Stylish, savvy wastebaskets get some attention
When decorating a room, we don’t tend to give much thought to the waste receptacle. But the decorative details can be important.
“They can make or break your best efforts,” says Diane Henkler, a decorator in Lake Murray, South Carolina. “The details are the fine tuning; you should give them the same thought and planning that you give to the major elements in the room.”
Some options that would make a space look pulled together and cohesive:
Los Angeles designer Brendan Ravenhill calls his clever, clean-lined bin “the lovechild of a trash can and dust pan.” It’s made from a durable, powdercoated steel that resists chips and scratches; a handy dust pan made of birch, with coconutskin bristles, attaches to the side of the dustbin with magnets. (brendanravenhill.com)
Lidded bins are a smart choice for the bathroom. Simple Human’s 10-liter, rectangular model has a slim profile that slides nicely between vanity and toilet. Easy-to-clean, odorresistant metal, a sturdy foot pedal and a well-fitting lid make it a durable option. Or if you’re a tech lover, you might appreciate Simple Human’s 58-liter can that comes in several finishes, including trendy burnished bronze and rose gold. No need to tap the pedal or lift the lid; the can has a hand and voice-activated sensor. (simplehu man.com)
If you don’t need a lid but would still like to use a liner, consider Rubbermaid’s Executive Series 3.5-gallon can. You fit your plastic waste bag over an inner liner, then a black-andchrome outer bin slides over the top like a collar so the plastic bag won’t show. (rubber maid.com)
Lexmod takes a whimsical approach with their Lava bin made of plastic molded to look like crumpled paper. It comes in white, black and an emphatic red. (lexmod.com)
Umbra Studio’s designer Henry Huang has created an elegant yet minimalist wood bin with an integrated handle. Choose from matte-finish stains in on-trend colors like teal, espresso and misty blue. (um bra.com)