When it comes to creating an organized home, getting rid of clutter is the most important step. Start by tossing everything you don’t use regularly in storage baskets. Next, either tuck the baskets away in closets à la the beloved out-of-sight-out-of-mind method, or you can actually put them on display. Regardless of what you decide to do, you’ll need stylish storage baskets and we have the prettiest picks, ahead.
Baskets come in various shapes, sizes, and materials, so instead of buying the first one you see and hoping it will work for you and your space, think about what you’ll be using it for. For instance, if it’ll be on your kitchen counter as a place to keep your non-refrigerated fruit, a woven basket probably won’t work. Instead, try a metal option. For those on the hunt for a storage basket that can double as a planter for your indoor tree, bigger is better.
Even if you have numerous closets or plenty of cabinet space, your home can still benefit from a few extra storage baskets (even small ones). You can snag a set, fill them with your bathroom products (skincare, haircare, cleaning supplies, or anything else you may use), and hide them under the sink. Trust us, there are many uses for a cool storage basket, so if you’re in the market for a more organized space, something this simple can truly make a difference. Scroll on and shop!
Baskets can have a lot of different functions. One of them is a hamper. If you get yourself a tall storage basket that’s easy to carry and fits in small spaces (like a laundry room or a closet), you can use it as a hamper.
Score this nine-piece set for less than $45 and use it all around the house. Otherwise, keep them all in the same room and assign each one a different category. For instance, fill one with oils and sauces and another with dry goods. Because there are nine, you have plenty of container for all of your essentials.
Another sizable set, this one includes six plastic stackable storage bins of the same size. Did we mention they have lids? Gone are the days of looking for something you knew you put away only to find it on the floor.
If you have an affinity for bohemian decor, you’ll love these knit storage baskets from Anthropologie. Available in an array of earthy hues, including peach and sage, they are easy to transport, courtesy of the sturdy woven handles on either side.
If we had to elect a queen of organization, it would be Marie Kondo. The celebrated author partnered with The Container Store, another organization giant, to design a line of storage systems that are both beautiful and functional. The sustainable bamboo bins come in two rich shades and are inspired by Shoji room dividers, which are super-popular in Japan.
We have a weakness for anything made of cane, and this storage basket from H&M is no exception. The complicated weave may look delicate, but cane is actually quite durable, so feel free to stuff it to the brim without having to worry about it cracking or breaking.
The Container Store Nordic Storage Baskets
Credit: The Container Store
These bins from The Container Store may not be the most beautiful ones on the list, but they get the job done. Plus, they’re on sale for less than $5, so who can argue with that? A word to the wise: The bamboo lids are sold separately, so if you plan on stacking these useful bins, be sure to grab a few lids as well.
Crate & Barrel Cora Fruit Basket
Credit: Crate & Barrel
This two-tiered fruit holder may not be the storage basket that comes to mind, but it stores goods and is technically a basket, so it passes our test. It’s also available in four colors, including copper, black, white, and a mix of black and wood.
Whether you fill it with your kids’s toys and call it a storage basket or pop in your favorite houseplant and call it a planter is up to you. Regardless, this Baba Tree drum basket, which is woven by hand in Ghana, will make for a stylish addition to your home.
Available in two colors and made in Japan, these are no ordinary stacking baskets. Well, they could be. All you have to do is pop the lid on and put a basket on top. You could also skip the lid and turn the handles upright and hook them into the grooves on the bottom of the basket you’ll be stacking. Nothing will fall and nothing will get lost.
This is the kind of thing that comes to mind when we think “storage basket.” Serena & Lily’s pale blue bin is complete with handles so that if you need to move it from one room to another, you wont have to break your back lifting it from the bottom or ruin your floors sliding it around.
Leave it to Design Within Reach to sell a storage basket that commands a room. This one, by HAY, looks and feels like it’s made of pompoms, and it comes in four fun colors. Personally, we’re feeling the red, white, and blue.
This may look like a typical woven storage basket, but it’s by The Rope Co., so you know it’s sturdy, durable, and long-lasting. It comes with a wood bottom insert so that it won’t lost its shape if you stuff it with bulky items. Just be sure to take it out if you plan on using this storage basket outside.
We love a wire storage basket for the kitchen because it feels rustic and traditional in all the right ways. This one from Food52 comes in four sizes and four colors, so no matter the look of your space, there’s a basket for you.
Another wire option is this Hearth & Hand with Magnolia that’s probably a little too big for the kitchen, but the perfect size for a mudroom or bathroom. Do as the Gaineses do and fill it with firewood or put it near your bathtub and arrange a set of fluffy towels inside.
