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Pretty Trash: Wastebaskets In Home Design
I work as a blogger for businesses although I do a variety of different types of writing. I particularly enjoy writing about all aspects of design and creativity. I think that your home should reflect your personality and that it should change as you change. More about me at www.kathrynvercillo.com and http://diaryofasmartchick.com.
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Trash cans are one of those things that too many people just don't think about in terms of how they affect a home's design. This functional item is a thing that we all have. Most of us even have more than one in our homes. Why not take the time to choose the trash cans that will add the most decor benefit to the house?
Of course, in some homes, the trash can is hidden. In many places, though, it's tucked under a table or desk or counter but is still visible to the eye. By selecting a design that matches or complements the decor, you can make your room look more cohesive. Guests may not even be able to define just what pulls the room together but your attention to little details like this will not go unnoticed.
Choosing the right waste basket does require some thought. Do you want a vintage design or a contemporary one? Should you choose a neutral color or one that stands out? Take your entire room into consideration and you'll make the right decision.
Of course, in some homes, the trash can is hidden. In many places, though, it's tucked under a table or desk or counter but is still visible to the eye. By selecting a design that matches or complements the decor, you can make your room look more cohesive. Guests may not even be able to define just what pulls the room together but your attention to little details like this will not go unnoticed.
Choosing the right waste basket does require some thought. Do you want a vintage design or a contemporary one? Should you choose a neutral color or one that stands out? Take your entire room into consideration and you'll make the right decision.
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One of my favorite design tricks is when the wastebasket in a room is made from the same materials as the rest of the room's furniture or shelving. In this case, a uniquely-shaped wooden trash basket matches the desk and shelving in a home office. So pretty.
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I think it's really cool when other forms of baskets and containers are used as trash cans in home design. Here it looks like a vintage hamper or basket is being used as a trash bin in a Victorian kitchen. It fits right in!
Small trash cans are a favorite addition to a room. In bathrooms and near desks that aren't used often, the provide an easy space for throwing away the occasional item. Choose one that matches the design of the floor since a small trash can will be placed close to the floor.
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The trash bin here is hidden beneath the sink. It's visible and functional but it's not the key decor piece. However, its old tin style adds to the shabby design of this old style home. These little touches make a huge difference in interior design.
Are those tall baskets being used as trash and recycling bins in this kitchen? If so, I think that's a genius idea!
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I don't see a trash can in this picture but it seems like the perfect space for one. Surely there would be trash from makeup and hair supplies used at this sitting area. A small white or floral trash can would fit in nicely here.
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At first glance, I thought that wonderful metal stand next to the sink was a trash can. Wouldn't it make a great one? Of course, it would ned a flat bottom and a bag to line it but I think the contrasting color (in comparison to the white of the rest of the room) would make it a terrific functional piece here.
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A laundry room really requires a small trash can for throwing out lint, dryer cloths, etc. Match the design of the trash can to the decor of the room for a put-together look.
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I would love to see a bright yellow and/or green trash can in this kitchen. It would perfectly accent the existing color scheme. Trash cans are great as accent pieces!
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Celeste Hmmm. Now I need to spruce up my trash can! I love the first one and I think I've seen small versions of those (unpainted) at some store recently. Very cute!
3 years ago · Like
Karen Dyck Here's an upscale trash container I made myself. but I finally gave it to a friend who came for the weekend and kept fondling it. It was accepted into the group show at a local Fibre Arts Festival before that. 
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3egirls I like to use a tall galvanized sap bucket as a trash basket in my laundry room and bathrooms. It's a great size for narrow spaces and can be tucked away in a corner by a toilet quite nicely.
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chaulzie massie I use a crock in my country bathroom, works great!
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Laurie I use an umbrella basket in my laundry room. It has 3 tiles attached to the front with garden theme pictures painted on it, so it is decorative as well as functional.
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momstergina In our bedroom we use small bookcases for nightstands with wicker baskets that fit the height of the bottom shelf in each stand. You have to pull the basket out a bit to use it, but it's not that much of a hassle since it's not used as often as kitchen trash.
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tamitan Great topic:-) I really like the vintage one- very similar to the one that I have in my kitchen.
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Ideabook updated on Nov. 9, 2012.
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