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    Updated: Feb 14, 2023 by Kris Jarrett

    Decorating With Baskets: 10 Favorite Ideas!

    My favorite way to add both style and extra storage space is by decorating with baskets. They come in a variety of interesting shapes and add both texture and warmth to rooms where they’re used. Today I’m sharing tips and ideas for decorating with baskets so that the next time you find a gorgeous basket, you’ll have several ideas of ways you can use them in your home. (post includes affiliate links; disclosure statement available {here})

    1. Store Supplies on Shelves

    {These square seagrass baskets}) that come in two sizes are great for keeping clutter out of sight! They’re the perfect choice for storage on shelves like in this home office:

    These square seagrass baskets keep office clutter out of sight!

    Another great option is {these small milk crate seagrass baskets} that worked beautifully for organizing the cleaning products in our storage closet:

    These small square seagrass baskets work so well for organizing my cleaning products so they're easy to find!
    I attached {these mini chalkboard labels} that I wrote on with {this chalk pen} to the front of each basket with a glue gun to make it easy to see and grab anything I need.

    Baskets can add storage on bathroom shelves too by filling them with extra toilet paper or towels:

    Handled seagrass baskets for bathroom storage (these are filled with TP)

    2. Extra Nightstand Storage

    A lot of nightstands have small drawers that don’t provide much storage space. Adding a basket like {this square seagrass basket} to the bottom shelf of a nightstand gives you storage space for books, journals, and other items that your drawer is too small to hold:

    A seagrass basket on the bottom shelf on a nightstand is perfect for corralling clutter!

    3. Storage of Craft & Gift Wrapping Supplies

    I love {these folding square seagrass baskets} because they fold completely flat for easy storage when not in use. I have a pair of them holding ribbon as part of my gift wrapping station:

    A woven basket holds spools of ribbon in this super cute and functional gift wrapping station!

    4. Shoe Storage

    If you have a pile of shoes by the door where everyone enters your home, corral them with a basket! {This braided handle basket} is the perfect size for holding several pairs of shoes and looks beautiful doing it too:

    Gorgeous white & natural woven basket filled with shoes for entryways shoe storage

    See my post on entryway shoe storage ideas for several other shoe storage solutions.

    5. Storage Under a Console

    I’m a sucker for baskets with braided handles such as {these beachcomber handled baskets}. They’re perfect for storage under an open console:

    Pottery Barn

    Other baskets that are the perfect size for storage under a console are {these Beachcomber console baskets} that are tall enough to fill up the space under a console but shallow enough that they can be tucked away:

    Seagrass basket on console table

    I actually use a pair of these baskets on the floor in our storage closet – they’re perfect for storing extra paper grocery and shopping bags:

    These tall, shallow console baskets work perfectly for storing our grocery and shopping bags!

    6. Firewood Storage

    Handled seagrass baskets work wonderfully next to the fireplace for storing firewood – I’ve used {this basket} next to mine,

    Basket used to store logs by the fireplace - love this idea!

    Just be sure to keep it far enough away from your fireplace opening that it’s not in danger of being set on fire!

    7. “Planters” for Faux Plants & Trees

    Decorative baskets can be used as stylish planters for faux plants such this faux fiddle leaf fig tree in our family room:

    The best, most realistic fiddle leaf fig tree!

    Sources: {TV console} (similar)  |  Chandelier (satin bronze)  |  Tassled white pillow cover  |  Patterned gray pillow covers  |  Faux fiddle leaf fig tree  |  Rug  |  Art prints (details in {this post}  |  Acrylic coffee table (similar)  |  Coffee table tray (28″ square)   |  Gray plaid throw (similar)  | Rattan chair

    They can also be used with live plants if you slip a planter or bowl inside of your basket.

    8. Magazine Holder

    {This curved seagrass storage basket with handles} is the perfect basket for stashing magazines in a living room or family room:

    Love this curved seagrass basket for holding magazines in style!

    9. Laundry Hampers

    I also love decorative baskets with lids – my favorite is {this basket} that I have in the medium size in my daughter’s room to use as a laundry basket:

    Such a super cute basket used as a laundry hamper!

    and in the large size in our master bathroom (see all of my master bathroom remodel ideas {here}):

    Love this large lidded basket she uses as a hamper in her master bathroom!

    Shelf sources (from top to bottom): White woven basket (medium)  |  Kumquat tree – no longer available  |  Gray & white striped planter (holding snake plant) |  Colorful moth art print  |  White wood frame  |  Decorative stacked boxes – no longer available  |  Glass canister (1 gallon size)  |  Bath bombs  |  Belly basket with tassel  |  Favorite bath towels

    If you’re on the hunt for a woven basket to use as a hamper, also check my post on laundry hampers with lids for lots of gorgeous options!

    10. Toy Storage

    {These zig zag baskets} that come in multiple sizes are long time favorites – they’re great for stylish storage of things like extra throws or toys:

    Love these zig zag baskets for extra storage!

    I use a similar basket to hold Cricket’s dog toys. 🙂

    What’s your favorite idea for decorating with baskets?
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    1. traci zeller designs says

      February 13, 2012 at 11:57 am

      I love baskets! They are just the best storage solution – and you nailed most of the great spots to find them!!

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    2. Jill says

      June 18, 2019 at 7:35 pm

      Baskets are the perfect storage option, they bring great texture to any space. I have them all over the house for throws, magazines, DVDs, dog toys, etc. I love that industrial look console in the third picture, do you happen to have the source?

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