Roundup: Ten Laundry Bags

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We've been thinking that we'd like to hang a cute laundry bag in the bathroom near the shower in order to avoid laundry piles that might appear otherwise. (Not that we'd ever leave laundry on the floor!) We were looking for bags that were relatively affordable, but one of these is a whooping $125. We thought we'd stick it in the mix here to see if you can guess which one is the most expensive?

FIRST ROW
• 1 India Rose, $56
• 2 etsy seller, LittleMissSewNSew, $20
• 3 John Lewis 3-in-1 Laundry Bag, £19.50
• 4 A Touch of Europe, $21.99
• 5 étoile, three sizes: 30cm x 40cm (£11), 40cm x 50cm (£14.50), 50cm x 70cm (£19)

SECOND ROW
• 6 Orla Keily for Target, $6.99
• 7 French General, $125
• 8 Amy Butler fabric laundry bag from etsy seller, PrettyNeatDesigns, $20
• 9 John Lewis Stripes Laundry Bag, £8
• 10 Laundry Bag Backpack, 28.99

The is the most expensive bag in the bunch! $125 from French General

Did you guess which bag was the most expensive? $125 for a laundry bag seems a little nuts to us. We love to hear if you use a laundry bag or basket, and which bag you like the best. If you like the Orla Keily fabric, check out what one creative Apartment Therapy reader did with it.

Comments (13)

a pretty pillowcase can work as a laundry bag

posted by missmay on April 23rd 2009 at 1:05pm
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Many of these appear to be smaller than a load of laundry. What use is that?

posted by dtremit on April 23rd 2009 at 1:11pm
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I have a new, unused India Rose laundry bag (pictured above) that I'm willing to part with at half price if anyone is interested.

posted by EasilyAmused on April 23rd 2009 at 1:20pm
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Never would have guessed that one was $125!!!

posted by sassydo on April 23rd 2009 at 2:02pm
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Anyone who would consider spending $125.00 for a laundry bag is just plain koo-koo. I use the blue bags from IKEA!

posted by OriginalNancy on April 23rd 2009 at 2:14pm
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When I lived alone, I just moved the entire hamper into the bathroom. But with a roommate, that doesn't work so well. Looking at these, I think I may have found my next sewing project.

posted by lurker2209 on April 23rd 2009 at 3:50pm
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Wow! So glad I have built in hamper in my bath! When going to the laundry room, I just use one of those 1 or 2 dollar large plaid bags you buy in chinatown.

posted by Mid-C Frank on April 23rd 2009 at 3:54pm
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The India Rose bag inspires me to go find my first communion dress and sew up the lining to make a bag.
Love it!

posted by greenamie on April 23rd 2009 at 3:57pm
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where you from Easily? I love that bag. I'd use it more as a tote than a laundry bag. I am in L.A.

posted by chusmabilly on April 23rd 2009 at 5:32pm
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The colors/darks/whites bag can also be found at The Container Store for about $30. I have one and people always complement it. dtremit is right though; most eye-catching laundry bags/hampers don't hold a lot of clothes. Besides that 3-compartment one, we also use a built-in hamper in our bathroom.

posted by groupie on April 23rd 2009 at 8:14pm
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I can't believe anyone would spend more than $5 on a laundry bag!

posted by inertia on April 24th 2009 at 8:56pm
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I own the India Rose one and it was a great investment. It's easy to pack, I've moved with it several times, and it makes the laundry next to the shower look cute instead of gross

posted by okgoodanswer on May 3rd 2009 at 2:47pm
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I love this one:
Amy Butler fabric laundry bag from etsy seller, PrettyNeatDesigns, $20
It's beautiful and cheap!

posted by eccoitaly on May 4th 2009 at 2:48am
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