Baskets

The basket is the storage object that refuses to be hidden — one exposes it, composes it, makes it an element of decoration in its own right.

There is something fundamentally satisfying in a nice well-positioned basket. It tidys without closing, organizes without partitioning, and brings this natural and artisanal texture that few other objects can offer. In a bathroom, a living room, a bedroom or a laundry room, the decorative and functional basket has found its place in all contemporary interiors that seek to reconcile order and aesthetics. At Amberkiln, our selection covers all the uses and styles: wicker baskets, sea rush, braided jute, rattan, bamboo, cotton — round, oval, rectangular, with or without lid, in batches of several sizes.

Basket made of wicker, rattan, jute: which material to choose?

The wicker is the classic material of the basket. Soft, resistant, with a slightly shiny appearance that captures the light well, it integrates into almost all interior styles. The natural wicker basket is suitable for a Scandinavian interior as well as a country kitchen or a Zen bathroom. Its slightly irregular texture gives it an artisanal character that plastic baskets cannot reproduce.

The rattan is more rigid and structured than the wicker. It gives baskets to the more geometric shapes, to the more straight walls, which better retain their shape in time. Baskets made of natural or tinted rattan are particularly suitable for bohemian, natural or tropical interiors.

Jute and woven cotton give more flexible baskets, with a texture more textile than vegetal. Jute baskets are very popular for their raw and ecological appearance; cotton baskets — woven, crocheted or woven — have a softer and more contemporary look. These materials lend themselves well to Scandinavian or minimalist interiors.

Bamboo offers a slightly more exotic and precise alternative: its fine fibers create baskets with an Asian look that are perfectly integrated into minimalist interiors or inspired by Japanese and Korean designs.

Uses and locations: the basket in each room

In the living room, the basket welcomes blankets and plaids rolled, magazines, remote controls or toys depending on the household. A large round basket next to the sofa, with a few plaids that go well beyond the edge, is one of the simplest and most effective decorative solutions for a successful cozy corner.

In the bathroom, the wicker or bamboo basket stores properly the replacement towels, toilet gloves or beauty products. It replaces plastic storage and brings a touch of natural and heat to a room often dominated by tile and hard materials.

In the Chamber, The linen basket — often made of rattan or bamboo with lid — is a functional as well as decorative accessory. A well chosen model in a beautiful natural matter contributes to the aesthetics of the room rather than surprising. In a child's room, small woven cotton baskets organize toys, books and accessories in an accessible and visually soothing way.

In a entry, a flat or shallow basket welcomes mail, gloves, scarves and small objects that otherwise accumulate everywhere. A braided basket on a console or a low shelf meets this need with elegance that neither a plastic basket nor a drawer can offer.

The Packs of baskets in several sizes — often sold by 2 or 3 — make it possible to create a composition in very decorative gigogne, or to use each size in a different room. It is also a very good gift, universal and useful.