If there's anyone we can trust to upgrade our kitchen, it's the Barefoot Contessa. Ina Garten has spent recent decades shaping our culinary habits from her iconic East Hampton home, but her influence extends beyond professional kitchenware.
Here on the celebrity style team, scrolling through Ina's Instagram for her kitchen recommendations is among our favorite pastimes. While we may have found everything from her go-to knives to juicers and sponges, her kitchen storage was always somewhat more of a mystery – until now. In an interview with Food Network, Ina shared the exact basket she uses to keep her space in order, and, thanks to Amazon's spring sale, it's currently at one of the lowest prices to date.
This Natural Water Hyacinth Storage Basket (available at Amazon) sits among Ina Garten's 'favorite' things, and a quick look at the specifications shows why it's a favorite with the chef.
This basket is hand-woven in Vietnam by seasoned artisans using only 100% Pure Hyacinth, meaning it offers the perfect balance of quality, durability, and elegance. Created for long-term use, it's ideal for storing whatever you desire, whether it's kitchen items like Ina, or you use it for magazines, office items, or bathroom essentials. With this basket, you really can't go wrong.
Alongside being your new kitchen and pantry storage essential, this basket has qualities beyond its functionality. Its attractive woven pattern adds a retro, rustic touch to any room, complementing modern, contemporary, or vintage home decor while tidying up and organizing your space. Plus, Ina's endorsement is just the icing on top of the cake.
This basket's versatility means it will look beautiful anywhere, but arguably, nowhere is more suited than a breakfast station. 'Breakfast stations have made a huge comeback in recent years and are set to stay. These stations offer valuable additional storage, with lighter racking or baskets being ideal for cereals and bread. At the same time, sturdy oak shelving is perfect for holding the weight of jars and tins,' comments kitchen designer Tom Howley. 'This efficient storage solution ensures that everything you need is within easy reach yet neatly tucked away.'
You can shop more of our wicker kitchen essentials, including a beautiful tray that's perfect for grouping accessories on your countertops, below.
This four-piece set of wicker baskets would work well for stylish storage in the kitchen or the pantry. All of these baskets can hold about 5 lbs, pefect for storing dried goods and other utensils around your space.
Handwoven from natural palm leaf, this sustainable, versatile tray adds a touch of nature to your kitchen shelves. It's just like the one Ina loves, only slightly smaller.
Organize spices and sauces effortlessly on your countertop with this beautiful tray. It's perfect for grouping accessories together in one place, and also translates to the dining room (where you can style it with candles).
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