Linen Storage Ideas

A linen closet is a valuable space in anyone’s home. But what if you don’t have one? You might find your clean linen is stacking up with no clear place to go.

In our modern world there are fortunately some fabulous storage alternatives. So if you have a small apartment with limited storage, or if you are renting a room and need to store all your things in one spot, there are some smart linen storage solutions for you.

Upcycle and Repurpose

If you have a shelf unit in your bedroom or perhaps on a landing, then this could be the perfect place for your linen storage. Even a slightly ragtag piece of furniture can look beautiful when styled right. 

Fold your bed sheets tidily so that you will have crisp neat piles of linen. This kind of open storage is handy as you’ll also be able to see exactly where everything is.  

Then on the top of the piece of furniture, place some of your favorite books and ornaments, and perhaps a vase filled with fresh flowers. No one would ever know you hadn’t had your linen storage made bespoke for your space! 

Bedroom Storage Bench

If you have space in your bedroom for a bench, perhaps at the foot of the bed, then make sure this is a storage bench or ottoman.

Whether upholstered in velvet or made from wood or trendy rattan, a bench can be a great space for storage. Everything will be hidden away. Your furniture will be functional as extra seating, and many benches have a lot of space inside. 

Fold all your linen neatly inside the bench so you can see what you have inside. Then to style the exterior, drape a soft fringed blanket or add a cushion.

Under Bed Linen Storage

Some beds come with built-in under bed storage. But if yours doesn’t, worry not. You can buy baskets or drawers to fit neatly underneath. And you’d be surprised at the space you have.

Whether you like a wicker design drawer, or perhaps a handy plastic tray, there are cheap and simple choices available to get the right look for your bedroom. Just be sure to measure accurately so you have the best size to fit under your bed.

Inside the Bed Linen Storage

Yes, that’s right! You can use your bed as storage. If you are moving to a new home with limited storage, then you might like to buy a lift-up bed to store your linen neatly under the mattress. 

These beds raise to around 45 degrees and are designed to remain up when opened, so you don’t have to worry about taking the weight. 

The bed will stay up while you organize your bed linen and other items in the cavernous storage space. Then simply close the bed and all your storage is out of view. Ingenious!

Bathroom Storage Ladder

If you have a small bathroom without a closet, you may struggle to find space to store your clean towels. A storage ladder however takes up minimal space on the floor and with several shelves, it has lots of room for you to add folded or rolled towels and mini woven baskets.

You can keep your display neat for maximum designer impact. Then add your best lotions and spa bottles to decorate the top shelf, or even some small succulent plants.

Crates for Linen Storage

This is a truly creative storage idea.Taking some old crates, adding a coat of paint, then fixing them by the base to the wall. 

Hung in a vertical column of three, these will provide plenty of storage space for your fluffy white laundered towels. What’s more, they can be fitted in unused corners of the room and be nicely out of the way.

Towel Rack

Another useful bathroom solution that’s so simple you’ll wonder why you hadn’t thought of it, is a minimal wood towel rack.

Fixed to the wall, two vertical wood rails can contain neatly rolled bath towels. This has the look of a luxury spa and yet it will suit even the smallest of budgets.

Door Hanger Bathroom Storage

For a similar look but without the need to fix anything permanently on the wall is an over the door metal hanger. This is a great idea if you’re renting.

You can simply roll or fold your towels and place them on the small metal shelves on the hanger. When it’s time to move on, you can remove the hanger with no damage to the wall or door. 

Over the Door Shelf

These storage solutions just seem to get more and more clever! Did you know you can buy shelves to be fixed above your door?

Simply add narrow shelves above your bathroom door, then add beautifully rolled towels and toiletries. If you have some tools and DIY skills, you might like to try making an above the door shelf yourself. 

Inserts for Beautiful Linen Drawers

There’s something super satisfying about a tidy drawer. So you can cheaply buy drawer inserts to divide your items and sort them in similar sizes.

If you fold sheets and place them so the narrow end faces up, you can organize them in vertical rather than horizontal piles so you can see all the items you have. You won’t need to rummage to find a particular sheet as you’ll be able to view them all. 

Nifty Linen Storage Bags

For a small closet or cabinet, zipped storage bags are a good way of storing folded sheets. If you bug a bag with a clear plastic window insert, you’ll be able to easily see the contents.

For items you want to store away for a season or two, you can use these dust proof bags for storage in a dry garage or shed. 

Vacuum Pack Storage Solution

Now, these don’t look so pretty, but they are a great way of reducing space when you’re storing away linen and pillows.Plastic vacuum packs have a zipper so you can open them up and place folded linen, blankets and pillows inside. 

Close the bag and use a household vacuum cleaner with a hose attachment to place on the nozzle of the bag. Switch the vacuum on and suck all the air from the bag, then replace the cap. You’ll be amazed at how much space can be reduced. 

Bulky items will be thin and easy to stack with all the air removed from them. And when you want to use the linen, simply open the bag and the contents instantly puff back out to normal. 

Linen Storage Basket

The simplest way you can store any linens, especially when you don’t have too many, is to use a woven basket. A belly basket with its unique shaping is right on trend and can contain a good amount of blankets.

As you can see everything in the basket, make sure you roll or fold sheets and blankets. Then store them on the vertical so you can see the contents. You can make this a creative visual in your home.

In Summary

If you don’t have the space for a linen closet in your home, there are many excellent storage alternatives.

Beds are useful havens for linen as they have a good area underneath, so you can find suitable storage or buy a bed with storage integrated. 

You can repurpose old furniture or even upcycle some crates to fix to the wall as shelves. And a woven basket will always look pretty. In the bathroom, there are some versatile towel storage choices from above the door shelves to spa style rails. 

You might favor practical solutions like vacuuming packing for longer term storage solutions. But for some added style, fold your linen neatly and it can become part of the design of your home interior.