Get The Global Look: Belly Baskets

Belly baskets are here and they’re the versatile decor item you’ll want in your home! Here are ideas for decorating with belly baskets!

It’s been FOREVER since I’ve shared a post for my Get The Global Look series. I’m so glad that you all continue to be in love with global style and fusing that into your own homes. I was recently asked about belly baskets and how to use them in global style decorating. What a perfect way to bring back the Get The Global Look series by talking about decorating with belly baskets.

Decorating with Belly Baskets

Belly baskets are one of the most affordable ways to add a touch of global style to your decor. These traditionally Vietnamese baskets were originally used for rice transportation. Now, they’ve become a staple in any global style home. They’ve even crossed the altar and married into other home styles like farmhouse, modern traditional, and Nordic style home decorating. There are several uses for this stylish basket and even more ways you can update it.

Storage

Okay, so this is a duh here. Of course you can use a basket for storage, but what really makes the belly basket special is it’s fold effect. The basket can fold into itself to create two looks. Use the expanded look for toys, blankets, laundry, pillows, or a collection of goodies like trays. The collapsed basket looks great holding fresh fruit on your kitchen counters. Makeover your belly basket with some pom poms, tassels, or a bead garland. I love the look of my diy global style bead garland hanging from a belly basket.

Planter

One of my favorite looks for plants are basket planters. Simply place your potted plants inside of the basket for instant….and I mean instant…global bohemian style. Plants are truly a staple in my global home. Using baskets to dress up your planters creates a very cozy and welcoming look.

decorating with belly baskets — Spring Living Room

adding plants for early spring vibes — Plants in the Family Room

Vase

Adorn a seasonal tablescape or your porch if you are lucky not to have snow right now with a floral arrangement in a belly basket. I inserted a simple floral arrangement in a cheap glass vase into a belly basket to create a popping centerpiece.

ideas for decorating with belly baskets — Belly Basket Floral Centerpiece

I mentioned earlier that belly baskets can be updated very easily. Just type belly basket into Pinterest if you don’t believe me. You will find painted color blocked baskets, pom pom baskets, baskets decorated with sequins, and many more. Whether you update a belly basket to match the style of your room or leave it plain, this versatile basket will be one of your best home decor essentials. Here are some of my favorite belly basket makeovers! How would you use a belly basket in your home?