Creative Ways of Using Picnic Baskets for Home Décor

 

Do you remember the very first picnic basket you purchased? Many people seem to have a love affair with these pieces. And this goes special for the ones found in wicker style. Many of these units come with wooden, hinged lids while the others have pulled out inserts. Then there are some featuring wooden stands to separate layers.

Majority of these products are not in perfect shape. They generally feature bent hinges and warped tops. But these are the small imperfections that add character to these pieces. The wooden style carriers are suitable for road trips. But it’s fun to think about them as décor items to be used around the home.

These products have several practical uses around the home, but they can even be used creatively for adding character to the abode. If you are still wondering what in the world you can do with these apart from carrying meals in them, here are some ideas that will blow your mind:

Using the Oval Double Lidded Wicker Picnic Basket in the Sun Room

In your sunroom, you can easily place one or two large ovals, double-lidded wicker picnic baskets right under the daybed. You can use them for containing your every-growing selection of precious artwork and paint swatches.

These are not just practical when it comes to storing things, but they even give daybeds a bit more of character and style.

Use a Lined Wicker Oval Storage Basket for Storing Stuff

The lined wicker oval pieces of furniture make great places for storing different types of stuff. You can use them for containing things like craft supplies, garden gloves & tools, rain gear, tablecloths, seasonal napkins & paper plates, candles, books, file folders, computer cables, winter gloves & hats, kids supplies, cleaning supplies, dishware, games, kitchen gadgets, CDs and pillows and blankets.

Natural Willow Picnic Basket with Handle in the Dining Space

Get a couple of natural willow picnic carriers with handles and stack them under your butcher block table. You can paint them in beautiful and bold colours to give them a more cohesive appearance.

However, if you want them to appear as they are then there are no revamps required. In this part of the house, you can use them for holding things like pinecones, candles and various other minuscule seasonal décor products and accessories.

Hang Seagrass Picnic Baskets as Works of Art

Who says you need to use these pieces only for storage? No, not at all! You can always give your abode a universal décor and style by using them for making superbly creative gallery walls.

Hang them on walls just behind sofas or in the entryway of your home. They will render an eye-catching design to your interiors. You can mimic the well-curated basket wall designs of the famous artists and even give them your very own personal touch.

Wicker Units as Plant Holders in the Living Room

The wicker picnic baskets, especially the larger ones, are perfect for holding plants in the living area. Ask the experts, and they will tell you that half of the beauty of a plant lies in the container it is planted in.

So, planting some beautiful blossoms in a wicker unit will make them look prettier and larger than if they were left all alone in smaller containers or plastic pots.

The same can sit on bedroom dressers as perfect accommodations for the jewellery you have. The larger ones can even be used for holding scarves and swimsuits on the dresser.

How About Using them for Beautiful Wedding Displays?

Many do not know, but baskets can serve as great props during weddings. For the ones who are looking for creative ways of dressing up wedding inspired displays in their home, it would be a great idea to incorporate the wicker, wooden or Seagrass units into their design schemes. Try starting with simple round tables; designer tablecloths and one or two of these carriers.

Or you can fill one large container with beautiful silk flowers to create a superb centrepiece. The flat serving varieties are also perfect for displaying candles and favours. These can even be accentuated with the display of wedding merchandise. The same setting can be used as a gift table during the reception.

The best thing about these pieces of furniture is that they are highly versatile. And yes they can even be painted in varied colours to match the décor of the event.

Organise the Bathroom with Wired Units

It would not be a good idea to use these in the bathroom as they can attract mildew and mould. How about using modern wired units instead? You can easily create a spa-like lavatory by going for simple black and gold wired baskets for keeping everything in place and in perfect order.

Organise all your cosmetics; roll the guest towels and even store your fuzzy slippers in these pieces to give your washroom a neat and organised appearance. Since they generally feature wide weaves, you must keep things in them in a neat and tidy way.

Use Picnic Baskets as Side Tables

Several of these units can conveniently be stacked to be used as side tables for chairs. They make perfect places for setting up cups of tea or coffee.

The same pieces can also be used in car trunks for storing towels, jumper cables, emergency water, tarps and snacks. And yes, they can even be placed right at the entryway for keeping library books that need to be returned or other products that need to get back to their respective stores.

Simply grab the things from the units and get moving. There’s no more running around looking for the things you require. This will save you a good time as well.

Conclusion

Picnic baskets are great for utilising wasted spaces. They can be a beautiful mess provided you creatively use them. Sometimes, the only thing you need to do is think out of the box.

Happy decorating!