Baskets and boxes: how to use them to organize environments + decoration

Baskets and boxes: how to use them to organize environments + decoration

House and garden

Without a doubt, baskets and boxes are great allies that can be used in organization. And both residential and corporate, after all, they are practical, beautiful and resistant.

First of all, a brief analysis of your intended purpose is necessary, so that you can make better use of it. Since some materials are more suitable for humid areas, for example, as in the case of bathrooms and laundry rooms. Or even, models lined with more delicate fabrics such as linen, which adapt very well to closet decoration.

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Baskets and boxes, how to use them in organization?

Even though they are essential as tidying facilitators, remember that we shouldn’t overdo it, as certain items need to be stored in more appropriate places.

Whatever the situation, you can count on a multitude of products to organize your spaces and closets, such as:

  • Baskets made of natural or synthetic fibers;
  • Reinforced paper or wooden boxes, among many other materials;
  • Gummed crochet or knitting cachepots and many craft options.

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Boxes and Baskets: Closet
Beauty and practicality in the use of organizers and baskets. Photo: Pixels

Boxes, Boxes and the like

Whatever the intended purpose, it is certainly necessary to pay attention to the following points:

  1. Don’t fill your cabinets with an excess of stacked and heaped boxes, as the lack of air circulation can generate mold, and you won’t be able to clearly see what’s inside each box;
  2. Avoid buying too many items on impulse without being sure of the size of your cabinets or drawers;
  3. Remember that more humid areas require more resistant boxes (made of plastic and derivatives)
  4. Look for companies that make custom-made boxes with the option of patterns, this way you will have a decoration more to your taste.

Boxes in drawers

Do you have few drawers in your closet? Use larger boxes or baskets designed to be placed on the floor or inside closets (even in other rooms). Without a doubt, it is a smart solution for storing items that are scattered or even without a suitable place.

Furthermore, we often have objects that are difficult to keep aligned inside the drawer or upright. In these cases we recommend that you use models with lids that match each other.

It is important to seek visual harmony, even if they are not all the same.

Drawer Organization
Practical baskets for organizing drawers

Baskets and Boxes: how to use them in 6 tips!

  • You can use decorated and resistant boxes to store everyday items, such as underwear, pajamas and bikinis.
  • A good use of boxes is to organize scarves, gloves and seasonal or rarely used items.
  • Whichever box model you choose, it is certainly important that they all have identification.
  • Likewise, don’t forget that you must always know what’s inside each one of them, otherwise your life won’t be made easier, quite the opposite!
  • Transparent boxes can easily show everything inside. However, they can create some visual pollution, causing an imbalance in the decoration.
  • Do not mix items within the same box. For example, if you use them for scarves, don’t use them for jewelry.
Here are some organizer models. Photo: Pinterest

When choosing

You need to choose the right model for your needs. There are boxes of different sizes, shapes and materials. In addition to charming models with different patterns that match many types of decoration and environment.

However, we repeat an important reminder here: Always check your closet measurements!

Baskets: Variety of prints
Baskets with different patterns add a personalized touch to your space. Photo: wear kristals

Advantages of Organizing Boxes or Decorative Baskets

Organizing boxes or decorative baskets can be used in every room in the house, making them great options for storing a range of items. And they also add a more than special touch to the decor of the room.

We often find a more appropriate use for items we already have, so just change the function of the box or basket and you reorganize everything in another space!

In addition to organizing, boxes and baskets complement the decor.

Many environments that we see in magazine articles and displayed in decoration stores use boxes and baskets made of natural fibers to complement the decoration.

This is unquestionably because this choice gives an informal and at the same time sophisticated look to the cabinets, which instead of keeping empty niches end up filling them with custom-made pieces.

Decoration with basket and plants. Photo: Pinterest

Boxes and Baskets: how to use them in bathroom organization

Bathrooms are usually the environments that benefit most from the use of baskets. As is quite common, it will be easy to find numerous types of baskets being used to store toilet paper and towels, especially those made of natural fiber.

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However, remember that if the area is humid, you should opt for synthetic fiber models, ensuring hygiene and durability. Therefore, the advantage is that the items are ventilated, whereas inside cabinets or closed they could become damp and smell bad.

Synthetic fiber baskets help organize your countertop

Dirty laundry

The basket is also a great solution for dirty clothes. In addition to bringing an extra touch of style to the decor!

Towels and other items

Check out different uses for baskets in the bathroom.
Afterwards, they can be a great choice for organizing towels and other items for the pool, sauna, etc. Photo: Pinterest

Boxes and Baskets: how to use them in organizing the Kitchen

You just need to choose the right model and material, paying attention to the spaces (especially the height of the cabinets) and whether you will store more humid items.

Here, a good option is to choose lined basket models, in materials such as wicker. They bring a rustic touch, and also give the space a boho feel.

Models of pots, boxes and kitchen organizing baskets

There are different formats of kitchen organizing items that also bring a decorative touch. Below, check out some:

Vegetable baskets

In synthetic or natural materials, baskets are a great choice for storing fruits and vegetables.

Boxes and Baskets: Kitchen

Lined baskets

Following with baskets to serve food such as bread and cookies. The lining can be transformed into another decorative item for the table. Stripes and Vichy checks (the one on the picnic blanket) are often used in these cases.

Baskets in Kitchen Organization
Delicate basket lined with striped fabric, giving the closet a romantic air.

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Optimization of space in rooms

As boxes accept stacking and a large number of items together in the same space, the advantage gained in terms of order is clear.

While baskets in different materials, such as wicker or leather, can occupy niches with discretion and beauty.

Baskets in different materials, such as leather: occupy niches with discretion and beauty. Photo: Decor.Lovin
Trunk bench using baskets. Photo: Reproduction / Pinterest

Log organizer for fireplace

Organizing books and magazines

On shelves

Modern boho

On the wall, decorative or functional

Baskets on the wall can bring a cool rustic touch. Photo: Pinterest
Decoration crafted with wicker baskets. Photo: Reproduction
Baskets for plants or other materials. Photo: Reproduction
Photo: Pinterest

Using baskets in the bedroom or closet

Foto: Pexels
Boxes and Baskets: Room decoration
Baskets complement the decor of children’s rooms. Photo: Pexels
Natural fiber baskets match room decor, storing items that are always at hand. Photo: Casa Treschic

Boxes and Baskets: how to use them to organize shoes

We don’t always have enough space in our closet to store our shoes. Centipede syndrome? It may be, but let’s look at very practical solutions at an excellent cost!

Lots of flip-flops? Since you have it, how about using these box models found in stationery stores? You can cover it with fabric or contact paper that suits your taste and it will look great even in your closet.

Creativity and practicality in organizing slippers

It is likely that in your country house or beach, you also need good ideas to create a beautiful and hassle-free decoration, thus meeting the needs of even your guests.

Baskets used as shoe racks. Ideal for a beach or country house
  • See also our Shoe Rack special – 20 creative models to organize your shoes

How to use baskets and boxes in laundry organization?

Just because we have closets in the laundry area doesn’t mean we don’t need organizing baskets. The most appropriate material for this area is plastic and washable (because we are in a humid area where liquid products are stored).

Therefore, we also highlight resistant pieces that can serve as a category divider within the closet, such as baskets for:

  • Clothing care
  • Specific products for bathroom cleaning
  • General cleaning
  • sponges
  • Household cloths

Models, tips and curiosities

Baskets and Boxes: wooden models or covered with fabric

Decorative wooden or fabric-lined boxes are very practical for use in living rooms and bedrooms, as they help with decoration and hide items that are usually left without a defined place, such as:

  • magazines
  • books
  • Photos
  • controls
  • small blankets
Lined Boxes: multiple purposes. Photo: eBay

Practical to carry models with silicone wheels

When choosing your baskets or boxes, remember that you need to be able to transport them. So, be careful with the volume and weight you reach.

Choose to leave the boxes in the room where they will be used, avoiding circulation.

Wheels

Did you know that there are a variety of boxes on the market with silicone wheels that can be useful in areas such as the laundry room or children’s bedroom?

If you already have the box, you will certainly find wheels that are the right size for the installation you need and this way you will increase the functionality of the piece.

Miscellaneous Baskets
Various sizes for different situations, a harmonious set. Photo: Viva.Decora

Boxes and baskets with varied uses

There is no limit to the use of boxes and baskets in the organization. Therefore, your creativity is what calls the shots, with the various options you will find on the market.

How about using the box you received as a gift transforming it into a cachepot of permanent flowers?

Common Boxes
Common gift box with a different use. photo: Pexels

How to make your basket? See step by step

Step-by-step image for making a basket from a cardboard box
Photo: Pinterest

To end

Ultimately, the important thing is to always keep in mind that your style must be maintained, as this way your environments become unique and full of personality.

In addition, you can also count on the help of a Professional Organizer, who can:

  • Create a project for you, within your needs and budget;
  • Offer Organizational Consulting, which consists of: guidance, tips and techniques that will help in the optimized development of your space.

Lastly, have fun! Your home, your temple.

By Chris Craveiro

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