Throwaway society

It’s not exactly the object you want to draw excessive attention to, but ensuring your bathroom’s

waste bin is stylish certainly won’t hurt. Whether you’re heading for an ultra-modern spa-like experience or one with a European twist (without the terrible vogue for bathroom carpets, of course),

we have the bin to suit.

TWO TONE

Trust Pottery Barn to conjure up an oldfashioned black-and-white apothecary wastebasket with more than a hint of European heritage.

Online only at potterybarn.com, $60

DOUBLE DUTY

OK, we confess: EQ3’s Truss is primarily designed as a laundry basket, but the multipurpose piece rocks as a waste bin and ingeniously folds down nicely, too.

EQ3, eq3.com, $49.99

BIN IT

This clean-lined oval-shaped waste bin called Stockholm comes in wood veneer and evokes enviable Scandinavian design.

Crate & Barrel, crateandbarrel.ca, $59.95

SHINE ON

What’s not to love about high-octane gloss? This lacquer bath waste bin isn’t shy about adding a little glamour to the washroom. West Elm, westelm.com, $44

CLEAN LINE

With a plastic bucket inside, this shiny little number from Ikea is designed to be easy to keep clean. It’s also part of the SÄVERN range. Ikea, Ikea.ca, $24.99