Storage and design in one: the felt basket as a stylish addition
If you want to keep your home a little tidier, storage can be decorative too. The right size and shape of felt basket depends on where and how you plan to use it. Find out what to consider when choosing one.
- Felt baskets in every shape and size
- Choosing the right place for your felt basket
- Not all felt is the same: wool, synthetics and blends
- How to care for felt baskets
- Felt baskets for every interior
- Buy designer felt baskets online at Connox: an overview of the benefits
1. Felt baskets in every shape and size, from round to square and tall to low
Storage is useful throughout the home. A spacious room can accommodate a generously sized basket, while a large basket made from soft felt can become a feature in the living room. Smaller baskets are handy in the kitchen, for example as a bread basket. One example is Restore, the grey felt basket by Muuto. It is available in a range of colours, not just grey.
Use felt baskets to store napkins on a beautifully set table. In the hallway, a felt basket can also work as a wastepaper basket.
A square basket fits neatly into a corner and is a practical organiser for a child's room. You can also use a felt basket to store firewood. The rustic design of the firewood basket by hey Sign works well beside a cosy fireplace.
2. Choosing the right place for your felt basket
Felt baskets come in a wide range of designs, often shaped by how they are used. Baskets with handles are ideal for storing items that do not have a permanent place. Use one for firewood that you can carry and store safely, or for a collection of favourite magazines that you can take from the living room to the bedroom.
Round baskets create a harmonious, natural look, while square baskets fit neatly into shelves and cupboards. They help keep things organised and bring a sense of calm to your storage space.
Hexagonal baskets make an eye-catching addition to a dining table, sideboard or kitchen shelf. They also keep small items you often misplace in one place, including keys, jewellery, cards and ID.
3. Not all felt is the same: wool, synthetics and blends
Felt gets its distinctive texture and appearance from the way it is made. Synthetic or natural fibres are cleaned, combed and dyed, then mechanically compacted under high pressure. The fibres intertwine to create the characteristic slightly rough surface.
Felt has different properties depending on the material it is made from. Pure new wool felt is air-impermeable and elastic, so it can be shaped into distinctive forms, as shown by the hexagonal Comba basket by hey Sign. Wool felt is also flame-retardant, making it suitable for storing firewood by the fireplace.
Muuto's Restore basket is made from recycled drink bottles, giving it a felt-like appearance and feel. Felt made from synthetic fibres and blends is durable and flexible to work with. It is also easy to care for, as is felt made from natural fibres.
4. How to care for felt baskets
Felt is a durable material that can be used in many ways. Whether you use your felt basket for firewood or in a child's room, it is likely to see plenty of use. A little care will help you enjoy it for longer.
To clean felt, use a small amount of a gentle, lanolin-based stain remover or mild shampoo. For extra reassurance, use a specialist care kit, such as the Jeikner Midi care kit by hey Sign. The kit is also suitable for caring for many upholstered pieces and includes an effective stain remover. Let the basket dry thoroughly before using it again.
5. Felt baskets for every interior
From affordable basics to premium designs, felt baskets come in many styles. Our range includes baskets for different rooms and uses: a felt basket with wooden details for the living room or covered terrace, for example, or a compact desk organiser for documents, letters and stationery. The rectangular box by Hey Sign is made from pure new wool felt.
Looking for a basket to tidy away toys in a child's room? Arrange several myfelt baskets to make tidying up more fun for little ones. Explore the felt baskets at Connox and choose one to add practical storage to your home.
6. Buy designer felt baskets online at Connox: an overview of the benefits
• A carefully selected furniture range from leading design brands
• High-quality products by well-known designers
• Simple, direct online shopping
• Personal support from our customer service team
• Fair delivery costs
• Secure payments with SSL encryption
• Delivery in just a few working days
Would you like to buy a designer felt basket online but need a little help? Contact our customer service team at any time. We will be happy to advise you, make recommendations and answer your questions. Have your chosen item delivered straight to your home.
