13 of the best laundry baskets for style and function

With a capacity of 75 litres, this collapsible laundry basket is slim enough to fit in narrow areas such as small nooks in bedrooms and bathrooms. The neutral colourway is perfect for muted schemes, and it's made from Oxford fabric with a bamboo handle. It's a great affordable pick at less than £20, and it even has a lid.

Designed to fit into that annoying gap you're forever trying to fill, this narrow laundry basket is great for smaller rooms or if floor space is precious in your home. It's lidded and boasts a gorgeous woven design, plus there are lots of matching pieces that you can buy, also from Matalan. Think open storage baskets, a planter and even a full-size laundry basket.

Made from natural cotton rope, this laundry hamper would complement rooms with Scandi or minimalist schemes. The large 58-litre capacity holds plenty of clothes, making it a good pick for busy households. It's Amazon's Choice for a reason, as it's affordable, sturdy (thanks to its rope construction), and it has handles, too. Just to note: it isn't lidded! We'd recommend it for students, a nursery or a guest room, as it isn't huge.

This basket blends style with function. With space for up to four large loads of laundry and a removable cotton lining, it's perfect for busy family life. With a lid to hide everything away, it's a shame it doesn't have handles for carrying. Saying that, its liner is washable, which is handy, while it's easy to remove and carry to your washing machine. Perfect for a bedroom, this laundry basket will blend into any bedroom seamlessly.

If you've got an empty corner, then why not use it to house your laundry basket? There's no need to waste any other floor space with this corner design, which is also foldable when not in use. It's also lidded, and for £20, you can't really go wrong!

We love the open frame and intricately woven structure of this boho-inspired basket. It’s big enough for several heavy loads and even comes with a handy lid for keeping laundry neatly hidden away. It's mostly for design purposes, we'll be the first to admit that, as it doesn't have handles for carrying. It is lidded, though, to hide your dirties away.

Blending function and form, this double-basket laundry hamper looks the part in our boho-inspired bathroom. Made from bamboo with a material bag, it comes with built-in handles to make separating (and removing) your laundry a breeze. It also features a shelf to maximise your bathroom storage space, to house your toiletries and more. Each compartment pulls out to reveal your laundry, meaning it's slightly hidden away, and the bags are washable for convenience. These bags also come in black and white, grey, or natural.

For style and substance, we can't get enough of this charming scalloped laundry basket from Dunelm. Available in pastel green, as well as baby blue and natural, it will add a touch of whimsy to any bathroom or bedroom. We love its lidded design to hide dirty clothes, and the fact that it's nice and sizeable.

With a subtle pop of colour, this laundry basket will make a cheery addition to any room. A quirky geometric design brings an element of interest and complements the delightful green hue well. Its deep basket will hold a generous amount of washing, and this black version is available if you need a spare basket for another room. It does come with a gorgeous (and easy to open) lid, plus it has handles, but be warned that it isn't washable. It's also recommended not to use it in your bathroom (or anywhere else that's super humid in your home!).

Brabantia’s laundry bin is pricey, but we can vouch that it’s a worthwhile investment. Along with two spacious compartments, we like its other handy features: a hands-free lid, a removable cotton lining with Velcro fastenings and ventilation holes to help moisture escape and prevent bad smells. Plus, its impressive 5-year guarantee sweetens the deal. Its steel design also makes it great for bathrooms, as it can withstand the humidity.

Perfect for smaller spaces, this nifty foldable option from Eden & Willow comfortably holds a load or two of dirty washing and comes in this pleasant grey hue or a cream colourway. It's simple yet durable, and although it doesn't have a lid, it will fit nicely in a corner of a small room.