Simons Maison
Rectangular Bamboo Laundry Basket
This rectangular bamboo laundry basket, designed in Canada as a Simons Maison exclusive, features natural bamboo slats with a rustic faded look and a matching hinged lid. It includes a removable, machine-washable fabric liner for easy cleaning. Measuring 23.5 inches high, 15.75 inches long, and 11.75 inches deep, it is suitable for laundry storage and other household organization.
- Material
- Natural bamboo slats, machine washable fabric
- Style
- rustic
- Category
- Home & Garden > Bathroom Accessories
Specifications
A rectangular bamboo laundry basket with a rustic look and matching lid, machine washable fabric.
Natural bamboo slats with rustic faded look, matching lid, machine washable fabric that can be hung to dry.
- Material
- Natural bamboo slats, machine washable fabric
- Style
- rustic
- Gender
- unisex
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 15.75x11.75x23.5 in
- Category
- Home & Garden > Bathroom Accessories
Additional Attributes
- natural materials
- rustic faded look
- matching lid
- machine washable
- hang to dry
Product Insights
This rectangular bamboo laundry basket from Simons Maison offers a rustic, faded finish with slat-to-slat color variation and white marks, priced at 39 CAD. Bamboo's silica and hygroscopic properties moderate moisture but demand daily airing; the basket lacks sealant, so green mold can grow within a month if not aired daily, and humid bathrooms risk white spots and mold. It includes a removable fabric liner that is machine washable (hang-dry to prevent shrinkage), and the bamboo slats snap together in minutes with no tools, though uneven metal tab spacing may cause a slightly lopsided frame. Capacity is safe up to 12–15 lbs of dry laundry; overloading causes cracking. The lid does not stay open and must be fully removed to access the basket, with buyers noting the overhanging lid looks cheap. It is versatile for decor—repurposable as a planter, blanket bin, or guest hamper—but requires daily drying and ventilation, making it not suited for steamy bathrooms. Clean with diluted vinegar; bleach causes cracking. Undercuts near-identical Costway bamboo hamper by about 10 dollars.
Verified claims
- Moisture properties
- Bamboo's silica and hygroscopic properties moderate moisture but demand periodic airing.
- Mold risk
- Green mold has been reported within a month of bathroom use; good ventilation is essential.
- Cleaning
- Clean with diluted vinegar; bleach causes cracking.
- Liner hygiene
- The removable fabric liner is a 65% polyester / 35% cotton blend and is machine washable.
- Capacity
- The basket's interior dimensions provide about 2.5 cubic feet of volume, which typically holds one full load of laundry (12–15 lbs).
- Moisture resistance
- The listing does not specify a moisture-protective sealant; good ventilation and regular drying help prevent mold in humid bathrooms.
- Finish
- The rustic faded finish produces slat-to-slat color variation and white marks.
- Moisture durability
- Lacks moisture sealant; humid bathrooms risk white spots and mold.
- Assembly ease
- Most owners find the basket easy to assemble, though a few found it difficult.
- Frame alignment
- Uneven metal tab spacing may cause a slightly lopsided frame; owners say it's fine.
- Humidity & care
- Requires good ventilation and regular drying; one owner reported green mold within a month in a bathroom.
- Appearance
- Rustic, faded bamboo slats with color variation and an earthy, cozy mood; works as a decorative basket.
- Value
- At $24.95, undercuts near-identical Costway bamboo hamper by ~$10.
- Material & design
- Bamboo basket with rustic faded finish and passive moisture buffering.
- Usability
- Removable machine-washable liner and a matching hinged lid for access to the basket.
- Liner care
- The fabric liner detaches and is machine washable; care instructions say to hang it to dry.
- Mold prevention
- Bamboo may develop mold in humid bathrooms; vinegar cleaning recommended.
- Lid operation
- The basket has a matching hinged lid; lift it open to load or empty the basket.
- Lid overhang
- Buyers say the overhanging lid looks cheap.
- Drying routine
- In a humid bathroom, empty the basket or crack the lid open daily for a few hours so the unsealed bamboo slats can release absorbed moisture.
- Sealant
- The listing does not specify whether a moisture-protective sealant is applied to the bamboo.
- Build quality
- Several owners describe the basket as flimsy or delicate, and one warns it is not very solid when filled more than three-quarters full.
- Ventilation / airflow
- The basket's natural bamboo slat construction has open sides that allow air to move through, so it breathes better in a humid bathroom than a solid plastic bin.
Product record
- Title
- Rectangular Bamboo Laundry Basket
- Brand
- Simons Maison
- Price
- 39 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 5 sourcesUses
Holding a single person's weekly laundry
Customers report this basket is well sized for one person, holding about 5 to 7 days of clothing without taking over a small space. Reviewers note the frame can flex and the bamboo slats may bend or break when the basket is filled past three-quarters capacity, especially with heavy towels, so lighter weekly loads are where it works best. Families or those with larger loads may want a wider option.[1]
Guest bathroom hamper for hiding used towels
Customer reviewers report using this basket as a hamper in guest bathrooms, where its solid bamboo slats hide used towels and laundry completely for a tidy, hotel-like look. Some reviews note the bamboo can develop green mold within a month in humid bathrooms without ventilation, so this setup works best where the basket stays dry.[1]
Decorative storage for dry areas
Use this rectangular bamboo basket as decorative storage in dry, low-traffic spots — customers report using it as a planter or blanket bin, where its warm bamboo finish enhances the decor. Reviewers say the eye-catching bamboo design blends into a range of settings, from modern bathrooms to guest bedrooms.[1]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Rectangular Bamboo Laundry Basket: Choose this if you want a bamboo hamper sized for one person's weekly laundry or a guest bathroom, where the solid slats and matching hinged lid conceal laundry for a tidy look, and the removable lining (65% polyester, 35% cotton) is machine washable, hung to dry. It stands about 23.5 inches tall with a rustic faded bamboo finish, rope carry handle, and a look reviewers say blends into decor in dry areas. Be aware that customer reviews report the frame flexing and slats bending or snapping when filled past three-quarters capacity, and that bamboo can develop mold in humid, unventilated bathrooms unless sealed or kept dry.[1,2] | Black Bamboo Rectangular Laundry Basket: Choose this if you want a hamper that doubles as decor: reviewers describe its black bamboo-style frame and faux-linen polyester liner as a sleek, high-end look that blends into bedroom or bathroom spaces, and its fold-over fabric flap lid reportedly seals in laundry odors — helpful in shared rooms or dorms. Assembly is reported as tool-free and done in minutes. At 24 inches (62 cm) tall by 18 by 12 inches (45 by 31 cm), capacity is standard, so larger households may need to empty it frequently.[3] | Bamboo Laundry Hamper: Choose this if you want a compact freestanding hamper for a small space: it stands 28 inches tall with an 18-inch by 11.75-inch footprint, assembles without tools in minutes, and its machine-washable cream canvas bag (75% polyester, 15% cotton, 10% linen) hangs on a 100% bamboo frame with cutout handles for carrying. Reviewers praise the natural bamboo look as decor-worthy for minimalist interiors and find it sturdy enough for overstuffed loads, though some note quality is not uniform — one unit arrived with cracked wood — and a few would prefer more capacity for a family's weekly laundry, so check the dimensions against your typical load and inspect the wood on arrival.[4,5] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Rectangular, tall bamboo laundry basket with vertical slatted exterior, fabric-trimmed top and bottom edges, a rope carry handle on the front, and a hinged lid with a cloth draped over the right side.
- Overall shapeTall rectangular upright bin with slightly rounded front-to-side corners and a flat top lid; proportions are taller than wide.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.20 · w 0.64 · h 0.68 (high) - Exterior surfaceVertical bamboo slats running full height of the visible face, closely spaced and aligned; surface shows light irregular white marks or streaks on several slats.
1 region
x 0.21 · y 0.29 · w 0.58 · h 0.58 (high) - Top and bottom trimNarrow fabric or canvas binding in a pale cream color running along the top rim and bottom edge of the basket.
2 regions
x 0.17 · y 0.16 · w 0.66 · h 0.08 (high); x 0.17 · y 0.80 · w 0.66 · h 0.08 (high) - Front rope handleSingle twisted rope handle attached to the front face forming a shallow 'U' shape; rope is secured through visible eyelets.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.36 · w 0.28 · h 0.14 (high) - Hinged lid detailTop lid is visible and appears to be slightly open on the right side; lid has the same pale fabric binding along its rim.
2 regions
x 0.17 · y 0.14 · w 0.66 · h 0.07 (high); x 0.57 · y 0.14 · w 0.24 · h 0.10 (high) - Draped clothTextured towel or cloth in a pale warm beige is draped over the right edge of the lid and hangs down the front-right face of the basket.
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.14 · w 0.20 · h 0.36 (high)
Other
Indoor staged product shot with soft, diffused lighting, wood floor, pale wall background, and a left-side curtain partially visible in foreground.
- Shot compositionProduct centered in frame with generous empty space above; vertical composition emphasizes height.
- Background and floorSmooth pale beige wall with a horizontal wooden rail at mid-height and a warm wood plank floor beneath the basket.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (medium) - Foreground propCurtain or drapery panel visible along the left edge of the image, partially obscuring that margin.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.22 · w 0.12 · h 0.60 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft, even diffuse lighting with gentle shadows on the right side of the basket and a subtle highlight along the top edge.
Colors
warm light brown· bamboo slats#CEB19Anatural beige· rope handle#D3BBACpale cream· top and bottom fabric trimpale warm beige· draped cloth#CBB2A1- Overall shapeTall rectangular upright bin with slightly rounded front-to-side corners and a flat top lid; proportions are taller than wide.
- 02
Product
Close-up of the top corner and front side of a rectangular bamboo laundry basket showing the slatted bamboo lid with fabric trim, vertical bamboo slats on the side, a twisted rope handle mounted through metal grommets, and a small round metal rivet.
- Top lid constructionFlat rectangular lid made from narrow horizontal bamboo slats laid edge to edge, visible grain and slight color variation between slats.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.08 · w 0.90 · h 0.36 (high) - Lid fabric trimRounded fabric binding runs along the lid edge; light beige/off-white woven textile with visible stitching and slightly raised profile above the bamboo surface.
2 regions
x 0.05 · y 0.08 · w 0.90 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.05 · y 0.44 · w 0.90 · h 0.04 (medium) - Side slat detailFront side composed of narrow vertical bamboo slats with visible seams between slats and some whitewashed or worn marks on several slats.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.44 · w 0.90 · h 0.48 (high) - Rope handleSingle twisted natural-fiber rope handle forming a shallow U shape, mounted through two circular metal grommets on the front panel.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.54 · w 0.46 · h 0.29 (high) - Metal grommet and rivetTwo round metal grommets anchor the rope and a separate small round metal rivet is visible above the handle on the front panel; metal appears lightly brushed.
3 regions
x 0.58 · y 0.68 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.48 · y 0.63 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.52 · y 0.39 · w 0.04 · h 0.04 (high)
Other
Studio-style close-up photo with neutral warm background, soft diffuse lighting and a shallow depth of field; floor or surface visible in lower background.
- Shot compositionTight crop focusing on the top-front corner of the basket; top edge aligns near the upper third of the frame and front face occupies lower two thirds.
- Background and lightingSmooth out-of-focus warm beige wall and a slightly darker horizontal plane behind the basket; soft, even lighting with subtle shadows under the lid and handle.
- Image qualitySharp focus on basket details with visible texture; minimal noise and natural color balance.
Colors
light natural bamboo· bamboo slats (lid and side)#CA946Coff-white beige· fabric trim on lid#DDC6B8natural rope beige· rope handle#C3957Abrushed metal· metal grommets and rivet#C49574- Top lid constructionFlat rectangular lid made from narrow horizontal bamboo slats laid edge to edge, visible grain and slight color variation between slats.
- 03
Product
Close-up of the basket interior showing bamboo slat walls with a stitched fabric top binding, a beige removable fabric liner, a white plastic corner hinge, and a small rectangular metal magnetic plate on the inner wall.
- Bamboo slat wallVertical narrow bamboo slats form the basket wall visible on the right and rear interior; slats have a smooth, natural light-tan finish and tight vertical alignment.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.18 · w 0.76 · h 0.50 (high) - Top rim fabric bindingA stitched fabric binding in a cream color wraps the top edge of the basket where the lid meets the body; the binding has a woven texture and visible seam lines.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.12 · w 0.94 · h 0.10 (high) - Lid bamboo panelThe inside face of the lid is made from horizontal bamboo slats laid side-by-side with narrow gaps; visible at the upper left of the image.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.02 · w 0.70 · h 0.28 (high) - Fabric linerA loose, removable fabric liner in a light beige color drapes into the basket interior; the fabric shows a plain weave texture and natural folds.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.30 · w 0.92 · h 0.60 (high) - Plastic corner hinge/stopA small white molded plastic corner piece is attached at the lid-to-body joint at the upper right interior corner, acting as a hinge or lid stop.
1 region
x 0.66 · y 0.12 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (high) - Magnetic plateA small rectangular metal plate with a round central feature (appears to be a magnet or fastener) is mounted on the inside wall near the upper right corner.
1 region
x 0.59 · y 0.26 · w 0.08 · h 0.12 (high)
Other
Tight detail shot of the basket interior with soft, warm lighting, shallow depth of field, and a neutral out-of-focus background; image cropped to show upper-right internal corner and liner folds.
- Shot compositionTight close-up framing focused on the upper interior corner of the basket, showing lid, rim, inner wall, and liner; edges of the basket are cropped.
- Lighting and focusWarm, diffuse lighting with shallow depth of field; foreground fabrics and inner wall are sharp while the background is softly out of focus.
- Support surface and backgroundA neutral, blurred background and a wooden-toned horizontal element are visible out of focus behind the basket, providing context but not part of the product.
1 region
x 0.66 · y 0.00 · w 0.34 · h 0.22 (medium)
Colors
light tan· bamboo slats#E2B584beige· fabric liner#DBCDC3cream· top rim fabric bindingwhite· plastic corner hingedark gray metallic· metal magnetic plate- Bamboo slat wallVertical narrow bamboo slats form the basket wall visible on the right and rear interior; slats have a smooth, natural light-tan finish and tight vertical alignment.
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Customer Reviews
37 total37 reviews · out of 5
Absolument mignon
La dimension est parfaite, il est mignon et s’agence bien avec tous les décors. Très bon rapport qualité prix.
Ingenious little laundry basket
Love this basket, it is definitely a touch delicate but is perfect for what we needed.
Panier
D’une belle grandeur
Couvercle beaucoup plus grand que le panier
Le panier est joli et de bonne taille pour une personne. Cependant, le couvercle dépasse de beaucoup sur tous les côtés. Ça fait assez cheap. Je comprends qu'il doit être plus grand pour ne pas tomber dans le panier, mais le résultat est moyen.
Plus fragile que ce que
Plus fragile que ce que je croyais. Bonne grandeur, ne prends pas trop d’espace.
Lavage
Je m’attendais à une meilleure qualité et difficile à monter.
Love the appearance and perfect slim size for our condo.
I would recommend this highly. Easy to assemble. Lightweight. Handy liner. I love it. I bought two. Very reasonable price. Thank you.
Panier à linge rectangulaire em bambou
Simple à assembler, de taille parfaite et très joli.
Beau, mais sans plus
Le panier est beau et facile à monter. Par contre, il n’est pas solide et un bout du panier était presque arraché que j’ai dû le coller avec de la colle chaude.
Bamboo laundry basket
A bit flimsy
Pas tellement large
Il pourrait être plus large
Flimsy
Unfortunately I expected a bit more quality.
Exactly as described
Easy to assemble and nice closing lid.
Coquet et pratique
Parfait pour notre décor
C'est parfait!
C'est parfait!
Kinda cheap looking
Easy enough to put together looked a bit better in the pictures
Bon rapport qualité/prix
Bon rapport qualité/prix
Perfect size Looks nice
Perfect size Looks nice
Nice
I like this. Docked a star because the bamboo is extremely distressed! Way more than expected and the picture didnt reflect that
Cute but flimsy
Very flimsy. I returned it, it has a poor construction sadly.
Do not use in a bathroom
Mine unfortunately grew green mold in our bathroom within a month. We do not normally have an issue with mold. I contacted customer service. They were very helpful and provided a refund.
Beaux motifs
C'est un beau style, mais ce n'est pas vraiment très solide quand c'est rempli plus que les 3/4
pratique
Je l'ai mis dans la salle de bain des invités à leur départ ils mettent la lingerie et les serviettes utilisés. Rien ne paraît.
Excellent
Excellent
Panier à linge
Beaucoup de taches blanches sur le bambou moins attrayant
Beau
Agréablement surprise par ce panier à linge. Il est beau, grand et bien pensé. Contente de mon achat
Beau et pratique
Facile à assembler. Décoratif et grandeur efficace.
Panier à linge osier
Tres belles dimensions et belle confection.
Bon rapport qualité prix
Bon rapport qualité prix
Très satisfaite
Très satisfaite
très bien
très joli et de bonne qualité, à petit prix!
Très pratique !
Ce panier est esthétiquement joli et il peut contenir assez d'items.
Panier à linge
Parfait
Decent Laundry Basket
It is a bit flimsy, which I expected, so just need to be gentle and not overload it. The metal tabs for holding the frame were not spaced evenly horizontally, so the frame actually sits a bit lopsided but it doesn't affect the look or function so it's fine.
Mauvais choix pour moi
Mauvais choix pour moi
Très satisfaite de mon choix
Très satisfaite de mon choix
Tout me ravie !! MERCI :-)
J'adore le joli panier à linge et que dire du très mignon tapis de bain. Je suis satisfaite de tous les articles commandés!!