Storage & Organization Baskets – Joann
Our natural seagrass basket brings coastal texture and practical storage to any room. Hand-woven from sustainable seagrass with reinforced rope handles, this basket holds throw blankets, yarn skeins, magazines, or kids' toys without sagging. The neutral tone works in living rooms, craft studios, nurseries, and bedrooms.
We designed the reinforced base to sit flat on shelves or floors, and the rolled rim keeps its shape even when packed full. The seagrass weave is tight enough to contain smaller items without losing them through gaps, while the open top makes grabbing what you need easy.
Materials & construction details
Materials & weave construction across the collection
Joann’s baskets span four primary materials, each suited to different storage needs. Seagrass offers a relaxed coastal look and handles moderate humidity well, making it ideal for bathrooms or sunrooms. Wicker and willow provide traditional farmhouse appeal with enough structural strength for heavy laundry or bulky throws.
Polyester canvas cubes with cardboard inserts deliver modern clean lines and fit modular shelving systems without gaps. Wire baskets maximize visibility for frequently accessed items like mail, keys, or craft supplies you rotate through daily projects. We coat all wire options with powder finish to prevent rust in damp environments.
Sizing & capacity for different spaces
Match basket dimensions to your storage zone before purchasing. Cube baskets come in 11-inch and 13-inch widths to fit standard cube shelving units from major furniture retailers. Measure your shelf opening’s interior width and subtract half an inch for clearance — a snug fit prevents baskets from shifting when you pull items out.
Round and oval floor baskets range from 12 inches to 22 inches in diameter. Our 14-inch seagrass basket holds approximately six rolled bath towels or four skeins of bulky yarn. The 22-inch oval wicker laundry basket accommodates a full load of bedding including a king-size comforter.
Care instructions by material type
Seagrass and wicker baskets need occasional dusting with a dry microfiber cloth or soft brush attachment on your vacuum. Avoid soaking natural fiber baskets — excess moisture weakens the weave and can promote mold growth. Spot-clean spills immediately with a damp cloth and air-dry completely before refilling.
Polyester canvas cubes feature removable cardboard inserts. Pull the insert out before machine-washing the fabric shell in cold water on a gentle cycle. Air-dry flat and reinsert the cardboard once the fabric is completely dry. Replace cardboard inserts if they become warped from moisture exposure.
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Common questions about choosing the right basket
Most cube shelving units use either 11-inch or 13-inch interior openings. Measure the inside width of one cube opening before ordering. Our 13-inch fabric cubes fit shelving systems from IKEA, Target, and similar retailers with about a quarter-inch clearance on each side.
If your measurement falls between sizes, choose the smaller basket to ensure smooth insertion and removal. A basket that's too wide will scrape the sides and damage both the basket and the shelf over time.
Seagrass tolerates moderate humidity better than wicker or willow, making it suitable for bathrooms with exhaust fans. The natural fiber wicks moisture away from contents rather than trapping it like plastic bins do. Avoid placing seagrass directly next to showers or tubs where it will receive direct water spray.
If you live in a very humid climate or have a bathroom without ventilation, wire or plastic baskets resist moisture damage more reliably. For guest bathrooms or powder rooms with lower moisture levels, seagrass performs well and adds natural texture.
Our wire baskets with powder-coated steel construction support up to 10 pounds per unit when sitting on a flat surface. The weight capacity drops to about 7 pounds when stacking two or more baskets, since the bottom unit bears the combined load.
Distribute weight evenly across the basket base rather than concentrating heavy items in one corner. If you need to store items heavier than 10 pounds, choose wicker laundry baskets rated for 25 pounds or reinforced fabric bins with cardboard inserts rated for 15 pounds.
Most baskets in our collection ship without lids to maximize visibility and access. If you need lidded storage, browse our separate decorative storage bins with lids category, which includes hinged and removable lid options.
For open baskets, you can purchase coordinating fabric liners separately to conceal contents while still allowing top access. Some customers also use flat trays or boards as improvised lids on wire and wicker baskets when stacking.
Yes, but remove the cardboard insert first. The polyester canvas outer shell is machine-washable on a cold, gentle cycle. Air-dry the fabric completely before reinserting the cardboard support — putting damp fabric back on cardboard causes warping and potential mold growth.
If the cardboard insert gets wet or warped, measure its dimensions and cut a replacement from stiff cardboard or foam board. Most inserts measure 12.5 inches square for 13-inch cubes or 10.5 inches square for 11-inch cubes.
Seagrass is a softer, more pliable fiber harvested from wetland grasses. It weaves into tighter patterns that contain smaller items and has a smoother texture. Seagrass baskets are generally lighter weight and have a more casual, coastal aesthetic.
Wicker traditionally refers to willow branches or rattan woven in a looser pattern. Wicker baskets provide more structural rigidity for heavy loads like laundry or firewood. The finish options also differ — wicker takes stains and paints well, while seagrass is usually left in its natural color or lightly bleached.
Apply small adhesive rubber bumpers or grip pads to the bottom corners of baskets before placing them on smooth shelves. These grip pads come in clear or beige and won't damage shelf surfaces when removed.
For wire baskets, the open base design naturally grips most shelf materials through friction. If you're placing baskets on glass or polished wood shelves, cut small squares of shelf liner material and position them under the basket feet. This adds traction without adhesive residue.