What a let down...

What's the point of having a smart kettle (yes, it just boils water) if this eyesore is right next to it most of the time?

And most of the time it's not lit like this!

There is an urgent need for mankind to come up with an aesthetically-pleasing solution to the real and pressing issue of temporary used-teabag storage prior to being so horrified you deal with it!


*** The first three suggestions here are of course valid and sensible, but the compost bin is at least 2 metres away from the tea-making area - be reasonable! ***