The best laundry baskets and hampers for families

JosephJospeh are leaders in intelligently designed tools and utensils for the home, so it's no surprise they've invented a smart solution for separating our washing with their laundry baskets. This space-saving 90L basket has three separate compartments with removable, easy-to-carry laundry bags, giving you plenty of space for all your family's washing. Available in three different neutral colours, it's an ideal laundry bin for bathrooms and utility rooms.

Reviewed by Features & Reviews Editor Emily Gilbert: "This laundry basket has a few steps to put it together and it does take up quite a lot of room but I've been really impressed so far. I love how it saves us the job of having to sort through our laundry every week and the lift-out baskets are so handy although they do require a bit of wiggling when they're particularly full. The design is really sleek and I really like how it looks on our landing."

Getting your little one into the habit of popping their washing in the laundry basket can be tricky, but when their basket looks like a hungry shark, it might make it a little more appealing. Hand-woven from water hyacinth and built around a metal frame, it's sturdy and will stand the test of time. It's only small in size so is perfect for tucking away in the corner of your child's bedroom and it can also be used as a toy storage solution.

If you want to separate your washing into blacks, whites, dark colours and light colours then this four-compartment laundry basket could be just what you're looking for. Ideal for putting all the family's washing in, each basket easily unhooks from the frame to transport to the washing machine ready to be washed with your baby-safe washing powder.

Ideal if you're looking for a laundry basket for your utility room, this three-basket sorter is waterproof so can wipe clean easily making it ideal if your tot has made a mess. The bottom compartment is also ideal for larger items like towels and bedding and the sorter is also placed on wheels for moving around with ease.

Whether you're carrying your washing from one end of the house to the other or you need to take your washing to the laundrette or to a parent's house for washing, then this large tote bag style laundry basket is easy to carry with a short strap or a long strap. Inside there's also a drawstring to keep your clothes covered and secure. We also love how easy it is to fold and store away when not in use.

Customer review: "I bought three, as I needed one for each new bedroom. Then thought I could put clean bed sheets and towels in the guest rooms. So people know where to get them from. Because of the draw string on the top, i'm able to hide dirty laundry or anything clean so it's protected from dust etc. Currently it's being used to hold my ironing in, as with two small children there's plenty of that going around."

Who says you can't have fashionable and stylish things in your home when you have kids? We love the unique and cool design of this bamboo laundry basket. Small in size, it's ideal for putting in yours or your child's bedroom and we love the green Aztec design and lid to keep everything looking tidy.

Customer review: "The look of this laundry basket is gorgeous! it’s a really good size and easy to move around when needed. i’m not sure if the quality accurately reflects the price. it feels overpriced but overall i’m very pleased with my purchase and how it fits with my bathroom decor."

For an extra large option that can fit in the whole family's washing inside, this 110L laundry container is ideal. Available in seven different colours, it includes a removable inner bag for easy carrying and when not in use, the basket can fold for easy storage. It also includes a lid and the fabric is breathable to minimise odour.

Customer review: "This was perfect for what I needed. A good size that fits in the space I have and was easy to assemble and the removable bag is great. Very pleased with this purchase."

There's nothing worse than the smell of old washing once it starts to pile up, so it's understandable why you might want a breathable ventilation bin. Available in three different colours and four different sizes to find the perfect fit for your family, the inner laundry bag is removable and it also features a cork lid to keep your laundry out of sight.

Customer review: "It is quite big - I thought it might be a bit slimmer but it does the job well and cleans easily
Love the removable bag - the reason why I bought it. For the price I’d expect a second bag to be in but I guess money must be made. It’s in our bathroom and holding up well with steam… we’ll see how it copes further down the line."

If you use reusable nappies, it's very unlikely you'll want your washing mixed up with the nappies so it's a good idea to have a separate laundry bag for your reusable nappies. It doesn't need to be large in size and is designed to be placed in the bathroom and it's recommended you use with a mesh bag inside to remove the nappies quickly and easily.

Customer review: "Holds three days of nappies, wraps and wipes. Easy to clean and sits pretty innocuously in the corner of the bathroom. I use two extra bags to keep wipes and wraps separate just for ease on washing day."

This Joseph Joseph Hold & All Collapsible Laundry Basket combines functionality with space-saving design. Its innovative collapsible feature allows for easy storage when not in use, ideal for those with limited space - or who simply don't want anything else bulky in their home! The spacious basket accommodates family-size loads while the ventilated design helps prevent odours. Made with durable materials, it's both practical and stylish.

Reviewed by Features & Reviews Editor Emily Gilbert: "We used to have a plastic laundry basket which was always a pain to store and then lug down our two sets of stairs. I wish we'd found this Joseph Joseph option earlier as being able to fold it down into a slim package is just game-changing. We keep it in our airing cupboard and you'd never know it was there. I really like the strong handles for carrying your washing to the machine too and the fact you can do it with just one hand."

Available in three different colours, this clever foldable laundry basket folds completely flat making it easy to store away. These are ideal for transporting dirty washing from one room to the other or outside for drying and are essential for any home. They also wipe clean easily and are breathable.

Customer review: "I don't have anywhere to store normal laundry baskets and some of the other soft collapsible ones I've tried before don't always keep their shape after a few years, but this one is rigid and just folds flat. It works great and is a good size."

For smaller spaces, corner washing baskets are ideal as you will use minimal floor space. Although this one looks like a rattan effect, it's actually made using plastic for a sturdy and wipe-clean design. Neutral grey in colour, this basket can have multiple uses and is great to use as a bathroom laundry basket.

Customer review: "I had a wicker type one and that broke after putting in my bed linen but this one is much sturdier. Due to being plastic it is not able to fold up, so the delivery box is a large box. Great colour and has small holes within the laundry basket, which you don't really see."

To save your washing from getting mixed up (there's nothing worse than a rouge white sock in with the black washing), this laundry basket has each colour clearly marked on it in text to avoid any confusion and also later down the line, help your little one start reading. Light in weight, it can fold away when not in use and is ideal for storing in a bathroom or utility space.

Jute is not only hardwearing and sturdy, it's also sustainable and fits a lot of dirty washing inside while still looking stylish and fashionable, particularly if your home has fairly minimal interiors with neutral colours. Available in a range of colours, we love the handles on this for easy carrying. It's also great for children's rooms as there are no hard or sharp edges to injure themselves on.

Customer review: "Should have ordered the large as the extra large is substantial holds 4 throws easily very sturdy. It’s in my lounge and the material is very child friendly if they run into it whilst playing as there are no sharp edges. I gave four stars for durability and sturdiness as I have only used it for a couple of weeks. Very pleased with it so far."