Jul 31, 2013

on the hunt: affordable metal baskets

i have been on the hunt for some decent, affordable metal baskets for the bottom of gradys bathroom vanity for a few weeks now.

i really like these from restoration hardware, but i thought the price was a little steep (even on sale)


wisteria always has a great selection of metal baskets. i really liked this one, but i didnt want a liner, and they were also more than i wanted to spend:

i also like these from crate and barrel:


but, gheesh! i really did not want to spend $70-120 on two wire baskets....

i found these affordable baskets, which came as a set of three, and i almost ordered them, but they were a little bit smaller than what i needed:

there are usually some great, vintage options on etsy like this one, but i really want two that match, and it is very difficult to find a set.


yesterday, i was at target, and spotted these:
the size was perfect, i like the look of them, and they were on sale for $18 each! (plus, NO shipping costs!)
yes, please. i will take 2.
they just needed ONE little change----(i bet you can guess what it is!)


there, MUCH better!


here they are in their new home, already being put to use!


i still haven't painted the walls in the bathroom yet, but i am making some progress!
i wanted to have this bath finished by the end of the month, but i may need a few extra days.

*i have received several questions about this vanity in the last few weeks. 
it is called the LOGAN vanity from restoration hardware.
i bought it on clearance last fall for just under $400. they no longer have this exact vanity available, but there are some that are similar:


the "new" logan vanity (same wood, different configuration) on final sale right now for $359! 
(about what i paid for mine!)

pottery barn's classic single console has similar lines, and is available in 2 painted finishes.

6 comments:

  1. I love those baskets ( minus the liners). The handles are super cute, and they look great in your bathroom!

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    1. thanks stacey! it is always so great when something looks good and you feel like you got a bargain! :) hope you are doing ok after the concert!

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  2. Always a score at Target! Great find. Your bathroom is looking fab.

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  3. They looks great! I love the way your bathroom is coming together. The floors are perfect. We're doing slate hexagon tiles on the floor of our boys' bathroom, and a pedestal sink...now I am second-guessing whether a vanity would have been better! Although, my neighbor got a vanity from RH and it's been a customer service nightmare, so she has scared me off from ordering their bath items. ;-)

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  4. I love the tile in his bathroom, can you tell me the manufacturer?

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    1. they are "montauk black slate", and i am not sure of the manufacturer.

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