Say Bye To Boring Towel Racks — This Retro 80s Find Is A Cuter Way To Hang & Store Towels

Many of us like to have a soft bathroom towel hanging nearby, but ordinary towel racks could appear more utilitarian than design-forward. If you want a cuter way to hang your bathroom towels, a wicker basket could be an unexpected solution. By hanging a wicker basket on the wall, you can use the handle as a towel holder. Then, the main basket can act as a small shelf. What's great about this solution is that it is fairly simple and uses only a few tools. Retro woven baskets are a fairly common find at thrift stores, as they were popular in the '80s. At the time, the English countryside aesthetic flourished, appealing to folks' adoration of a quaint lifestyle. Today, with cottagecore aesthetics ushering in a countryside revival, cute basket decor feels like an '80s comeback. Though you can thrift many ordinary baskets, there are some brands that wicker basket lovers are always hunting for at the thrift store, which could be more rare.

Of course, there are some who are ditching baskets for a more creative way to store towels and washcloths. After all, there are a few downsides to using a hanging basket for your hand towels. First, this DIY solution may not be renter-friendly. While it's possible to use adhesives instead of nails or screws, weight capacities could be a limiting factor. Also, depending on the basket depth, hanging this item on the wall in place of a traditional towel bar could be bulky or hinder walkways in small bathrooms.

Before you hang any old basket in place of your towel rack, consider what would be best for the job. One with a sturdy handle in good condition is ideal for holding any hand towels. Additionally, check the basket depth so it doesn't interfere with the natural movement of your space. Depth can also impact what you store in the basket. You might also prefer to find a basket with a tighter weave for more structure and security once hung. However, baskets with holes large enough to slot over screws or nails could be an important consideration for hanging. If you want something more water-resistant, you can store and display bathroom towels with a simple outdoor find, like an all-weather wicker or woven basket.

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Once you have your basket, you could use a pencil and level to mark where you want to hang it. Or, just eyeball it! TikToker @cole.grace10x demonstrates the process with a basket they found at a thrift store for less than $3. Place your basket with the bottom side on the wall. Then, use a hammer and nails or a drill with screws to hang the piece. Finish the DIY by lowering the handle toward the ground and hanging a hand towel on it. For added security, you can use a washer with screws to prevent the basket from falling. Or, add more stability with a discreet L-bracket as bottom support. Baskets with tighter weaves could benefit from alternative hanging methods, like using a picture wire or adhesive strips.