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The dry sink was widely used during the late 18th<\/sup> century. Dry sinks were basically indoor sinks without plumbing. They consisted of a wood cabinet with a water pitcher and basin. I remember watching Pa use one on Little House on the Prairie<\/em> as he washed up before sitting down to one of Ma\u2019s tasty meals. Dry sinks were used in kitchens, bedrooms, bathrooms or washrooms. Some models had a bar or hook to hang a towel on for drying. This wash-up station was an important piece of furniture and was also used for washing dishes or vegetables.<\/p>\n\n\n\n How can you put a new twist on your vintage dry sink?<\/p>\n\n\n\n The dry sink top makes a great mini server for appetizers and\nsnacks. They can be relied on during any party as an extra space to serve food.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dry sinks are perfect for displaying family photos in the\nhallway, foyer, bedroom or family room. Consider making your dry sink the spot\nfor fresh flowers in your favorite vase. They make an elegant display area when\nyou\u2019re not using them for serving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There is just the right amount of room for an ice bucket, some glasses, and a few of your favorite bottles of wine. The dry sink adds a chic look to a mini bar guests will love using.<\/p>\n\n\n The dry sink provides a nice spot to display indoor plants.\nStore pots below and enjoy a surface for potting up those cute succulents as they\ngrow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Picture your collection of perfumes, soaps and candles along\nwith a lighted mirror on a dry sink turned bathroom vanity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pie safes<\/a>, also known as pie cabinets, pie safe cupboards or pie chests, never lose their charm. There\u2019s something about a cute, solid wood cabinet that keeps working no matter how much time passes. Pie safes date back to the 1700s when they were used to store pies and other perishable items. Enclosing them helped keep the contents fresh, helped prevent mold and kept out pests. They were popular throughout a good part of the 19th<\/sup> century and were the closest thing to a fridge during that time. Once the icebox came on the scene, pie safes started to fade. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Some pie safes have doors on the front and include screens or tin with small holes allowing air to circulate that helped prevent mold. Some featured designs punched in the tin, adding to their charm. Other models included a copper front with designs on it with the copper color adding to their warmth.<\/p>\n\n\n How can you revive your pie safe in a new way?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Use a pie safe for storage in the kitchen for baking items, dry goods, and spices, in the dining room for tableware and candles, or in the bathroom for toiletries and linens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pie safes make for great toy storage in the nursery,\nplayroom or kid\u2019s bedroom, or in the living room area where the kids play.<\/p>\n\n\n Tuck away baubles, bands and more using a pie safe for your\njewelry. It will look attractive in your bedroom, closet or master bathroom\narea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Your pie safe provides a good spot for ribbons, bows, tape,\ncards and tissue paper for gifts.<\/p>\n\n\n The lingerie chest<\/a> was made to handle delicate items. Its slim design usually contains four to seven stacking drawers, and it uses more vertical space, allowing it to easily fit in tight spots. It\u2019s a slender dresser that offers storage that\u2019s just right for smaller items. It saves room in your regular dresser and prevents damage to delicate items. Lingerie stored in a lingerie chest will hold its shape better and last longer.<\/p>\n\n\n What other ways can you use your vintage lingerie chest?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Move your slender lingerie chest into the dining room or\nliving room and consider storing cloth napkins, tablecloths, napkin rings and other\nlinens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The small drawers are perfect for small washcloths and\ntowels, candles and toiletries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Let the lingerie chest dress up a hallway and store keys, chargers, mail and more as you come and go. The top of the chest provides room to display some family photos or flowers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The collection of drawers is great for keeping crafting\nsupplies in one place. A drawer for tape and ribbons for wrapping or crafting\nsupplies like yarn, needles, patterns and more can find a new home here. <\/p>\n\n\n What other suggestions do you have for new ways to use vintage\nfurniture? <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n \r\n This post was originally published on July 25th, 2013. It was updated on January 30th, 2025. If you have spoken Read more<\/a> <\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n You Put Cherries On Top For A Reason! Why cherry wood? There are so many wood choices, is there really Read more<\/a> <\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \n
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