As we enter the second month of the year, everywhere I look people are organizing, purging, and cleaning. There is something so refreshing in the new year about tiding up and hunkering down for the rest of Winter in an orderly and thoughtful space. Which brings me to one of my favorite design tips ever… baskets!
While this may seem like an obvious answer, using baskets throughout your home is one of the most simple and impactful ways to organize. Beyond being practical, baskets are beautiful, rich in texture and color, and instantly add a casual and warm feeling to your room that says ‘Come in, stay a while, and don’t worry about stepping on a lego, because hopefully they are in the lego basket!’
As a Mom, baskets are my favorite way to corral kid’s toys. At our house we have a car basket, animal basket, train track basket, blocks basket, you get the picture. But there are so many other useful and attractive ways to incorporate baskets into your home. In the Winter months, they are great for storing logs, extra blankets and pillows. Baskets are great for collecting magazines and old papers, backpacks and shoes, dog toys and leashes. Baskets make great storage in bookcases, in bathrooms for toiletries, in kitchens, to collect laundry, or as a trash can. For those of us who have recently set up an office in our Living Room, baskets can be a pretty way to organize notebooks, printers, papers, or when strategically placed, can hide cords.
While some baskets can be a little pricey and worth the investment, you can find other great options at antique and thrift stores. Baskets are a great way to add both charm and organization to your home in a simple way. And after all, what could be wrong about something that is both stylish and sensible?
