13 Unexpected Uses for Baskets

Practical and stylish containers for capturing clutter in the home, baskets are perfect for storing a surprising array of everyday items. Take a look at how these woven wonders solve an array of convenient containment for the stuff of our lives.

Firewood

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Firewood storage

Place atall basketon your hearth to hold firewood. It keeps the logs off the floor while keeping them close at hand.

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Remote Controls

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遥控存储

再也没有问过,“偏远地在哪里?”就在这里......in a small basketon a side or end table that all your clickers can call home.

底层机会

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Under Bed Storage

If you need to keep something under the bed, do so withneat storage solutionslike these. Lightweight with easy hand grips, the square baskets fit snugly under the mattress and, although visible, are very easy on the eyes.

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室内工厂

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篮子播种机

补充植物,用自然材料编织篮子。一个高大的圆形篮子制作perfect planterfor a single potted plant; squares work equally well. Or host a collection of potted friends in a rectangular basket, mixing colors and shapes for an eclectic look.

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玩具

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Toy Basket

Treat yourself to an attractive乘量玩具扔进去when your mother-in-law calls you from the corner. A deep and spacious basket with a fabric liner can hold all those bits and pieces you don’t have time to put back in their proper places. You might want one for every room!

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Everyday Essentials

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Cell Phone storage basket

Corral keys, wallets, phones, and whatnot in a cutlery basket close to the door. It will keep the mess off your counter, and it's pretty enough to keep in plain sight. There are plenty moreideas for repurposed storage.

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Everyone's Stuff

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Stair Baskets

Put each family member's name on a basket, and keep the baskets on or close to the stairs. As you gather up all that stuff that your family leaves around, place it in the appropriate basket to be carried up and put away—a very pretty way to helpcontrol the clutter.

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浴室是必需品

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Toilet Paper Baskets

Keep essentials, such as toilet paper or fresh towels, in asimple, handled basketin the powder room. The basket will keep things collected while leaving them easily visible and accessible for any guests who might need them.

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Pantry Items

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Pantry Storage

通过集合组织食品室fabric-lined baskets. Chalkboard paint labels give you the flexibility to easily reorganize as necessary while making it a cinch to find just what you need.

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Recycling

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Recycling Basket

Don’t hide it!Revive your recyclingby stashing it in a large basket rather than a utilitarian bin. Handles on the sides make it easy to take out when trash day comes.

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Hang It All

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Hang It All

将空白墙放在良好的存储空间,悬挂篮子,以保持您 - 以及整个家庭组织。如果你提供它们for your kids, be sure to hang the baskets at a height that's easily reached, and consider personalizing each one to help your kids keep their stuff straight.

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根蔬菜

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Root Veggie Storage

Store root vegetables, such as onions, potatoes, and garlic, in square baskets that slide right into your cabinets. Baskets—among the mostbudget-friendly kitchen makeover tips— provide the airflow necessary to keep them fresh while creating a uniform and charming display.

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地窖存储

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地窖存储

运输篮子已经使用了几个世纪everything from fruit to fish, cotton to coffee, so it's totally fine to use them to store items that will be somewhat exposed to the elements. Oversize baskets provide useful storage in cellars, and they can do the same for you in the basement,garage, or patio.

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