Floor baskets—that is, decorative wicker baskets that are generally on the larger side and are designed to sit on the floor—elevate your home decor while also reducing clutter, making them both beautiful and functional.
That’s not something you can say about many other storage solutions, many of which are made of plastic or metal and, while checking the boxes of being practical and providing storage, don’t offer much in terms of aesthetics. Sometimes, they might even actively detract from the visual appeal of your home. And who wants to choose between being organized and having a beautiful home with a consistent aesthetic?
Whether you’re finding ways to make a reading nook even cozier or hoping to keep your everyday essentials stored away and in check, wicker baskets add warmth and charm to any room. They work just as well with farmhouse chic styles as they do with modern minimalist home aesthetics, epitomizing versatility.
In this guide, we’ll explore several creative and practical ways to employ wicker floor baskets for a combination of storage and home decor.
Our Favorite Ways to Use Floor Baskets for Decor and Storage
Magazine Baskets
Using a floor basket to store magazines is an easy way to keep your reading materials organized and accessible. There’s no need to let newspapers and magazines pile up on tables or counters when you have an attractive woven basket for that purpose near your favorite armchair. Options include this narrow wicker magazine basket as well as this rectangular wicker divided magazine basket with two distinct compartments, which allows you to separate your reading materials into multiple categories.
Blanket Baskets
Blanket baskets for spaces like living rooms, bedrooms, or guest rooms add a feeling of coziness and abundance wherever they are. This is because they’re a visual reminder that anytime anyone needs a blanket, there’s a warm throw available right within arm’s reach. A wide open wicker blanket basket—like this square deep wicker storage basket, or this deep pole handle storage basket—allows blankets to be folded or rolled and neatly displayed, so it’s an ideal choice for this kind of storage.
Shoe Storage Baskets
Floor baskets can be a smart alternative to traditional shoe racks, especially in spaces like mudrooms and entryways, where people are regularly removing and putting on shoes. If your shoe rack is going ignored and shoes are instead ending up in a cluttered pile near the door, contain them neatly with a large, low shoe basket for your entryway—for instance, this low pole handle wicker storage basket, which is durable enough to stand up to the wear and tear of everyday shoe storage.
If needed, especially for larger families, using multiple labeled baskets to keep individuals’ shoes separated can streamline your daily routines. It’s a matter of adapting the storage to your family’s needs and choosing easy organizational solutions like baskets that you’ll actually use on a daily basis.
Toy Storage Baskets
Attractive wicker toy baskets are one of our favorite ways to contain the inevitable clutter associated with kids and their myriad toys—without having to sacrifice style. Large baskets in kids’ bedrooms and playrooms are perfect for storing everything from plush animals and art supplies to building blocks and Legos.
Open-top basket designs make it especially easy for kids to access and put away their toys independently, helping them to develop a sense of responsibility and learn to clean up after themselves. And when company is coming over, it’s easy to toss everything back into a basket and clear off the floor.
Floor baskets are also a great choice for a cat or dog toy basket, so you can keep your furry friends’ favorite possessions contained and off the floor. Things like chew toys, squeaky balls, and catnip toys always end up scattered around the house, but you can easily clean them up by tossing them into a low, easily accessible basket in the corner of your living room. Choose baskets without lids to allow your pets to grab their favorite toys whenever they want.
The Best Floor Baskets for Decor and More
The Basket Lady offers an exceptional variety of wicker baskets that are as decorative as they are functional, with a wide range of sizes and styles to suit every room in your home. No matter whether you’re looking for a compact basket for magazines or a spacious one for blankets and toys, there’s something that’ll fit your needs.
Each basket is handcrafted by Indonesian artisans with careful attention to detail and is built to last, creating a timeless look that improves just about any space. If you’re redecorating a room—or even your whole house—or simply trying to stay a little more organized, the Basket Lady’s thoughtful and stylish storage solutions offer an unbeatable blend of beauty and practicality for your home.
