There are few things as thrilling as slipping into your clean and cozy bed after a long day of working from home (hello, 2020 coronavirus reality). A key factor in ensuring said thrill is that your linens are fresh and crisp—or soft and silky, whichever adjectives float your boat, we’re not picky. While there are countless linen closet ideas, you may not have the luxury of a large storage space just for sheets and linens. That’s where we come in. We've gathered some of our favorite tips and tricks on how to properly organize your sheets and linens, and FYI, you do not need a designated linen closet. But fair warning: Keeping your linens in pristine condition is about more than just washing them the right way—it’s also about storing them strategically to best preserve the color and integrity of the fabric, especially when they spend so much of their time hidden away when another set is in rotation. Read on for some of our most coveted linen storage suggestions.
Find a dark and dry space
As we mentioned, a linen closet is ideal, but if you don’t have one, there are several design-friendly alternatives that will do the trick. A trunk at the end of the bed, or even one that serves as a coffee table, is a perfect alternative. Storing your sheets under the bed in appropriate containers (see our next tip below) is another great space-saving solution.
Keep them contained
Protect your linens from dust by storing them in a fabric-friendly container like a white fabric bag. But make sure you’re also washing your fabric bags to make sure your linens are staying as fresh as possible. Go the extra mile by separating your sheets with acid-free paper to increase circulation. Pro tip: Store your bedding inside larger pillowcases. Not only are you saving money by not having to purchase a container, but you’re also keeping your sheets in one easy-to-find place.
Avoid plastic
We should be reducing our use of plastic as much as possible, and how we store our linens is no exception. Steer clear of cedar or cardboard as well as plastic to prevent yellowing.
Stay streamlined
To keep your storage space neat and organized—and to avoid overcrowding—limit yourself to three sets of sheets per bed and as few as three sets of towels (including hand towels and washcloths) per person, plus an extra set for guests. Another great way to stay streamlined is to group similar linens. Be sure to separate your personal linens from your guest linens in order to easily access whichever ones you may need. If you have a proper linen closet, we recommend labeling individual baskets or shelves so that you know exactly where everything is.
Use sachets
There is something extremely comforting about the familiar smell of your home. Why not step this up a notch by using sachets to subtly enhance the aroma of your linens? Place them in the back of your linen closet or trunk to add just the right amount of scent to your sheets. Just make sure the sachets are white so that no color bleeds onto your perfectly cleaned sheets. You can also use scented drawer liners if sachets aren’t your thing.
