Baskets for Decorating and Organizing
Posted By Houston Decorator on December 30, 2009
By using baskets to accessorize and organize a room, you are keeping the room looking orderly as well as giving it some style. No matter what your style is, there are literally hundreds of different shapes and sizes of baskets to choose from. Decorative baskets also come in a variety of materials, from wicker to plastic to different types of pliable wood. Here are some great ways to use baskets in order to decorate and organize the rooms of your home.
Decorate with a Flower Arrangement
You don’t want to be able to see any foam through the basket, so you’re going to want to find a wicker or wood basket that has a tight weave. Then arrange artificial flowers in the basket to make a pretty flower arrangement. You can place this basket just about anywhere in a room. In the bathroom, a small basket will look great on a shelf or above a cabinet. A larger basket is perfect for the coffee table or a wood bookshelf in the living room. Or use a flower arrangement basket as a centerpiece for your kitchen or dining room table.
Place Baskets under a Coffee or End Table
That empty space underneath your oak coffee table or end table is a great place to put a decorative basket. The basket ends up doing double duty, as it helps decorate the table and adds additional storage space to the room as well. The basket might hold items such as blankets, magazines, children’s toys, and even extra pillows so they are readily available but out of sight.
Hang Baskets on the Walls
When you hang certain types of decorative baskets on the walls, they can look very stylish and attractive. Either use one large basket or create a collage of smaller baskets to fill the space. If you want these decorative items to draw attention, choose ones that are different colors and unique shapes. Be sure to select a shallow basket that doesn’t stick out too far though, as deep baskets don’t work so well for hanging. You want to be sure to hang the basket so that its bottom is flat against the wall.
Fill the Basket with Decorative Items
Filling a basket with assorted decorative items is one popular way to incorporate that basket into a room’s décor. Good decorative items to use include decorative balls, rocks, marbles, potpourri, foods such as fruits, and holiday decorations. Then you can place these baskets on tables, shelves, and counters, and even on the floor.
It’s important, however, to use baskets appropriate to the style of your room. In other words, don’t put an old-fashioned wicker basket in a modern-style room. Rather, a country-themed room would be perfect for that style of basket.
These are just a few of the ways you can use baskets in your home’s décor. Baskets are perhaps the most versatile of décor items. They look great, are great for storage and helping to keep a room organize, and can be used in every room of the home.
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