10 Beautiful Baskets & How to Use Them
Perhaps you’ve just finished your spring cleaning and realized you need a bit more storage. Whether you’re wanting to add more texture to a room, or need a piece of decor that isn’t another painting, baskets are the way to go. Whatever it may be, we’ve written up a list of ten of the most beautiful baskets you can buy right now. From Ikea to Anthropologie, HAY to H&M, we scoured the internet and found quite the assortment!
Starting off with an approachable price point and a basket that can do many tricks, the Fladis Basket from Ikea is handwoven, under $20, and can be used to store pretty much anything. This basket can be hung off a nail, or doorknob as an elevated storage solution. You’ll probably want to order a few of these, they look good in every space!
This Woven Seagrass Collection Basket comes in eight different options, ranging from magazine holder to laundry bin, to under the bed storage solution. There are so many shapes and sizes! Pairing three together is a great way to add a thoughtful arrangement of furniture to a space while also allowing yourself to hide cords, store blankets, or place books and magazines Beautiful and functional, these baskets from West Elm have you covered.
Intricate in its design and simplicity, the Hardy Leather Basket Collection from Pottery Barn is handcrafted from a beautiful full-grain leather. Not only are the baskets chic and refined, but they work to support and empower the lives of those who built them. The baskets are made in a Fair Trade Certified factory that supports safe labor practices. Pottery Barn’s workers in these factories received extra funds for every product that is sold, and is then used for community projects chosen by the workers!
This Bead Basket from HAY is handmade in Nepal using traditional craft methods, and is crafted out of hundreds of felt balls that have been individually hand rolled into colorful patterns. It’s a decorative storage solution, almost acting as a piece of artwork in your space! Its soft fabric won't scratch up any nice flooring, or add any scrapes or bruises to a smaller child who might be searching for a toy in their new toy basket!
We’re finally at the ultimate blanket storing basket! The Malloe Tall Black Basket from Crate & Barrel has an airy framework of black iron wires which work to keep your blanket soft and in good shape, rather than snagged on a traditional straw woven basket. Its taller shape allows you to store more than one blanket and can fit into tighter spaces. Its suggested to store yoga mats as well as bath towels, proving it can work in many different rooms to help keep your items tucked away and taken care of!
We just covered the best blanket basket, and now we’re featuring a laundry basket that's affordable and fun, coming in five different colors! The Cotton Storage Basket from H&M’s Home shop is made from 100% recycled cotton and sturdy enough in design that it's able to hold a large portion of clothing or other objects! The soft fabric is able to fold down or easily squeeze or tuck into smaller spaces if need be. Our favorite colorway is the beautiful sage, just in time for spring!
The Decorative Wire Basket from Target is perfect for storing smaller objects, like cleaning bottles, toiletries, rolled up linens or pantry goods! The open wire design allows you to easily see what's inside the space without having to make a mess of everything else. Buy a couple and use them to fully reorganize your bathroom space for an easy spring cleaning make-over!
These intricate woven platters are traditionally designed to transfer from oven to table, a delicious flatbread found in Ethiopian cuisine. Restoration Hardware sells these Found African Injera Baskets which have been handcrafted from palm leaves, straw and raffia. The basket comes in a variety of sizes and your order will include hardware for mounting to the wall. A grouping of these baskets is a wonderful alternative to a large piece of artwork or headboard.
Baskets for your coffee tables! Must we say more? These Olive Nesting Baskets from Anthropolgie come in a set of five, four smaller baskets that fit into one larger sized tray like basket. Set coasters, a TV remote, matches or a few fun small objects into the tray as it acts as both a storage solution and a decor piece. The baskets are slim enough to fit into kitchen drawers perfect for storing snacks or smaller kitchen appliances! We’re sure you’ll find the perfect way to utilize these in your home or apartment.
Designed in three different shapes and sizes the Vegan Leather-Trim Canvas Bins from PBteen, are close enough to a basket that because of their beauty and versatility, they are going to be added at number ten to this highly detailed list! Choose the catchall, hamper or shorter round style to use these in bedrooms, laundry rooms or living spaces. The study handles are great for transporting and the durable canvas and vegan leather make for a well designed piece of furniture, and easy storage solution.
You’ve made it to the end of the list, and we feel confident that at this point a certain basket has stood out to you. Baskets are so much easier to transport than a chest or set of drawers, and the variety of sizes, materials, and textures they come in work as a solution to so many of our day needs and functions. Happy spring, we hope your home is clutter free and feeling fresh-with maybe an added basket or two!
If you have any other questions or are curious about updating the interiors of your kitchen or any space, never hesitate to contact us. We are always happy to help!