Storage Baskets for Home Decoration

Storage baskets are extremely versatile and make a decorative way to organize your living space. Not only do baskets hide unsightly items, they also add texture to a room. Because storage baskets come in a variety of colors, shapes and sizes, they're both attractive and functional. No matter which room you're decorating, a storage basket is an appropriate and effective storage method. Does this Spark an idea?

Living Room

Line your entertainment center shelf or a mounted wall shelf with coordinating baskets. Inside, store items such as coasters, television remotes or TV guides. Slide a few baskets beneath the coffee table to store magazines and books for guests. Use storage baskets to hide away game systems and movies when they're not in use.

Kitchen Storage

Unfortunately, it doesn't take much for a kitchen to become cluttered with cooking utensils, cleaning solutions and spices, among other items. Small storage baskets will not only coordinate with your kitchen decor, they'll also help you store away items while making efficient use of space. Place spices and seasonings in a small basket to slide into a drawer or a cabinet near the stove. Drop cooking utensils in an attractive wicker storage basket and store it on your counter as functional decor. These attractive and versatile baskets are also appropriate for dropping your keys into as you enter the house, or for placing important pieces of mail.

Bedroom Storage

Deep storage baskets lined with a coordinating fabric make functional laundry hampers, while small and medium baskets could be used to store fresh sheets and pillowcases. For women with a multitude of fashion accessories, a storage basket is appropriate for storing such items and placing them in a closet or on top of a dresser or armoire. In a child's bedroom or a nursery, fill storage baskets with toys, art supplies or baby items such as diapers and lotion, and slide the baskets under the bed.

Bathroom Storage

Many homeowners find that the bathroom is difficult to design, especially with unsightly personal products and ungainly appliances like the hair dryer. Fortunately, storage baskets are perfect for this organization disaster. Simply fill the baskets with your items and slide them under the vanity cabinet or as a wall display on a shelf. No longer will you need to rush to hide your bathroom products in the linen closet before guests arrive.

Decorating Storage Baskets

If you have old storage baskets lying around and want to put them to good use, get creative and update your baskets. One option is to use spray paint to paint your baskets in tones that complement or contrast with the rest of your decor. Prior to painting the baskets, wash them in warm water with a mild detergent. Allow them to dry completely before applying paint. If you're using plastic baskets, choose a spray paint made especially for plastic.

Fabric is also a versatile option for decorating storage baskets. Cut the fabric to the desired length. Coat the inside of the basket with spray adhesive and stick the fabric inside, being sure to fold the fabric around the edges. Finish off the look with a satin ribbon tied in an elaborate bow.