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Canvas storage bins come in many different styles, sizes and colors – some are made for specific purposes such as canvas storage cubes to fit into shelving units and canvas underbed storage to look attractive yet functional under your bed.

With lids, these storage containers help protect your belongings from general damage as well as from dust, moisture and other elements.

As with all storage systems, you should know what you want to store before you buy any solutions, although canvas storage containers can just look so attractive that you can’t resist. Canvas has this added advantage over plastic in that you can leave your storage solutions on display rather than having to hide them away in a closet. This can help when space is at a premium in your home.

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The canvas material has other advantages – it is sturdy but flexible and can absorb moisture in the air, keeping it away from your stored items. It is pretty difficult to tear or pierce and is easily portable. It is also makes for cheaper and more modern pieces of furniture than say wood, although wood or metal are often used as frames. Lastly this type of storage has the added bonus of being able to be folded away when it is not needed.

So if you do not already have some, check out our top picks for seven of the best canvas storage boxes on the market today.

Basics

Household Essentials Jumbo Canvas Storage Box with Flap Lid

This ultimately flexible canvas storage unit is perfect because it comes in various sizes and most importantly has an attached lid. How many things have you tried to store in open ended storage bins or containers? They may look nice but when you return to them a few weeks later everything is covered in dust, so rather than just dusting the lid you have to remove all the contents and dust them individually.

This range of storage boxes is attractive as well as strong and durable. They have polypropylene liners to protect the outside cover from whatever is stored inside. They can also fold flat when not in use and have a handle on the front for easy access. This jumbo box measures approximately 9″ x 17″ x 19″ but you can also find small, medium and large boxes in the range.

Being canvas they look more attractive than plastic storage boxes so are ideal to file away on shelves that may be on display. They are easily capable of long term storage of out of season clothes or spare linen for example. Overall they are a great affordable option for any number of purposes.

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Functional

Rubbermaid Foldable Laundry Hamper

If you need somewhere to store your laundry while it waits for its turn to be washed, this 23″ sturdy hamper from Rubbermaid is a bestselling functional option. When your laundry is done, you can fold it flat and store it away or given its neutral, attractive look it could just be left up in the bathroom or corner of the bedroom say. The canvas exterior is lined with a stain resistant material so you do not need to worry about how dirty the clothes are that you put in it. This liner is also easy to clean once you have emptied the container. It is lightweight and there are two convenient handles allowing you to carry your washing about and each hamper will hold up to two loads of laundry. Why not buy two of these canvas storage baskets and train your family to sort their own laundry between whites and coloreds to save you time?

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Whitmor Garment Rack Cover

There is nothing that looks more like you’re moving house than an uncovered portable closet. And why bother even washing your clothes as within a few days of being hung clean and tidy on an open rack, they will be dusty. So when not try this affordable but elegant storage cover for your clothes. It is made from attractive canvas and fits over the Whitmor garment rack. It offers protection for your clothes whilst keeping your bedroom looking tidy by hiding your clothes from view. The options for using this garment rack and cover are not limited to the bedroom, one would also look good in a hallway to house your coats.

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Household Essentials Hanging Canvas Shoe Storage & Sweater Bag

There are various hanging organizers out there which transform closets into drawer type storage. They are ideal but this one is super functional as it combines three sweater shelves with 10 shoe cubby holes. It attaches to your closet rod with wide velcro fittings and measures 12″x50″x12″, so it only takes up a foot of hanging space. These heavy duty canvas storage shelves solve two of your storage dilemmas in one. Each of the three shelves will hold about six sweaters and the shoe holes help keep the floor of your closet clear. This means you can make better use of the space with other storage boxes, such as the jumbo box above. You could also use the smaller pockets for handbags, hats or accessories. This is a sturdy hanging organizer that will hold its shape when filled unlike cheaper nylon alternatives. It also folds down to next to nothing when not in use.

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Unusual

Custom LeatherCraft Canvas Log Carrier

Canvas and log carrier are words that you do not expect to see in the same sentence. However, this unusual but highly convenient canvas storage bag is the height of elegance and functionality. It is durable and made from heavy duty canvas. It has suede leather handles with reinforced rivets for extra strength. Measuring 15″x35″ it can carry six average sized logs per load and will stop you getting covered in wood chips from holding them in your arms. This may be the perfect gift for that special someone who has everything else.

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For Kids

Kidkraft Sling Bookshelf

Kids and storage are very much intertwined. The amount of stuff they can accumulate over a very short space of time is incredible. This attractive bookshelf measuring 24″x12″x28″ has soft canvas shelves that keep your child’s books in good condition. It is the perfect height offering easy access to youngsters and as book covers are displayed (rather than spines) they are easier for children to identify. It has sturdy, wooden sides but the canvas slings come in three different color ranges – being natural, pastel or primary colors to suit most bedroom decor. Children can no longer pull a whole pile of books off of a bookcase on top of themselves, although smaller books do tend to get hidden.

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Rolling Organizer and Saddle Bag

Some things do not lend themselves to easy storage – things like collections of stationery, first aid, tool or cleaning supplies tend to have many different sized items that all need storing together with easy accessibility. Enter the rolling organizer – this wheeled plastic cart has a canvas saddle bag with a multitude of storage pockets on all sides to house all of your bits and bobs. It also has a large central core to hold your bulkier items. There are zippers and other closures for keeping your supplies secure and a telescopic handle to help wheel it about. The cover is ideal for keeping all of your goodies protected from the weather. It is lightweight with smooth running wheels and folds flat when not in use. This is the perfect solution for saving your back from strain when carrying heavy items. Just watch out for obstacles when wheeling it about.

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