Out of all the categories that need permanent storage solutions in our home, linen storage make the top of the list. We all have and need linens.
Unfortunately, not all of us are blessed with a linen closet or linen storage. Living without a space to store this necessary evil can truly be a curse. But don’t worry! All you need to break the curse of the linens is to get a little creative.
What to Do with Your Linens When You Don’t Have a Linen Closet:
Maximize Closet Space
Convert any extra closet space into linen storage. The top of a bedroom or guest room closet works well for this purpose. Since linens don’t need daily access, store them in vertical, hard-to-reach spaces like the top shelf of your closet.
If your chosen space has only one shelf, consider adding another for better organization. If installing a shelf isn’t an option, use baskets or boxes placed on their sides to create cubbies. This helps keep linen stacks stable, making it easier to retrieve and store items without them toppling over.
Utilize Furniture
Pieces of furniture can be used as linen storage. Anything from an old trunk to a bench with storage at the bottom of your bed, can be a good solution. Multifunctional furniture is always the best solution especially if you are limited on closet space. If you use tall cabinets or wall cubes in your bedroom or bathroom, get ones that have closeable doors. After all, you don’t want your linens to get dusty after a clean, fresh wash!
Spread the Wealth
We all love and promote keeping items together. Based on the limited space, you may have to break a big category into smaller groups to find solutions for storing your items. Break your linens into categories so each space can hold one. Table cloths, Towels, and Runners will be their own place.
For example, the bottom drawer in your guest room dresser would be the best place to store guest room sheets and guest towels. Make sure to pick the deepest drawer or shelf for linens in each room.
If you really don’t have any closet space to spare, there are bathroom cabinets, cubed boxes and many more options that can work with your space even if it’s small.
Hang
If you are really out of shelved spaces that you can store your linens, you can hang them! Get sturdy hangers and hang the sets together. This system actually works really well for tablecloths and runners.
When we have to create storage areas out of thin air, we always bring our spacial awareness and problem solving skills to the table. No unused space can escape our sharp eyes.
In our blog post about Ways to Create Extra Seasonal Storage Space we touch on this topic a little bit.
If you were to hide in your room, where would you go where you wouldn’t be seen? Behind a door or under the bed are good places to store your items. When you find your own unused space, you’ll know it was meant to be the perfect storage solution.
For more on how to store your linens, watch our video: How 2 Organize Linens
