by taking clippings and placing them in water. Trouble is, you need to find the right vessel that can support the cutting and specialty propagation kits can be expensive. Little Seed House found the perfect solution \u2014 simply drill a hole into the lid of a Kmart glass canister!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019d like to try and propagate your own plants, there\u2019s no easier plant than Pothos and we share all the tips and tricks here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n

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@littleseedhouse<\/a> turned a Kmart canister into a propagation vase<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Woven baskets as kitchen storage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Talk about kitchen goals! Angela has used a selection of Kmart canisters and rectangle baskets to make the most of her open kitchen shelving.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Angela\u2019s kitchen organisation<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Baskets as coastal pendant lights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Give your kitchen a boho coastal feel with basket pendant lights… without the hefty price tag! Harlyard House hacked the Kmart baskets to create these on-trend pendants!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She removed the handles and placed the baskets over existing pendant lights to create these designer-look lights. Check out her account here for more inspo<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you don’t already have pendant lights in your kitchen, leave this job to the professionals! Seeking assistance from a local Croydon electrician<\/a> for your electrical needs would be beneficial.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Pendant light hack by Harlyard House<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Bamboo drawer tidies as tiered spice rack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Well if this isn\u2019t stylish, tell us what is!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe made a DIY spice rack using the bamboo drawer tidy\u2019s from Kmart by stacking them upside down to create a tiered effect,\u201d says Fliss.<\/p>\n\n\n

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DIY spice rack by Fliss<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Pantry goals courtesy of Fliss<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Create your own removable storage shelves<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you have high shelves in your home, it can be tricky to fully utilise the space, especially if you’re renting and can’t make any permanent changes. Another clever Kmart hacker came up with this handy solution. Simply secure two Kmart mesh shelves together with cable ties, trim and that’s it!<\/p>\n\n\n

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Rebekah’s handy storage solution via Kmart Home Decor + Hacks Australia Facebook page<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Storage solutions used as organisers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

These real life home organisation pics from Our Organised Hive<\/a> are brimming with clever storage solution ideas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some of her tips to organise your cupboards include:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n