Ina Garten Uses This Vietnamese-Designed Basket to Bring Order to Her East Hampton Kitchen – and It's under $40 This Spring
The Barefoot Contessa's go-to storage find is the ultimate piece of accessible luxury for a late-season kitchen refresh
As we embrace the fresh energy of late spring, there is no better time to upgrade our culinary spaces, and who better to trust for inspiration than the Barefoot Contessa?
Ina Garten has spent decades shaping our cooking habits from her iconic East Hampton home, but her influence extends far beyond professional kitchenware into the art of beautiful home organization.
For our celebrity style team, scrolling through Ina's Instagram to uncover her latest kitchen recommendations is a favorite pastime. While we have already discovered everything from her go-to knives to her preferred juicers and sponges, her kitchen storage secrets remained a mystery – until now. In an interview with Food Network, Ina revealed the exact basket she relies on to keep her space organized.
Thanks to Amazon's spring sale, it is currently available at one of its lowest prices yet, making it the perfect addition to your seasonal spring cleaning routine.
This Natural Water Hyacinth Storage Basket (available at Amazon) is officially one of Ina Garten's 'favorite' things, and a quick look at its design explains why the chef loves it.
Hand-woven in Vietnam by skilled artisans using 100% pure water hyacinth, this basket offers an exquisite balance of quality, durability, and elegance. Designed for longevity, it serves as a chic styling tool for a 2026 late-spring home refresh – helping you clear away winter clutter and embrace the lighter energy of the warmer months.
Beyond serving as an essential tool for your kitchen and pantry organization as we head into the warmer months, this basket offers aesthetic value that goes far beyond pure functionality. Its beautiful woven pattern introduces a warm, rustic touch to any room, effortlessly complementing modern, contemporary, or vintage decor while keeping seasonal clutter at bay. Having Ina's stamp of approval is simply the icing on the cake.
While this versatile piece looks beautiful in any corner of the home, it is perhaps best suited for a dedicated breakfast station, which is ideal for serving light, breezy morning meals as the weather warms up.
'Breakfast stations have made a huge comeback in recent years and are set to stay. These stations offer valuable additional storage, with lighter racking or baskets being ideal for cereals and bread. At the same time, sturdy oak shelving is perfect for holding the weight of jars and tins,' comments kitchen designer Tom Howley.
'This efficient storage solution ensures that everything you need is within easy reach yet neatly tucked away.'
To complete your late-spring kitchen refresh, you can shop more of our favorite wicker essentials below, including a beautiful tray that is ideal for grouping seasonal accessories on your countertops.
Perfect for a kitchen refresh, this elegant four-piece set of wicker baskets offers a beautiful solution for stylish pantry and countertop organization. Designed to combine form and function, each basket can hold up to 5 lbs, meaning its uses are endless.
Meticulously handwoven by skilled artisans, these baskets bring a beautiful layer of natural warmth and organic texture to any room. Crafted from sustainable fibers woven over a sturdy iron frame, these storage essentials are as durable as they are beautiful.
This beautiful tray allows you to effortlessly organize everyday spices and sauces right on your countertop. It's a must-have anchor for grouping culinary accessories in one spot, keeping your surfaces clutter-free (we're sure Ina would approve).
Crafted from hand-woven water hyacinth, these baskets will elevate any modern rustic kitchen. As we lean into a late-spring styling refresh, they provide the perfect starting point for those looking to replicate Ina's organization.
We can always trust that anything bearing the Studio McGee name will be as beautiful as it is functional – and this exquisite piece is no exception. Perfectly timed for a late-spring kitchen refresh, this rattan basket adds effortless style to your everyday storage needs.
Offering a beautiful blend of style and utility for a late-spring refresh, this woven tray is the chicest way to corral everyday essentials like your keys and wallet. It serves as an anchor for a kitchen countertop, keeping daily clutter at bay.
Embracing a beautifully organized home for the bright days ahead has never felt more attainable. By taking a style cue from tastemakers like the Barefoot Contessa, these high-style woven pieces will easily transform your everyday countertops into an elegant, clutter-free sanctuary just in time for summer.
