I've found the exact laundry basket Shea McGee swears by for chic storage – it's as practical as it is stylish

Laundry baskets are a functional feature, but who says they can't be stylish? According to designer Shea McGee, this one product perfectly balances pretty and practical

Shea McGee in the kitchen with brick walls and island with wooden bar stools
(Image credit: Studio McGee)

Interior designer Shea McGee has a knack for making functional and usually unsightly features seriously stylish. So, when she shared her advice for making a laundry room feel more beautiful, I was ready with a pen to take notes.

But there was one unexpected thing that really stood out to me – her laundry baskets. A feature we usually hide away (out of sight, out of mind), these stylish designs prove it's easier than you think to make your laundry room storage ideas 'pretty and practical.'

It's a simple and essential element of any laundry room, but for most of us, hiding them away from clear sight is near enough impossible. But a stylish laundry basket is an easy and often affordable way to give your space a fresh look – and exactly what my own home is missing.

I get it – laundry basket inspiration probably isn't something you expected to need, but this laundry room essential is something none of us could live without. Even if you don't have a dedicated laundry space, you probably have a basket in your bathroom or bedroom.

But getting rid of an old, ugly laundry basket and replacing it with a more elevated design that matches your interiors is the simplest way to create a more stylish scheme where you no longer have to hide it away. And that doesn't mean forgetting the function either.

'A rolling laundry bin is a functional piece that can be both styled and stowed. Whether tucked under a counter or placed nearby, it makes transporting clothes from washer to closet effortlessly chic,' says Shea in her blog.

And that's exactly why Shea's designs stood out to me – while the laundry basket was a bit chicer than your average design, it didn't compromise on functionality. Even though a wheeled base isn't essential, it certainly makes chores much easier – being able to roll your basket rather than try to drag it between rooms is surely a no-brainer.

Either way, this simple swap should be top of your to do list – before the next load of laundry beckons.

Shop stylish laundry baskets

From the laundry basket Shea uses on repeat to alternative designs that nail that same balance of pretty and functional, shop these stylish designs for a quick and easy way to elevate your laundry room.


A Shea-approved feature, this simple laundry basket swap not only makes your space look more stylish but also makes organizing your laundry room much easier. It's a small swap, but one that feels totally transformative, whichever room it's in.

Molly Malsom
Kitchens & Bathrooms Editor

I’ve worked in the interiors magazine industry for the past five years and joined Homes & Gardens at the beginning of 2024 as the Kitchens & Bathrooms editor. While I love every part of interior design, kitchens and bathrooms are some of the most exciting to design, conceptualize, and write about. There are so many trends, materials, colors, and playful decor elements to explore and experiment with.

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