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If the linen closet is the place where you toss those blankets and sheets, push the door until you hear the click, and then go about your merry way, then you are in the right place.

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Honestly, I can’t even count the number of versions of linen closet organization I have had. However, I am here to tell you that’s actually okay, especially because you have missed some key factors that make a linen closet organized, which is exactly what happened to me.

My first versions of my linen closets were a jumbled mess of linens: the ones I had as a single mom with one kid, my husband’s when we got married, and the ones we bought together, and then added a kid or two. Then from time to time, I would say it’s probably time to declutter these, or these towels are looking pretty bad, time to change them.

If this sounds familiar, keep reading

THIS WAS BAD

THIS GOT BETTER – I WAS LEARNING AND GAINING MORE SKILLS

Benefits of the organized linen closet

Have you ever had a sick kid in the middle of the night and had to change sheets or one of the kids pee the bed, the mattress, and so forth? Only to try to grab some sheets and everything came crashing down onto the floor, so you just close the door and say I will deal with it later.

Having a better-organized linen closet eliminated the chaos of two am bedsheet changes. But the most magical benefit is how it streamlines my routines. And if you have been following me for awhile you know that I am all about systems and routines.

FINAL VERSION OF MY LINEN CLOSET AFTER 11 YEARS

It helps you save time finding things and putting your linens away. Last-minute guests are easier because everything has a home.

I use sheet organizers from Target’s Dollar section, but you can find some on Amazon here.

Also, when it is time to declutter or replace worn bedding, you can purchase new bedding and donate the old in minutes, instead of creating an entire decluttering session for the linen closet.

Declutter and pare down

I am going to hold your hand when I say this. We don’t need holiday/festive sheets for the seasons. Especially if you struggle with clutter, too much laundry, and overconsumption habits.

Seriously, though, even if you don’t struggle necessarily with these issues and just want to simplify your life, this is one of the easiest things you can do. A while ago, I shared a blog post and a video about how I moved to the two-sheet-per-bed, two-towels-per-person pairing method.

When I say the amount of time saved isn’t comparable, it isn’t. Honestly!

But what you are going to do is take everything out and sort through it all. Get rid of stained or worn linens and towels, keep the best two, and start there. Then, when you are ready for new sheets or towels, replace the pair or just one at a time. Life is so much simpler. Less descions to make it always the goal.

And when you go shopping for new linens its such a joy. Most linens/towels last 2-3 years. It’s like a gift each time. I love shopping for them.

Space-Saving Magic & Folding

If you have a smaller linen closet, then space-saving techniques are gonna be your best friend, plus learning how to fold sheets or use sheet organizers to simplfy the process will help. Like I mentioned above.

One of my most viral videos is of me folding my comforters. I have had so much positive feedback on this video.

There are so many ways to organize linens; I am gonna list what I have and some ideas you can use, too.

So what I currently have is BAXNAOrganizer, gray/white, which holds all the towels. And I have a SKUBBStorage case, white bins at the bottom for all the comforters and pillows.

But our master comforters are so large that they are hidden in our masterbed room closet inside a Zipper Fabric Storage Cubes Gray

I am a simple girl and love affordability. So if you are looking for high-end things here, I am not your girl. I am more practical when it comes to home stuff.

Keeping my towels organized, or at least from falling off the shelves, changed when I decided to pare down. Now I have only two towels per person that fit in tidy bins. And I folded them neatly.

Plus, the uniform helps to fit more stuff in.

Pick one color or similar colors

When it comes to keeping up with your linen closet, stick to one color or similar shades so that on wash day, you can do a load and be done. I change my towels every two to three days. Choose your best routine and the day you want to wash them, and be done in one day.

Use pullout drawers for other things

If your linen closet needs to hold other things, my absolute favorite drawer organizers are the Vtop clear drawer organizers. They are hands down the easiest way to stay organized and look like you have your whole life together.

Utilizing the over-the-door for extra storage

If you lack storage space, use the door as extra storage. I have two hanging organizers made of cloth, and I also recommend the over-the-door organizer from The Container Store. This is a great option for storing cleaning supplies, extra products, travel essentials, beach towels, and more.

Amazon also has this one that could work.

SYSTEMIZING your closet

Beginner level – using what you have

1. Declutter all your towels down to two pairs per person
2. Declutter all linens down to two pairs per bed
3. Fold all towels and linens in the same manner (See video for inspiration/how to fold a towel)
4. Fold all linens in neat piles
5. Fold all comforters if you store them in your linen closet (See best way to fold a comforter here)
6. Rotate towels regularly (example, every two days)
7. Change sheets weekly (pick your favorite day)
8. Fold all beach towels into one section
9. Wash towels every two days (i.e., Fri, Sun, Wed)
10. Wash all linen weekly

Advanced level /start fresh or semi-fresh – buy bins and new linens

1. Declutter all your towels and donate them
2. But two sets of new towels for each person in the household
   • Pro-tip- get every towel the same/similar color to reduce laundry loads
3. Create a weekly reminder on your digital calendar for the day you change the towels, or in your home planner. (this could also be a kids chore).
4. Buy two sets of new bed sheets for each bed, or just replace the really old ones
5. Buy sheet organizers, boxes, or sheet bands
6. Place one set of sheets in the organizer box, and one clean set on your bed. (So this means your bed has a clean set, and your other clean set is inside the box. Ready to be queued for the weekly bed sheet change.
7. Create a weekly reminder on your digital calendar for the day you change the bed sheets, or in your home planner.

And there you have it, your very own systemized linen closet. No more thinking when was the last time I changed the sheets, no more musty towels screaming at you!