How to Organize a Linen Closet

1 Don't Focus Too Much on Expensive Organizing Baskets

"Don't feel obligated to buy expensive baskets and containers to organize your linens. I think we all can get carried away with spending too much on organization materials. You can fold and place the fitted sheet, top sheet, and additional pillow cases inside one pillow case to keep it all together. You don't have to have a basket for everything!"

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2 Only Keep What You Need

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"Take the time to look at each item and decide if it's necessary to keep. Once you get your linen closet simplified and cleaned out, it's a lot easier to maintain. If an item doesn't belong in a linen closet, take it out," Mallory instructs.

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3 Discard and Donate Unwanted Items

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Mallory suggests we "throw away any [sheets] that have holes, stains, or are worn down. You only need one full set of sheets for each bed, plus one extra set for backup. Notice I said full sheet sets. Discard or donate those that you have been hanging on to for too long or are miscellaneous pieces to the set. This includes pillows too!"

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4 Keep Bedding Sets Together

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"Organize your sheets by keeping full sets together (fitted sheet, top sheet, and pillow cases folded and located in one stack) so everything is easily accessible when needed. It saves space and time and looks great."

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5 Keep a Donation Bag at the Bottom of Your Closet

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"At the bottom of my linen closet, I keep a 'to donate' basket/bag. I throw items in there when needed, and when it's full, I take it to Goodwill. Having that basket in sight makes me more eager to downsize and get rid of things that don't bring me joy. I'm also helping out our community by donating!"

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6 Take Advantage of Other Free Space

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"If you don't have a separate space to store linens, keep them in a closed plastic container under your bed. You can purchase containers with rollers on them that create easy access. A lot of us forget about the space under our beds. Don't waste it!"

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7 Assign a Space For Each Item

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"Remember, every item has its assigned space, so make it a habit to put the items back where they belong. Organize by category and give each category its own space — sheets, blankets, towels, etc. Don't be lazy!" Mallory recommends.

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8 Invest in Good Sheets

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"You don't have to spend a lot to have great linens. I love shopping for bargains, especially at discount retail stores," Mallory advises.

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9 Make Your Linens Kid-Accessible

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"If you have kids, keep their items (blankets and towels) in reaching distance so they can help themselves to what they need. Holding them accountable for keeping their area neat and organized is a great learning opportunity for them as well," Mallory points out.

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