Something Wicker This Way Comes

A wicker basket is a beautiful thing. Whether fashioned out of natural fibers or an engineered substitute, these handy catchalls come in all sizes and shapes and in every shade of brown (except, of course, when they’re painted). Whether you use flea market finds or new pieces, baskets will add a rustic, organic note. Tucked away on shelves or under tables (or beds), or on display, they easily hide all manner of clutter while keeping life’s necessities in reach.

These pullout baskets fit nicely into the shelving in this mudroom. With luck, kids and adults will shed their sports clothing and equipment and stow them in the appropriate caddy.

The chalkboard tags, which come in all shapes and sizes, are from BradensGrace on Etsy.


The large lidded baskets in this living room add texture to the sleek white surroundings. They probably contain the children’s toys (like the ones that go with that awesome dump truck).


The open shelf underneath the sinks here makes perfect storage sense, but the space below that is a bonus, providing room for a quartet of baskets where towels, shampoo or cleaning products can go.


To hide coffee table clutter (books, magazines, mail, TV remotes), just position a catchall basket under the table. In this case the white painted exterior makes it almost disappear.


As a stand-in for drawers, especially in a simple kitchen like this one, baskets can provide easy access to items like potatoes, garlic and onions. As a bonus, keeping produce out will often make it last longer.


Two large corner baskets provide much-needed storage in this bedroom nook. Stacked like this, they also serve as a handsome side table.


Wicker baskets have long been associated with laundry. For years they were used to transport wet clothes outdoors to be hung on the line. This room continues that idea with its multiple baskets — some have even been hung on the wall as decoration.


The narrow basket mounted on the wall, with its stenciled letters and numbers, is an antique French munitions carrier. It looks like it’s being used here as art, but you could easily slip in some reading material, like magazines or dreamworthy design catalogs.


Tucking a home office into a closet is a nifty trick. (Imagine shutting the door on work whenever you like.) But a compact space like this can quickly become cluttered. Consider utilizing small square baskets to keep stuff sorted and out of the way, as this homeowner does.


To house fabric samples and other offices supplies, California interior designer Nagwa Seif uses labeled wicker baskets from Target on simple white Ikea shelves.


The open shelves in this entryway are great for storing shoes and outdoor gear. Assorted baskets serve as repositories for miscellaneous equipment — gloves and hats, paddleball racquets and even what appears to be a pair of ice skates. (Perhaps the basket protects the shelf from scratches?) No matter what the baskets are holding, their different styles, shapes and hues add a distinctive element of style.


This built-in daybed can be quickly made up for sleeping, especially if the pullout baskets underneath hold sheets, pillowcases and even guest towels.


Who needs a linen closet? This wicker basket handily keeps towels within arm's reach and — along with the wooden table and Oriental rug — adds warmth to this pristine bath.


There’s nothing like a wood-burning stove to add charm to a dining room. But finding log storage can be a dilemma. This homeowner’s solution: a chubby round basket that is a design detail in itself.


This wicker trunk, complete with leather closures, makes a conversation-starting side table. And it's certainly big enough to hide all kinds of living room overflow — think board games, books, even a cozy throw.


A wicker basket doesn’t have to be utilitarian to be a worthy addition to your home. Consider the collection of African baskets that graces this dining room wall.

Want to try this at home? Wicker baskets are readily available; it’s just up to you to figure out how many and how you want to hang them.

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