by Fan Winston - July 19, 2018

The Cull: 11 Storage Picks from West Elm

It makes sense that West Elm and Pottery Barn are owned by the same parent company. If West Elm is where young city dwellers go to furnish their first apartments, Pottery Barn is where they end up when they have kids and move to the burbs.

While my age and living arrangements put me firmly in the latter category, my aesthetic belongs more to the former. I prefer small spaces and modern, more playful pieces, and I like to support makers and craftspeople—all of which aligns with West Elm’s ethos.

Here are 11 small storage picks, many made by artisans, from West Elm.

West Elm Monroe Trades Rustic Hooks — Above: These Rustic Hooks, by New York–based Monroe Trades, are hand-assembled from half-inch pipes, then finished and distressed; $18 each.

West Elm Aplat Culinary Tote Bag — Above: A Remodelista favorite for carrying casseroles, baked goods, and other dishes that need to remain upright, the Culinary Tote Bag by Aplat is made of organic cotton and salvaged denim and sewn by a team of women in San Francisco; $50 to $64, depending on the color.

West Elm Crinkle Baskets — Above: These Crinkle Baskets have the appearance of Kraft paper but are actually made from a durable reinforced paper that is washable. Use them to corral office essentials—or as planters! They come in brown (shown) and gray; $2 to $13. (See 10 Easy Pieces: Washable Paper Bags for Storage.)

West Elm Marble Cookbook Stand — Above: Keep your tablet or cookbook clear of spills and splatters with the handcrafted Marble Cookbook Stand; $29.

West Elm Woven Seagrass Baskets — Above: These Woven Seagrass Baskets feel distinctly modern on account of their simple lines and black hue; $20 to $55.

West Elm Copper Wire Kitchen Paper Towel Rack — Above: We first spied the Copper Wire Kitchen Paper Towel Rack in situ here. The playful wall-mounted piece is $19. (See 10 Easy Pieces: Wall-Mounted Paper Towel Holders in Stainless Steel.)

West Elm Eric Trine Toilet Paper Holder — Above: Proof that even the most practical of objects can be interesting when thoughtfully designed. These colorful Toilet Paper Holders by LA-based designer Eric Trine are $38 each. (See 12 Creative —and Easy—DIY Toilet Paper Holders.)

West Elm Entryway Mirror and Hooks — Above: A mirror, three hooks, and a shelf all in one entryway set. The steel Entryway Mirror and Hooks is $199.99. (See 10 Easy Pieces: All-in-One Entryway Stations.)

West Elm Made Solid Hand-Shaped Leather Tray — Above: Here’s another design by an LA maker. The Hand-Shaped Leather Trays by Made Solid are crafted using traditional Western saddle-making techniques; $32 to $55 each.

West Elm Wire Mesh Storage Hanging Double Shelf — Above: The stainless-steel, rust-proof Wire Mesh Hanging Double Shelf is perfect in a bath, entryway, or kid’s room; $99.

West Elm Utility Kitchen Canisters — Above: I usually find labels on bins a little hokey, but the modern font on these stoneware Utility Kitchen Canisters is pleasing; $19 to $39 each. (See 7 Favorites: Classic Glass Pantry Storage Jars.)

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