Not a totally boring look...

Trash cans that look like trash

While the idea of a waste basket is usually to improve the appearance of a room, these baskets look like crumpled paper.

A neo-classical waste basket

Petal Wastebasket

The difference between a trash can and a waste basket is probably in the content. The contents of waste baskets do not generate offensive orders :) Hence the metaphor of a flower, elegantly done in this case.

Sliding Trash Can

I suppose, if they could come up with a good looking trash can they wouldn't be hiding it inside the cabinet. Still, this is one of the better looking sliding trash cans.

Star Wars Trash Can: R2-D2

I was pretty sure this sort of thing already existed. And here it is!

A stylish outdoor trash can. All recycled materials, according to the manufacturer.