When you think about items to grace your house with, you probably imagine picture frames, vases, and special treasures that you’ve gathered over the years. Baskets are another option to consider. Apart from utilizing them to pick up laundry, baskets are ideal to use to store everything from books to yarn, toilet paper, tissue, paper towels, socks, toys, blankets, office accessories, kitchen utensils, the list is unlimited.
Material Options:
Baskets are primarily constructed of reed or wicker, skillfully woven into a beautiful composition of adornment that is both tough and versatile, available in an assortment of sizes and shapes.
Metal wire baskets are another choice, an attractive piece of sculptural décor that can house a large number of items, as well.
Baskets can also be constructed of woven leather or textile, both durable and attractive options.
The materials and design selection should be determined by the intended purpose as to what and where you want to use the basket and what it’s going to store. Any of these materials will work for numerous types of storage applications.
Basket What and Where:
Use baskets in a bath to store washcloths and toiletries to keep the counters free of clutter.
In the kitchen house paper products, such as paper towels and napkins, small electrical gadgets, or large specialty utensils that you don’t use on a regular basis.
Use baskets as an outer container for plants, be certain to provide a watertight inner pot to house the plant with a saucer underneath.
In the bedroom use attractive baskets to store blankets and linens, as well as laundry.
The living areas use baskets to stow books, toys, gamer equipment, and remotes.
Arrange baskets of different sizes, colors, and patterns to create a collage of artwork to hang on a focal wall.
All Gathered Up
Baskets are designed in an array of attractive natural, earthy colors, shades, and patterns, available in numerous shapes and sizes. They are perfect for keeping items while adding a textural beauty to your home, an accessory that is truly dual purpose as a décor piece, while keeping your place tidy.
