Only at first glance the laundry basket seems to be something ordinary and not worthy of attention. In fact, it is very helpful housewives in maintaining order. And with an unconventional approach to organizing space and choosing the baskets themselves, they can also become an original addition to the overall picture.
Types of laundry baskets in the bathroom
There are many types of baskets for dirty laundry, and in order not to waste time in the store, it is better to make your choice in advance to know what to look for. So, what are they, these laundry baskets?
First of all, they differ in the material of manufacture. And depending on this parameter there are:
- Wicker baskets for linen in the bathroom. Very often used in modern bathrooms . Their choice today is quite large. Producers offer baskets of various ways of weaving and materials of manufacture, so that you can always find an object that harmoniously fits into the bathroom environment.
- Wooden baskets for washing in the bathroom are the most classic option. Wood is the best natural material, but just before buying, make sure that the basket is treated with a water-repellent compound. Without this, it will quickly lose shape and deteriorate.
- Plastic narrow laundry basket in the bathroom - this is the most common model, which is absolutely not afraid of moisture and temperature changes. Such a thing of bathroom decoration is light and durable, besides there is a huge assortment of shapes, colors, sizes, types of accommodation. Very convenient compact models of corner baskets for laundry in the bathroom. The big advantage of plastic products is that they are much less than all other types.
- Metal basket for washing in the bathroom. There are few such models on the market, but if you want to equip your house in the style of hi-tech or minimalism, then such an accessory will have to be as good as possible. It perfectly fits into the interior of a country hunter's house or a country cottage.
- A rag (fabric, knitted) laundry basket. They look quite original and can decorate any interior. However, the disadvantage of such baskets is their propensity to collect moisture, because of what they can pity, eventually acquire an unpleasant smell, becomes a habitat for mold and fungus.
Another important criterion by which it is possible to qualify laundry baskets is the type of accommodation. And depending on this, it can be (besides the standard placement on the floor):
- Suspended (wall) baskets for linen in the bathroom. These baskets are suspended on the wall, do not take up space on the floor and do not interfere with the feet. They are carried out in the form of sacks or boxes. In this interpretation, the practicality of using space increases, although it does not reach a maximum.
- Built- in laundry baskets in the bathroom. This category of baskets for the bathroom refers already to furniture, for example, it can be a pencil box with a laundry basket or a cabinet under the sink where the storage for worn things is mounted.
- Basket-seat for laundry in the bathroom. Functional subject of the situation, which can be used in addition to direct use as a banquet or pouf.
How to choose a laundry basket?
Whichever variant you like, it is important to pay attention to such details:
- the material of manufacture must be non-toxic and completely safe;
- The basket should be easy to use and not cause difficulties;
- by design, it should be appropriate to the style of your bathroom;
- in its walls there must be openings for ventilation.
