Kmart 2 Drawer Mesh Organiser

These two-drawer organisers are a hit with me and my place. They've allowed me to tidy up my kitchen under-sink cupboards, my bathroom vanity, my laundry and my pantry. They're a bit pricey, but they're stackable, are very roomy and I can put tons of things inside. They stand quite a lot of weight and are easily movable and modular.  In all honesty they save so much space and all my spaces look tidy and organised. 

 

The main downside is the rolling in-rolling out system, as the rails on which the baskets roll over are not shaped properly, so the baskets tend  to derail and get stuck and I have to manually lift them and then put them back on track. 

 

They're a bit pricey for the quality, but they work for so many spaces and are durable.  

 

USEFUL INFO

Measurements: 30.5cm (H) x 17cm (W) x 38cm (D)

Maximum weight: Top layer: 5kg,  Basket: 3kg

Materials: Iron with Epoxy powder coating, wire and wood

Weight: 1.37kg

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SUNNERSTA Container (white, 12x11 cm)

The Sunnersta containers, available in different colours, are multifunctional sleek containers, made of premium plastic. The outer layer is matte and the inner is somewhat glossy, which works great for purposes like putting pens, pencils, markers and crayons, where the items might leak or left traces of colour. They wash easily and don't get stained easily. 

 

These containers are part of the Sunnersta hanging system, which provides cheap but good looking storage solutions for office, kitchen, laundry and bathroom. I use them mostly in my home office to store different small items, paint tubes and tools inside larger baskets. They also make perfect desktop bins. 

 

Price is absolutely ridiculous for such a good quality durable product.  

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Kmart Large Wire and Wood Shelf

I bought this to add storage space on my kitchen bench, but it turned out to be more of a nuisance. It's a good idea, but my shelf was wobbly and one of the screws would not go in properly. I thought of using it inside my pantry, but, again, it was a bit of a nuisance. I've used it also as floor stand to put my home office cable box . It helped with that. It doesn't stand much weight and, especially in the pantry, reduced the space instead of creating more. 

 

Perhaps it was a faulty item, and other pieces work perfectly, but I found that using a bed tray on my kitchen bench is way better, more stable, and more stylish. 

 

I would not recommend this.

  

USEFUL INFO  

Measurements: 23.5cm (H) x 50cm (W) x 19.5cm (D)
Box dimensions: 3.2cm (L) x 20.5cm (H) x 50.2cm (D)
Maximum weight capacity: 4kg
Materials: Powder-coated iron with rubber wood handles

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FLÅDIS Basket (Seagrass, 25 cm)

I've had two of these since they were first released. During these years, I've given them multiple uses and placed them in different rooms: magazines holder, umbrella holder, stand-alone decor item, laundry and crafts materials storage, to leave a winter throw in winter, and anything else you can imagine. I've used them both folded or unfolded depending on the room I placed them and the use I give them. They have an African flair to me, something that I love. They're made of sturdy flexible seagrass. Unlike other seagrass basketry, it doesn't shade at all. These baskets are super-easy to store away because of their flexibility and foldable design. The natural seagrass colour is beautiful and blends well with any home decor. The craftsmanship is fantastic.

 

DESIGNER Ikea of Sweden

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RISATORP Square Basket (White, 25x26x18 cm)

This is the first Risatorp basket that came to the market and the first one I bought. I have several already and they are a must at home. This basket looks small but accommodates tons of stuff, and it's easy to store anywhere. If you want to keep it outside,  looks great and stylish. I've given this basket different uses, from my office to my laundry, from my kitchen to my bedroom and currently sit in my bathroom.  The mesh body makes it light, and the bamboo handle makes carrying stuff inside a breeze. This is an Ikea classic  design, easily recognizable, and has has been imitated by big stores (Target and Kmart for example).

 

DESIGNER Wiebke Braasch

 

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RISATORP Rectangular Basket (White, 27x42x23 cm)

I love the Risatorp baskets line, and this model is the most useful of the many models I have. This has proven to be the most versatile, the one with most capacity and the easiest one to store. I've moved this around my place many times and and I've given it different uses. As  storage for my laundry cleaning products on top of my washing machine. I've used it as shower "caddy" to put all my most used daily toiletries. I've used it as sockets and stockings 'drawer'. I've used it as stationary storage.  

This basket is great. It looks good in my studio/office, laundry, bathroom and kitchen. It hasn't broken or deteriorated despite the weight I've put inside. It's easy to move around thanks to the sturdy handles. It's easy to clean. The rectangular narrow shape makes it easy to use in small spaces, and it's easy to stack too. I've had it for several years and still looks as new. In one word, this is a must at home and I have a couple o them.  

DESIGNER Wiebke Braasch

 

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