Basket cases

See why every little home needs a few baskets

We didn't have a hallway. Our front door opened smack bang into our dining and living room. As each family member abandoned their trainers,  wellies, heels; and, even roller blades, our lounge used to look like a shoe shop by the end of every day. That changed when anything that had to be deposited on entry had to be put in this basket. A good storage basket can make a huge difference to mess levels. Here are some more of our favourites.

Two Woven Baskets, Cox & Cox

Stackable baskets are great for children's bedrooms and playrooms. Open baskets work well for dressing up clothes and those with lids are great for hiding those brash and ugly toys that you don't want on show.

Baskets, Mustard Made

These wire baskets from Mustard Made could work with toys, magazines or paperwork, anything that's attractive enough to be on display and that needs to be found quickly.

There are lots of other things in our house that this Dokot Natural Seagrass Belly Basket could contain. Perhaps the collection of knitting wool, the dog's accoutrements or all those scarves, hats and gloves.