Home storage is a sticky subject for most people. How to store things, where to store things, and the biggest question of all: is there any possibility of home storage without the office or guest bedroom looking like an overstocked warehouse? Storage boxes very quickly look sterile and overwhelming. My suggestion? Think about wicker storage baskets.
While wicker storage baskets are not practical for tremendous stacks of overweight storage, they are perfect for typical at home storage. In place of plastic rolling drawer sets and oversized Tupperware style storage, buy yourself a wicker storage basket. Or two. Or eleven.
Large wicker storage baskets work beautifully for a number of things. Old and rarely touched stuffed animals, extra blankets, laundry baskets, a toy chest…just to get your imagination rolling. A basket that can handle some
outdoor weathering might hold pool toys, children’s floaties, or miscellaneous gardening supplies. Square baskets fit neatly into closet space. Circular baskets look nice as an accent in the bedroom corner. Small wicker storage baskets are even better for making storage a décor accent. Perhaps it can serve as a pretty trash basket in the bathroom or exercise room, a baby’s laundry bin, or for hair accessories.
Lined wicker storage baskets make woven baskets functional even for items that might slip through the weave, like hair accessories, for items that might jab at the wicker like toys, or for things that tend to emit odor, like laundry or trash. A basket lining can be found in washable cottons, to make cleaning it that much easier.
Some wicker baskets stack easily, creating even more storage space. Other designs might have a frame to make storage basket drawers. These are great anywhere. Grains and cereals in the kitchen, clothing in the bedroom, or toys in the rec room.
To top that off, wicker just looks great. Whether your style is traditional, classic, or contemporary, wicker works. It brings an earthy yet modern liveliness to any atmosphere. More than that, you can get wicker in any color you like! Natural schemes like light brown, red brown, or very dark brown are quite elegant. White wicker storage baskets are more floral feeling, black is more masculine. Wicker is painted any rainbow of colors however; from red to green to purple, if that’s what the room calls for. Every member of the family in every room can appreciate the right basket.
Don’t limit yourself, your storage, or your style. Get yourself some wicker storage baskets!
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