Sheets and towels are equally at home in a linen closet.
A linen closet is a general catch-all storage area for fabrics pertaining to bedrooms, bathrooms and sometimes the dining room and kitchen. Pillows, spare blankets, sheets, bath towels and hand towels are all at home in a linen closet. Tablecloths and table runners are also often found in a linen closet, as well as cloth napkins and even kitchen towels. Ideal linen-closet organization stashes the least-used items out of the way on the top shelf, with frequently-used linens grouped by room on an easy-to-reach shelf. Does this Spark an idea?
Bathroom Linens
Bath towels, bathroom hand towels and wash cloths are all items that can be stored in a linen closet, as well as bath mats and floor rugs designated for bathroom use. Towels and hand towels should be folded and stacked accordingly for maximum accessibility. Since bath linens are among the most frequently used items in a linen closet, these belong on a shelf at arm level or where most adults and school-aged children can reach them. Bath mats and floor rugs can be stored on a separate shelf, or at the back of the towel shelf.
Bedding
Clean sheets and pillowcases folded and stacked neatly can occupy a shelf reachable by whoever changes the household bedding. Blankets and comforters can be stored on the same shelf or a higher one, since they're generally changed less frequently than sheets. Spare pillows should be stored with the spare blankets.
Kitchen and Dining Room Linens
Kitchen and dining room linens are often stored in the linen closet, especially if the kitchen is on the same floor as the main bathroom and bedrooms. One shelf should be designated for kitchen and dining room use, housing dish towels, dish cloths, tablecloths and table liners that are used frequently. Another option would be storing the kitchen linens in a kitchen drawer for easiest access.
Out-of-Season, Guest and Vintage Linens
Linens that are not being used often, such as comforters and pillows used only for guests in a spare bedroom, are ideally stored in an out-of-the-way section of the linen closet. A top shelf, or farthest-back areas of a deep linen closet, are suitable for things you won't access frequently. Antique linens, such as your grandmother's vintage table liners, are also best stored out of the way in this manner. Group these least-used items according to room for easier access and organizing.
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