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Ten Ways to Use Baskets Around the House
Houzz Contributor. Hi There! I currently live in a 1920s cottage in Atlanta that I'll describe as "collected."
I got into design via Landscape Architecture, which I studied at the University of Virginia. I've been writing about design online for quite a few years over at Hatch: The Design Public Blog.
Houzz Contributor. Hi There! I currently live in a 1920s cottage in Atlanta... More »
I'm taking an online seminar called "Organizing 101" online right now, and it has me approaching containers in a whole new way. I've found my favorites are galvanized paint pails in various sizes and BASKETS BASKETS BASKETS! There are so many gorgeous examples of baskets in all sorts of shapes, sizes, colors, ages, weaves, materials, etc.
It's fun to search out interesting vintage baskets at the flea market, including funny old bicycle baskets and creels, and figure out good uses for them at home. They can hide a multitude of sins. For instance, right now I have a creel full of wires that don't seem to have any purpose. Once I graduate from class, hopefully I will stop hoarding and throw those out, but that's a whole other can of worms. For now, let's ogle some lovely baskets and how they are functioning around houzz:
It's fun to search out interesting vintage baskets at the flea market, including funny old bicycle baskets and creels, and figure out good uses for them at home. They can hide a multitude of sins. For instance, right now I have a creel full of wires that don't seem to have any purpose. Once I graduate from class, hopefully I will stop hoarding and throw those out, but that's a whole other can of worms. For now, let's ogle some lovely baskets and how they are functioning around houzz:
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| 1. Adding just a bit of country flair. |
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2. Holding slipcovers and pillows for outdoor furniture. This basket would also make a darling clothes hamper in a bathroom.
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3. As an attractive wastebasket.
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| 4. Holding logs for the fire. |
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| 5. Basket handbags can be used to hold office supplies, file folders, and magazines. If you have a funky bag you bought at the straw market in the Bahamas ten years ago, think about pulling it out and using it in a new way in the house. |
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6. As an attractive way to hold kitchen supplies within open shelving.
7. As drawers that add texture.
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8. As art. This graphic metal basket looks great on the wall, and adds to the rustic industrial look here.
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| I just had to add this one because that basket is so interesting - is it a stool? A sculpture? |
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9. To hold that unsightly pile of stuff that accumulates for your next trip up the stairs.
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10. To contain towels in a bathroom that's low on cabinet space.
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prudder These ideas are simply fabulous
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Whimages I ADORE the crate under the table holding the pillows, the big basket by the patio with the lovely rustic linen sheers, this whole idea book! Thanks for including my little locker basket in my itsy bitsy powder room!
3 years ago · Like
Shirley Corwin Good ideas, thanks!
3 years ago · Like
jkpbba Metal baskets are the BEST! Love the pic 10!
3 years ago · Like
Nancy Love them all!
3 years ago · Like
Diane Trosper great ideas, yes I love the basket in the itsy bitsy powder room!!
3 years ago · Like
Fine Art & Portraits by Laurel Being limited on space and hating clutter, I use rectangular baskets for alot of organizing needs: the hold napkins, paper towels and hot pads neatly on the counter; to hold all my spice bottles and bags inside the pantry; to hold all my folded scarves inside an armoire; likewise, to organize bras and panties inside the armoire; to hold rolled washcloths in the bathroom; last but not least, cats love to sleep in them.
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sweetdreams Great ideas!
3 years ago · Like
cmarquardt1 i also love vintage bicycle baskets. just found new ones at wal-mart in the bike dept.~they look authentic~ wouldn't it be fun to decorate with bicycle baskets?
3 years ago · Like
uttara and adwait home made... from reclaimed teak wood n baskets from thailand 
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loranne I love baskets and they all are put to good use in my small condo. They look great and keep me organized. Thanks for more cool ideas!
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