Simons Maison
Taupe Felted Laundry Basket
This felted laundry basket, a Simons Maison exclusive designed in Canada, is intended for laundry and general household storage. It is made of durable polyester felt with two practical cutout handles for easy carrying. The basket measures 29.5 inches (75 cm) in height, 15.75 inches (40 cm) in length, and 11.75 inches (30 cm) in depth, and is spot-clean only.
- Color
- Taupe
- Material
- Polyester felt
- Style
- scandinavian, minimalist
- Category
- Home & Garden > Bathroom Accessories
Specifications
A soft and cozy felt laundry basket with Scandinavian charm and cutout handles.
Two practical cutout handles, polyester felt material, wipe stains clean.
- Color
- Taupe · brown
- Material
- Polyester felt
- Style
- scandinavian, minimalist
- Occasion
- everyday, homewear
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 15.75x11.75x29.5 in
- Category
- Home & Garden > Bathroom Accessories
Additional Attributes
- Simons Maison exclusive
- designed in Canada
- soft
- cozy
- Scandinavian charm
- two practical cutout handles
- polyester felt
- wipe stains clean only
Product Insights
The Taupe Felted Laundry Basket by Simons Maison is a 39 CAD, in-stock, Scandinavian-inspired polyester felt basket with a 75 cm height that aligns with vanity tops and holds 89 liters (53% more than a 1.5-bushel hamper) in a narrow 40×30 cm base. It offers moisture resistance and a wool-like look, with cutout handles that preserve a clean silhouette but may tear under heavy wet loads, and a tall shape that requires leaning against a wall or corner to stay upright. The premium price (77% above a standard hamper) is justified by its exclusive design and space-efficient height, though the basket must be kept away from heat sources to avoid warping and requires regular vacuuming and gentle stain blotting to maintain its finish.
Verified claims
- Care
- Polyester felt: wool-like look, moisture-resistant, and non-shrinking.
- Design heritage
- Simons Maison exclusive with Scandinavian charm and vanity height.
- Spatial efficiency
- Roughly 89 liters of capacity in a 75 cm tall basket with a 40×30 cm footprint.
- Value
- 39 CAD: 77% premium for Canadian design and taller shape.
- Footprint and fitting
- With a 40×30 cm base and 75 cm height, the basket holds 90 L — 53% more than a 1.5-bushel hamper.
- Height utilization
- At 75 cm, the rim sits level with many bathroom vanities, so the basket can work as a drop spot for folded items.
- Stability
- Because the polyester felt body has no internal frame, the basket stays upright best when placed against a wall or in a corner.
- Handles
- Two cutout handles are integrated into the felt, preserving a clean silhouette and providing grip points for carrying.
- Space efficiency
- At $39, 89 L capacity holds 53% more than a $22 hamper in 38% less floor space.
- Heat sensitivity
- Polyester felt can warp or shrink near direct heat sources like radiators or hair dryers.
- Handle strength
- The cutout handles are not reinforced, but they should hold for typical laundry loads; avoid carrying the basket fully packed with heavy wet clothes to prevent tearing.
- Drying design
- Because a full load of dry laundry rarely exceeds half the basket's height, the upper space creates a chimney that draws moisture upward and passively reduces mildew risk.
- Cleaning
- Regular vacuuming and blotting stains prevent pilling and maintain its smooth finish.
- Moisture and odor
- Air out regularly and blot spills to prevent mustiness and staining.
- Floor footprint
- The 40×30 cm base consumes less than half the floor space of a typical 60×40 cm hamper and can fit into gaps as narrow as 35 cm.
- Moisture resistance
- Polyester felt is inherently resistant to odors and moisture compared to natural fibers and is easy to wipe clean, but it is not waterproof; prolonged contact with wet items should be avoided.
- Wool-like look
- The polyester felt bridges the gap between wool felt aesthetics and practical home use: it has the soft, cozy look of designer wool-felt hampers while resisting odors and moisture better than natural fibers and wiping clean easily.
- Carrying a full load
- A full load can exceed a comfortable one-person carry if held away from the body; the basket is easier to manage by hugging it against the hip and keeping the load centered so both handles share the weight.
Product record
- Title
- Taupe Felted Laundry Basket
- Brand
- Simons Maison
- Price
- 39 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 9 sourcesUses
Carrying laundry between rooms
This tall, freestanding felt basket works as a spot to collect laundry in a bathroom or bedroom, then carry it to the washer using its cutout hand grips at the top. Its soft felted look is meant to blend into your decor rather than look like a utility hamper. Keep in mind the felt needs gentle care—stains should be wiped or dabbed rather than rubbed, which can cause pilling.[1,3,4]
A soft Scandinavian touch for your laundry corner
This felted laundry basket fits into a decor-focused refresh when you want storage that blends into the room rather than hiding it, with the merchant describing it as adding a touch of Scandinavian charm. Placement matters for the felt material: keep it away from heat sources like heaters, fireplaces, and hair dryers to prevent damage.[1,3]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Taupe Felted Laundry Basket: Choose this if you want a tall, freestanding laundry hamper in a soft taupe polyester felt with a Scandinavian-inspired look — it stands about 29.5 inches high, 15.75 inches long, and 11.75 inches deep, in one size, with practical cutout handles and vertical flaps extending above the opening. It suits dry laundry and decor use rather than heavy-duty washing, since the only stated cleaning method is wiping stains clean (dab gently while damp, never rub, as rubbing may harm the material or cause pilling) and it should be kept away from heat sources like heaters and hair dryers.[1,2,3,4] | Bamboo Laundry Hamper: Choose this if you want a compact, freestanding hamper for a small space — its footprint tucks into tight spots (28 inches tall by 18 inches long by 11.75 inches deep) yet reviewers say it holds a week's worth of laundry, and the natural bamboo frame with cream canvas bag blends into minimalist decor. Assembly is tool-free and takes minutes, the foldable bag has convenient cutout handles, and the fabric is machine washable (hang to dry). Note that some reviewers found it smaller than expected, so it may fill up fast for a family that doesn't do laundry every other day, and one unit reportedly arrived with cracked wood, so inspect it on arrival.[5,6] | Faux-Leather Laundry Basket: Choose this if you want a tall, slim laundry hamper for tight quarters — its rectangular profile (23.5 inches high, 15.25 inches long, 11.75 inches deep) is reported to tuck neatly into corners, closets, or small apartments. The smooth warm-brown faux-leather exterior in 100% recycled PVC wipes clean with a damp cloth, has two oval cutout handles, and is described by reviewers as stylish enough to double as room decor. Note it has an open top with no lid, and positive durability reports come from review analysis rather than verified testing.[7,8,9] |
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Tall rectangular freestanding felt laundry basket with a tapered vertical form, integrated top hand cutout, visible folded seams and an exposed lighter trim along the edges.
- Overall shapeUpright rectangular box with slightly tapered sides narrowing toward the top and a flat rectangular base; top panels extend above the opening to form two opposing vertical flaps.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.14 · w 0.72 · h 0.78 (high) - Material and surfaceSingle-layer felt fabric covering with a soft, slightly mottled texture visible across all exterior faces.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.18 · w 0.60 · h 0.70 (high) - Top hand cutoutOval rectangular hand cutout centered in the top front flap, cut through the felt to create a carrying handle.
1 region
x 0.43 · y 0.08 · w 0.16 · h 0.07 (high) - Edge trim and seamsVisible folded seams and a narrow lighter-colored trim running along the vertical front and top edges where panels join.
1 region
x 0.35 · y 0.09 · w 0.34 · h 0.83 (medium) - Interior contrastInterior side panel visible at the top left shows a slightly darker felt tone compared with the front face.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.12 · w 0.24 · h 0.42 (high) - Base detailFlat base panel with a narrow visible outer edge where the felt folds, slightly darker along the bottom seam.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.78 · w 0.63 · h 0.16 (high)
Other
Indoor staged scene on a wood floor against a light textured wall with a pale curtain and bathtub visible at right; soft directional lighting from the right casts a shadow to the left.
- Shot compositionThree-quarter front view framing the basket slightly left of center, showing the front and part of the left side.
- Background elementsLight textured wall behind the product, beige fabric curtain and a white bathtub rim visible at the right edge of the image.
1 region
x 0.68 · y 0.04 · w 0.30 · h 0.50 (high) - FlooringWood-grain floor with horizontal planks extending across the foreground.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.78 · w 0.80 · h 0.20 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft natural-directional light from the right produces a faint shadow of the basket toward the left and slight highlights on the right-facing panel.
Colors
light taupe· main exterior feltdark taupe· interior/side panelpale beige trim· edge trim and folded seams#CCB9AE- Overall shapeUpright rectangular box with slightly tapered sides narrowing toward the top and a flat rectangular base; top panels extend above the opening to form two opposing vertical flaps.
- 02
Product
Close-up of a rectangular felt panel showing a rounded top corner, an integrated oval cutout handle, visible felt texture, and a vertical joint/seam at the right edge.
- Felt panel shapeFlat rectangular panel with a rounded top-right corner visible in the image; top edge is horizontal and slightly thicker in appearance due to felt pile.
1 region
x 0.52 · y 0.02 · w 0.46 · h 0.36 (high) - Integrated handle cutoutHorizontal oval/rounded rectangular cutout near the top edge forming a hand grip, with smooth cut edges through the felt.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.08 · w 0.44 · h 0.20 (high) - Felt textureDense, slightly mottled felt surface with visible short fibers and a soft, matte finish across the panel.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.12 · w 0.80 · h 0.76 (high) - Vertical seam / joinNarrow vertical seam or folded edge visible along the right side where two felt panels meet, showing a slight shadow and edge thickness.
1 region
x 0.86 · y 0.28 · w 0.10 · h 0.54 (medium) - Inner rear panel visibleA second panel is visible behind the front panel through the handle opening and above the top edge, showing the same felt material and color.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.44 · h 0.18 (medium)
Other
Tight product close-up with shallow depth of field, soft neutral background, and directional lighting from the right producing gentle highlights and shadows on the felt surface.
- Shot compositionTight crop focusing on the top portion of the basket; edges of the product are cropped by the image frame.
- Background and lightingOut-of-focus neutral beige and off-white background with vertical soft shapes, indicating shallow depth of field and soft directional lighting from the right.
- Image qualityHigh-resolution close-up showing fine fiber detail and minimal noise.
Colors
warm taupe· felt panel- Felt panel shapeFlat rectangular panel with a rounded top-right corner visible in the image; top edge is horizontal and slightly thicker in appearance due to felt pile.
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
1 total1 reviews · out of 5
Great quality
Good quality fabric and not too small, fits perfectly where I wanted, would recommend