In an apartment, even a modern one, it is rarely possible to allocate space for a separate laundry room. Typically, the bathroom serves as a home laundry room. This means that it needs to accommodate not only a washing machine, but also a place to store things waiting to be washed.
There are some really cute laundry baskets on sale. They fall into the category of “free-standing elements”. There are, however, other solutions, including embedded ones. Let's look at several ways to store dirty things in the bathroom.
Freestanding laundry baskets
This item can play the role of a decorative accessory that decorates the bathroom and gives it coziness. The main thing is that the basket matches the style. Simple plastic products are not in high demand now. The most popular are wicker models. There are also wooden, fabric, forged, leather, etc. baskets on sale. Thus, for almost any interior you can choose a container that will organically fit into the decor. Almost anyone, but not everyone. So, in a luxurious classic bathroom, a laundry basket may not be entirely appropriate. It's better to hide it.
The advantage of a decorative basket is its spaciousness. These products are usually very tall and voluminous. But this raises another problem: how to find a place for the basket. Yes, so that it does not interfere and does not create crowding.
In a large bathroom it can be placed anywhere. In a small bathroom, it is better to place a linen container in a corner or nook between other objects (for example, between a shower stall and a “moidodyr”). For convenience, narrow and corner samples are produced.
Store small items in original organizers
Glass jars and decorative buckets are suitable for storing cotton pads, soap, salt, and small tubes. Interestingly, even ordinary pots and flowerpots for indoor plants can serve as organizers. It is also useful to use multi-storey stands for soap, washcloths and jars in a small bathroom. They don't take up much space and allow you to place a lot of items.
A good housewife has every thing in its place. Including dirty ones! We choose the optimal place to store it.
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Basket shapes.
It is clear that it can be anything. But the corner laundry basket, compared to other freestanding ones, takes up the least space. It can be pushed into any empty corner, not only in the bathroom, but also in the kitchen, pantry... Even under a computer desk.
In the photo: ALONG by Ligne Roset
A basket on wheels hidden in a floor cabinet or cabinet
The piece of furniture must have no bottom so that nothing interferes with the rolling out and rolling of the mobile basket. Since the laundry container in this case is hidden from view, its design and appearance do not play a role. If only it was roomy and convenient to use. A design on a frame with fabric or plastic walls or with a removable cover is suitable.
Steel and fabric containers
Connoisseurs of unique design will love containers made of steel and fabric. Steel baskets impress with their economical shape and smooth surfaces. Fabric bags are made of fabric stretched over a metal frame. Fabric bags are made in any color and style. A hit is fabric bags with various inscriptions. Most fabric baskets are collapsible and can be folded and hidden.
The choice of textile bags is large. Interesting proposals - fabric containers made of polyester, installed on a special stand. Waterproof fabric is produced in many colors, the accessory is easy to choose for an already equipped bathroom. The material can be easily removed from the stand and washed in a washing machine. The stand is lightweight and can be easily moved to a convenient place, for example, you can place it near the washing machine. An attractive price is an additional advantage of fabric containers.
“Almost built-in” basket
To ensure that the basket does not get in the way and does not live apart, like an alien element, you can fit it under a cabinet, shelf or tabletop “snug-to-skin.”
Ideally, you first need to select, purchase and measure a laundry container and only then install the furniture under which it will be located. And then the “linen storage” will fit like a glove.
Stool with container
Baskets made of wood, rattan, metal, and plastic are surprisingly versatile; they can act not only as a place to store dirty things, but also as a comfortable stool, often necessary in the bathroom.
On the lid of the container you can place a pillow made of leather or leatherette, ensuring the comfort of a sitting person. Such models have excellent design and functionality. The pouf can be made of durable plastic and will serve for many years. The seat can be perfectly integrated into poufs. Felt strips are glued to the bottom of the pouf to prevent scratches on the floor.
This unique stool with container is the perfect solution to provide space for dirty items and a comfortable seating area. The soft top can be easily lifted to accommodate laundry. Stools come in different shapes - square, round, modern, convex shapes, ideal for modern bathrooms.
Basket attached to the facade
When you open the cabinet or cabinet door, you gain access to the basket. Maximum convenience, while the storage is hidden from view.
Most often, baskets are attached to hinged doors rather than to hinged doors.
Roll-out basket
This is another installation option. Typically, such structures are mounted on ball and roller guides.
The basket can be attached to the front: pull the handle and the door will roll out along with the basket. However, the facade may not participate in the rolling out process.
Storing dirty laundry: ideas for a small bathroom
If there is very little space, items awaiting washing can be stored in bags. The linen bag is hung on a hook located on the door, wall or side of the cabinet. Don’t think that a bag is something extremely unaesthetic and rare. Nowadays such details are very popular. There are stylish models with interesting designs. This version of the “laundry basket” will fit well into both a modern minimalist interior and a country setting.
If there is very little space in the bathroom, it is not advisable to cover the bathtub with a blank screen. After all, so much space will be wasted! You can order a design with roll-out or drawers that can successfully serve as a laundry basket.
Another option for a small room is to place the washing machine on a podium, inside of which laundry containers will fit.
Size and shape
For a small apartment it is quite difficult to choose a basket. The ideal solution is a semicircular, angular, narrow model that leaves enough space for passage. It’s great if the basket fits in a small niche, for example, between the washing machine and the door. The semicircular corner model will ideally fit into a free corner of the room:
- the angle between the wall and the bathtub,
- wall and washing machine.
Happy owners of large bathrooms have much more options and can afford to purchase fairly large containers.
Before purchasing, you should think about how many people will use the basket and evaluate the required capacity. You need to choose the right size:
- a large basket is not always efficient and takes up too much space;
- A small one will not fit all your things and will stand unsightly open.
It is worth noting the presence of handles that allow you to conveniently and quickly move the container if you need to empty the bathroom.
It is important to pay attention to how the selected model closes. Baskets are:
- open,
- closed,
- closed with flaps.
The last 2 types are the most practical, allowing you to hide dirty clothes out of sight.
