Decorating with Baskets #2

This would actually be my third post featuring baskets. The second one was dedicated only to toy storage which you can find here. The first Decorating with Baskets post is right here.
As you know I love baskets. So handy and versatile, they instantly add warmth to a room. In all shapes, sizes and colours, an affordable way to get organized and be creative. I selected these photographs. Hope they inspire you!



ArchitecturalDigest


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HousetoHome


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MakeRoomForLiving


Martha Stewart


MyHomeIdeas


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Pottery Barn


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Belle Maison

Toy Storage Solutions.

Today's post is dedicated to Martine who left the following question:

"I have a problem... the family room is also the playing room for my daughter who's 10 months, so during the day it's full of...everything, all over the floor . I don't mind of course, we don't live in a museum. At night, I put everything in a corner, trying to organize the space for our evenings with our son who's 16 years old. Now that I saw your post on baskets, [here] I am thinking about using some of those to put the toys & co there at night. Would you have pictures to inspire me on that project?
Thank you"

This was my answer:

"Hi there Martine! Thanks for leaving your question. I definitely think the solution to your problem is to purchase a big trunk like basket with a lid on it. You can not only store all your daughter's toys but once it's closed you can add a cushion to fit the size and use it to sit down. Baskets are quite sturdy and will easily take the weight. I believe it will look great in your family playroom. I've seen pics of this kind of basket but give me a little time to put them together and as soon as I can I will post them."

So, I've put some pics together which I hope will give you some inspiration! Please let me know.



Here's a nice basket used as a side table, I don't think you can sit on it though!
housetohome



Two medium sized baskets put together as a coffee table would be another solution.
housetohome


I guess the smaller toys could fit in these baskets. Same goes for next pic.
cymax


cymax

There's room enough for big and small toys here.
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cymax


livingetc and justblueandgreen



How about some good old wood trunks? I think they look handsome and there is tons of room in them!
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Or a trunk and a basket!
Kelly McGuill



myhomeideas

Decorating With Baskets # 1

I love baskets. Love them. In every shape, style and colour they are so versatile you can add a basket to any room and it will look charming and welcoming.

Do you feel your rooms are quite perfect but there is something missing to make them cozy and inviting? Add some baskets. With flowers, or towels, cutlery or gardening tools, whatever you fancy you can't go wrong with baskets.

This will be the first of three (guessing here, there might be more!) posts on decorating with baskets as I have a huge amount of lovely pictures to show you. Hope you like them!































Images from Pottery Barn, desiretoinspire, allaboutyou and houzz.