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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Megan Slack

Ina Garten uses this multi-purpose basket to bring order to her East Hampton kitchen – it's Vietnamese-designed and currently under $34

Ina Garten.

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.

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.


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