Filed under wicker basket by Admin on January 20, 2011 at 4:04 pm
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A wicker basket has endless uses, you can find one in all shapes and sizes, as well as colors. Small wicker baskets go great on shelves, tables, or on top of dressers. You can use them to hold small items which frequently get lost or mixed up among other items. You can store toiletries, hair accessories, and jewelry; or perhaps car keys as you walk in the door, and other items you need before leaving the house. A wicker basket with lining will work best if you are storing small items or delicates in the basket.
With a large wicker basket, you can use it to hold larger items, or to conveniently hold smaller boxes. A large wicker basket would perfectly hold blankets, linens, and towels – items which we often try to squeeze onto our shelves without a lot of success. A large basket would also perfect hold a collection of stuffed animals – which is great for easy clean up, or to tuck them away as a child begins to grow up but isn’t quite ready to part with his or her stuffed animals.
Wicker laundry baskets are the only way to make laundry look nice. They are elegant in appearance, as well as being functional. It is possible to find large ones which will hold a lot of laundry, while still being light, since wicker is not a heavy material. A laundry hamper made of wicker is a good addition to your bedroom or bathroom.
Wicker storage baskets are useful in so many ways. If you find you no longer need your basket to be used for one purpose, it will not take long to find a new purpose. You can also find wicker bike baskets. These baskets are practical while giving your bike a classic look. You can take your bike basket off your bike and use it while shopping. Most wicker bike baskets come with a handle so it looks like any other basket – perfect for shopping at the market! What better than a few fresh carrots and a baguette sticking out the top.
You will have no problem finding the right wicker basket to serve whatever purpose you need it to serve. Available in all colors, it will match any color scheme, or just get it in a classic natural wood to never worry you will tire of its color.
Filed under wicker basket by Admin on January 5, 2011 at 12:42 am
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There are many sizes of wicker baskets available, but sometimes you need a large space available to hold things like blankets, pillows, clothing, stuffed animals, and other large items. When choosing a wicker basket, you will do well to choose one that will last and will serve multiple purposes, rather than choosing one that is specific only for one purpose.
Some large wicker baskets come with lids with will work well if you want to either stack other items on top, or if you want to maintain a sense of order and organization, having a lid on your wicker basket will hide the items from view and maintain a clean and crisp look.
A large wicker basket, perhaps the size of a chest, would work perfectly as a toy box for children. It is durable, doesn’t have any heavy lids to trap little fingers, and once all the toys are tucked away, it returns a sense of elegance to the room.
Using a wicker basket as a laundry basket is another good option available when you want to bring wicker decor into your room. The breathability of wicker makes it a good storage option for dirty clothing, and if you find one large enough, you will be able to tuck the clothes away for as long as necessary until your next laundry day. There are styles to suit all decors, so you can surely find a wicker laundry basket to match the bedroom or bathroom decor.
Large baskets are good to store extra blankets and throw pillows next to the couch or in the spare room so guests can help themselves if they feel the need. They also work well to store extra blankets in the warm summers when they might not be as needed. Having one in the bedroom would also be a good idea in order to hold sheets, pillow cases, towels, as well as the other previously mentioned items. Wicker storage baskets are perfect to combine functionality with aesthetics.
When it comes down to it, there are multiple uses for a large wicker basket. You may purchase one for one purpose, and find yourself using it for another purpose later you. Or, you may decide you need multiple baskets in order to have one for each use.
Filed under wicker basket by Admin on April 26, 2010 at 4:08 pm
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Wicker baskets come in a large variety of shapes and sizes allowing for multiple uses inside and outside the home. Some may come with attached or detached lids for storage, while others are for decoration and have no lid at all. If looking to decorate a home with these baskets there are a multitude of ways to go about this.
Wicker is very sturdy and can last for many years, thus making it useful for any home. Wicker waste baskets are common as they can be used in any room. A smaller wicker basket can be used to hold personal items or potpourri in a restroom or bedroom. Large baskets with lids make good wicker laundry baskets; or may be used as toy boxes or for storing seasonal clothing.
Some wicker baskets can be found styled for organizational purposes. Commonly seen is the magazine holder. This has separate sections for different kinds or to section according to family member. Miniatures in this style may be used for sorting mail or bills. Medium or large round bowl shaped baskets are lovely for the dining room or kitchen. A wicker basket can be used to hold fruit or vegetables, adding a decorative value while engouraging healthy eating.
Another common place a wicker basket may be seen is on a picnic. Coming in many sizes, they have enough space for everything one may need. These too come in a few different styles, allowing for someone to pick the perfect basket for the occasion. These particular wicker picnic baskets can be used for an ordinary picnic at the park, a hot fun filled day at the beach, or even an overnight camping trip. They come with one or two handles, depending on size and style, and are strong enough to hang from a tree branch, when camping, in order to keep it out of reach from bears and other wildlife.
For plant lovers and small pet owners, there is something of use out there. Wicker baskets will look lovely on the dinner table filled with delicious smelling flowers or that special small plant. While a cat or small dog will be in heaven sleeping in one of the many wicker baskets designed especially for them. Some are used to carry a pet while others are used just for sleeping. However, either choice is splendid and will keep that four legged family member happy for a long time.
Filed under wicker basket by Admin on April 26, 2010 at 3:49 pm
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Settled comfortably under the coffee table in my living room, there sits two white wicker baskets. I also have a wicker basket in my bedroom next to the desk, another in the hall and still more in the bathroom! In fact, my home is neatly filled with quite a few of these wicker baskets. After years of trying to balance organization and style in harmony, I have found the perfect combination in these baskets.
Here, I’ll share a little about my love of wicker and how I keep my home organized. White wicker baskets provide a nice, clean, crisp look to any room and fits in with virtually any décor. This is especially helpful through the changing of seasons and any furniture or paint updates. Wicker baskets also have the advantage as having the same organization capabilities of standard plastic tubs, but baskets do this with charm and style!
Wicker baskets also transition well from room to room and can be used for a many number of things. One of the baskets in the living room houses my family’s favorite photo albums while the other contains the children’s most commonly used toys. This is nice because all of the toys can be out where they are used, but when it’s time to clean up or get ready for bed they are picked up and out of the way. It never takes more than a minute or two for clean up and everything is easily found when it’s play time again. It’s extremely gratifying because my home can keep the style I like without me being unrealistic about my family’s needs.
In the bedroom I have a large, shallow basket that holds all of the many journals I have collected over the years. Although I enjoy reading through past journals and writing in current ones, it’s just not practical to keep all my journals out at once; but they are too beautiful to all be hidden away! With wicker baskets I can keep them all displayed, but they stay neatly tucked out of the way.
The family bathroom makes good use of wicker baskets in a number of ways. In the freestanding shelf system all towels are uniformly folded while several small wicker baskets hold the most commonly used bathroom necessities. One basket holds all hair combs, brushes and hair bands while another basket holds all medicines and a first aid kit. Finally, the wicker hamper in the hallway keeps the floor clear of clutter and my home stays beautifully tied together.
Filed under wicker laundry basket by Admin on April 26, 2010 at 3:33 pm
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Many homeowners experience frustration while decorating their laundry room due to a lack of inspiration. Plastic laundry baskets and neutral colors painted onto the walls have long been the traditional decor in many laundry rooms. However, there are numerous people who are choosing to step outside the ordinary and opt for a more creative style of interior decorating. Adding splashes of color into a laundry room by purchasing a wicker laundry basket is an easy way to improve the appearance of the room while still being very affordable. The light or dark shades of a woven basket correlate perfectly with a variety of other colors, ranging from pale blues to vibrant reds.
One of the main things to consider when purchasing a wicker laundry basket is its durability. Getting a great deal on a laundry basket isn’t very beneficial when it ends up falling apart months later due to poor construction. There are countless people who choose to buy a wicker basket based on its price or looks and find that it is becoming unwoven after only a few uses. Many homeowners do about two or three loads of laundry throughout the week so it is important that the wicker basket can remain sturdy after a long period of usage.
Along with the price and durability, many people make their choice based on looks alone. While these baskets are all created using wicker, they typically range in color and patterns. The easiest way to choose which shade is ideal, the homeowner will need to survey the rest of their home and find a color that flows with the rest of the homes furniture. A white wicker basket may be a good option if you want it to match bright colors.
Another factor in narrowing down the variety of wicker baskets sold at stores is to consider their sizes. While many people want to find the largest possible so they can store and transfer as much clothing as possible, it may not be fit for those with small laundry rooms. When the basket is not in use, many homeowners want for it be out of sight in a cabinet or linen closet. A large wicker basket will not fit in many of those spaces, so be sure that the size is accounted for depending on where it will be stored when not doing laundry.
Choosing a wicker laundry basket needs to be catered towards what the homeowner is looking for in their laundry basket. Wicker is a great material because it is typically durable, affordable, and creates a timeless piece to add to a home. As long as the homeowner is cautious while browsing and makes their purchase based on value, not price, they will have an excellent laundry basket for years to come.