A waste basket is one of those household items that you never think about until you need it. Like paper towels, toilet paper and even paper plates, the lowly waste basket toils away in relative obscurity—dutifully holding your castaway items until the next garbage day.
But there’s no reason a waste basket has to look trashy. We found five waste baskets that will put a little zip in your home’s decor.
Round Step Trash Can
Is it wrong to wax poetic about a trash can—shall we speak in verse? Let’s try a haiku. “Shining aurora
Skinny Sleek Can
We love the style and space-saving aspect of this waste can. It’ll fit anywhere. It’s made of super-strong polypropylene and has a rounded bottom so dirt and liquids can’t hide. Just wipe it out with a damp cloth.
Swing-Top Waste Basket
Swing-top garbage pails are so old-fashioned that they’re practically art deco now. This model gets an updated look with a brushed metal finish, which should help it blend in anywhere in the house.
Small Trash Can
Oh, pity the lowly bathroom trash can—it truly sees the worst of us. Thankfully this model by mDesign is easy on the eyes and comes in more than a dozen colors and is easy to clean – just wipe it out with a damp cloth.