Do you consider yourself an organized person? If you feel that maybe you could use a little help in the organizing department, consider getting some practice by redoing your linen closet. This is usually really easy and quick, you'll get a hit of satisfaction and it won't take long. That's assuming that your linen closet contains just linen to start with.
If you are one of those people who has a multipurpose linen closet, you need to figure how you want to use the space. Will it hold linens and other objects? Do you have sufficient space for what is currently in it? Can you see, and reach, all items currently stored inside? If not you will need to prune some, and think hard about what can be reasonably moved to other locations.
After you decide what gets to stay in the linen closet, your next choice is to pick out the storage system you'll be using.
Ideally, you have a linen closet that has a series of shelves. Most of them do and it is the most efficient way to break up the space. You can further arrange it using baskets and hooks for small items. If you have some shelves and also a hanging rod, that's also workable.
The items you use most frequently should be kept at eye level. That provides easy access for items like bed linens or towels that are used regularly. If you store things like out of season coats or bedding, keep them in proper containers or bags and store them on the higher shelves.
Consider carefully before storing any cleaning products or appliances (iron, ironing board, vacuum cleaner) in the linen closet. If you have young children, you need to think long and hard about safety before you decide where to put the cleaning items.
In households with young kids, all cleaning products should be out of reach. This means on a very high shelf at the very least. Ideally you'll want to install a safety latch on the door as well.
For a nice final touch, add a sachet or scented shelf paper or pomanders. This keeps your items smelling fresh despite being stored.
If you are one of those people who has a multipurpose linen closet, you need to figure how you want to use the space. Will it hold linens and other objects? Do you have sufficient space for what is currently in it? Can you see, and reach, all items currently stored inside? If not you will need to prune some, and think hard about what can be reasonably moved to other locations.
After you decide what gets to stay in the linen closet, your next choice is to pick out the storage system you'll be using.
Ideally, you have a linen closet that has a series of shelves. Most of them do and it is the most efficient way to break up the space. You can further arrange it using baskets and hooks for small items. If you have some shelves and also a hanging rod, that's also workable.
The items you use most frequently should be kept at eye level. That provides easy access for items like bed linens or towels that are used regularly. If you store things like out of season coats or bedding, keep them in proper containers or bags and store them on the higher shelves.
Consider carefully before storing any cleaning products or appliances (iron, ironing board, vacuum cleaner) in the linen closet. If you have young children, you need to think long and hard about safety before you decide where to put the cleaning items.
In households with young kids, all cleaning products should be out of reach. This means on a very high shelf at the very least. Ideally you'll want to install a safety latch on the door as well.
For a nice final touch, add a sachet or scented shelf paper or pomanders. This keeps your items smelling fresh despite being stored.
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