Fill an old pitcher with your kitchen utensils. Find one that is colorful to brighten up your work area.
Set a tall cookie jar next to the stove, and fill it with your most-needed utensils. Use a decorative cookie jar that matches your kitchen's decor.
Bring a seldom-used wine bucket out of the cabinet and put it to work holding your utensils.
Fill a wide-mouthed, miniature a milk jug with your cooking spoons. This type of utensil crock works well with a cow-themed or country-themed kitchen.
Choose a pretty vase to use as a utensil crock. Select one made out of plastic or ceramic.
Decorate a tall flower pot or find one that is painted in lively colors to house your utensils.
Save old canisters when a set is broken. Decorate any way you like and fill them with your kitchen utensils.
Wash an empty coffee can thoroughly to use as a receptacle for kitchen utensils. Place the plastic lid on the bottom of the can to protect your counter from any rust that might form on the metal.