Handmade baskets, an ethnic touch on the wall

Lately there are many ideas that we have proposed to you in Decoora to give life to your walls and today we want to add one more to the list. It is about using handmade baskets to create original sets that provide, in addition to personality, an undeniable ethnic touch to the room. You sign up?

You can collect different pieces on your travels, buy them in craft stores and / or make them yourself. Yeah I know you have worked with vegetable fibers such as wicker it will not be difficult for you to do so. Not knowing the technique should not stop you, however. If you are willing to learn, you will find numerous tutorials online to get you started. The sets can be made up of disparate designs and / or with a common motif, be colorful or neutral, you choose!

As you will see in the images, some baskets have a certain depth, others, however, are flatter. But its design is not the most important thing. The important thing about these pieces is their artisan character and organic nature, being made, mainly, of wicker and / or other natural materials. All of them will bring warmth to the space and a perfect ethnic touch to decorate the most relaxed environments.

Trends in baskets

It is possible to find very different baskets: from striking neon designs that inevitably transport one to Mexico or Peru, to sober oriental-inspired designs that promote a more relaxed atmosphere. But, do you want to know which are the most popular to decorate walls and how to take advantage of them?

In natural colors

Betting on baskets in natural tones with slight color contrasts is, without a doubt, the most versatile alternative. If you are looking spaces with a rustic character, this option will become your best ally. They will look great paired with wicker or dark wood furniture, both on a porch and in the dining room.

You don't want to give up that natural aesthetic but you want to create more modern and bright spaces? Get inspired by the Nordic style and combines baskets in natural tones and without patterns with white walls and furniture with simple lines. The combination will provide you with that bright and current atmosphere that you are looking for and you will make the baskets stand out more than in the previous option.

The baskets in natural tones, with small geometric motifs, are also perfect for dressing contemporary settings. Highlighting them on a dark wall in black or gray tones and combining them with furniture with modern lines that stand out for their design, success is assured. Nowadays, combining the old with the modern and the dark with the light in order to generate contrasts is one of the most recurring decoration trends.

In bold colors

The second trend invites us to combine different colored baskets. It is a cheerful and fun trend, perfect to color spaces decorated in white: living rooms, bedrooms, entrances and / or corridors. If you are looking for a cool decor with a bohemian touch, the colorful handmade baskets become a great option combined with ethnic-style rugs.

Can't find baskets with a color or pattern that fits your style? With simple tools you can customize the color of any basket yourself. Pick a neutral one with the right size and shape and paint it! For this you will only need masking tape, an acrylic paint and a brush. And if you lack ideas, you can always imitate some of the motifs that appear in these images.

Spaces to decorate with baskets

You could decorate any wall with sets of handmade baskets. However, there are alternatives that are much more recurrent than others in interior design. Larger basket sets are generally placed on consoles, dressers and sofas. On the first, the sets usually have a vertical design, while to decorate the wall of the sofa, they usually opt for horizontal sets that enhance the lines of the furniture.

Handmade baskets are also a great resource to decorate empty corners of the house. Add a chair and some plants to the set and you will be transforming a hitherto forgotten corner in a very economical way. Have you noticed how well the baskets fit with the cacti? If you have a good entrance of light nearby, do not hesitate to get one!

This proposal, in addition to giving a lot of personality to the walls, it is very economical. It can also become a very fun and dynamic decoration project if you add baskets as you purchase them or replace one with others that you like more acquired on your travels. Go ahead and give life to your walls with handmade baskets!