Declutter It!

30 Ways to Use Baskets for Storage

by Jennifer on August 1st, 2008

Baskets can be used for all sorts of storage solutions. No matter the storage job, there’s likely a basket out there that will work. There are round baskets, square baskets, and all sorts of sizes. You can find fancy baskets, or hunt around for great thrift store and garage sale baskets. Here are some ideas about what you can do with baskets for home storage.

1. Silverware drawer
2. laundry hamper
3. Planter - either outdoors or inside
4. Magazine holder
5. Toy box
6. Car storage
7. Umbrella stand
8. Pen holder - and other office supplies
9. College dorm bathroom supplies
10. Sewing kit
11. Picnics
12. Art - such as use a basket as a decor piece
13. Art supplies
14. Divide up your linen closet
15. Clothes divider in dressers
16. Use for dried flower arrangements
17. Store rolls of wrapping paper in a tall one
18. Bread baskets
19. Dinnerware - with liners
20. CD holder
21. Take one to the beach, park, camping, etc
22. Makeshift cooler (best to use a plastic basket for this one)
23. Use for a more attractive garbage can, say in the bath or office
24. Recycling bins
25. Hair supplies - your daughter’s barrettes and hair ties
26. Jewelry holder
27. Use different ones for holding each family member’s mail
28. Dog toys
29. Baby blankets
30. Incense holder

There are plenty of other things you can do with baskets. What do you like to do with them? See some cool baskets.

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