Wicker laundry baskets are stylish and functional accessories to use to temporarily store your dirty linen. Ideally you will need a basket that can accommodate all of the washing that builds up between wash days so take this into account when shopping. There are also various other factors to consider to ensure you pick the best basket for your home. Please see below for our Buyers Guide.

Wicker laundry hampers come in all shapes and sizes imaginable. Below we will compare great buys in each of the following main shapes. Please click the link to go straight there.

• Rectangular
• Square
• Corner & Oval
• Round

Please note our handy ‘Relative Size‘ images which allow you to see at a glance which baskets are the largest.

But first perhaps we should consider why wicker, when laundry baskets also come made from canvas, metal, mesh and plastic.

The Advantages Of Wicker

Wicker laundry bins are strong, lightweight, durable and stylish. As such they fit in with most décor found in all homes and don’t need to be hidden away, they easily hold all of your laundry without losing their shape and they are easy to carry about to and from your washing machine. Wicker is also a natural material so is environmentally friendly and provides great ventilation for your laundry.

So when you compare wicker to canvas, metal, mesh and plastic, it comes out on top. Canvas baskets are typically not as sturdy and so lose their shape when filled with bulky items such as towels. Metal laundry baskets are heavier and need to be corrosion resistant and ventilated to be a good option. Canvas and metal do have the advantage of being attractive like wicker but unlike pop up mesh and plastic. The pop up mesh varieties are handy as they are so lightweight and easily stored during those rare laundry free moments but they are no good as an on-display home accessory. They are also not very strong and have no lid. Plastic laundry baskets are stronger than mesh but are also lidless and not something you want on display in your bathroom or bedroom. They can also smash or crack over time.

The only downside to wicker laundry baskets with lids is that you really need to keep them dry. Placing moist clothes in them can result in moist wicker strands that lose their integrity.

Wicker Laundry Basket Great Buys

Ever find it hard to easily compare the size of wicker laundry baskets on shopping sites as the image for small looks the same as the one for large? Well check out our handy ‘Relative Size‘ images which allow you to see at a glance which baskets are the largest.

RECTANGULAR

Description:	Dark Click For Details	White Click For Details	Honey Click For Details
Sizes: (H/W/D cms)	48x37x27	56x46x33 48x39x27 43x33x22	56x46x33 47x39x28 41x34x21
Relative Size: (of largest basket)
Under £40

SQUARE

Description:	Seagrass Click For Details	For Kids Click For Details	Set of 2 Click For Details	With Seat Click For Details
Sizes: (H/W/D cms)	60x40x40	60x45x35 45x38x28 29x30x20	52x41x30 42x32x23	40x40x40
Relative Size: (of largest basket)
Under £40

CORNER & OVAL

Description:	Seagrass Click For Details	With Chrome Click For Details	Seagrass Click For Details	White Click For Details
Sizes: (H/W/D cms)	65×38 60×31	55×34	56x48x33	56x48x37
Relative Size: (of largest basket)
Under £40

ROUND

Description:	3 Sizes Click For Details	Tall Classic Click For Details	With Waste Bin Click For Details	Honey Click For Details
Sizes: (H/W/D cms)	60×54 51×44 41×34	71×42	60×42 58×37	46×39
Relative Size: (of largest basket)
Under £40

Wicker Laundry Basket Buying Guide

You may think that buying a laundry basket does not require much thought, but to get one that will serve you well, here are a few things to bear in mind.

Size and shape
Where will you be placing the basket and will it fit? Is it too high to go under that shelf or is it too wide to fit between those cabinets? Measure first to avoid disappointment later. Also is a square shape really ideal if it will stick out further than other furniture? Will a round shape look out of place?

How many?
For a large family it is often beneficial to have more than one laundry basket, perhaps one in the bathroom, one in the bedroom and one in the kids bedroom. Some styles come in various sizes so you buy matching baskets in just the right size for the specific room.

Style
White, natural and dark wood colors are those typically found in wicker laundry baskets with handles. Which will fit best with your existing décor? You should also choose a basket that pleases your sense of aesthetics.

Handles
There should be handles either cut into the sides of the basket or attached in some way. This will allow you to carry the basket and its contents to your washing machine. Alternatively the basket should have a removable liner that can be released and used to carry the laundry about in.

Capacity
Think about how much washing you have piled up between wash days. Is that cute slim line basket really going to be big enough? Unless you do your washing on a daily basis, the chances are you will want the largest basket you can find.

Liner
Nearly all large wicker laundry baskets come with a detachable liner to protect the basket from the clothes and the clothes from any protrusions in the wickerwork. Make sure yours does.

Lids
Most wicker laundry containers come with lids which are really a necessity to keep dirty washing out of sight. But do you want a lid with hinges or one that comes completely off?

Stability
Cheap baskets are always a popular option, just make sure you are not foregoing the stability of the basket. You do not want to be unpleasantly surprised when it topples over and spills dirty washing everywhere.

Waterproofing
If your laundry lives in the bathroom until washing day, make sure that the laundry basket is waterproof. Bathrooms are humid and water gets splashed about all over the place, so your basket will need to be able to cope with this to prevent unhealthy mold from growing on it.

Special features
Wicker laundry sorters are ideal if you can train your family members to sort their dirty washing between whites and colors when they place it in the basket.

Sturdy wicker baskets with padded cushions on the lids are ideal space savers as they can double up as seats.

Buy Your Wicker Laundry Basket Now

Your store of dirty washing is no longer something that you need to hide away. By placing it in an attractive wicker laundry basket you will keep clutter at bay in a classy and elegant manner.

White Wicker Storage Baskets

Get organized in style with this white wicker storage basket with white cloth lining. Inexpensively priced, this medium-sized basket (43cm x 32cm x 16cm) is conveniently lined to protect the contents with a removable liner making washing it easy. Perfect for nesting, easy storage and transport, the multi-purpose functionality of this basket is limitless.

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You can obtain a white touch to your wicker basket from the inclusion of a liner without having to have white wickerwork too. The contract of dark wicker with a white liner can be very pleasing on the eye. This dark brown basket is virtually the same as the one above, but offers the color contrast and is a size larger. Designed to hold more items than its white counterpart, this dark brown basket is ideal for general storage, tidying up a shelf or for otherwise organizing a disorderly space.

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Wicker Basket Storage Unit

This four drawer unit has been expertly built from woven seagrass and water hyacinth grasses. Supported by a sturdy metal frame on stiletto legs, this all-natural storage unit has four generous drawers with integrated handles to add distinct spa or beach house look to your bathroom or bedroom.

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And, for those who have even greater storage needs, this seagrass and hyacinth six drawer unit is a metal-framed dresser with four medium and two extra large drawers. This piece brings a natural calm to your bedroom or bathroom.

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Large Wicker Storage Basket

This set of three seagrass and water hyacinth trunks offers great matching storage options. The large trunk measures 46cm x 84cm x 45cm and has carry handles on either side for ease of movement. If you are not using the larger trunk, the smaller ones can fit inside. These lidded baskets are ideal to hide storage away from sight, and their distinctive, natural-look with hard-wearing properties, makes them a great addition to any room.

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This extra large storage basket is a lovely rattan wicker affair featuring a traditional and sturdy weave design. The removable cotton liner is easily washable and the basket’s generous 91cm length makes it an ideal storage solution for a variety of uses. Perfect for hiding away clutter or serving as a hamper, this all-occasion basket makes a great toy chest for a child’s room as well.

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Storage Bench With Wicker Basket

Like the four drawer unit, this unit is also made from seagrass and hyacinth grasses but has a wooden frame instead of metal. Four small drawers and one large one make up the design, which makes a great addition to a bedroom, living room or hallway.

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A neat and tidy storage solution that also doubles as a bench, this basket bench plus cushion has a white painted wooden frame with three durable white willow storage baskets. Each basket is lined to protect your stored items. A pretty piece with a wide variety of uses, this bench is right at home in any nursery, playroom, bathroom or bedroom.

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Specific Storage With Wicker Baskets

This seagrass and hyacinth magazine basket is a contemporary, nature-inspired design ideal for adding earthy calm to any room of the house while holding all of your magazines and books in one tidy unit. It has a metal frame to make it sturdy and the built in carry handles make it easy to move around.

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Wicker Storage Basket With Lid

This affordable set of four seagrass storage baskets with lids uses metal frame to keep their shape and to give strength and durability. Complete with hinged lids, these multi-use wicker storage baskets are nestable for easy storage and transport. Ranging between small, medium, large and extra large, these baskets have inset handles to make them easily portable from room to room.

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Baskets are the perfect way to solve your storage challenges. Multi-purpose wicker storage baskets, in addition to being functional, are an attractive addition to any home’s décor. Not only do they add visual interest to your organizational system, but the durability and flexibility of these baskets makes them easily portable if you decide you need them in a different room. And, best of all, your clutter will become out of sight and out of mind until you need it again.

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There are heavy duty options if you need something strong and durable for a specific purpose such as storing logs by your wood burner as well as thinner more decorative items to look good around your house and to keep household items in an orderly manner.

Materials

Wicker baskets are eco friendly being made from natural resources than can be replenished such as willow, bamboo, rattan, sea grass and similar materials. These fibres are quite stiff but light making for strong but portable storage containers.

Types

The designs of wicker storage baskets are seemingly endless covering everything from wicker laundry baskets to picnic, bike and moses baskets. There are of course just general baskets that come in a variety of shapes and sizes ready for you to store any number and type of objects. Some have lids, others are left open. Some have handles or other embellishments, such as gingham liners. There is also variation in the finish available for baskets – some are just left in their natural state, others are stained, while they can also be glazed and painted, ensuring you will easily find something to fit in with your existing decor.

Having an idea of what you want before you start shopping can be a good idea before you trail through pages and pages of online offerings. Alternatively you may just want to browse until you see something that takes your fancy. Our ‘Categories’ section tries to break the wide range of baskets available down into manageable chunks for you to peruse.

Uses

The most common use for wicker baskets is for storage and organising clutter. They are perfect for every room in the house. Think about storing magazines in the lounge, linen under the bed, dirty boots in the hallway, the toilet paper in the bathroom, utensils in the kitchen and the list goes on.

Running a close second is their use as gift baskets. If you are trying to come up with a unique present for a loved one, why not buy a few different things that they like, such as chocolates, beauty products, or underwear, but go that extra mile and make the gift look fantastic by arranging the items nicely in a wicker basket, adding embellishments such as sweets, soaps, notepads or a zillion other things, scatter over some rose petals or other confetti type product and wrap it all together in a cellophane parcel with a big bow. These are perfect for Mothers Day, weddings, christenings, Christmas and birthdays. They make unique affordable gifts that much more special. The recipient will see how much thought and effort you have gone to and will be very touched.

Sets

Wicker baskets are often sold in sets and these are especially useful when your main purpose is storage. They will often come in different sizes, which may nest inside one another, and will certainly match with each other. If you cannot find a set in the design that you like, consider buying a few baskets when you buy the first as you never know whether you will be able to find the same shape and color later on.

Cleaning

To keep them looking good, wicker baskets do need cleaning – probably twice a year is sufficient. The intricate weave creates nooks and crannies that accumulate dust so a quick polish is not going to do the trick. They need to be washed, try hosing them down gently outside to get off all the dust and then sponge them down with gentle soapy water. You can then let them dry in the sun. You can then spray them with polish to bring back their shine. You can also recycle your wicker baskets if you ever get fed up with them by painting them in a new color or lining them with a new or change of material.

Cost

The majority of wicker baskets cost under £15 making them probably the most affordable, functional and stylish storage item you will come across.