A Thrifted Basket Makes The Sweetest Storage For Toys

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Stuffed animals are a cute and snuggly collectible for both kids and adults alike. They're often seen as comforting, with their cute faces and soft builds making them hard to resist buying. Before you know it, an abundance of toys can accumulate and occupy space on a bedroom or playroom floor, quickly becoming an unsightly pile of clutter. If adding more shelves and cabinets to the room isn't an option, head to your local thrift store to find alternative solutions to help keep your playroom tidy. With this sweet DIY, a thrifted basket can be transformed into a new home for scattered toys or plushies. The twist? It's wall-mounted.

Using baskets in your home for stylish storage is a tried-and-true way to keep spaces decluttered and organized without sacrificing visual appeal. Baskets also add a sense of coziness and warmth to a room, which makes them ideal for storing cuddly companions. Before you walk home with a variety of baskets, you'll want to be on the lookout for a specific type for this simple DIY. Lidded baskets are the key to this storage solution. More specifically, look for suitcase or picnic-style baskets with lids attached by hinges or clasps. Something similar to this WYI Retro Plastic Wicker Suitcase would be ideal. With your thrifted lidded basket, a drill, screws, and ribbon on hand, you can create the sweetest spot for stray plush toys. 

After acquiring your perfect lidded basket, choose an empty spot on the wall that will house your stuffed animal storage solution. Make sure it's big enough to accommodate the basket. Place the basket against the wall with the clasp and handle facing up and the lid facing outward. Open the lid, and then attach the basket by drilling long screws through the top corners of the woven material. Once everything's secured, loop ribbon through the clasps on both the main part of the basket and the lid to ensure it always stays slightly ajar. Doing so creates a wall storage unit that can keep stuffed animals visible yet organized, store scattered toys, and prevent additional clutter in a playroom.

This thrifted DIY doesn't have to be exclusive to playrooms or children's bedrooms. You can add it to any room that needs a decorative storage solution. For instance, the wicker container can be used to store a collection of bath bombs or soaps in a bathroom. Or, repurpose it into a magazine or book holder in a living room or library. For a smaller rattan suitcase, attach it to the wall beside a vanity to create a holder for makeup brushes and other beauty tools. Shop around for varying sizes of lidded baskets and find one that will meet your storage needs.