Good storage is essential in any home, but finding a solution that effortlessly combines both style and function can sometimes be tricky.
Yet, with a natural charm, handwoven finish, and chic, statement shape, the FLÃ…DIS Basket from IKEA somehow balances both in perfect measure, with shoppers snapping up multiple to tidy different spaces all around their homes.
It proves that the beauty of the best storage ideas lies in their versatility.
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The handles on this basket can be cleverly turned up to hide items or turned down to display the contents.
No home fails to benefit from using storage baskets properly: Minimizing visual clutter, making the most of vertical storage, and corralling miscellaneous items that often end up strewn across countertops.
This simple yet oh-so-effective storage idea is a staple that works in any space, and IKEA’s FLÃ…DIS Basket is one of the best woven storage baskets I’ve found.
Braided from seagrass with sturdy handles, it’s portable, flexible, and pretty enough to leave out on display in your bedroom, living room, shelves, or entryway.
The unique design offers plenty of space for bulkier items − like storing towels and linens, blankets, bedding, and cushions − as well as smaller odds and ends which tend to get lost or misplaced.
The basket looks beautiful enough to leave on display in a bedroom.
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That same adaptability is proven by all the clever ways shoppers have used the FLÃ…DIS Basket around their homes.
For example, alongside her five-star review on the IKEA site, Stefanie shares how she used hers as a planter in her living room and ‘loved how it looks,’ while another shopper adds, ‘I use this basket on top of my laundry machines to hide my laundry detergent and supplies. It is so pretty, and I have had lots of compliments!’
Plenty of people have bought more than one, too. ‘Have several of these,’ says Phoebe. ‘Never realized before I got them in the mail that they can all fit inside of each other, which is a great storage trick for the empties. Hope they never stop making these. Great for magazines.’
Others note that it makes for the ‘ultimate garden basket,’ dog toy storage for organizing pet supplies, yarn storage, and even a ‘nice cat basket.’ And the best part? If you’re too tired to tidy, it also makes the perfect catch-all basket − simply pop out-of-place items straight into it, and sort them once you have the time or energy.
More to Shop
Interested in shopping for more storage baskets and solutions to overhaul your living room storage, make your entryway storage look nicer, or utilize space-saving ways to use vertical storage? Browse a curated selection of top-rated favorites below.
All prices were correct at the time of publication.
Ode to Color Small & Medium Baskets
These storage baskets, designed by Lori Weitzner, add a fun pop of color, personality, and visual interest to any space. Each set includes both a small and a medium-sized basket.
Seville Classics Storage Basket Set
These rectangular storage baskets are perfect for use on a shelf or in a cabinet. As they’re comprised of water hyacinth woven over a steel frame, they’re strong, lightweight, and conveniently collapsible for storage when not in use.
Home Reflections Rattan Basket
SUGIFT Woven Cotton Rope Storage Baskets
These larger storage baskets are perfect for blankets, pillows, and spare bedding. They’re crafted from soft yet sturdy natural cotton for a natural finish that is designed to withstand daily wear and tear.
Safavieh Herman Storage Unit
If you’re in need of something a little more heavy-duty, this unit includes four removable baskets for customizable storage wherever you need it. There’s also no assembly required.
Scalloped Water Hyacinth Storage Tote Basket
This basket with a matching scalloped lid can be used as hidden storage or as a laundry hamper. The sturdy metal-reinforced frame works to maintain its shape, even when full.
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