Organizing With Baskets

My organizing mantra is “a place for everything.” Giving my stuff a home helps me and the rest of my family remember to put things away. I love using baskets to corral things all over the house. The possibilities are endless! You can use baskets to contain:

• washcloths on the sink or back of commode
• towels next to the tub (if your bathroom is spacious)
• makeup bags in the bathroom
• music by the piano
• magazines near the couch
• blankets by the couch
• socks and belts in your closet
• shoes by the back door
• canned drinks or other things in the fridge
• detergent and dryer sheets in the laundry room
• similar items in the pantry (I use sturdy wire baskets for this)

Here’s a peek at a few of the baskets around my house…

I have purchased most of my baskets on Hobby Lobby’s clearance aisle. Regular prices, even at my beloved Hob Lob, are just too much for my wallet! My husband has a small basket on his dresser that holds his contact solution, glasses case, etc., that was marked down to $2! I’ve also found some great basket deals on Target’s clearance end caps. I usually pick up any marked down baskets I see, because I always find a use for them!

For some more visual inspiration, click here, here and here.

Do you use baskets for organization?