Put It In A Basket!
What would you say if I told you that there is an item that can help you work miracles in every room of your home? What’s more, it can even help you appear to be an outstanding housekeeper (even if you’re not).  This item comes in lots of different shapes, sizes, colors and materials and you can buy one or many in local retail stores, craft stores, discount retailers, flea markets, and craft shows. You can even make these yourself if you are so inclined! Curious now? I’m talking about baskets! Not only will baskets give you the space you need to control clutter, but they do it beautifully and uniquely.
Kitchen:
- Try a series of a hanging wall pocket baskets (flat backs to lie flat against the wall) in the kitchen to store dry sponges, cleaning items, scrubbers, pot holders, hand towels, and clean dish rags.
- Give yourself more drawer space by putting silverware into a basket caddy on the counter.
- A lazy susan with a basket can be a great way to store condiments on the counter or table for easy access.
- Cloth napkins kept in a covered basket will be used frequently and this is a great way to get away from using so many paper products.
Family Room/Living Room:
- A great idea is a a round or cylindrical shaped wicker basket on the coffee table to hold assorted electronic remotes.
- Medium sized baskets make great storage for magazines and books that are on your reading list.
- An oversized basket is a good place for pillows and quilts to keep nearby for cozy snuggling
- Family games that are used often can be kept neatly in baskets.
Bedroom:
- A wicker hamper with a lid in the closet is a great option for storing extra pillows and keeping them dust-free. Consider lining the hamper with a sheet or large gallon trash bag to keep free of dust.
- Keep a basket near your bed with your current reading material tucked neatly away inside.
Bathroom:
- Guest towels can be neatly and attractively stored for easy access.
- Pretty soaps and other toiletries look nice in a pretty basket.
- A large covered basket makes a great looking laundry hamper.
Office/Desk:
- Keep correspondence supplies all together in a nice basket that can be taken with you wherever you are writing.
- Keep your printer ink tucked away in a basket for easy access and management.
- Keep a low, flat basket on your desk to catch the items that need to be managed each day and go through it every evening before bed.
Kids Clutter:
- School supplies, math manipluatives, stickers, art supplies, crayons, markers…these items all work great in baskets!
- Puzzles and games with small pieces can be managed neatly in baskets.
- Sort toys into similar groups and store them in large baskets.
- Off season clothing can be stored away in baskets also.
Baskets are great for saving space and storing your items attractively. I don’t know of any other storage option that is so practical and useful or beautiful. A fun idea is to add creative decor to existing baskets to make them even more attractive and personal. You can add buttons, ribbon, flowers, or even miniature figures to create exactly the look you desire.
There are so many neat places to find neat baskets! You can find them in online stores that solely specialize in baskets, from flea markets, from yard sales, from home decor stores, from home decor online retailers, even from friends who are discarding empty gift baskets!
Baskets are a great way to not only save space but organize your space as well and they allow you to do it in exactly the way that suits your taste and decor.
