Guest Picks: 20 Terrific Underbench Storage Solutions
A few weeks ago I brought up the topic of sneakers versus no sneakers in the home. I loved reading everyone’s comment on the topic and found that the contrast between different areas of the world really interesting. This month I’m working with a family with three kids. They prefer that the children remove their shoes, hats, coats, etc. at the door. They’ve told me that differently those items get strewn all over the home. We decided to build out their mudroom to provide each kid a place to sit. Each child will have their own bin or basket under the bench where they’ll be expected to throw their mittens, shoes and hats. So this season, I’ve spent some time looking at different storage containers which match under seats. Below are some of my favorites. — Stephanie from SabbeSpot
Amazon
Itso Full-Size Fabric Bin, Green – $12.99
The daring color is what attracted me to the, in addition to its own size. It is basically as large as you can go while maintaining the capacity to slip under a bench.
Urban Outfitters
Wire Locker Basket – $19
I really like that these are green! I’ve not ever noticed a wire basket.
Goal
RE Y-weave Set of Large Storage Baskets – $39.99
I enjoy these for their modern graphic design and endurance.
Cost Plus World Market
Charlotte Lined Wire Baskets – $7.99
These come for a great price. I personally would get rid of the fabric liner or replace it with something more entertaining. Wire can be a very durable option.
Garnet Hill
Printed Canvas Storage Bins – $28
I’m loving these new bin routines. Each child could have their own blueprint, and as you can see from this photo, they all go so well together.
Blue Ocean Traders
Locker Baskets
I really like locker baskets, but finding a classic set which actually matches can be a hard task. These are a terrific size.
Goal
Household Essentials Small Bin, Brown – $8.49
These are nice because of the grips, along with the dark color seems as though it would work well.
The Business Store
Knitted Storage Basket – $49
These come in many colors. It would be fun if every child had their own colour. I also think they are superbly designed.
Blue Ocean Traders
Picker’s Basket
This one has the look of a fisherman’s basket. I think that it’s beautiful.
Goal
Threshold Vintage Milk Crate, Light – $24.99
I’ve spent a whole lot of time searching classic crates, and I recently found that Target has their own version. They are well priced too.
Blue Ocean Traders
German Wine Crate
I think it wold be fun to add casters to these classic crates, and perhaps a fabric liner so that little things do not fall out.
The Container Store
Rugby Stripe Bins – $9.99
Everything is better with stripes. This bin is no exception.
The Container Store
Water Hyacinth Bins – $7.99
Woven baskets can add a great natural element to a space, and I think they look so clean and tidy.
Urban Outfitters
Wire Storage Basket – $39
This is just another classic find made easy.
The Container Store
Jute Bins – $9.99
This is actually the bin we actually ended up going with for my project. Handles, a dark color, roomy dimensions — offered!
Bodie and Fou
Wire Storage Basket – GBP 20
This is probably not the best usage of space for under a bench since it is a little small, but I really like the irregularity of these wires.
Cost Plus World Market
Organic Carrie Basket Collection – $19.99
I’ve got this kind of basket in my child’s nursery. The grips make them easy to drag around from room to room.
Garnet Hill
Square Wire Storage Baskets – $88
These slightly weathered wire baskets add a sort of found-object vibe to the space.
Garnet Hill
Kids’ Printed Canvas Storage Bin, Celestial Blue Stripe – $28
Stripes are the new black.
At West End
Wire Storage Baskets With Handles, Antique Blue-Gray Finish – $169
This is by far my favorite. It appears like antique bag. So charming and well designed!
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