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To ask about your laundry basket?

42 replies

Flossyfloof · 09/02/2016 10:53

I need a new one and have no idea where to get a decent one from, I bought a nasty one from Dunelm, out of desperation, but it went back.

My criteria are:

Square or rectangular
Lidded
White, grey or pale blue
Not plastic
Lined wicker would be ok
Not pop-up
Decent size - doesn't need to hold towels or bedding as they get taken straight to the machine

I have looked online at John Lewis, M and S, eBay, Amazon. Can't see anything.
Help!!!

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SalmonMaki · 09/02/2016 10:59

double lined one

grey felt

blue stripes

Filmstar01 · 09/02/2016 11:03

Brabantia? Not sure they will fit your exacting criteria though!

Hippahippahey · 09/02/2016 11:05

I've recently bought white wicker lined ones from wilko. I find wicker doesn't last but I like the look of them so I buy cheap and replace when needed.

anotherdayanothersquabble · 09/02/2016 11:15

Grey Tchibo laundry basket.

It filled my criteria... Two sections, fabric so I coukd wash it if necessary (the divider is removable) and you can lift it off the wooden supports and carry it easily to the washing machine!! I love it.

The only design fault is that the frame collapses when you remove the bag but that could be easily remedied with a small support between the bars.

Original poster
Flossyfloof · 09/02/2016 11:25

Thanks will have another look. Current fave is JL stripey one which I had seen but not sure what kind if fabric it is.

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Fabellini · 09/02/2016 11:27

Next Home online have several that would seem to meet your criteria...haven't linked a specific one as there are a few and it's always nice to have a choice Smile

KingJoffreyLikesJaffaCakes · 09/02/2016 12:04

This is mine.

It's seagrass. Delicious, apparently. My bun has nibbled all of the way around it and turned it into some kind of sculpture.

To ask about your laundry basket?
To ask about your laundry basket?
VulcanWoman · 09/02/2016 12:08

I've had this one for years, I think it's a good un.

www.argos.co.uk/beta/static/Product/partNumber/8318471.htm

VulcanWoman · 09/02/2016 12:10

Bun is so cute.

Buscake · 09/02/2016 12:18

We have these from IKEA. They hold lots, easy to clean, and also easy to sort through for whites/delicates etc without having to chuck all the clothes out on the floor. I just bought the small version to put dirty tea towels/bibs etc in in the utility room.

To ask about your laundry basket?
itshappenedagain · 09/02/2016 17:52

We have one like the stripy john lewis one ... But from matalan, it's fabric. £12 cheap in matalan so easy to replace I just give it a clean over with the steam mop once a month.

WhatKatyDidnt · 09/02/2016 18:00

Zara home has some nice wicker ones: Comes in a few colours

Themodernuriahheep · 09/02/2016 18:03

Try. asda.

Hihohoho1 · 09/02/2016 18:06

Op can I ask if you are this picky over an ironing basket what was your wedding like? Grin

dodobookends · 09/02/2016 18:09

OP I'm looking for the same thing as you, white wicker/seagrass/rush/whatever rectangular with a hinged lid, and I'm having no luck either. It will sit on the landing and will be the first thing you see going upstairs, so I want a nice one. Been looking for weeks.

ratspeaker · 09/02/2016 18:28

KingJoffrey aww that's classic house bunny. I miss our rabbit (sometimes).

Cant really help OP, I gave up on baskets. Our washing machine is in utility cupboard so if anyone wants something washed it goes in front of the machine in there. If it isn't in there I dont wash it.

molyholy · 09/02/2016 18:34

Bench Style Laundry Box

molyholy · 09/02/2016 18:35

I have had ^ that one for years

Olddear · 09/02/2016 18:37

Mine's is a black plastic dustbin Blush

threestars · 09/02/2016 18:40

Mine looks like this

TiggeryBear · 09/02/2016 19:00

I second the lined wicker ones from Wilko. My only criticism is it doesn't have handles so it's a nuisance to carry from upstairs - have to get OH to carry it as my arms aren't long enough (my excuse & I'm sticking with it!) & bump now gets in the way.

moomin11 · 09/02/2016 21:05

I've got a Woodluv white wicker basket, they're on amazon

thugmansion · 09/02/2016 21:42

Yep mines from wilko too

MsJamieFraser · 09/02/2016 21:52

ours in similar to threestars, but from ikea and twice the size, I love it as the children use it for reading etc... I made a big cushion for it, and its also in a corner of our house so just looks like a reading corner.

pandarific · 09/02/2016 22:02

Ha, just this weekend bought this one from Next - it's huge and wonderful!

www.next.co.uk/x573402s7#940245