Tips for Organizing a Linen Closet
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Do you have a linen closet but aren't sure how to best utilize it?
We often see these areas as trouble spaces because there's often wasted space in these areas or hard to work with areas. For these areas space optimization and organization are key. Here's a few tips from our pros.
1) Always start with a clean slate. Meaning remove all items from the area you want to organize; and then group those items together so we can start to understand what type of storage containers we might need and what we might have too much of :) This is the perfect time to get rid of old towels or items you haven't used in a number of years.
2) Once you know what you want to keep and what you want to get rid of collect all of your storage bins and organization resources and start placing similar items in those that fit correctly. This will help you understand if you need to purchase more or what you can use. We recommend the www.containerstore.com for unique shaped organization options
3) Next clean the area, wipe shelves, vacuums or mop the floor, and be sure to look for any cob webs that might be hiding in the corners. We also suggest giving your linens a fresh wash at this time.
4) Now it is time to get creative. We encourage browsing Pinterest or home stores like Ikea for unique organization ideas that fit your space and style. Try to use every inch of your space. Don't forget corners, ceiling shelves and door spaces. For example, adding hooks to the back of a door or an over the closet door hanger can open up places to store items like robes, children's hooded towels, winter socks, facial towels -- the possibilities are endless. You can use stacking racks to optimize storage for smaller items, and storage baskets for odd shaped items like floor rugs.
5) Once you have all of your items in place, label, label, label. You may remember where you put items but your partner or children may not. This helps everyone in the house keep the space organized.
6) Don't forget the extras! Air fresheners, linen sprays, essential oil diffusers, laundry sheets, and moisture rid systems like Damp-rid are all great tools for keeping your linens and linen closet feeling and smelling fresh and clean. Some of our favorite essential oils for this space is grapefruit and lemon.