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The best laundry baskets for organising your washing

Our favourite designs from John Lewis, Dunelm, The White Company and more

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Stay on top of your washing with a stylish and functional laundry basket. (Getty)

Laundry baskets are an easy way to keep your washing organised.

They're a good way to keep your lights and darks separated, which will help you prevent getting a red sock mixed with white shirts.

There are plenty of different designs to shop, from large baskets perfect for big households, to bags on wheels for easy manoeuvre to your washing machine.

From John Lewis, Dunelm, The White Company and more, we've handpicked our favourites from the high street to shop now.

Pretty and practical, they'll make tackling pile of washing a little easier.

The best laundry basket to hide your washing

Round Water Hyacinth Laundry Basket | £60 from John Lewis

This wicker design is functional and stylish, with shoppers calling it 'deceptively spacious'
This wicker design is functional and stylish, with shoppers calling it "deceptively spacious".

This is a bestseller at John Lewis, which shoppers love for its durable yet decorative design. One five-star review reads: "Super-functional and attractive to look at, this laundry basket is deceptively spacious."

Double Poly-Rattan Laundry Basket | £90 from John Lewis

This poly-rattan John Lewis basket has a sturdy metal frame.
This poly-rattan John Lewis basket has a sturdy metal frame.

Keep your dark and light washing separate with this double rattan design from John Lewis. Each lid lifts separately and both baskets are fabric lined.

French Cane Laundry Hamper | £55 from Dunelm

This rustic basket is perfect for smaller spaces.
This rustic basket is perfect for smaller spaces.

If you want a laundry basket that doesn't look like a laundry basket, this will do just the job. One customer said, "Brilliant! True to size and looks like a piece of furniture in the bedroom rather than a laundry basket – love it."

Geo Tile Grey Laundry Bag | £12 from Dunelm

This affordable Dunelm basket has rave reviews from shoppers.
This affordable Dunelm basket has rave reviews from shoppers.

This budget-friendly design has rope handles which make moving it from room to room a doddle. It's especially handy for lugging your washing up and down stairs.

Brabantia laundry Bin | £64.30 from Wayfair

This bin comes with a removable liner bag.
This bin comes with a removable liner bag.

Somehow Brabantia has made a laundry basket chic. This discreet design has a clever quick-drop opening so you don't need to open the lid to get your washing out.

Wilko White Split Wood Laundry Hamper | £22 from Wilko

This white wooden basket 'is a perfect size', according to one review.
This white wooden basket "is a perfect size", according to one review.

This natural woven design is made with a polycotton lining that will make it easy to keep clean and the lid means you can keep your washing out of sight.

40 Litre Foldable Laundry Basket | £34.50 from Wayfair

This foldable basket can be used for wet and dry laundry thanks to its water-resistant coating.
This foldable basket can be used for wet and dry laundry thanks to its water-resistant coating.

This huge 40L basket is collapsible, so can be neatly stowed out of sight when not in use. Taking up hardly any space, its carry handles are a handy aid to move it from room to room.

DOKEHOM 18-Inches Freestanding Laundry Basket with Lid | £12.99 from Amazon

This lightweight basket has durable leather handles.
This lightweight basket has durable leather handles.

This striped design has a fun, nautical feel, o it's no wonder it's a bestseller for Amazon. The drawstring lid makes it dust-proof.

Seagrass Laundry Basket | £145 from Amazon

This lidded basket is a stunning and practical addition to any utility room.
This lidded basket is a stunning and practical addition to any utility room.

We love this handwoven rustic design from The White Company. It boasts a 100% cotton liner which can be removed and cleaned separately.

Woven Yellow Bamboo Laundry Basket | £55 from Oliver Bonas

Made from dyed and natural toned bamboo, this is a durable, sturdy and colourful option.
Made from dyed and natural toned bamboo, this is a durable, sturdy and colourful option.

Why not use your laundry basket to add some colour into your home? This yellow bamboo design is a statement piece with two round handles and a discreet lid.

Bamboo Laundry Basket Joesh | £59.95 from Sklum

A laundry basket and storage solution all in one, this bamboo option is perfect for larger spaces.
A laundry basket and storage solution all in one, this bamboo option is perfect for larger spaces.

Maintain some order with your dirty washing thanks to this durable bamboo design. It has two integrated fabric baskets that slide out easily, and the upper part is perfect for storing towels.

Easton Laundry Hamper Storage Box | £65 from Laredoute

The hinged lid on this hamper is made with a safety catch to stop it slamming on your fingers.
The hinged lid on this hamper is made with a safety catch to stop it slamming on your fingers.

For something a little more stationary, this laundry hamper is perfect for keeping clothing out of sight. A neat and tidy storage solution, it's modern and will fit in bathroom, bedroom or living room.