The Best Laundry Baskets and Hampers That Are Stylish and Functional
Stay on top of the endless task of laundry with hampers and baskets that add function and style to your home.
It's the chore that never goes away. But that doesn't mean we can't take on our laundry piles with stylish baskets and hampers that bring a little bit of joy to the daily grind.
How to Choose the Best Laundry Basket
Whether you're looking for a bin that helps you sort your darks and lights, is easy to tote around or simply contains clothing clutter in style, we've found laundry hampers and baskets that'll help you make sense of socks, shirts, towels, sheets and more.
Size: Take into consideration the right size for your laundry needs. Are you looking for a large capacity to hold the whole family's laundry or individual baskets for each member? Do you need a smaller design that will fit in your closet or behind a door?
Materials: Laundry baskets come in a variety of materials: cloths, plastics and metals. The most important aspect of any material though is breathability and ventilation to eliminate odors. Also, depending on where you'll store your hamper, consider how flexible your design needs to be. One that folds down or compresses when not full or in use is ideal for smaller spaces, while hard materials are sturdier.
Portability: If you're going to be hauling loads of laundry up or down stairs, look for a basket that's easy to carry. Additionally, rolling hampers are incredibly transportable.
Style: If you're storing your hamper in your bedroom or bathroom, look for one that adds to your room's design rather than distracts from it. We suggest opting for a hamper with a lid, which will keep dirty clothes hidden away.
Laundry Basket vs. Laundry Hamper
Most of us use "basket" and "hamper" interchangeably, but there are a few differences. The main difference is baskets are for transportation; we use them to tote laundry from one place to the next. Hampers, on the other hand, are for storage — usually housed in your closet, bedroom or bathroom and used to collect your day-to-day laundry. Baskets are typically wider than tall and completely open at the top, while hampers are the opposite (taller than wide) and often have lids to hide away dirty laundry.
Best Multifunctional Laundry Basket
This all-in-one solution has a hamper underneath and baskets for folding or separating on top — all on wheels to easily move around your laundry space or home. The slim design allows you to tuck it away when not in use — although when are our laundry baskets not in use, right?
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Best Stackable Laundry Basket
One of the best tips with storage is to take it vertically, and these stackable baskets do just that. Instead of piles of laundry spread across the floor, these baskets keep you organized by sorting clothes or giving each family member their own basket.
Best Laundry Hamper for Small Spaces
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Best Hanging Laundry Hamper
Best Budget Laundry Hamper
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Best Stylish Laundry Hamper
Best Divided Laundry Hamper
This classic-style hamper and lid will hide away all your dirty linens. The bin boasts two divided compartments for sorting laundry with removable tote bags in each, and its sleek design will fit right in with any design decor style.
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Best Rolling Laundry Basket
Best Laundry Hamper for Kids
For the smallest members of the family, make laundry fun. (And add cute decor to their rooms!) This water hyacinth woven bear hamper helps your kiddos learn to put their dirty clothes in a bin instead of the floor.
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Sturdiest Laundry Hamper
Made from ultra-durable canvas and built around a steel frame, this raised laundry basket can handle even your heaviest load. The maple lid gives you a surface to fold clothes and keeps everything looking neat and tidy.