Tidy and stylish: 9 lovely laundry baskets
10.7.2024
Translation: Eva Francis
Clever laundry baskets hide even the messiest of dirty washing. These designs combine great form and function.
Are you looking for something small and handy that you can easily carry to the washing machine? Or a sturdy container with a lid to hide dirty clothes? Some of my favourites will hopefully surprise and delight you – they’re all pretty and practical at the same time.
1. Woven wonder
The Sporta laundry basket combines cardboard veneer and linen fabric to hide your laundry. Its eye-catching woven pattern gives it a sleek look and provides a solid base. There’s an elastic drawstring to keep any bad smells from escaping. Sporta’s available in two sizes.
Source: Oyoy
2. Bamboo frame
Wood always looks timeless, and this also applies to the Relaxdays laundry basket. Its bamboo frame creates an eye-catching contrast to the light grey fabric bag. While the lid keeps your laundry under cover, the handles make it easy to carry it around.
3. Splash of colour
The laundry basket from the Zone Denmark’s Ume line promotes air circulation thanks to its grid structure. But don’t be fooled by the lightweight frame. This basket can easily carry a heavy load of towels. The Ume line offers matt tones as well as a vibrant Yves Klein blue, which is currently very popular in the interior world. And although the eclectic design has a lid, you can leave it on, as small items fit through its round opening.
Source: Zone Denmark
4. Laundry in disguise
Yes, this basket might look more like a shopper with its elegant imitation leather handles, but it’s really made for dirty laundry. Jada’s robust yet lightweight. Made from ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer (EVA) in various subtle colours, it offers plenty of storage space and one divider compartment. It features a coated finish, so you can clean it with a damp cloth or a soft brush.
5. Natural look
Why did I choose this model? Because it adds a touch of nature to any room. What’s more, the Braided Laundry Basket is made from a traditional – if not the original – material for baskets and can hold a huge pile of clothes. The rattan option is versatile and pretty enough to display even in your living room, where it might keep blankets close if you decide to have a nap on the sofa. This beautiful basket also looks great in the bathroom and is sure to blend in with your interior.
Source: Ferm Living
6. Simply elegant
This smart and elegant laundry container by Brabantia is ideal for the bathroom thanks to its corrosion-resistant materials. It features a removable, washable fabric bag that you can securely fasten in the box with a Velcro fastener. Best of all, the practical quick-drop opening makes it easy to throw in the laundry and it’s simple yet elegant shape suits many interiors. It’s available in white or black – with a cork or plastic lid.
7. Geometric eye-catcher
Designed by Jonathan Lawes, a London-based graphic designer known for his unique style, Tota combines shapes and colours in an impressive way. This laundry container also offers handy features. There are two to three 45-litre fabric carrier bags under the lid to separate light from dark or delicate laundry. Tota’s also available in other colours and sizes. Each bag’s equipped with handles and closes without you having to fiddle with straps or buttons.
Source: Joseph Joseph
8. Vertical stripes
The typical maritime pattern’s usually characterised by its blue and white simplicity. However, the Oyoy brand has reinterpreted it with an unconventional colour combination for the Raita laundry basket. Raita’s the Finnish word for stripes. In green instead of blue and white, the timeless stripe design brings variety. Another plus is that the green handles and low weight make it easy to carry from room to room. It’s available in two sizes.
9. Soft ice shades
The Laundry Basket by Hay, inspired by traditional wicker baskets, is very robust. Made from easy-to-clean plastic, it always stays clean, even with dirty laundry. Its pronounced edges serve as handles. The basket is available in two sizes and various pastel colours. The tall, narrow version makes use of the height of a room, while the low one fits into niches in confined spaces.
Source: Hay
Header image: Hay
Pia Seidel
Senior Editor
Pia.Seidel@digitecgalaxus.chLike a cheerleader, I love celebrating good design and bringing you closer to everything furniture- and interior design- related. I regularly curate simple yet sophisticated interior ideas, report on trends and interview creative minds about their work.
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