5 REASONS AUSTRALIAN WOMEN ARE SAYING GOODBYE TO PLASTIC LAUNDRY BASKETS
5 REASONS AUSTRALIAN WOMEN ARE SAYING GOODBYE TO PLASTIC LAUNDRY BASKETS
I never thought a laundry basket would be something I'd get excited about. Then this one arrived.
By Maggie Collins, 62, from Melbourne · 4 min read
THE QUICK VERSION
Beautiful quilted designs you'll actually want to leave on display
Holds its shape whether it's empty or filled with laundry
Comfortable fabric handles make carrying a full load surprisingly easy
Folds down flat when you want it out of the way
And somehow, having a beautiful basket makes keeping the room tidy that little bit easier
Here are the five things that completely changed my mind about what a laundry basket could be.
I'd spent years using the same sort of plastic baskets most of us have owned at some point. They're bulky, awkward to carry and certainly not something you'd intentionally leave sitting in the corner of a bedroom. Then I came across this quilted laundry basket from Charlotte Wrenley Boutique. The beautiful stitched design caught my attention first, but after actually using it, I realised the appearance was only part of what made it different.
THE FIVE REASONS
Mine, on duty beside the washer. The first laundry basket I have ever owned that improves the room.
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IT'S BEAUTIFUL ENOUGH TO BECOME PART OF THE ROOM
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Most laundry baskets are something you try to hide. This one is different. The detailed quilted design gives it the warmth of a decorative home accessory rather than something purely practical. Instead of hiding it behind a door, I happily leave mine beside the wardrobe.
And the detail surprised me most. The design isn't simply a flat print. The stitching creates beautiful texture that you can actually see and feel. It genuinely looks more like a piece of textile art than a laundry basket.
The day it came. The sheep are stitched, not printed. You can see the relief.
2
IT ACTUALLY STAYS UPRIGHT
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This was one of my biggest surprises. Despite being soft and lightweight, the structured quilted construction helps the basket hold its shape, whether it's full of towels or sitting empty waiting for the next load. No constantly reshaping it. It simply stands where you put it.
The two fabric handles make a much bigger difference than I expected. Instead of wrapping both arms around a bulky plastic basket, I can carry this one much more naturally, almost like an oversized tote. Bedroom to laundry room, laundry room to clothesline. It's one of those small conveniences you don't appreciate until you've used it.
And unlike those uncomfortable plastic cut-out handles, the soft handles are much nicer on your hands.
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WHEN YOU DON'T NEED IT, IT FOLDS FLAT
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This may be my favourite practical feature. Once it's empty, the basket can fold down flat for easy storage beside a cupboard, underneath furniture or on a shelf. For anyone short on storage space, this alone makes such a difference.
Try doing that with a giant plastic laundry basket.
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WHEN SOMETHING LOOKS THIS LOVELY, YOU ACTUALLY USE IT
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This is the unexpected one. Since mine doesn't look like something that needs to be hidden away, it stays exactly where I need it. And somehow that means fewer clothes end up on the chair. You know the chair. The one that starts with one cardigan and somehow becomes an entire second wardrobe by Friday.
Now the laundry goes straight into the basket. A tiny change, perhaps, but my bedroom certainly looks better for it.
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SIZES, POWDER ROOM TO FAMILY LOAD
400+
REVIEWS AT AN HONEST 4.4 STARS
Dozens
OF DESIGNS IN THE COLLECTION
WOULD I CHOOSE ONE AGAIN?
Absolutely. What started as something practical has become one of those little household purchases that makes everyday life feel just a bit nicer. Finally, a laundry basket I don't mind seeing in my bedroom.
— Maggie Collins, Melbourne
Two practical things before you go. They are made to order in runs, and once a run is gone, it is gone until the next one. And the lambs are one design of dozens, cats, dogs, gardens, seasides, all in the same quilted style, so there will be one that is properly you.
MATILDA | LAMB MEADOW LAUNDRY BASKET
★★★★☆ 4.4 out of 5 from 400+ reviews
Beautiful enough to display. Practical enough to use every day.
$118.95 $69.95
Small $69.95 · Medium $79.95 · Large $89.95 · Free shipping
Available in multiple sizes and designs through Charlotte Wrenley Boutique.