Shelby Golding is a Colorado-based writer/editor with over a decade of experience. She has a college education in interior design and enjoys woodworking in her free time.
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Storage containers are the superstars behind most Instagram-worthy homes. They can be used anywhere and everywhere — from stackable storage boxes for your home office accessories and wicker baskets for your laundry room supplies to a small basket set for toy storage in the nursery.
And whether you want decorative storage containers that match your home decor or something more practical, your options are endless.
In this article, we’ll highlight some of the best baskets for home organization in any space. And you might just find some clever storage ideas in the process! So keep reading to get inspired.
How Storage Baskets Can Keep Your Home Organized
A place for everything and everything in its place — ideally, if this principle was applied to every room at all times, we'd never deal with the mess.
But how do you ensure everything has its own place? The answer is storage baskets.
“Storage baskets are a multi-functional basic that can be reused and repurposed in areas throughout your home,” said Suze Dowling, Co-Founder and Chief Business Officer at Pattern.
“They’re the unsung heroes of your home! They are traditionally used to display items that benefit from being clearly visible, like pantry items, alongside soft items, though can be very versatile in their utility," explains Dowling. "They offer easy-access storage for items like blankets, books, or laundry. Ultimately, they are a perfect way to corral clutter and provide a designed ‘space’ for items that otherwise may not have a designated home.”
"Ultimately, they are a perfect way to corral clutter and provide a designed ‘space’ for items that otherwise may not have a designated home.”
Organizing baskets are indeed the unsung heroes of your home. Without them, keeping a lived-in space tidy can feel like a nightmare. So, if you feel like you’re fighting an uphill battle to keep your home clean, it might be time to give your storage space a simple upgrade with some baskets.
“Storage baskets are important for organizing because they give your items a specific home,” adds Marla Alt, Founder, and CEO of 123organize. “You know where to put things back once they've been used and where new things go when you purchase them. Baskets and bins are a proactive way of maintaining organization when everything has a place, and you can easily identify where things go.”
Once you have storage baskets for your items, you won't want to go back. And they will definitely make it easier to know where to put things. It's like setting one of the most tedious aspects of home organization to autopilot, and who wouldn't want to do that?
Open Spaces offers some of the most beloved storage baskets and bins on the market. The wire basket is made from steel with a hard plastic base and a genuine leather tag. They come in sets of two with multiple versatile color options, and they're designed to make home organization look even better in any space.
The storage bin is made from hard plastic with solid walls to hide what’s inside. The plastic storage bin comes in sets of two with optional plastic or wooden lids, and they’re designed for mix-and-match convenience. The bins recently got a redesign to make the medium and large containers slightly more compact while improving the durability of the plastic lids. The new plastic lids also allow for secure stacking and come in fun colors.
"Our baskets enable products stored inside them to ‘breathe,’ which can be beneficial for soft goods like clothing and linens."
“There isn’t a room in my house that doesn’t feature our baskets,” commented Suze Dowling, Co-Founder and Chief Business Officer at Pattern. “Our post-industrial steel wires offer exceptional durability, meaning they are meant to keep their shape from move to move. Our baskets enable products stored inside them to ‘breathe,’ which can be beneficial for soft goods like clothing and linens. The weave was intentionally designed to ensure socks don’t fall through.”
“Our bins have enclosed exteriors and best hide clutter! These are used to create a cleaner, seamless look when items being stored inside will inherently look messy. We recently launched our colored lids, which we’re incredibly excited about. They are a fun opportunity to color-block, alongside offering ease of stackability.”
The Single from Folden Lane is made using Global Recycled Standard (GRS) Certified vegan leather with a recycled microfiber suede inner lining. This eco-friendly foldable basket costs $49 for one, and the prices get even lower when you buy them in sets of three or six. The Single comes in four stylish, muted colors with removable vegan leather handles and sturdy stainless-steel hardware.
Folden Lane ships its products in eco-friendly packages and uses responsibly sourced materials whenever possible. In addition, everything is stain-resistant, easy to clean, non-toxic, lead-free,and phthalate-free, so you can rest assured that your family is protected.
The Natural Montauk Woven Rectangular Storage Bins from The Container Store cost $24.99 to $29.99 each. They were recommended to us by Larisa Bright and Pam Melusky, the founders of luxury home organization company Settled, so you know these baskets have a great structure.
The Montauk Storage Bins come in medium and small sizes, with removable, machine-washable inner liners made from cotton. They feature a steel frame with straight sides to maximize how many bins can fit on a shelf. And they're woven from rattan, which is a renewable resource and ideal for eco-friendly homes.
The Baskets from Mustard Made cost $59 for a set of three, including two small baskets and a large basket. These wire baskets come in a range of playful colors to match your décor. And while they’re designed with locker storage in mind, they’ll work beautifully in any space that needs better storage solutions.
These wire baskets do not come with solid bottoms, which means that they’re best for slightly larger items that won’t fall through the holes. They’re made to last and easy to clean, letting you keep your space neat and tidy for years to come.
The Woven Seagrass Baskets from West Elm start at $35, depending on the size and style you’re looking for. These beauties were recommended by Jessica Litman from The Organized Mama, and we can see why! The size and style options range from small, medium, and large rectangles to large hampers (perfect as a laundry hamper), magazine holders, underbed baskets, and more.
Each basket has a metal frame to provide support with durable seagrass handwoven over the top. The different styles feature handles, linen linings, and more, depending on which one you choose, with a perfect fit for any room in the home.
The Mercado Storage Basket from The Citizenry starts at $125, with options ranging from medium to oversized, with sets available. They’re designed in roomy sizes to offer storage for everything from toys to blankets, and a set of three should take care of most rooms.
These beautiful baskets are handmade using Mexican palm leaves, with genuine leather handles for style and convenience. Each basket takes around three days to make by artisans from a fair-trade cooperative in Guerrero, Mexico. The handwoven nature produces some variance in size, and the quality is sure to make a statement in any space.
The Neat Method Rattan Baskets start at $34 and come in two sizes, medium and large. They’re another recommendation from The Organized Mama’s Jessica Litman, and with good reason. These handmade baskets are lightweight, making them ideal for overhead shelves, and they’re wonderful for storing items like spare towels in plain light. Each basket is made from tropical rattan, which offers both form and structure.
The rattan structure allows airflow, but it's tightly woven enough for most small items. These Rattan Baskets will help you organize your home in style, from the pantry to the living room to the bathroom.
Perfect for closet organization or keeping just about any space in the home, the Color Crates from Hay start at $25 and come in various beautiful colors and three versatile sizes. The design is ventilated and stackable, meant for easy storage in any space. From a small container on your bookshelf to rows of large crates in the basement, they'll serve your purposes and then some.
The Color Crates are made from plastic and are easy to wipe clean with soap and water. They're collapsible and stackable, and they have a stylish yet functional design that could fit in with most modern homes.
The Stow Storage Bin from Design Within Reach starts at $125 and comes in a range of colors and sizes. Each container comes with a lid that allows for safe stacking. In addition, the Stow Storage Bins have felted surfaces and rounded edges with a sculptural look, and each one features a molded interior frame to allow them to hold their shape even when stacked.
The Stow Storage Bins are designed to fit beneath beds, in closets, and throughout the home. Both the felt and plastic frames are made from recycled PET plastic. And they offer an attractive way to organize and store your stuff, and they’re eco-friendly.
These 13-inch Rectangular Steel Decorative Baskets from Target cost $8 and offer a no-fuss solution to messy spaces. The metal frame adds sleek flair, making it suitable for any room in the home, and the size is versatile enough for a range of storage needs. In addition, the baskets feature an open design for ventilation and easy access.
The open design does mean that these baskets are not ideal for small items that may fall through the holes. But they're perfect for more oversized items ranging from magazines to towels and much more.
This Ribbed Storage Plastic Bin is available on Wayfair starting at $12.90, with various colors and sizes to choose from. They're stackable, lightweight, and made with BPA-free plastic to protect you and your family. You can use these plastic storage bins in any space, from the playroom to the pantry and beyond.
The size options include small, medium, and large sizes, with modern muted colors. And they’re easy to wipe clean with soap and water. If you need an affordable way to get organized, sturdy and stackable plastic bins like these are an excellent option.
The Grid Baskets from Neat Method on Anthropologie start at $38 and come in medium and large sizes. They come in matte black and brass colors and are exclusively available for online purchase. In addition, the Grid Baskets include foam pads to protect surfaces so that you can use them anywhere without worry.
These baskets are easy to wipe clean with a damp cloth and durable enough to last a lifetime. They’re made from powder-coated steel with an acacia wood bottom to keep things from falling through and are ideal for use in any room of the home.
The Tava Handwoven Rattan Basket from Pottery Barn starts at $109 and comes in small, medium, and large sizes. In addition, the basket is available in three natural colors that you can mix and match throughout your home. These baskets are handmade in Myanmar by talented artisans, and they use a tight weave to ensure durability and form in any space.
The Tava Handwoven Rattan Baskets are made from natural, sustainable resources and are ideal for storing books, paperwork, and other clutter. And because they’re handmade, every product is unique and will feature slight imperfections and variations that add character.
The Advantus 10-Piece Weave Bin Organizing Set costs $20 for ten containers designed to hold all sorts of things. It's the perfect set of bins for those who have some organizing to catch up on, whether you use them in the home office as drawer organizers, bathroom, kitchen, or somewhere else.
The basket bins are made from sturdy plastic featuring an eye-catching woven pattern, and they’re dishwasher safe. The 10-piece set includes two small circular bins, two small square bins, two medium rectangular bins, two large rectangular bins, one shallow storage bin, and one medium storage bin.
The Bend Goods 18” Basket costs $150 and is available in four versatile colors. It's is sturdy enough for any use with a sleek, modern design that will accentuate almost any space. With the signature Bend weave pattern, this beautiful wire basket is perfect for holding blankets, towels, pillows, books, magazines, and more.
Like all wire Bend products, the Bend Goods Basket is made from recycled iron and comes in packaging designed to minimize the brand's carbon footprint. This makes the basket an ideal option for eco-friendly households everywhere. In addition, this wire basket features either a powder coating or plated metallic finish, depending on the color you choose.
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How to Find the Perfect Storage Basket, According to the Pros
Larisa Bright and Pam Meluskey also shared their best practices for purchasing storage baskets and bins with us. Keep reading to learn more from these pro-organizers. Your home will thank you.
“As professional organizers, we often enter people’s homes to see they have previously purchased multiple baskets, but somehow, they still haven’t achieved that sleek, streamlined look," the two commented. “My response is always a simple one: ‘That’s because your baskets have no structural integrity.”
"The trick is – it shouldn't matter what you put inside the baskets, the outside should still look the same.”
"Time after time, we see slouchy canvas baskets being used to store clothing, toys, blankets, hair products, you name it. There is no way around it – these baskets will never appear streamlined. Each one will flop or bulge in a different way, based on the contents inside. The trick is – it shouldn't matter what you put inside the baskets, the outside should still look the same.”
“That’s why we only ever use baskets that have structural integrity. They will maintain their shape year after year, regardless of what is stored in them!”
Many of us are guilty of buying floppy, flimsy storage containers because they're cheap. But while these beauties might look nice in-store, they usually won't improve your home décor once you're using them. And there is a better way. As Larisa Bright and Pam Meluskey explained above, decorative storage containers need structural integrity above all else. But it doesn't stop there.
Bright and Melusky shared their list of DO’s and DON’Ts for basket purchasing, and we’ve highlighted them below:
DO look for materials that maintain their shape.
DO consider the depth of your shelves. For a sleek look, baskets should never hang off the end of a shelf.
DO consider what is being stored in the baskets. If clothing, consider baskets with a liner, so no clothes get snagged.
DO consider basket shape. If you’re looking to micro-categorize items within a basket, consider square or rectangular baskets so inserts can lay flush inside. Save the round baskets for larger items or one single category that does not need any division.
DON’T use slouchy canvas baskets that will flop or lose their shape.
Your home will never be the same if you master the art of using baskets to capitalize on and improve the storage space available to you. From under bed and closet storage to kitchen and entryway storage, there's nowhere they can't neaten up your home.
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Suze Dowling, Co-Founder and Chief Business Officer at Pattern
Shelby Golding is a Colorado-based writer/editor with over a decade of experience. She has a college education in interior design and enjoys woodworking in her free time.
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