by 2uesday
Some times the simplest of solutions are the best and that is the case with these braided storage baskets. The beauty of this type of basket is that it looks at home and stylish in both modern and traditionally decorated homes.
If you are looking for a way to cut down on the clutter and for an attractive looking storage solution, beautiful baskets can provide both.
It is rare to find something that solves a practical function and yet is attractive enough to add something attractive to a home's decor. I think these braid baskets for storage, manage to do both.
One of the great things about this style of storage basket is the way it combines a traditional style with a modern and stylish look. Once the right color is selected to go with the decor, using this way of storing things adds a splash of color and originality to the appearance of the room they are used in.
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| Botanical Isle Braided Utility Basket Color: Kiwi |
Colonial Mills Botanical Isle Braided Rug Utility Basket.
Kiwi is the color here but the others can be seen by following the link.
Sometimes it is nice to co-ordinate a rug to other decor and fortunately this style of braided basket also has a matching range of braid rugs. The basket and the rug would work well together in a bathroom setting, kitchen, or a utility room. The rug and basket are made in a practical material so should cope well with life in a family home.
Soft texture flat braid basket in this size - 18"L x 18"W x 12"H
Better still this useful basket is available in 6 color ways:
punch, amethyst, oasis blue,sand, kiwi and banana.
here is a link to a page of botanical isle rugs to match the baskets.
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| Colonial Mills BI60 Botanical Isle Ki... Colonial Mills Only $75.00 |
Montego Utility Basket.
A utility basket in a color to add a bit of zest to the decor of the room it is displayed in. Good for many storage uses some ideas are - use it as a hamper for storing blankets, linens toys or newspapers and magazines. Craft addicts may find the storage space in this basket a useful way to stash away the latest project until completion.
There are other pieces in this range to co-ordinate with it such as a braided rug.
Made of 100% polypropylene.
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| Montego Braided Utility Basket Tangerine |
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| Olivera Light Parsley Utility Basket |
What can you use these storage baskets for?
What do you want to store? Newspapers, shoes, toys, laundry, craft items.
The important decision apart from the color choice is to buy the right size basket for the items you want to store.
As with all storage it is usually better to buy the larger sized one, rather than cramming everything into a too smaller basket.
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| Ridgevale Braided Rug Utility Basket |
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| Colonial Mills RV50 Ridgevale Whipple Blue Braided Rug |
I think the style of baskets here are great for tidying away the baby toys at the end of a long day, You can scoop the toys up and drop them in the basket and the room instantly looks tidier. The ability to drop the toys into a storage basket is really good if baby or toddler has a mass of toys on the floor and unexpected guests arrive. Instead struggling to put the toys away a quick snatch and grab of them before you answer the door and you will have the toys in a basket in no time.
Of course your toddler might decide to use this type of basket as a toy and explore its possibilities.
I think a basket is safer than a rigid toy box, which at certain stages some toddlers will attempt to climb on. A baby that is learning to walk may need the basket put out of reach for a while as it could try to use it as a means of support, but once they can toddle most children they soon learn the difference between objects for support and other items.
one reason why baskets work well for storage is because they can accommodate and store irregular shaped items, as well as the neat and tidy things, like folded clean laundry waiting to be transported to another room.
 storage is often a neccessity |
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Comments
I had to come back and check out these baskets. I'm coming home after vaca and vow to finish remodeling my basement. These baskets will be perfect for the leisure relaxed vibe of my new space. I love baskets these are thrilling, fresh and new. :)K
These type of rugs bring back memories to me and I think they do make a house look more homely. The rugs and baskets have echoes of my childhood days, as I come from a family of folk who liked to use their skills to make useful household rugs and carpets. These are the types of fabric rugs that they had in the kitchen and in front of the range or fire place, but they used the worn out clothes from the family to make them. Had they known you could make matching baskets as well as rugs from braided fabrics I am sure they would have given it a try.
The other types of rugs my family made were the tufted rag rugs again made from old clothing cut into strips and then tufted through a canvas or even old sacking material. It is a skill I wish they had passed on to me, but one day I may give it a try as the results are lovely and individual, each one being different.
Thank you Kate.
Oh wow I love these braided baskets and rugs. My Grandma always had those rugs all over the house. I love them and had no idea you could get them in basket form. I love baskets so much they are a great accessory in any room of the house and so functional. Great product heads up. love it! :) K
Hello DA, the rugs your mum must be special as each one will be unique.
I think that might be what is nice about these braided rugs and baskets is that they have that homely look but are still stylish. My grandparent's were from a family who use to make rugs for their kitchens in this and other ways. The rugs they made from unwanted fabrics we all called rag rugs; I think it was a necessity then. In the past rag rugs were a great way to get a hearth rug from worn out clothes; a way of recycling before it had a name. It is good that your mom is continuing the tradition of crafting rugs. It is also nice that such things are once again fashionable.
These are lovely - especially the braided rugs. My mom braids rugs from coats and other clothing that she buys at local thrift shops and rummage sales. One winter she made a 8' x 10' rug for under $10. It's in my kitchen now!