Baskets are an organizers best friend.
When you organize with baskets, messy surfaces become curated backdrops and cluttered closets become accessible, organized supports for life’s daily routines. No more struggling to track down that hidden spice in your pantry or specialty cleaning supplies in the laundry room.
The NEAT team is here to guide you through the organization process.
How to Use Baskets for Organizing
How can you declutter with baskets while maintaining easy access to everything you need? Intentional organization involves finding the ideal place for each item in your home. To make the most of basket storage, we recommend taking inventory and making a plan following these steps.
Identify Your Clutter
It can be difficult to know where to start when you feel overwhelmed. Whether you’re tackling visual noise, mental load, or the slow build of everyday clutter, take inventory of what typically gets in your way.
You can identify the best place to start based on flow, routines, or rooms. Whatever feels the most supportive to your life and your home. If you’re still unsure, try methods from our organizing plan.
Optimize Your Storage Area
Next, decide where you might place baskets. Ground-level organization is a simple way to maximize storage using vertical space within closets and cabinets. Consider adding shelves whenever possible to optimize your storage plans.
But baskets can go anywhere! Don’t overlook countertops, floorspace, and drawers that would make beautiful, practical homes for baskets and bins.
Choose Baskets for Your Space
Now’s the fun part for most organization-lovers. Choose baskets that match both the practical needs and visual appeal of your space.
Grid Baskets: These have a classic, sleek look. The easy-to-peek-in nature of the grid makes these ideal for daily necessities in the bathroom or kitchen. Plus, they come in a variety of colors and sizes.
Oxford Bins: The fabric exterior gives these baskets a soft, understated profile. Whether you want to tuck them into drawers or place them on closet shelves, they gently protect delicate materials.
Rattan Baskets: Natural rattan and handwoven craftwork mean each basket is unique. These lightweight baskets offer an attractive solution for quiet corners.
Cane Baskets: The wood frame on cane baskets gives them a visual warmth, perfect for complementing office spaces or curated living rooms.
Perforated Baskets: These durable, versatile baskets fit in any area of your home. From kids' rooms to craft rooms, the metal facade makes for a stylish home storage solution.
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Use Labels for Easy Management
Once baskets are in place, labels keep the organizational system functional. They make it easy for everyone in your home to easily find and replace belongings without the guesswork.
Read our labeling guide for more tips, including which labels go best with which baskets.
A Magic Basket Decluttering Method for Every Room
You can find organizing boxes and baskets that match any aesthetic, and offer simple solutions for practical needs. Explore our suggestions for each area in the home to transform your space.
Kitchen and Pantry
For most households, the high-traffic kitchen is a natural place to dedicate time to intentional organization. Use drawer dividers, decanting containers, and even fridge bins to give each tool and ingredient a designated home.
How can you organize a pantry with baskets? Pantries are an excellent first step for kitchen organization, and baskets are the perfect solution. Organizing baskets for pantry staples keeps like items together, within easy reach, any time you want to cook.
Bathroom and Vanity
Bathrooms have untapped storage potential, even if awkward fixtures like under-the-sink pipes make it less obvious. Organization in this space takes intention and vision. Beautiful baskets that sit on the counter or tuck neatly into corners keep the space from feeling crowded.
What are the best basket filler ideas? In a bathroom, baskets can be used to contain washcloths, toilet paper rolls, or even pajamas. Anything that makes your routine easier and your space calmer.
Kids Rooms and Bonus Rooms
Organizing boxes are a worry-free alternative to baskets in kids' rooms and bonus rooms. Opaque fabric bins do double duty by hiding visual clutter while staying gentle on delicate fabrics and plush toys.
How can you organize clothes in storage boxes? Between seasonal changes and growth spurts, kids' clothing often gets rotated or put in storage. Fold each item to the width and height of the storage box, then “file” them upright in a row so you can see everything at a glance.
Closets and Bedrooms
Organizing a closet with baskets follows the same logic as your pantry. The only difference is you’ll fill them with clothes and accessories rather than breakfast items and snacks. Opt for fabric or fabric lined boxes to accommodate delicate clothing, and rope bins for larger items. Drawer and accessory organizers keep smaller items from getting tangled or lost.
How can you organize a closet with baskets? A basket on a shelf can mimic the ease of a dresser drawer. Select sizes that fit your shelving and assign each one a category, whether that's hats, scarves, or your go-to athleisure.
Laundry and Mud Rooms
Laundry rooms and mud rooms have unique storage needs. They’re high-traffic areas that store daily essentials, but often double as a landing spot for seasonal supplies too. Consider what you’re storing before landing on a solution. Large lidded bins may be ideal for seasonal decor, while sleek open baskets offer practical access to essentials.
What's the best way to keep inventory clear? Labels and storage go hand-in-hand. Clear labels record the important details—so your mind stays as organized and clutter-free as the space around you.
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Ready to find the right storage basket solutions for your home? Our organizers are here to guide your home to serenity, one basket at a time. Let’s work together.
xx,
the NEAT team
