Baskets are one of the most commonly used items in homes. Due to their multiple uses, baskets have become essential for modern living that requires quick solutions. Plus, the availability of different types of baskets in terms of design, texture and size allows you to add a very personal and stylish touch to your house.
So, what should we store in baskets? This may sound like a question with a simple answer, but that’s not the case. Not all baskets can be used to store clothes; each type serves a different purpose. In this article, we will discuss three most popular types of baskets and where they are used so that you can pick the right one for your home.
Types Of Baskets
The following types of baskets are widely used around the house:
- Wicker basket
- Plastic basket
- Metal wired basket
Wicker Baskets
A wicker basket is a hand-made item and takes a skilled craftsman to design and produce a perfectly weaved basket. Although the process has changed slightly due to modernization, the skill of the craftsman is still as important as it was before. The raw material used in making a wicker basket is willow, a tree generally used for making cricket bats.
Use Of Wicker Basket
A wicker basket comes in different shapes, designs, sizes and colours. What to store in baskets is totally up to you but for those looking for suggestions, here is how you can use:
- A long-rounded basket can be placed at the entrance of your house to place umbrellas and canes.
- Some of us have houseplants and plant pots that often don’t go with the interior of our house. A wicker basket, due to its strength and durability, is not easily affected by water and soil. Selection from a wide range of designs and colours can be made that best goes with your house.
- Use lidded wicker baskets in your room or in the bathroom to store dirty laundry. The lid will help prevent the bad odour from unwashed clothes from spreading in the room. We all know it can be hard to put dirty laundry in the laundry room especially when you are in a hurry.
- A small-sized wicker basket can be used to place hand towels for guests that will not only tidy up the place but also make it look like an interesting use of a basket.
- We all have more than a few skin and hair care products on our dressing table or in the bathroom. Placing these products in small tray-shaped baskets will make our space look more organized.
- For houses where winters are harsh and wood is used instead of other heating systems, a wicker basket can be used to store wood logs near the fireplace.
Plastic Baskets
One of the reasons that plastic is still used for baskets and container boxes is its toughness and longevity. Plastic containers have a wider industry as compared to wicker baskets. These are not only used in houses for storing items but also used by organizations for several purposes.
Here are different ways you can use big and small-sized baskets to manage your closets and office items:
Uses Of Plastic Baskets
Unlike wicker baskets, plastic baskets can not be placed just anywhere in the house because it becomes difficult to match them with the overall arrangement. But if used wisely, these can prove to be impactful in categorizing your things for later use.
- For households with toddlers and kids, managing toys can be a challenging task. Plastic baskets can be used to collect these toys and books and place them in a corner where it doesn’t look messy.
- Your home office is usually a desk and a chair but there might be files and charts from your work that are spread all over the table. For a professional look and a proper workspace at home, you can place all your files in one basket and if there are files that can be categorized, you can label the basket with a marker as well.
- Plastic has a wider application in the kitchen because of liquid sensitive items like spices. Organizing your kitchen using a plastic basket should be something you need to consider investing in if you wish for an organized and tidy kitchen. Variety of plastic pantry designs can be found in crockery stores. A designated place for spices and other non-perishable products can be allotted so that it’s easier for you to get a hold of them every time.
- We often get things from hardware stores like nails and clamps for future use. Keeping them safe and easily available becomes difficult if you don’t store them in a specific place. One of your plastic containers can be used for this purpose to ensure you don’t lose anything.
- For places where the weather changes every few months, packing off-season clothes in big sized plastic containers is also an option. What you will need is a basket with a lid to ensure proper storage; it will also protect your clothes from fabric-eating insects.
Metal Wire Baskets
Metal wire baskets are frequently used in grocery stores but you can also make use of these containers at home. If you have thought about uses of baskets in home decoration, wire baskets can be ideal for storing fruits and vegetables
Uses of Metal Wire Basket
Following are some uses of wire baskets:
- You might have seen wire baskets in restaurants and even houses on a dining table in which soup spices and stored. Not only it arranges them, but it also makes it easier to pass these spices along together.
- Solely for decoration, small-sized wire baskets can be used as a candle stand.
- For keeping and storing older newspapers and magazines near the sofa in the living room, plastic baskets can prove to be very useful.
- Secure yourself a slim wire basket to put your cutting boards and grater in it.
We all want to live in an organized place which looks tidy but over the years older things start piling up which have very little use and you still want to keep them. Basket not only helps you in organizing your room by providing extra and organized storage space but also adds texture, decoration and warmth to it. It seems difficult to understand how to decorate your home with baskets but visiting a store keeping in mind the interior of your house might help.If you liked this piece, you might also want to read our detailed blog on home organizing tools. Keep visiting Zameen Blog for more home décor-related topics.
