These are amazing for everything. They are easy to carry. They do not hurt when carrying and it bumps into your leg. The basket looks wonderful in bedrooms. This was the final one in pink for my daughters room. They do require some reshaping after being shipped in boxes. I simply put a large comforter in the basket. The next morning comes and voila. It so happens that this particular one is a great quality basket. The cotton rope is beautiful. The stitching is perfect. If you are on the fence I would start with one. I am pretty sure you will be back for more.