What Do You Fill A Decorative Basket With?
Decorative Basket Fillers — How many awesome yard sale baskets or bowls do you have squirreled away because you don't know what to fill them with? Well, you may want to dust off your favorites because you're about to discover 50 classic and unexpected decorative basket fillers you'll surely love.
Woven and wicker baskets are not only attractive storage, they're also chic and affordable decorative accents. In my previous post, I shared the secret to finding nice, inexpensive decorative baskets at yard sales and thrift stores that look good displaying almost anything. Just don't display an empty basket! Complete the look with decorative basket fillers, instead.
My interior designer friends tell me that decorating with empty baskets is a home-décor "don't" because they can look unnatural sitting empty.
It's better to fill a decorative basket with something you love that brings out its beauty -- something authentic to you.
Artificial fruit, seashells & stars and pinecones with lights are all popular basket fillers. Artichokes and moss-covered balls are two of my personal favorites.
Don't be afraid to choose basket fillers that reflect your own personal style. Compare colors, shapes, textures, sizes and weights of different fillers to find what pleases you and fits your personality.
Natural Basket Fillers
Basket fillers made from natural materials is one choice worth considering. It's a huge trend that owes its popularity to eco-friendliness and the rich, earthy hues and vibrant jewel tone colors found in nature. Whether your goal is to decorate sustainably or simply bring the outdoors in, you can't go wrong filling your baskets with dried herbs & flowers, ornamental grasses, or cotton blossoms.
My list of 50 decorative basket fillers includes links to several natural basket fillers you can buy online, but what's great about natural fillers is... you can find them in your own back yard for free!
Vintage Objects
On the other end of the spectrum you may want to look into using vintage objects as basket filler. From jewelry, barware and salt & pepper shakers, to potato mashers with green handles, if vintage style fits with your décor, an empty basket is a perfect opportunity to show off a prized collection or a group of fun, random or related objects.
DECORATING WITH LARGE BASKETS
If you're wondering what to put in a large basket for decoration, think big.
For Tall Baskets
Consider fillers like Pampas grass, Cyrus palm leaves, Bamboo plant stalks, Croquette mallets, or umbrellas & walking canes.
For Wide Baskets
Showcase chunky collectibles like vintage cameras, books, pretty dishes, and even other baskets in a large basket with a wide opening.
Save Money & Supplies
Of course, it takes a lot of leaves to fill a large basket. To save money and supplies, DIY Blogger, Diane Hinkler, says you can get by with using much less of your filler-of-choice if you add an inexpensive bulky pre-filler to the bottom of your basket. Read Decorating Tip When Using Large Baskets at In My Own Style for the scoop on how she does it.
But first, check out this list of 50 classic and unexpected basket fillers to see if anything speaks to you:
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