subject: Decorate With Baskets | Wickerchina [print this page] Baskets come in all shapes, sizes, colors and materials. They are one of the most inexpensive ways to decorate your home. One of the best things is that they can also provide storage in any room, or make the storage you have look more decorative. Easy to use, it just takes a basket and an idea, and you are all set. Here are some tips on how to decorate your home with baskets.
Step 1
Pick your Baskets. Whether it is the woven pattern, the color of the material or the shape of the item, pick something that calls to you and will be pleasant to look at for a long time to come. Check out the local antique shops. Antique market baskets can be a wonderful accent in any room, or even a useful tool if shopping at the local farmer's market. They can even be used when harvesting your own garden.
Step 2
Choose your placement. Baskets can be useful anywhere. Where do you most need a little something to put things into in order to keep a room tidy? Put a basket there. Could you use a magazine holder next to your favorite chair? A basket is perfect. Find something that will complement or accent your decor. There's nothing better than having a piece of decoration that is actually useful!
Step 3
Create extra storage. Baskets provide a clean, natural look and can be placed anywhere--from the shelves in a closet to under the bed.
Step 4
Hang your wicker. There are many beautiful patterns and colors woven into wicker baskets and trays. Don't put them into storage when not in use. Hang them on your wall. Displays of trays and wicker items will add color to your room and provide interest to blank spaces.
