A good rule of thumb is to have at least one to two laundry baskets so that when you sort out each load, you can fold the clothes and put them into a respective basket—without any overflow. If you’re short on space and find yourself needing more, consider stacking laundry baskets as a viable option. Remember that laundry baskets are different than hampers, which are typically placed in each bedroom or closet to collect dirty clothes that need to be washed.