Baskets For Organizing

Using baskets for organizing is my favorite way to keep my household clutter free and under control. If you struggle to keep things organized in your home, then be prepared to fall in love with your home again. See what baskets work best and how to organize using them.

Inexpensive baskets are the solution to keep your home organized and chaos free for good.

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Do you feel like your home is constantly cluttered, and you have no idea where to start when it comes to getting organized?

We’ve all been there, but luckily some simple solutions can help make a big impact. And if you were to ask me what my favorite organizing solution is, I would have just one answer for you.

Baskets!

I just love baskets because you can use them to organize anything in your home-from your closet that is overflowing with sweaters to your kitchen pantry that is a chaotic collection of food.

They come in all shapes and sizes so that you can find the perfect one for your needs and your space. Plus, they’re affordable and, many of them are super easy to clean.

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Baskets for Organizing

If you’re looking for a way to declutter your home and get organized, baskets are the perfect solution. They’re inexpensive, come in various sizes and colors, and can be used to store just about anything.

When choosing baskets for organizing, pick one that will fit your needs and space. With a little creativity, you can use baskets to organize just about any area in your home.

A few things to remember when organizing with baskets.

  • Choose a basket that is durable enough to hold what is inside.
  • Be sure the size works to hold enough of what you need.
  • Have fun by using patterns that bring life to a room.
  • Use labels to help you and your family remember what belongs where.
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Woven Plastic Baskets

Durable baskets are essential, especially when using them to organize your medications and first aid items.

Small baskets work great in skinny cabinets allowing you to streamline the different types of medications you and your family use more efficiently.

a cabinet with 3 blue baskets labeled eyes, meds, first aid copy
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Plastic Baskets

Plastic baskets are a great way to organize the home as well. They are the cheapest way to organize your home and can be found inexpensively at most department stores. They come in many sizes, shapes, and colors. You can use them to store anything from toothpaste to toothbrushes to floss.

Image that shows a drawer with different size baskets organizing toothbrush, toothpaste and floss.
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Cloth Baskets

Cloth baskets are great for organizing toys and hiding the toy clutter. They are usually made from a sturdy fabric such as canvas or denim and can store just about anything. Cloth baskets are often lined with a waterproof material, making them great for storing wet or damp items. They are also usually cheaper than wicker baskets.

Image that shows sturdy cloth baskets in a Ikea cube shelf.
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Wicker Baskets

Are wicker baskets good for storage? Wicker baskets are great for organizing your home. They are made from interwoven strands of organic material, usually rattan, willow, or seagrass.

Wicker baskets are strong and durable yet lightweight and easy to move. They are perfect for storing everything from laundry to toys. You can even use them to store food in the pantry or fridge. Wicker baskets are also very stylish and can add a touch of class to any room.

Image that shows a wicker basket that holds canned goods.
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Upcycled Plastic Baskets

Plastic baskets are usually the most affordable items for organizing your home; however, they do tend to break easily. Often times, the instant reaction is to toss them, but with a little DIY, these baskets can be made to look new and modern.

One way to upcycle is to use fabric. Covering the basket with fabric gives it a fresh new look and can be used to store items such as face clothes or tea towels.

Image that shows baskets covered with cloth.
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DIY Rope Box Basket

Purchasing many baskets can add up and become costly. Leftover boxes that will end up in the recycling bin can be turned into stylish and functional storage solutions. Rope baskets are usually made from cardboard boxes and give a home a modern look.

All that is needed is some rope and some hot glue. Wrap the rope around the box, adding glue as it is wrapped. As a finishing touch, add some fabric on the inside, resulting in a rope basket that fits your decor. These rope box baskets are great for storing everything from laundry to books and can even be used as planters.

Image that shows a box turned into a basket with handles using rope and cloth.
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Mail Basket

Mail baskets are great for keeping all your incoming mail, papers, bills, and other documents in one organized place. They can be placed on a desk or table and keep everything neat and tidy. Plus, it’s easy to sort through the items as they come in since you can see everything at once.

Image that shows a basket used to hold daily mail.
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DIY Sweater Baskets

Just like purchasing many plastic bins can become costly. Purchasing rope to make rope box baskets can become costly as well. DIY sweater baskets are another great way to upcycle recyclable boxes. All that is needed is a well-loved old sweater and some glue. Wrap the box with the sweater; now you have a basket that would be great for organizing the linen closet.

These sweater box baskets can be made in various sizes and colors, so you can make the perfect one that can sort sheets or bathroom towels. Plus, they’re easy to make and easy to keep clean.

Image that shows a box turned into a basket using an old sweater and rope as handles.  Basket has bed sheets neatly folded.
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T-Shirt Yarn Baskets

T-Shirt yarn crochet baskets with handles are another great way to organize your home. All that is needed is an old t-shirt turned into yarn and crocheted into a basket. They can be made in various sizes and colors, so you can find the perfect size to organize yarn, scissors, or the kid’s school supplies. Plus, they’re easy to make, affordable, and easy to keep clean.

Image that shows an old t-shirt used to crochet a basket with scissors and yarn in it.
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DIY Rope Plastic Basket

There are many ways to make a DIY rope basket. One way mentioned above is to use recycled boxes; however, if the right size box is difficult to find, then a plastic container from Dollar Tree can do the trick.

Different-sized plastic containers can be used to make the perfectly sized rope basket for the area you want to organize. Plus, they’re easy to make, keep clean, and store anything in the home, like throws or toys.

Image that shows a Dollar Tree basket turned into a rope basket.

Straw Basket

These woven baskets are perfect for keeping on the stairs. Not only are they great for tossing in items that belong upstairs, but they are also perfect for the clutter that tends to collect on the floors of your hallway or staircase.

Rather than running up the stairs to put away items that belong there, you can use a basket as your clutter shortcut!

With a stair basket, you’ll never have to worry about tripping over shoes or toys again.

Image that shows a woven basket that sits on the stairs.

Looking for a simple and effective way to declutter your home? Baskets are the perfect solution! They are durable, versatile, and affordable, making them ideal for avoiding clutter.

Whether you need a place for your shoes, papers, or toys, baskets can help you get organized once and for all. Be inspired by all the ways to use baskets for organizing and decluttering your home, and you’ll love your home again in no time.

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Sometimes we tend to make things harder than they need to be, and maybe that is why decluttering can be such a struggle, so much so that we tend to put it off until a bad situation worsens.

If you struggle with keeping the clutter from taking over, think easy; think baskets. Just one step and you can put your things where they belong, transforming a messy, chaotic space into a neater one.

Use them to keep shoes, toys, papers, and more from taking over your home, and find the simple solution you have been looking for to keep every area organized. If you have struggled to find a solution, look to baskets for organizing help. You might find they work better than you think!

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