Decorating with baskets is an efficient and beautiful way to add some much-needed pop into your life and your home. People find that their approach to decorating is so different from others’. You may be one of the methodical ones who only wait until they have something to put in a basket before they buy it. For so many other people though, they collect baskets even before they know what they’ll do with it. Baskets are so beautiful and multi-functional after all!
No matter which category you fall into, there’s no doubt that you’re interested in all the ways that you can incorporate baskets into your home decor. There are endless designs to choose from, like wicker baskets, wire baskets and so many others. See some types of baskets outlined below:
- Basket trays: These are round or rectangular baskets with low sides. They are perfect for storing things in your kitchen or for holding items on your coffee table.
- Sturdy side baskets: These are tightly woven baskets that are perfect for holding towels in your bathroom or in your guest room. These baskets look amazing when grouped together.
- Baskets with lids: These baskets always come with a lid and they work to keep things away without leaving them in plain sight. Use them as bedside tables or to keep items in your bedroom.
- Wire baskets: These are loosely knitted baskets that are perfect for storing food and for storing toilet paper.
How to incorporate baskets into your decor
Baskets are gorgeous pieces of art but beyond storing your supplies and food for your picnics, there’s not much they’re used for in the home. This is only because they are usually overlooked as significant pieces of decor in their own right. Below, you can find ten different ways to use baskets to bring out the beauty of your home.
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Use them in the bathroom to hold towels
Storing bathroom towels on the towel rack can grow to become boring and stale. For a fresh look in your bathroom, consider using a basket to hold your towels. Roll the towels into the basket one on top of the other to create a pleasant aesthetic in your bathroom.
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Use them to store toilet paper
Be more inventive with your wall decoration, especially in your bathroom and use a basket to store your toilet paper. Just hang the basket up on your wall and stack it full of toilet paper. It will end up being more efficient and gorgeous - a pleasant surprise whenever guests use your toilet.
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Store books in your basket
Another way to store books is to place them in a small basket. This will especially work for books that you want to keep by your bedside. Simply place a small vintage basket on your nightstand and place in a few books in it. You can switch the books for the ones on your bookshelf every time you’re done with the old ones.
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Incorporate baskets into your décor by using them to hold plants
Thickly woven baskets can be used to hold plants in your home. This is especially handy if you have plants that came in an ugly pot. You can just switch out the pot (or place the ugly pot in the basket) and place the plant anywhere you want in your home. Doing this will give your home an instant facelift; giving it a unique and eccentric look.
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Hang them up on the walls
Do you know that baskets can also be used to decorate walls in your home? Some baskets are just too beautiful and can be used for nothing else but decoration so they can serve as visual stimulators when you look at them. Hang up your beautiful baskets especially if they are unusual. Don’t forget to place them vertical both for an aesthetic effect and to improve the overall feel of the baskets in your home.
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Use them to store items in your bedroom
Tired of using dressers to store your clothes? Why don’t you try using baskets to store items in your bedroom? In addition to them being very beautiful, they are also very handy. Store extra laundry in your baskets or your daily knick-knacks and keep them within reach.
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Store food in baskets
The most useful containers for storing food are baskets. Regular plastic containers will not do as they will only cause your fruits and vegetables to go bad even faster. Use wire baskets to store fruits and vegetables in your pantry. They will look so much better, with their structural arrangement and are best for your food as they will let air into your food, keeping them fresh for longer.
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Use them to keep your kitchen counter clean
Tired of always having to look for small items in your kitchen? Keeping basket in your kitchen can help you improve on the mess that is too easily caused by kitchen clutter. Store your small and easy to reach items in a basket on your counter for a more sustainable and enjoyable kitchen experience.
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Use them to store items in your guest room
Leave a little visual surprise for your guests by leaving items like extra laundry where they will easily find it. How else will you do this without cluttering up the room? Use baskets to store extra towels and laundry in your guest room.
Towels, comfortable slippers, or even a robe will make guests feel so much more comfortable and welcome in your home.
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Use a basket to decorate your coffee table
Gone are the days when regular coffee table decorations like books and oil diffusers were acceptable. Well, yes, they are still acceptable, but a small basket in which these things sit would go so much further to make your space look more welcoming and cozy.
Baskets are one of the most versatile decorative items in a home and can help you take your decor from regular to extraordinary.
Use the ten tips above to incorporate baskets into your home design seamlessly.