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Baskets are the most useful decor object in any home — here are 13 ways to put them to work.
My top pick: A basket is storage that does not look like storage. That is the entire trick, and it works in every room of the house.
1. Blanket Storage
A large basket beside the sofa for throws. Shop large woven basket blankets on Amazon →
2. Entryway Shoe Basket
A basket by the door for shoes. Shop entryway shoe basket on Amazon →
3. Bathroom Towel Basket
A basket holding rolled towels. Shop bathroom towel basket on Amazon →
4. Toy Storage
A good-looking basket for living-room toys. Shop toy storage basket woven on Amazon →
5. Plant Basket Cover
A belly basket hiding a plastic plant pot. Shop belly basket plant on Amazon →
6. Pantry Organisation
Baskets corralling dry goods on shelves. Shop pantry storage baskets on Amazon →
7. Under-Bed Storage
Low baskets that slide under a bed frame. Shop under bed storage basket on Amazon →
8. Firewood Basket
A sturdy basket for logs by the fireplace. Shop firewood basket large on Amazon →
9. Laundry Hamper
A woven hamper that is not an eyesore. Shop woven laundry hamper on Amazon →
10. Wall-Hung Basket Decor
Flat baskets grouped as wall art. Shop wall hanging basket decor on Amazon →
11. Magazine and Book Basket
A basket for current reading beside a chair. Shop magazine basket storage on Amazon →
12. Bedside Basket
A small basket for chargers and books. Shop small bedside basket on Amazon →
13. Lidded Basket
A lidded basket for genuinely hidden clutter. Shop lidded storage basket on Amazon →
The bottom line
A large blanket basket beside the sofa is the one everyone ends up buying twice. Belly baskets for plants are the cheapest instant upgrade.