Round wicker baskets add warmth and charm to your space while also being highly practical, offering an ideal solution to all your storage and organizational conundrums. Their woven texture adds a cozy feel that instantly makes just about any room more inviting, from a busy entryway to a serene bathroom.
Wicker baskets are also extremely versatile. They go just as well with wood tones and houseplants as they do with modern and minimalist aesthetics, which they can help to soften. They’re equally at home among coastal, boho, traditional, and farmhouse styles (as well as among an eclectic blend of different styles). In fact, it’s hard to imagine a home decor context where they wouldn’t add to the aesthetic appeal, in addition to their organizational usefulness.
In this article, we’ll describe some of our favorite ways to use round wicker baskets, from hampers to planters to umbrella stands and more.
Decorating Tips With Round Wicker Baskets
Some ideas for using round wicker baskets decoratively yet practically include placing them on open shelving, beneath console tables, or next to living room sofas to store easy-to-access essentials (like throw blankets, pillows, and magazines). You can group different sized round baskets together to add visual interest while maintaining the cohesive look of the same shape, color, and material.
In bathrooms, use them to store rolled towels, washcloths, and other items you need to be able to grab easily. You can also use them to store hair tools, spare toiletries, and other items you need to keep off of surfaces but still easy to access.
If you’re hoping to hide clutter, we’d recommend using baskets with lids to keep these unsightly but necessary items out of sight. On the other hand, if you’re storing visually appealing items like throw blankets or other textiles, you might opt for a lidless basket for display.
Round Wicker Hamper Basket Ideas
A round wicker hamper is the perfect way to keep laundry sorted and out of the way while also making a room feel more visually appealing and cohesive overall. A high-quality wicker laundry basket in natural tones adds a spa-like feel that plastic equivalents just can’t match, making it a practical and beautiful solution for laundry.
Some of our favorite round wicker laundry hampers include this one in dark brown or tan, this rounded corner hamper for convenient laundry storage in small spaces, and this small round hamper for spaces where you’ll only need to store small amounts of dirty laundry at a time (such as for washcloths in the kitchen).
Wicker Planter Baskets for Indoors
Wicker planter baskets are a no-brainer for bringing greenery into your home while adding extra texture and beauty to your decor.
Keep in mind that wicker should be kept as dry as possible to maximize its lifespan, so it’s important to use a plant pot to hold the plant and its soil, rather than planting it directly in the wicker basket itself.
As long as the planter in question fits, any small, open basket can be a good fit for holding—and visually upgrading—a potted plant. For instance, this kubu round storage tote basket is available in small, medium, and large, making it a versatile option for concealing less-than-attractive plant pots in a variety of sizes.
Wicker Umbrella Stands for Entryways
Entryways often get overlooked in the decorating process, but they’re pretty important—after all, they’re the first space you spend time in when you and your guests arrive at your home. But a well-chosen umbrella stand can go a long way toward making a stylish first impression.
Wicker umbrella stands welcome you into your entryway with a cozy, natural element while keeping your floors dry and your wet umbrellas contained. Tall, round baskets are a great choice for this purpose because they fit well into tight corners with no need to sacrifice style or storage capacity.
To store wet umbrellas, choose a basket with a waterproof liner of some kind to protect the wicker from moisture. For instance, this wicker umbrella stand includes a removable metal liner as well as nylon feet to protect your floor from scratches.
Where to Buy the Best Wicker Baskets
The Basket Lady is a family-run, third-generation business run by a mother-daughter duo with more than 30 years of experience designing and importing some of the world’s best wicker baskets. Their baskets are made of natural, eco-friendly rattan and are handcrafted by gifted Indonesian artisans and weavers as part of their own multi-generational family businesses. There’s a reason they’re found in some of the country’s top spas, restaurants, and hotels—and you can bring that elevated aesthetic home with you by purchasing their baskets.
If you’re ready to begin searching for the ideal wicker baskets for your space, start searching the Basket Lady’s selection by type, room, or size.
