{"id":96180,"date":"2022-12-12T11:41:03","date_gmt":"2022-12-12T19:41:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.closetsbydesign.com\/?p=96180"},"modified":"2022-12-12T11:41:03","modified_gmt":"2022-12-12T19:41:03","slug":"linen-closet-space","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.closetsbydesign.com\/linen-closet-space\/","title":{"rendered":"Ways to Maximize Space in Your Linen Closet"},"content":{"rendered":"

What\u2019s in your linen closet? If you\u2019re like many people, you aren\u2019t totally sure. That\u2019s because the linen closet is often more than just a place to keep sheets and towels \u2014 it\u2019s also a catchall for other items you don\u2019t know where to store. For instance, when it\u2019s in or near your bathroom, the linen closet may be where you keep extra toiletries or the hot rollers you use once or twice a year. Maybe it\u2019s in the upstairs hallway and has somehow become the repository for your gift wrapping supplies. No matter where your linen closet is located, there\u2019s a good chance that it needs to be reorganized. Without a lot of effort, you can discover what treasures you\u2019ve tucked away in there and rework your storage plan to maximize the space.<\/p>\n

Take Inventory<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Whether you have a closet in your home built specifically for holding linens or whether you\u2019ve designated an area of your bathroom, mudroom, or laundry room<\/a> for the storage of sheets and towels, more than likely, you\u2019re hanging on to items you no longer use or need. Take everything out of your linen closet and decide which things you should keep. If you\u2019re still hanging on to the Thomas the Tank Engine sheets that your 17-year-old used as a kid, now is a great time to donate them to your favorite charity, along with any towels, table linens, etc. that you haven\u2019t touched in ages. Throw out the threadbare towels and sheets with holes, or cut them up and use them as cleaning rags. Keep only the linens you use. Organization experts recommend keeping three sets of sheets and towels for each regularly occupied bedroom, two sets of sheets and towels per guest room, plus extra pillows and a blanket for every room.<\/p>\n

Make a Plan<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Often, linen closets are small and contain only a few shelves. If you simply cram sheets and towels onto the shelves, eventually, things become a jumbled mess; therefore, decide how you want to organize your linens before you begin putting them back in the closet. Here are a few ideas to get you started:<\/p>\n