Get Rid Of Boring Produce Storage: Amazon's Cottage-Core Style Alternative

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Whether your pantry is on the smaller side of things or your countertop space is limited, more storage for your produce can only ever be a good thing. In keeping with design sensibility, however, it's important to select a storage option that matches your kitchen's style. Fortunately, if you favor a cottage-core look, Amazon carries hanging produce baskets that can deliver.

Retailing for $23.99, the Honeydak Hanging Baskets are a rustic and charming way to add more storage to your kitchen. They feature a teardrop shape, which gives the baskets an organic appearance, and come in three sizes. The smallest basket is 10½ inches tall and 6½ inches wide, the medium basket is 12½ inches tall by 8 inches wide, and the largest basket measures 15 inches tall by 12 inches wide. Crafted from jute, which is a natural plant material, these baskets have an appealing appearance for individuals who want to bring more whimsy to their kitchen. While the baskets are advertised as being ideal for fresh produce, it's worth noting that storing ripe fruits inside them — like bananas and apples — can draw fruit flies. If you struggle with these bugs, eliminate fruit flies from the start and use the baskets for other types of produce, like potatoes or squash. Or, use them to store non-produce items, like kitchen towels, instead.

At the time of writing, customers have given these baskets a 4.4-star average from more than 2,200 reviews. Buyers appreciate the appearance and sturdiness of the baskets. One 5-star review on Amazon states, "We have a small kitchen and counter space is limited, so these are perfect for keeping things off the counters and making the space look less cluttered."

While these baskets are undeniably charming, they may not be optimally suited to kitchen use, depending on your preferences. Aside from the potential for fruit flies to be drawn to certain produce within, if fruit rots inside, you'd be left with a difficult cleaning job. Additionally, some customers' comments also note an unpleasant odor from the jute material, which would be unwelcome in the kitchen. Fortunately, they are easy to put to use in other corners of the house. One 5-star customer review on Amazon, for example, recommends using them for hanging plants and calls them "very Pinterest worthy," stating, "I got them for fruit but they were too small so I put them on my pantry door and put plants in them."

Another application for these baskets around the house is to add vertical storage to rooms that lack shelving, cabinets, or drawers — glean some inspiration and know-how with our guide on how to style hanging baskets for decorative organization. An entryway, for example, could benefit from these baskets holding sunglasses, wallets, keys, or bottles of sunscreen. They could also be installed in a bedroom closet for holding small accessories, such as scarves. If your under-the-sink cabinet space is lacking, their boho aesthetic would look lovely in a bathroom containing washcloths and extra bottles of body wash. Finally, remember to properly anchor the hanging hooks, using drywall anchors for heavier loads when you can't locate a stud, or removable adhesive strips if you're renting.