I spotted this Ballard Designs photo over on Sherry’s blog and liked the way they had used simple baskets for book storage to give a neutral room more texture:
Such an easy update! And, these water hyacinth baskets (which look very similar) from The Container Store are on sale for a great price right now:
You could further customize them by adding numbers or labels. I’ve always liked this look:
Pottery Barn
If you don’t want to make them yourself, Etsy is great source for inexpensive number tags:
I love this idea. My entertainment center/bookshelf is in desperate need of a makeover and this may be a good option for some of it. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI love these baskets. Problem is the baskets are back ordered but I will wait. Being a fan of Sherry's I do like this look.
ReplyDeleteI love it..gotta get to a container store. I hear you refer to it a lot, and I've only been there a few times years ago..It's kind of far from me, but sounds like it's worth a field trip!
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I have two of the large Container Store baskets on the bookshelves in our den/kitchen area. We do not have an official entryway, so each child has a school shelf and their bookbags fit right into the baskets when they finish their homework. The baskets have tamed a clutter area!
ReplyDeleteI love the look of those baskets so bought a houseful of them for a beautiful storage solution.
ReplyDeleteBUT one slight problem...we experienced a very wet summer and pretty much every basket ended up with mould on it. Once the mould is in it then it is a dead loss - I tried everything to get rid of it (bleach, vinegar, strong sunlight, scrubbing with a brush etc etc). But it would just come back and wreck whatever was in the basket.
So just thought I'd mention it as a warning to those who live in humid climates! Those who don't would probably be fine - my baskets were fine throughout our Winter.
I am working on those darn bookcases now...and she loved the baskets also! It just helps to reduce the clutter a little.
ReplyDeleteI love using baskets on our library shelves for my favorite paperbacks. My more appealing to the eye.
ReplyDeleteI am a sucker for baskets! I love the look of them in bookcases, what a great idea for them to hold books!
ReplyDeleteOh yeah - one can never have too many baskets. They look great on a bookcase.
ReplyDeleteI love the look of natural elements added to neutral decor -- and a basket is a great way to do that. And numbering them? What a cute idea!
ReplyDeleteSilly me...I love the look of hardback books, artfully arranged with other treasures. Bookcases are so fun to decorate and baskets certainly add another dimension.
ReplyDeleteSilly me...I love the look of hardback books, artfully arranged with other treasures. Bookcases are so fun to decorate and baskets certainly add another dimension.
ReplyDeleteLove baskets! Useful and always look good with other things.
ReplyDeleteAnytime you can add texture and make it functional too...the design gods are smiling!
ReplyDeletelove those baskets. Great fool proof way to organize and have it look stylish. love the additions of the labels!
ReplyDeleteMy husband thinks I need to go to Basket-aholics anonomys. Love!
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What a great idea! thank you so much for your support for me in the HIgh Point Market Style Spotter Contest on Olioboard!! U Rock!
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