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  4. 20 Ideas for Storage with Baskets and Bins

20 Ideas for Storage with Baskets and Bins

October 25, 2012
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No matter where you put containers—in cubbies, on shelves, under furniture—they store tons of stuff while adding charm to your decor. Here are 20 ways to use them.
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Kitchen aid

Kitchen aid

Baskets add a tidy look to these kitchen shelves and counter. Use baskets to organize items you need often but don't want on display.

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Crafty solution

Crafty solution

Baskets filling a wall of cubbies stow everything needed for various crafts.

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Clean up

Brightly colored baskets contain bathroom supplies in savvy storage.

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Lovely liners

Lovely liners

Pretty gingham liners brighten baskets under a coffee table-the perfect spot for games, DVDs and other entertainment needs. Note the shelves of clear plastic boxes that hold art supplies.

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Back door drop

Two metal buckets corral incoming and outgoing mail. A tall basket keeps flip-flops together. High shelves hold baskets of seasonal gear out of the way.

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Clearly organized

Clearly organized

A window seat becomes storage when three bright baskets keep toys and books out of the way.

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Pet project

Pet project

Keep pet gear in one spot with baskets on a bench where you sit to get ready to walk the dog!

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Sunroom storage

Sunroom storage

In the sunroom of this Michigan home, a 14-foot window seat's cubby baskets, customized with graphic numbers from the hardware store, offer ample storage for items like board games and books.

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Picture perfect

Picture perfect

Hanging units clear floor space. Photo labels make putting toys away easy. 

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Put a shine on it

Put a shine on it

Filling shelves with silver sliders and a case adds panache.

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Clean lines

Clean lines

The white containers in this freestanding unit contribute to its pristine look.

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Bright boxes

Bright boxes

Dining room supplies don't mar the cheeriness of this setting.

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Pantry organizer

Pantry organizer

Tall baskets conceal pantry goods. Handles make getting items easier.

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Collected look

Collected look

A variety of containers not only store goods but contribute to the fun and funky look in this living room.

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Add punch

Add punch

Storage doesn't have to be sedate. Here a mix of material and colors makes for a bold look. 

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Bedside bins

Bedside bins

A shelf on a bench at the foot of the bed holds blankets and other nighttime necessities.

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Seasonal solution

Seasonal solution

Keep seasonal items out of the way in baskets that also contribute to your home's decor.

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Lovely linens

Lovely linens

Labeled hampers mean linens get stored and transported in one container. 

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Top of the class

Top of the class

Two large baskets under a sofa table not only add storage but also class to this lovely living room.

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Space warmer

Space warmer

A defunct fireplace becomes storage with the addition of shelves and a few baskets and totes.

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Basic look

Basic look

Baskets at the base of the entertainment center keep the look airy while corralling DVDs. 

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    1 of 22 Kitchen aid
    2 of 22 Crafty solution
    3 of 22 Clean up
    4 of 22 Lovely liners
    5 of 22 Back door drop
    6 of 22 Clearly organized
    7 of 22 Pet project
    8 of 22 Sunroom storage
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    16 of 22 Bedside bins
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