Before you do anything, look for inspiration! Check out Pinterest or do a Google image search or search basket wall hashtags on Instagram; do a little research before you get going. There are so many directions to go, it can be overwhelming. Having a vision before you begin will help silence the noise.

Tip #1: Use variety. Think: Size, color, texture. Do you want a totally neutral wall or totally colorful or neutral with a pop of color? On my wall, I decided to make it fairly neutral and let my favorite basket from The Sparrow Studio pop.

Tip #2: Think about balance. Anchor a larger item on either side of a focal point to help balance out the wall. Build upon the larger items with smaller or different shaped items. Add a plant or vase on the higher side to balance it as well!

Tip #3: Overlap. Or don’t! I’ve done basket walls in the past without overlap, and my current one is overlapped. Both options work great – just go in with a plan.

Tip #4: Think outside the box. Look around your house – whether in your kitchen or closet – for other items to compliment the wall. In this case, I used 2 of my hats! I love dual-purpose decor.

Tip #5: Plan before hammering. To avoid lots of unnecessary holes, organize your items on the floor before you start. Once you have your vision, take a photo on your phone to reference as you hang the items. I like to also pop a 3M strip on the back and try the items where I want them on the wall as I go before committing with a hammer and nail!

Tip #6: Don’t consider it final. Don’t be afraid to keep adding to it! If a basket catches your eye down the road, find a way to grow your wall!

Tip #7: Anchor a focal point. While basket walls can stand alone and be wonderfully balanced, I love anchoring a non-basket item in the middle and building around it. This time I used a mirror; I’ve also used a painted skull in the past. Antlers, mirrors, or other items similar work great!

The perfectly imperfect piece of home decor is my favorite kind! Gather items from all over; mine range from Anthropologie to Etsy to Target – and my favorite, The Sparrow Studio right here in Denver. I love supporting this small business that provides sustainability for female artisans in Africa. They have been a favorite of mine for years at this point! Check out all of their lovely baskets here.