If there’s one thing you are guaranteed to find in any thrift store you shop at, it’s baskets.  There is always a wide array of shapes, sizes and designs to choose from and for just a few dollars you can buy a great decorative accessory for your home. When it comes to decorating with baskets, they are one of the more budget friendly design elements you can incorporate into your home.

BASKET DECOR

Large baskets can be customized with a light kit and turned into stylish lighting.  African baskets are ideal for this project because of the beautiful colors and designs they boost.  Here’s a great DIY basket light tutorial.

With a collection of flat baskets you can create a really stunning and impactful wall statement.  Combine different textures and weave designs to create lots of visual impact.

{it’s easy to paint baskets to create a colorful mix}

UpStyle plain storage baskets using paint and use them to hold item all around your house.

 

Let these beautiful painted pieces inspire you…

{painted basket DIY here}

 

During spring and summer, baskets can be used to hold floral stems or branches to add an organic touch to your decor.

 

Lidded baskets can be stacked to create a unique side table and give your added storage.

 

Place houseplants in baskets so they blend effortlessly into your decor.

I use baskets all over my house for both storage and as a design statement and consider them one of my essential decorative accessories.

The next time you go thrifting you might want to take another spin down the basket aisle.

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