Extra large wicker storage baskets are versatile and stylish, with the power to enhance just about every room in your home—both in terms of aesthetics and practical storage. Their timeless natural look complements modern and traditional interiors alike, and their abundant capacity makes it that much easier to declutter and organize every space in your home without running out of storage space.
Best Uses for Extra Large Wicker Baskets
Thanks to their expansive size, extra large wicker baskets are ideal for storing bulkier items, including blankets and pillows, in any room of the home.
In an entryway, you can use them to reduce clutter by storing shoes, coats, bags, and other essentials. In an office or a craft room, consider using them to store files and supplies.
Because they’re so spacious, large wicker baskets can also function as attractive coffee tables with built-in storage for important items like throw blankets in the living room. They can even work as unconventional side tables in a dining room or other gathering space. We love using them as an easy-to-access storage option for extra linens in the bedroom, too.
Pros and Cons of Baskets with Lids
Baskets with lids are generally a practical choice, requiring no aesthetic sacrifices when it comes to home organization. The fact that they hide their contents gives them a particularly neat and streamlined look, so if you’re looking to store less visually appealing items without having them be visible at all times, they’re a great choice.
Examples of the kinds of items you might want to store in lidded baskets include linens, seasonal decor, toys, and art supplies. As an added bonus, using lidded baskets helps to protect your possessions from accumulating dust and dirt, which is especially important if you’re using them in areas that tend to be dustier, like a closet or an attic.
The only real downside of baskets with lids is that their contents may not be as easy to access as open baskets. If you need to access items very frequently (such as on a daily basis), the added step of opening the lid each time might be more of a hassle than you’d like.
To find the perfect basket with a lid for your space, check out the numerous lidded storage basket styles available from the Basket Lady. This deep wicker storage trunk is a great example of a high-quality, extra large wicker basket with a lid.
Choosing Baskets with Handles for Easy Carrying
For items that you plan to transport around your home on a regular basis—such as laundry, toys, crafting items, or pet supplies—using wicker baskets with sturdy built-in handles can make things a lot more convenient. This is especially true when it comes to extra large wicker baskets, which naturally tend to be heavier (both on their own and when full) than smaller baskets.
In addition to making it easier to carry their contents around, using extra large wicker baskets with handles also makes it easier to retrieve these baskets from the spaces where you’re storing them to add or remove items, such as on shelves, in closets, or under furniture. If there’s any chance you’ll be needing to move a basket around on a regular (or even occasional) basis, we’d recommend opting for those with built-in handles for greater efficiency.
For example, this pole handle wicker storage basket is not only incredibly functional—its pole handles are especially durable—but it is also a beautiful addition to any space. Or for smart underbed storage in a bedroom or guest room, this underbed wicker storage basket has simple, low profile handles that make it easy to retrieve.
Where to Buy High-Quality Wicker Baskets
The Basket Lady has 30 years’ worth of experience with designing and importing some of the world’s best wicker baskets, made of real natural rattan and handcrafted by gifted artisans.
To discover the ideal wicker baskets for your own home, begin searching our selection of wicker baskets by type, room, or size.
