to ask what you’re supposed to put in wire baskets?

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I bought an old gold coloured wire basket a few months ago thinking “ooh, that’s pretty storage.” Obviously I am a dickhead because ever since I’ve had it I can’t work out what I can actually put in it that looks nice whilst actually being functional. Any ideas?

It’s not big enough for blankets or towels. Small items fall out of the holes. Anything non-pretty looks shite as obviously you can see all the random crap because it’s just made of wire. I already have a fruit bowl so can’t use if for fruit. Does it have a purpose or am I forever destined to display a pointless empty basket?

How big is it?

Can you post a picture of it, next to something to compare it to, your hand or something?

This is exactly the kind of thing I'd do - you've made me laugh!

Could you put in a nice bit of material to line it, then you could store whatever in it?

Can’t post a pic but having inspected it thoroughly I have discovered that it’s big enough to wear on my head like a jaunty hat, if that helps.

Vegetables, loo rolls, post/to-do paperwork

I can't think of anything else.

Magazines and books?

How big are the holes?

I bought two rectangular ones a while back and faced a similar quandary.

Toilet rolls on the shelf above the loo and bits and bobs in the laundry. Otherwise, I wouldn't use em. Look nice but not really practical. Good luck!

I have one on my (wanky, hipster) towel rail made from vintage wooden ladders in my bathroom, with all my flannels rolled up in it.

Other than that, I've got nothing.

Is it v small? If you watch You Tube decor hacks, they put 4 folded face cloths tied in ribbon in stuff like that (for display, not for use!) . I have tiny bathroom so nowhere to put stuff like that.

It's not meant to be an egg basket is it?

I was going to say rolled up flannels, but @thenewaveragebear1983 beat me to it.

Flannel, cotton wool balls

I’m going to have to roll up some fucking flannels aren’t I?

Stand a plant pot in it?

Don’t think it’s meant to be an egg basket - unless most people have about 20 eggs stored in their kitchens at a time? Which they might. I am a bit of a loose cannon on the domestic front so have no idea if this is typical.

Ooh plant pot might work. Like a DOUBLE PLANT POT. Will investigate.

a Pineapple

Naice handwash and moisturiser etc? I'm no good at this stuff either, though. All function and no style.

Oooh oooh I've thought of another one!
Maybe put all your sauces in it in the fridge then you can get it out at mealtimes to put on the table?

Again, it's a bit wanky though, isn't it?

My flannel basket would be posh and stylish if my flannels were nice...

I don’t own a flannel 🤷🏼‍♀️ I’d probably put socks in it! 😁

I store the kids cuddly toys in one

Napkins?

I always say to my daughter 'don't buy storage boxes unless you've got something in mind to go in them!'
I've just rolled up my tea towels and put them in a basket that hangs under the kitchen cupboard because it's been sitting there empty for 2 years 😬

Fruit basket? Soaps, socks, makeup. If not just sell it or charrity shop it.

Fruit, magazines, books, toiletries, perfumes, make-up, soap, socks, shoes....

We have woven baskets and they're used for all sorts.