Terribly girly designs, yes, but these crunch cans (aka contemporary laundry bags or carry-alls) are a good idea.

We're constantly reconfiguring how and where we store towels, and this could be a good way to do it. And, the neutral, rectangular one (pictured below) is a good alternative to all the pastels and butterflies of the cylindrical "cans."

From Umbra, these are available online at Plush Pod for $24 (100% cotton).