Storage & Baskets

How to choose storage baskets for your home

What are baskets made of, and does it matter?

Choose the material to match the job. Reach for natural water hyacinth and wicker baskets when you want warm, organic texture you can leave on display, and pick sturdier polyester weaves for heavier loads kept out of sight. Let the material decide whether a basket is decoration or hidden storage.

Do woven baskets count as décor, or just storage?

Use them as both. Set a blanket basket by the sofa or cluster wicker baskets on open shelving to add texture, and the storage reads as styling, not clutter control. Group two or three in varied heights and materials for a collected look rather than a matched, utilitarian row.

What size storage basket do I need?

Measure the spot first. On open shelving, choose bins that fill the cubby neatly so they look intentional. For a floor basket, pick one large enough to hold blankets without overflowing at the rim. For laundry, stand a tall hamper in a corner; for toys, use a low soft-sided basket that keeps things reachable.

Where does a basket earn its place in each room?

Put a basket wherever clutter lands: a blanket basket in the living room, a hamper in the bedroom or bath, lidded bins in an entryway for shoes, and small catch-alls on a décor shelf. To pull a room together, shop a curated collection where our designers have matched baskets to the rest of the space.