Q: Please help! I've been searching for baskets like these for months to no avail. In a small apt like mine (less than 300 sq feet), too many square edges makes the room feel boxed in. These would add a perfect soft round texture to the room. Any suggestions or a push in the right direction?
Sent by Jessie
Editor: Jessie- Though we haven't been able to locate those exact baskets, we did find some similar ones; our favorites are the Winston baskets from Pottery Barn that are pictured above. Crate and Barrel has some round baskets on its website, and your local craft store might also be a good resource. Can any readers identify the baskets in Jessie's picture or do any of you have your own favorite basket sources?
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Comments (8)
West Elm braided storage
OK, I spoke too soon. Looks like West Elm doesn't carry the round variety anymore online (though it would be worth checking out clearance stock in-store). An alternative would be World Market -- they always have lots of baskets.
I got some cute round woven baskets at Ten Thousand Villages a few years ago. I'm not sure if they still have them, but it's worth a look, and fair-trade to boot.
Here are some similar ones made with bamboo:
http://www.green-living.com/browseproducts/Bambu-Nesting-Baskets---Round---Double-Wall---Woven-Bamboo.HTML
And here's a more colorful take on the baskets:
http://www.wedgeworldwide.coop/round-multi-colored-bamboo-nesting-baskets-p-1590-26_28_191.html
Ditto Ten Thousand Villages. In Winston-Salem, NC, we have "World Villages"--same deal. All kinds of great fair trade artisan made goodies. Plenty of baskets to choose from.
If you have one near you, Beverly's craft store always carries a ton of baskets and they're always 50% off marked price. TJMaxx has been a good source for me, too.
Can always try a thrift store, I go first thing in the morning, they put the good stuff out first.
I second the suggestion of going to a thrift store. The good ones usually have a ton of baskets in all shapes and sizes.