Laundry Baskets
In a small home the laundry basket is furniture, whether you meant it to be or not. Slim, lidded and divided options stop washing from colonising the bedroom floor — as long as the basket actually fits the landing.
Key buying considerations
Measure the gap beside the bath, the wardrobe, or the washing machine before you fall for a woven hamper.
Width of the landing
UK hallways punish wide hampers. A slim rectangle that tucks beside a machine is more useful than a pretty barrel that blocks the door.
Lids, vents and smell
A lid hides the pile. It also traps moisture if the basket sits in a bathroom with no fan. Ventilation holes are not a design flourish.
Carrying it to the machine
If the washing machine is not next to the basket, handles and weight matter. A divided sorter is useless if you cannot get it down the stairs.
Best laundry baskets buying guides
What we would read first before buying laundry baskets.
Buying guide
Best Foldable Laundry Baskets for Small Flats
A good foldable laundry basket carries a full wash comfortably, then gives the floor space back when the job is done.
Buying guide
Best Divided Laundry Baskets for Sorting Clothes
A good divided laundry basket sorts loads as clothes are discarded, without making a compact bedroom, bathroom or utility area feel cluttered.
Buying guide
Best Slim Laundry Baskets for Narrow Spaces
A good slim laundry basket fits the gap without wasting capacity, hides everyday washing and remains practical to empty or move when full.
More in Laundry & Drying
Other laundry & drying hubs that sit next to this one.
- Heated AirersHeated clothes airers for small flats, including running costs and moisture.
- Drying AccessoriesCovers, pegs, hangers and extras that make drying faster.
- IroningCompact ironing boards, steamers and small-space ironing setups.