Great Things to do With Baskets
Baskets have been in existence since the dawn of time and it’s no wonder because there are literally thousands of uses for baskets of all shapes and sizes. You can instantly clean up clutter while also looking pretty by simply placing things in a basket. So, here are a few basket suggestions that you might like to use in your own home.
Mail Station: Place several baskets on a table near the door where you can organize your mail. Have one for each person or organize them by content, such as bills, junk, magazines, etc. Place labels on each one and empty them every week to stay organized.
Office Organizers: Rather than using those ugly old file trays, use baskets instead for organizing your office paperwork and projects. You can still keep your desk organized while also surrounding yourself with pretty things.
Gift Wrap Center: Create your very own gift wrapping center with baskets of varying shapes and sizes. Use large, freestanding baskets for tall gift wrap rolls, closeable baskets for cards, and stackable baskets for ribbons and bows.
Linen Holders: Keep extra pillows, sheets, and blankets in coordinating baskets in each bedroom for overnight guests to use if needed.
Bathroom Organizers: In the bathrooms keep rolled up towels, washcloths, toilet paper, soaps, and other items in baskets so that your guests can readily find what they need.
Stairway Carryall: Keep baskets with handles at the bottom of the stairs to place things inside that need to be carried upstairs. There are even special stairway baskets that are shaped perfectly for stairs making it easier to take everything up all at one time.
Wall Art: Baskets are perfect for hanging on the walls. Look for baskets shaped like fruits for the kitchen or arrange brightly colored baskets together on a wall. You can also turn them into hanging shelves by placing pictures or knickknacks in them once they’re hung.
Rainy Day Organizer: Get several baskets with lids and put together a variety of rainy day activities for the kids. You can fill them with games, puzzles, coloring books, craft projects, indoor picnic items, or whatever you can think of. Use them as end tables, plant stands, or just as décor, but when the kids say they’re bored you can easily open them up for an instant party. Replenish them or rearrange them on occasion to make it more of a surprise when opened.
Tags: Amish Furniture Styles, Baskets, Interior Decorating, Interior Design, Organization
