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The Cute Design Detail That’s Missing from Your Kid’s Room

Cambria BoldExecutive Editor of Cubby
Cambria BoldExecutive Editor of Cubby
I'm the Executive Editor of Cubby. You may know me as The Kitchn's founding Design and Lifestyle Editor and the former Managing Editor of Re-Nest, Apartment Therapy’s late '00s green living site. I love British design, oversized artwork, Noguchi pendants, and beeswax candles. I'm also a singer and essayist. I live in St. Paul, MN with my husband and our two terrific daughters.
updated Jan 4, 2024
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Child's bedroom with colorful bedding, stuffed panda, wooden toys, wicker chair, and vibrant red rug.
Credit: Magali Saberian

Decidedly cute kids’ rooms are a combination of many elements working together: color, pattern, furniture, artwork, wallpaper (often), smart storage (always). As a whole, it can sometimes feel like that level of cute is impossible to replicate in your own kid’s room. Where do you even start?

Here! You can start right here by adding this one design detail to your kid’s room: an animal-shaped rattan or wicker basket. I’ve seen them in all kinds of kid’s rooms, big and small, DIY and designer, and they never fail to catch my attention — which is the sign of a good idea. Even better, they’re not cute for the sake of being cute; they’re functional storage! Use one as a hamper or to store toys, blankets, stuffed animals, even diapers.

Here are 7 of my favorite animal-shaped storage baskets you can buy right now, plus three fantastic non-animal ones, because they cannot be ignored:

Giraffe Shaped Wicker Basket
$149

Giraffe-shaped baskets are the best. This one is woven from wicker and albaca rope. Put it in an otherwise-empty corner; its height will create some balance.

$149 at Pottery Barn Kids
Elephant Laundry Hamper
$80

Can I get an elephant, please? This is technically a hamper (and a super cute one at that) but it's certainly large enough to store toys, too.

$80 at Home Depot
Giraffe Floor Basket
$119

I know, another giraffe! I told you: they're the best. I love open sides so you can see what's inside, and the rattan. Reviews are off the charts for this one, too. (I always read reviews!)

$119 at Crate & Barrel
Unicorn Shaped Storage
$149

No kids room product roundup would be complete without a unicorn. They are the guardians of the rainbows, after all.

$149 at Pottery Barn Kids
Dino Nesting Baskets, Set of 2
$249$199

If your kid is in a dinosaur stage, just lean into it with a dinosaur basket to store all the dinosaur books and dinosaur toys.

$199 at West Elm
Llama Shaped Woven Basket
$89$55

This cutie container would be appropriate companion for the baby-approved Llama Llama book series!

$55 at Viva Terra
Mushroom Storage Bin
$148

YES to this cute mushroom. This would be perfect in a woodland-themed nursery.

$148 at Anthropologie
Whimsical Woven Water Hyacinth Owl Storage Basket
$130

Stop it right now with this cuteness. This little guy's squat shape is right on point.

$130 at Wind & Weather
Black Cactus Woven Kids Hamper
$89$50

And now for the non-animal version: this is a cactus storage basket, and it's roomy and fun and I'm very into it.

$50 at Crate & Barrel
Pear Braided Storage Basket by Ferm Living
$139

This is the basket that started it all for me. I have adored this basket for years. The shape is perfect.

$139 at 2Modern

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