How to make a laundry basket out of. Comfort in the interior - homemade laundry baskets

If you're having a hard time finding a laundry basket that matches your bathroom's height and volume, try making your own. Such a basket can be used not only for laundry, but also for storing clothes, toys, textiles, any large and small things. Let washing become a little more pleasant!

For a basket 55 cm high and 31 cm in diameter you will need:

• metal mesh - 110 cm;
• gray linen or burlap (length) - 102 cm + 34 cm for the cover;
• light linen (length) - 102 cm + 34 cm for the cover;
• cardboard 32 x 32 cm;
• sewing machine;
• thread and needle;
• wire cutters;
• wire;
• pliers;
• scissors;
• tailor's needles;
• simple pencil;
• construction gloves for hand protection.

Elapsed time: 1 h 20 min.

Step 1

Using wire cutters, we prepare a piece of metal mesh of the desired size. The mesh will be the base of our laundry basket. To protect your hands from sharp elements, at this stage it is better to wear thick construction gloves. The mesh is stored in a roll and will itself take the correct round shape.

Step 2

We connect the edges of the grid. To do this, you need to form an overlap in 2-3 cells and twist them with wire. At this stage, pliers may come in handy.

Step 3

We start sewing a cover for the outer part of the basket. I used a 62 x 102 cm piece of coarse taupe linen. We fold it along the front sides inward and grind it on a typewriter. You can work the edge of the seam and the top of the workpiece with a zigzag so that the fabric does not crumble.

From fabric of the same color, cut out a circle with a diameter of 32 cm.

We fold the edge of the circle and the blank from the fabric with the right sides to each other and grind it on a typewriter.

It turns out a cover that can be easily put on the grid. The top edge must be folded into the basket.

Step 4

We cut out a cut of 65 x 102 cm from light linen. We repeat all the same steps as with gray linen. We place the finished cover in the laundry basket inside out. Since the light cover is taller, there is enough fabric left to wrap it around the outside of the basket. You can use cotton lace, pom-poms or braid as an edge decor.

Step 5

Now let's start making the cover. Its base can be made of cardboard, thin plastic or a dense substrate for laminate. We cut out a circle with a diameter of 32 cm. We prepare 2 circles of white fabric, equal in diameter to a cardboard blank, plus 2 cm for allowances.

We cut out a strip of 25 x 10 cm from a light fabric, from which we will sew a handle for the lid. We fold across the front side inward, grind on a typewriter, turn inside out and iron.

We bend the workpiece, as shown in the photo, and steam it with an iron.

To solve the issue of collecting and storing things before washing, it is not necessary to purchase expensive boxes or organizers. A profitable solution can be a do-it-yourself laundry basket, which everyone can create. It's quite simple, and the result will be really impressive. The product will turn out to be unique, suitable in size and in your favorite color scheme, which will be in harmony with the rest of the interior.

There are many reasons for making your own laundry basket. First, you can choose the style of the product. Secondly, there are no size restrictions. Thanks to this, you can make good use of the free space. Thirdly, such a functional element will be much cheaper than those offered in a hardware or furniture store.

You can place the finished laundry basket in the dressing room, bedroom, bathroom, hallway or closet. In any case, now the untidy clothing mountain will be disguised, and small details of clothing do not need to be searched all over the house to wash.

There are many options for manufacturing:

• standard linen container in the form of a round or square basket;
• a corner drawer that allows you to make the most of the space in the house thanks to its shape;
• the wall version is hung on special mounts, you can even create a multi-level system;
• the folding basket is functional, if it is not needed, it can be hidden in a closet or pantry.

Basket
Corner drawer
wall variant
Folding basket

Materials and tools

Before considering the sequence of actions on how to make a laundry basket, you need to decide on the materials. To perform the work will not require expensive components. As practice shows, in every home there are several options for making an excellent basket: fabric scraps, wooden planks, plastic oilcloth, and even old newspapers. Usually, decoration elements and consumables such as glue and paint are additionally purchased. The whole beauty of self-made is to make a beautiful and functional thing for the home out of unnecessary things.

Before starting work, the basket needs to be designed: determine the dimensions, refine the shape in order not to customize the container already in the process of execution.

Depending on the technique of execution, different materials may be needed:

• for a basket of newspaper tubes, you need the newspapers themselves, glue, clothespins, scissors, cardboard and a knitting needle;
• for a product on a wooden frame, you will need solid slats, plastic, metal tubes for guides, fabric, bolts and nuts for fasteners, threads and buttons for working with fabric, scissors, a needle or a sewing machine;
• if the basket is made on a plastic frame, then you need a base - a stationery basket, as well as a rope, cord or yarn, glue gun, fabric, scissors.

Creation steps depending on the model

To learn more about the process of creating a laundry storage basket, you need to pick up detailed step-by-step instructions. Each stage of manufacturing is important, however, experienced craftsmen can change the algorithm of actions to create a unique object.

From newspaper tubes

Weaving baskets from newspapers is an easy and cheap way to make a unique item. With some experience and skill, well-decorated products can be difficult to distinguish from those presented in the store.

To create a wicker basket, you will need:

• old newspapers;
• scissors;
• PVA glue;
• ruler;
• long needle;
• form-frame;
• varnish or paint.

The sequence of actions for creating a laundry basket:

1. To make a vine, we cut the newspapers into strips of 5-7 cm. We wind them on a knitting needle at an angle of 30 degrees. We fix the end with glue. If longer tubes are needed, we connect them by gluing the junction.
2. Weaving starts from the middle of the base. 5 tubes are arranged perpendicularly and intertwined with each other. The joints are fixed with glue.
3. Corner tubes consistently begin to braid in a circle. It turns out the base in the form of an oval - this is the bottom of the structure.
4. For weaving vertical walls, you will need a frame - a cardboard box that is inserted inside the future basket.
5. Vertical tubes need to be glued to the base, bent and fixed on the top of the frame. The distance between them should be approximately 5 cm.
6. Next, you should weave the transverse tubes, bending around each vertical one, the joints can be glued together for reliability.
7. At the edges of the product, the tubes are bent inside the structure, intertwined with neighboring ones and fixed with glue for reliability.
8. To make the basket as strong as possible, at the end a layer of PVA glue is applied to the entire product.
9. At the final stage, the structure is painted and decorated.

The convenience of the vine from the newspaper is that the length of the tubes can be increased directly in the process of weaving. Thus, weaving the product is much easier.

Fabric on a wooden frame

The advantage of this option is that the wood frame can be made in various modifications. Folding models are especially convenient. To make a basket, you will need: wooden slats, accessories for fasteners, a piece of fabric of sufficient size, as well as a needle, threads for stitching.

The sequence of making a basket 40 x 40 cm:

1. We select for work 4 slats of 60 cm, 2 tubes of 40 cm and 2 of 35 cm. The upper part of the structure will be somewhat wider than the lower one.
2. To fasten the partitions, you will need 8 bolts and 2 large bolts with nuts to connect the rails in an X-shaped pattern.
3. After making the frame, we proceed to mark the fabric cover, the pattern resembles a bag.
4. It is better to sew the seams on a sewing machine (this is faster and more accurate). You should start with large details, and then move on to smaller ones.
5. In order for the whole product to look beautiful, you need to process the edges of the fabric.
6. Decoration can be done with braid and original buttons, which additionally act as fasteners to the wooden frame.

The advantage of such a do-it-yourself laundry basket is that the fabric cover can be easily removed and washed if necessary.

It is important that the wooden planks are well processed, otherwise there is a risk of driving a splinter under the skin.

from the vine

An advanced version of weaving is the manufacture of products from a vine. This is a natural natural material that looks expensive and authentic. However, such a product requires some experience and readiness for more painstaking work. As the main material, a vine of willow, grapes or rattan, which are processed in a certain way to give flexibility (soaked in cold water), is suitable. In addition to the main material, you will need:

• scissors or secateurs;
• awl;
• wood knife;
• wire cutters;
• pliers;
• a device for cleaning the vine - schemila.

The process of weaving is in many ways similar to the process of creating a container from newspaper tubes. But it is worth noting that natural material is more difficult to handle. The frame of the structure must be held due to the quality of the weave, glue will no longer help correct inaccuracies.

A basket made from vines is considered the most durable option. However, it has more weight and is unable to change shape.

On a plastic frame

DIY laundry baskets with a plastic frame look great when a cord or rope acts as a decorating element. To make such a product at home, you will need a plastic mold that can be purchased at the store, twine cord, hot glue in a gun, and thick fabric or paper to decorate the bottom of the structure.

Sequencing:

1. For convenience, it is better to turn the frame over and start its design from the bottom up.
2. The rope is tightly wound on plastic, the fastener is glue from a pistol or PVA, which can be applied with a brush. The pitch of the attachment points is not more than 1 cm.
3. After the design of the side walls, you need to take the cord to the bottom, where it is firmly fixed. In order to make the bottom of the basket look beautiful, you can make an overlay of thick fabric or cardboard.

In this technique, you can combine fabric and cord. Then you need to cut and fix the fabric with glue.

Decor options

The undeniable advantage of handmade products is that the decoration process is not limited by anything. There are a number of common materials for decorating DIY baskets using different techniques.

1. A fabric container on a wooden frame is decorated with braid, bright buttons, appliqués. The very color and texture of the fabric can already be an original solution in the interior. To store small things, you can make several patch pockets.
2. Decorative lacing and twine look good on the fabric.
3. The wooden elements of the frame can be painted or painted if the main focus is not on the fabric, but on the supporting structure.
4. Wicker products are often decorated with satin ribbons that easily pass through the holes between the twigs.
5. Paper tubes lend themselves well to staining.
6. A plastic frame decorated with a cord can be decorated with small elements that are attached to glue (shells, pebbles, sequins, rhinestones, beads).

Creating a do-it-yourself laundry basket requires a minimum amount of materials and tools. Such a product will become a highlight in the interior and will please the eye of the master and his household. In addition, this useful device will help to maintain order. All items that require washing will be in their place.

Video

Baskets for dirty laundry are akin to a gray cardinal: they perform a seemingly simple but important mission - to make sure that laundry is hidden from prying eyes in plain sight. Therefore, the basket not just a container, but also a decoration of the bathroom. There are a great many of them, and in this article I will try to sort everything out so that you easier to navigate when choosing and buy it with peace of mind. Well, for those who like to do everything with their own hands, so that it is original and not like everyone else - there is a separate section 😉)

First, let's look at the general features. It doesn't matter if you buy or make your own - there are characteristics that every self-respecting laundry container should have. Otherwise, she will become not an assistant, but a headache. To avoid this, follow these simple guidelines:

We choose wisely and wisely.

And now let's move on to the “practical part” and find out which exist ..

Types of baskets for dirty laundry. The materials from which they are made.

Various plastics.

Plastic is everywhere now. As a rule, there is nothing special about it: simple design, monophonic coloring, uncomplicated form.

True, manufacturers are trying to add zest to plastic products, imitating weaving or carving, which makes them (baskets) somewhat prettier.

A corner models fit even in the smallest bathroom, saving space.

Sometimes you can even meet something pretty stylish)

Of note cheapness and availability (simple models), as well as lightness in weight and washing, which is very practical. In addition, if you need a bright basket, then the choice of colors in plastic is very large.
Obvious - a design that rarely fits into any stylized bathroom interior because of the "cheap" look.
Solution: hide the basket in the pantry, closet, cabinet or look for more expensive and beautiful models.

Lightweight nylon baskets

Looks like plastic in every way. Usually this compact grids on a flexible frame. You can even machine wash it if you want.

the same as for plastic.

Cozy wooden laundry baskets.

One of the cutest choices. Will serve faithfully long years(and maybe even your kids). Wooden baskets look great in the interior of almost any style and style. pleasing to the eye"natural" look.

Material environmentally friendly and durable but also absorbs moisture well. And if in the case of plastic models you don’t have to worry about this, then the tree must be processed. Most often, they are first impregnated with antifungal compounds, and then coated with varnish or paint, protecting wood from moisture. This creates protection against decay, destruction, loss of an attractive appearance. Therefore, do not buy baskets from "clean", unvarnished or painted wood, unless you intend to do it yourself later.

Particularly good pouffe baskets with seats. It is very comfortable.

cosiness who appears in the bathroom with the new "tenant", durability.
only one - baskets are not cheap, which is understandable. But it's worth it)

Lovely braids.

The material is vine, rattan, bamboo, seaweed, rope and even straw. According to the properties created by the feeling of comfort, wicker baskets for dirty laundry are similar to wooden ones. But if wooden baskets fit almost any interior, then wickerwork is more for lovers of eco style, since, say, they will not fit into “modern” or “hi-tech” (or with a scratch). Due to the high humidity, such things too must be protected from moisture special impregnations, varnishes or paints.

They are like models classical usually oval.

…that's enough interesting shape or weave.

I like these wicker storage boxes the most. You can sit on them if the lid is strong enough.

Cart handles are always useful.

Standing apart is such a basket, woven from cloth tape.

environmental friendliness, elegant appearance, the flexibility of the material makes it possible to produce many different shapes.
only one. If the material is not of high quality, then it will soon begin to “furry”, crumble, delaminate or even break. When buying, pay special attention to the "dryness" and flexibility of the material.. This is determined by the "eye", touch, pressing. If the basket starts to crumble already at the inspection stage ... well, you understand)

Stylish metal models.

Metal is a great choice for style bathrooms minimalism, hi-tech, loft or fusion.
Solid sheet baskets are quite heavy, so choose mobile models on casters.
There are wire baskets. Large ones made of thick rods are just as clumsy and require either wheels or set-and-forget approach.

Thin and light options nonetheless should be strong and not bendable.

metal basins in Provence style take their rightful place in the corresponding interior.

Simple "iron" options are on sale, as well as in colors of gold, silver, bronze and other shades of the "metallized" palette.

Important note: Metal from which the box is made, must be stainless if you don't want to then .

obvious: durability, reliability, withstand large volumes of laundry if you have a big family.
again, this is not the cheapest and most affordable option. Some chrome one-piece baskets look like urns which is not aesthetically pleasing for everyone.

Soft laundry baskets.

Textile and knitted baskets at once make the bathroom feel like home and I don't want to leave.) empty pouches easy to put away in a drawer until the next batch of dirty laundry. Even underwear they take up little space.

Incidentally, they are often used as an insert for metal baskets so that they do not look so strict. In wicker and wooden baskets, this is also not uncommon.

Manufacturers often use cardboard inserts to keep the bags in shape. If the inserts are not removable, this will create inconvenience in the future when you want to wash the basket.
Soft baskets absorb moisture, so require periodic washing and thorough drying. Although I would not call this a minus, because it can be thrown into the washing machine along with the same linen) If it has inserts, then the basket should be periodically placed on the balcony to be ventilated to avoid unpleasant odors. And better do not buy what requires washing, but it is impossible to do this.
Soft material is great for folding baskets on a wooden or metal frame.

Don't forget the strength rule. Thin material will quickly become unusable - you have to buy a new one. Choose baskets made of thick fabric.
as many color options as there are fabrics in the world) Very comfortable, perfect for any interior bathroom.
without frame unstable, for a large family, one will not be enough, because. they are not very spacious.

Leather luxury.

The skin always looks good. And here again I make a reservation - which, in terms of properties, is not inferior to natural raw materials, and sometimes surpasses it. And wherein saves the lives of animals, which is important for any humane person.

Eco leather breathable, easy to clean, light weight. As a rule, it is used as a casing on a wooden or metal frame.
noble appearance, variety of colors, durability.
not cheap not sold everywhere, but online stores are our everything)

First step behind: certainty appeared with the material. Now decide how best to position the basket. In this case, we have an overview of what are ...

Types of laundry basket installations

floor standing

The most common option. Buy, bring, install, use.

Retractable baskets built into the cabinet.

When there is not enough space in the bathroom, but there are already cabinets or you plan to order furniture for the bathroom, make such a convenient solution - baskets in the closet.

With such models, an important role is played by the ability to remove the cover if it is soft (for washing) or the ability to wash the basket without problems if it is built in.

This, of course, is not entirely built-in ... but we also rank it among those.

Folding laundry baskets

Location under the sink is one of the most practical. This trick can be done even in the smallest bathroom.

Baskets on shelves

This luxury is available only to those who has enough space in the bathroom. This is the main disadvantage. Otherwise, if you choose cute baskets, it will look stylish.

Hanging basket models.

Let's play here) After all, baskets can also be hung on the door handle ...

…hang on the door further saving space...

... on the wall with one hook ...

...or take hanger with hooks for clothes and hang several at once.

And one roll-out model for a snack) This one is easily hidden under any shelf or countertop.

How convenient is it to sort dirty laundry?

If you have a large family or don’t feel like digging into the basket every time, dividing the linen into white, dark, colored, children’s, etc., then it’s worth sort immediately as soon as you brought it to the bathroom. Baskets for dirty laundry will help with this. with separator or just separate for each type.

For the next two options, you will need laundry. But, as a rule, such large families live in private houses, so there should be no problems with the place.

After such a detailed analysis, I propose to take a break ☕ and just admire, what creative designers came up with on this topic.

The most unusual laundry baskets.

Well, I don’t like simple forms, I want some kind of zest. So here's a handful for you)
Let's start with the wicker hungry whale. The flexibility of the vine and skillful hands give rise to beautiful models.

frankenstein basket for lovers of eclecticism and incompatible combinations.

Predatory shark laundry basket Polish designer will instantly swallow and hide everything that you throw into it. But will he give it back? 😋

One of my favorite solutions as it is natural, simple and absolutely ingenious)

Designer wall polyp baskets, probably the most unusual exhibit in the list of creative models for storing linen. Convenience is debatable, but originality can not be denied)

The next two models in style would be more suitable for Roman baths, but with the proper interior of the bathroom they fit harmoniously.

Do you know what I like most about such reviews of interesting models? In them you can see ideas, which then worth doing on your own. For example, these wonderful bag fish can be easily made on your own with minimal sewing skills ...

Speaking of independence multiplied by creativity. For those who are already itching to create something in the bathroom - our next section.

And immediately to the topic) Vidyashka from our brainy Russian men. What is not made of polypropylene pipes - even baskets! Take the video as a basis (the frame itself), and then do whatever you want with it.

How to make a laundry basket in the bathroom with your own hands. Ideas and MK.

Let's start with perhaps easy-to-carry baskets. Many do not need a base (or it is easy to get it), men are not needed either) And the models themselves are so simple that even a beginner can handle it.

If you own the patchwork technique, then this drawing can be not just a printed print, but a work of art.

Oh jeans! It is time for them to sing odes, because even after the direct service they continue to give us wonderful material for a wide variety of baskets. For sewn...

…or weaving imitations. It will take metal base with large cells, into which pre-cut old jeans strips. Over time, they will become disheveled, which will give the box even more boho-chic). Besides , baskets from old jeans- one of the most comfortable.

Unforgettable hook: knitted laundry baskets can be square, round or triangular - it doesn't matter, because nothing compares to the comfort of yarn. Take a thick and dense thread so that the model keeps its shape. It must be synthetic so that the basket does not “sit down” when washed. Don't forget the pens

Video tutorial on knitting a laundry basket with knitted yarn handles. Everything is simple and affordable. For business! P.S. Knit tighter so that the container is stable.

All you need is a stainless metal bowl with a lid, thick twine and a lot of glue) Voila - clothesline basket ready.

And not even necessarily a basin. Any metal basket.

By the way, here is a useful video on how to make a basket from a thick cord. Interesting result, looks stylish. Try something?)😋

Let's move on to more complex models. Although the frames are quite simple, can't do without a man.

This is what a genius came up with! Laundry basket from plastic boxes for vegetables. The author says that this design took him about ten minutes. Looks pretty decent considering the material.

Foldable convenient basket on a wooden frame.

And this is for those who own carpentry at an intermediate or advanced level. But nothing compares to a thing in the house, made with your own hands.

Even for weaving virtuosos, such a task as plastic bottle basket- not easy)

P.S. The network has master classes in which they teach how to make linen baskets from cardboard boxes and newspaper tubes. remember, that cardboard boxes are not very reliable material and it can only be used as a temporary solution. And weaving from tubes so that it does not look vulgar is not given to everyone.

We looked at some of the basic options for DIY laundry baskets. And then, starting from what you saw, grab the hooks, needles and hammers to create your own masterpiece.)

Baby laundry baskets

I decided to put these baskets in a separate list, because they fit everywhere) They are bright, non-trivial, you can sew them yourself, and indeed children are all the cutest and sweetest 😍.

It was pretty a large overview of all possible parameters of the baskets for storing dirty laundry and even a little (Convenient storage in the bathroom: we use the walls to the fullest! How to store cosmetics - ways for every taste and budget. How to store toothbrushes so as not to harm your health

WE MAKE A BASKET FOR LINEN WITH OWN HANDS.

The age-old question of our housewives is where to put dirty linen before washing it? If you, like me, are not satisfied with the option of storing things in basins under the bathroom, I propose to build such a practical thing. How to make a laundry basket with your own hands? It turns out it's very simple. One of the easiest master classes is in front of you!

A laundry basket in the bathroom will consist of just a few details. Here they are: a garden metal mesh (70 cm high), a wooden circle for the bottom, four wheels and attachments with screws to them. Of the tools, only pliers and a screwdriver are useful. Strong fabric and cord are suitable for interior decoration of the basket.


First you need to lay out the materials in front of you. The mesh must be chosen so long that it can wrap a circle once. Well, for the basis for the basket, you can use a seat from a wooden stool or a large wooden pizza stand. When everything is ready, lay a wooden circle on the floor and wrap it with a net. Excess mesh must be cut with pliers or other tools.


The mesh is very easy to fasten: metal twigs need to be wrapped with pliers around the twigs on the other side of the mesh. In this case, you should check that the fastening is reliable (that is, the mesh must be tightly fixed).


Under the bottom, the mesh must be wrapped, bending the ends of the mesh to the center.


Now you need to fix the grid at the bottom of the basket. The bent edges of the grid form squares, which must be pressed against the wooden bottom with screws. We fasten the screw with the nut, fixing the mesh rod. The same must be done a few more times around the perimeter of the bottom. It turns out 7-8 screws.


If you want the basket to be rearranged, make it manoeuvrable with small wheels. To do this, four wheels must be evenly placed around the perimeter of the bottom and screwed on. Wheels, of course, are better to choose those that spin not only in two directions, but also around their axis.


This is how the base of the basket turns out: a mesh with a bottom on wheels.

A do-it-yourself laundry basket is already quite functional. But in order to create not only a piece of furniture, but also its decoration, you need to make an inner cover for the basket. It is better to sew it from a dense fabric like burlap or mattress fabric. Measure the height of the basket, then the radius of the bottom and cut out a suitable fabric cover. At the top of the cover, you can make a cord fastener that would tighten the basket bag. Also, for beauty, you can unscrew the top edge of the bag so that it covers the ends of the frame rods.

A bathroom basket is a fairly simple and practical craft! Make this and your bathroom will take on new life!

Bathroom design leaves little room for creativity. Tiles are almost always made in the same pastel colors, and plumbing fixtures are white and only white. Therefore, every detail is important to create a unique and interesting bathroom design. A special contrast can be a do-it-yourself laundry basket.

It seems incredible, but there are different laundry baskets and the usual boxes are just one of the options.

• standard baskets. This is an ordinary plastic box, usually with holes over the entire surface area. They are mainly performed in light shades: white, yellow, beige, etc. A small advantage is the variety of shapes, which allows you to choose something more or less unique. As a rule, standard baskets are made in corners for ease of placement in the bathroom.
• Suspended. These are different kinds of fabric bags. As a rule, they are put on iron frames and hidden in wooden cabinets. This is quite convenient and not noticeable, but such baskets are demanding to care for. Washing should take place every 3-4 days, and the bags themselves should be thoroughly dried at least once a month.
• Designer. This is the most interesting type of baskets. A fairly large number of world-famous designers come up with laundry baskets. These can be shark-shaped cylindrical baskets, wicker baskets with various toys, or various hand-made variations, which we will talk about today.

Types of materials for self-production

Almost any junk that should have been sent to the garage or trash can can make a basket truly unique. The most popular craft items are:

• Plastic. Plastic is quite environmentally friendly and light, so such a basket will not release an unpleasant odor, it will not need to be constantly dried and mold will not start in it. Plastic is a very flexible material, so the number of shapes of plastic baskets is almost unlimited. In addition, plastic trimmings or old plastic items that have not been needed for a long time will suddenly find a new life, which is also very nice. But with all this, the plastic is very fragile, and given that the only means of attachment for home designers will be a glue gun, then such a basket is unlikely to last more than a few months.
• Metal. Metal is a much more controversial material than plastic. On the one hand, it is much more durable. But at the same time, the shape of the metal basket will depend on the initial design. The master has the opportunity to change only the external design and interior decoration. On the other hand, poorly processed metal leaves burrs on clothes, and any metal other than stainless steel is prone to corrosion. At the same time, rust spots will quickly move to clothes, which is also extremely unpleasant.
• Tree. The tree is environmentally friendly and beautiful. Wooden baskets evoke thoughts of France. This piece of decor is typical of the Provence style. Baskets can be made from boards or woven from wicker or battens. But the tree must be well processed, otherwise swelling, rotting and burrs on clothes cannot be avoided. Wooden baskets must be constantly monitored and, at the first signs of wood swelling, get rid of low-quality interior items.
• Textile. Textiles are good with a huge selection of colors and patterns. Any whim can be brought to life with the help of fabric printing. For rigidity, cardboard inserts are inserted into the fabric baskets. It is at this point that the problems begin. In the bathroom, constantly high humidity, which means soaking and rotting of the cardboard in the inserts. Rotten or wet cardboard is a breeding ground for mold and mildew.

Required Tools

What do you need to make any piece of furniture with your own hands?

• First of all, this is a glue gun. Without this item, nowhere. Decor elements are glued with a glue gun, the seams are glued and the gaps are covered. This is a fairly versatile item, so the number of operations is limited only by the owner's imagination.
• You can not do without the material for manufacturing. Basically, these are textiles, clotheslines, plastic trash cans and other remnants of economic activity.
• Depending on the material chosen, you will need a forming tool: scissors for paper and fabric, a knife for plastic, a screwdriver and a saw or a jigsaw for wood.

Options and manufacturing technology

There are several basic manufacturing options. By adding a few elements to them, you can get an interesting and unique piece of furniture.

Fabric laundry basket

To make such a basket, you need a frame. As a frame, you can use a metal fine mesh. It is sold in rolls, so after you cut the right amount, the mesh itself will take on a cylindrical shape. The width of the grid specifies the height of the basket, and the length specifies the diameter. You need to focus on the required volumes, on average, a meter of mesh is enough to make a basket with a diameter of 50 cm. You need to look at these numbers, making the basket a little larger or vice versa - smaller.

After the mesh must be fastened with wire. To do this, overlap one edge after another and rewind the mesh with wire along the entire length of the seam. For this, pliers are useful, and all manipulations are best done with construction gloves.

The fastened frame is already sheathed with fabric. A piece of fabric is taken along the same length as the length of the mesh, and twice the width of the future basket. In width, the fabric is folded in half and sewn from the sides. It turns out a cylindrical cover, which is easy to put on the grid. It is better to choose a rough fabric, such as linen or burlap. The mesh will easily break through thin fabric.

After the cover is made. For a lid, a circle is cut out of a cardboard box according to the diameter of the basket. After that, two of the same circles are cut out of the fabric, and the cardboard is simply sewn into the fabric. The basket is ready.

For a clothesline, it is also better to use a frame. The thicker and rougher the rope, the more beautiful and organic the final product will be. As a frame, the easiest way is to take a plastic basket for office waste. Then, with a glue gun, the end of the rope is glued to the bottom of the side wall of the basket and tightly wound row by row on the basket. The rope is constantly glued with a glue gun, otherwise it can easily fall apart after a while.

After the first row is glued, you need to decide whether to do the same in the inner space of the basket. It is better to leave plastic inside, it is more practical and convenient.

The lid for such a basket can also be made from a rope. To do this, on a flat surface, the glued rope should be wound tightly in a row around its own end. After the circle in diameter reaches the desired size, the rope is also cut off: the lid is ready.

It is possible, according to the same principles, to complete the entire basket without tying it to the frame, but then there will be the possibility of the rope breaking up, rotting it from moisture, and many other unpleasant consequences that plastic will protect against.

We have already talked about the disadvantages of cardboard, but if there are a large number of unnecessary boxes at home, then something interesting can be made from such material. To do this, the boxes should be divided into separate pieces of cardboard. After that, glue the identical pieces together to give greater strength to the future structure.

After that, the body of the future basket is assembled. Using a glue gun, a box without a lid is glued from the resulting panels. This box will be the basis of our basket. The corners are additionally glued for strength.

After that, we have three paths:

• Paint the box and decorate the plain surface. For this, a stencil, fabric cutouts, napkins and various beads are suitable.
• Make a fabric cover following the example of a metal mesh basket and use it.
• Paste the inner and outer surface with napkins, and then varnish.

What to choose - everyone decides for himself. The main thing is not to forget about the disadvantages of cardboard. In order to somehow level them, it is better to sew a fabric bag and insert it into the basket. And so that the bag does not ride up, glue 4 Velcro on the bag and on the box with a glue gun. Such a bag will look organic and beautiful in the basket, and if necessary, it can be easily removed along with the laundry.

That's all the simple wisdom on how to make your bathroom a little more beautiful, cozy and unique.