The dreaded linen closet…
Everyone has one…very few people are happy with them.
Not all of us want to take the time to watch a Youtube video on how to properly fold your fitted sheet, so it’s able to stack nicely with the rest of the set like you see on Pinterest. (Exhibit A below)
While that linen closet is BEAUTIFUL and I’m envious of those who are able to keep their linen closets looking this way, the reality is that the majority of people that I work with hardly have time to wash the sheets once a week; let alone fold them back into the linen closet this way! (And trust me, I am right there with them!)
HOWEVER. You can still maintain your linens in an organized and pleasing way, without spending an extensive amount of time by following the tips below:
First and foremost: PURGE
Any linens you haven’t used in the last year. If you haven’t needed 12 extra towels for potential guests within a year, you are likely just fine with the amount you have out in your regular rotation. Let go of the mismatched ones. Same goes for sheets and bedding. If you wouldn’t put it back on your bed this week, chances are you won’t need it again.
*Remember- Keeping things “just in case” indicates a lack of trust in the future. Trust that you have enough, and allow yourself the clarity to let go of what you no longer need.
Sort by category
Separate all king, queen and twin sheets in separate piles. If you can find a set with matching top, bottom and pillow cases- keep those together. If you keep extra toiletries or paper products in the linen closet, categorize those into separate piles as well.
Contain Similar Items Together
This is the easiest way to keep a linen closet looking neat and tidy without spending the extra time for perfect folding. I like to use these drawers or baskets from the container store (see below). They are easy to label and keep all of your categories together and on display.
The drawers are easy to label, come in a variety of sizes to fit any linen closet, and make accessing your linens a breeze.
The lining on these baskets prevent snags on your linens. They come in multiple sizes and are great for extra toiletry storage as well.
If you’re trying to eliminate sheets in the linen closet altogether, consider storing them in drawers under the bed you rotate them on!
These basket labels clip on to any basket and let everyone in your home know where to find things and put them back!
TADAAA!!!