I Made a Soap Dispenser From a Dollar Store Mason Jar and It Changed How the Sink Looks
The jar was already in the house. One of those mason jars that ends up in a cabinet without a clear purpose. I had picked it up at the dollar store at some point, thinking it would come in handy later.
It sat empty for a while.
I did not plan to replace the soap dispenser at the sink. I just noticed the jar was about the right size, and the idea stayed long enough for me to try it.
I found a soap and lotion dispenser pump at the dollar store for $0.86, which made the whole thing feel low-risk. If it did not work, nothing was really lost.
What I Changed
I painted the outside of the jar so it no longer looked like a canning jar. Just one solid coat, nothing decorative. I cut a small opening in the lid, slid the pump through, and tightened everything back in place.
To finish it, I lightly sanded the raised lettering so it showed through again.
That was it.
Once it was dry, it went straight to the sink.
What It Looks Like Now
On the counter, it no longer reads as a mason jar. It looks closer to an old milk-glass dispenser, simple and solid, without anything extra.
The white surface softens the glass, and the metal pump keeps it from looking like a craft project. It leans farmhouse without being rustic, clean without feeling new.
If you do not know how it started, it does not announce itself.
How It Changed the Sink Area
Nothing else around the sink changed, but the whole area looks more put together. The dispenser blends in instead of standing out, which is exactly what I wanted.
It works best on a clean counter with simple finishes. On a busy surface, it disappears. On a quiet one, it quietly improves everything around it.
Why I Keep Using It
I refill it instead of replacing it. The pump has held up better than expected, especially considering the price, and the jar holds enough soap that it does not need constant attention.
It stays out year-round. Not seasonal. Not styled.
Just there.
It reminded me that small, overlooked pieces can change how a space works, without changing anything else.