Decorating with wicker baskets is a very easy way to add texture and style to your home. To help you discover all the possibilities, I have rounded up 7 Different ways to style your home with wicker baskets and pictures to help you visualize it too. At the end of the post, I will also share my top wicker basket finds with you!
I love using wicker baskets to add style and a cozy touch to my home! It may seem silly to write a blog post about how to use wicker baskets, but not everyone may realize how versatile these cute little guys are!
Obviously, you can use wicker baskets to store things (laundry hamper?), but there are also so many different ways to utilize them in each space of your home. There are so many different styles, shapes and sizes of wicker baskets available now, that they have become one of the top go to picks for home decor and interior decorators.
Wicker baskets are also very timeless and easy to use for many many years (it’s not something you will get tired of and donate a year later). Some of my favorite home decor purchases have been wicker baskets!
Favorite Wicker Basket Sources at the end
Okay, have I convinced you yet how awesome wicker baskets are? 🙂
At the end of this post, I have also rounded up my top favorite wicker basket picks! I seriously love them, so I hope you find this wicker basket post helpful. I am sitting here, writing this post all excited like a basket nerd, so I hope you enjoy this post as much as I do. Okay friends, lets get into it!
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1. Console Table
Wicker baskets are a great way to add extra storage and style to your console tables. You can place a wicker tray on top as a landing place for your keys, wallet, or mail. I also like the look of just using wicker baskets as decorative pieces under the table. Wicker baskets fill that empty space and will give your entry table more texture and style!
2. Bookcase Wicker Baskets
In my home, we actually used square wicker baskets at the bottom of our TV built-ins to hide and store our cable box and wires! With bookcases, you can really play with different shapes and styles of baskets. Square shaped ones are always a great option, but you can even try propping up a round wicker tray against the back wall to add shape and dimension to your bookcase decor.
3. Plants
Why not throw a plant inside a basket to add some style to your boring plastic pot? Even faux trees and plants need some love and can be placed in a cute basket!
4. Laundry Room
Using them in the laundry room not only look cute but also serve a purpose– they can be used as storage! You can keep your laundry room organized by utilizing these little guys.
5. Living Room Wicker Baskets
Wicker baskets in the living room can be used to store your blankets, pillows, books, kids toys….whatever you find useful! We have a big round wicker basket in our living room that we use to store blankets and it keeps the space looking organized and cute at the same time.
6. MudRoom
The mudroom is one area in my home that needs some major love. I definitely want to incorporate wicker baskets in my mudroom to help hide the embarrassing amount of shoes we throw all over the floor! Ha ha. You can also use baskets to store your winter gear (scarfs, hats, gloves etc) or just use it as decorative pieces to fill in those empty cubby holes.
7. Bathroom Wicker Baskets
Wicker baskets in the bathroom is a definite must! I love using a small tray on top of the toilet to store extra toilet paper or scented sprays. You can also use them to store towels or hold decorative pieces on the counter to create an organized and clean look.
8. Kids Room
When you have kids you need a quick and easy way to hide and organize their toys! Using baskets, boxes, or bins are the perfect way to keep the kids room clean and organized.
9. Bedroom
You can obviously use baskets in the bedroom for laundry, but I love the look of baskets placed at the end of the bed, side of a chair, or against the wall. They don’t always have to have a practical purpose other than just sitting there looking pretty! (Our husbands won’t get it but we will LOL). It really just helps create that cozier feel in your room.
10. pantry Wicker Baskets
Pretty sure wicker baskets are one of the top items people use when they re-organize their pantries! They are perfect for storing canned goods, snacks, vegetables, paper towels….its purpose in the pantry is honestly endless.
11. Counters
Now, if you want to take your wicker basket game to another level, you can use wicker TRAYS to organize other parts of your home! I love the idea of using a large tray to create a coffee station as seen above, or to store your recipe books or kitchen goodies on the counter. You can even place a wicker tray on your coffee table and fill it with a pretty center piece, candle, and magazines. It just makes everything look so much more clean and organized.
Favorite Wicker Basket Sources
After looking at the inspiration pictures of ways to style, decorate, and organize your home with wicker baskets, I am sure you are wondering where you can find them!
You can always check your local Target, Home Goods, and Hobby Lobby for affordable options. But to help you out, I will link several ones I really like down below.
I hope this wicker basket post will help give you some inspiration and ideas of how to incorporate it into your home! It’s such an easy trick you can do to not only keep things organized but to also round out and fill open spaces. Wicker baskets really do create that cozy feel in the home!
