How many people think of wastebaskets or trash buckets as in style? Probably not that many, but you know, wastebaskets can look like such a statement item when you choose the right one.
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Since wastebaskets are items for pretty much every room in the house, they can add a touch of style to the overall décor, that is when you choose one based on aesthetics as opposed to any one regular wastebasket.
A few things to consider:
- Styles and materials: When it comes to style, there is a variety of them. Usually the material determines the style of a wastebasket, and this is where it’s easier to choose because you basically have plastic or metal.
While metal wastebaskets are more durable and quite chic, plastic come in a greater variety of colors and styles.
- Other features: material, style and color are not the only features of a wastebasket. Even more important than style or color is for many people the quality of an item to seal odors, the trash bag fastener and the wastebasket being hands-free.
All these features depend on your preferences, but it’s also good to consider exactly what it is that you will be placing in your wastebasket, and how much garbage you will generate, because if you’ll be using a wastebasket heavily on a daily basis, then the most important qualities and features to look for are durability and ease of use.
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Currently in style wastebaskets
- The most attractive are printed wastebaskets that can carry a large variety of prints in many different colors. Some are printed with beautiful messages for mother’s day, birthday, Valentine’s and other special occasions.
- Other beautiful wastebaskets are those with printed wood grain exteriors. These are great for farmhouses or cottage houses since they match so well with the specific design, but look great in any type of room really, especially in modern places where you want to add some texture and warmth to a décor otherwise lacking in personality.
- Rattan wastebaskets are currently some of the most sought. You can find these as small or as large as you need them and many people like to use them as laundry baskets as well. They are perfect for bathroom spaces and even home offices when you choose the ones with solid plastic inserts.
- Wood wastebaskets with stained finish are elegant and timeless and make a perfect addition to modern contemporary spaces. They can include open-face lid and integrated handles for easy transportation, which make them perfect for powder rooms. If you like natural and real materials, you’ll probably find this type very appealing.
- Ceramic wastebaskets are definitely not, what you want to have in heavy circulated areas, however they are some of the most attractive and truly a work of art. They can look very simple but are eye-catching and you can match them with other bath pieces for a well-rounded bathroom look.
- Vintage wastebaskets are primarily to be used as formal decor, as these are usually elegant pieces with superb style and function. They make great additions to bathrooms and bedrooms.