Anybody have ideas for linen storage? I don't have a linen closet.
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I need storage for my sheets, pillowcases and blankets. Please help.
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If you have space under your bed, I would get an old drawer, add some wheels, and that should solve the problem. There are plenty of examples on Hometalk. Here are some that might help: http://www.hometalk.com/b/1937467/drawers-reused
Valerie
on Sep 21, 2015
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When I lived in a small place without a linen closet (and very little furniture as well as lack of other storage), I got a couple of plastic garbage cans, added a wooden circle for the 'lid', but then covered the whole thing with a nice large sheet/ table cloth and they were then 'storage' AND bedside tables.
Recyclefriend
on Sep 21, 2015
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I reduced the amount of bed linens I had. I live alone why I needed 6 sets is beyond me. kept 2 winter sets and 2 summer sets. I then put them in plastic totes under my bed. hope this helps PS same with comforters, pillows etc. really weeded stuff out
PEG
on Sep 21, 2015
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I also have a hassock (foot stool) with lift up lid for storage, this works great for smaller items, I roll sheets and pillow case sets together so easy to find, totes with rollers work for the larger winter items under the bed. On the back of closet door put a bathroom towel holder which holds 4 or 5 rolled towels, roll up your sheets and pillow cases and put them in holder (you could even tie them with pretty ribbon). A hanging vinyl shoe holder (you know the ones that hold around 12 shoes a pouch for each shoe) can work for single rolled up items. Space saver bags are great for seasonal changes. Thanks for letting us share.
Kincaid99
on Sep 21, 2015
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I put the whole set (pillowcase, shams, top and fitted sheet in a pillowcase and put between boxspring and mattress.
Jenna
on Sep 21, 2015
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When I switched over from a desktop computer to a laptop I had the computer armoire in my living room. I moved it into the bedroom and it holds all my quilts and linens. Craigslist always has folks getting rid of tv and computer armoires for free or very cheap.
Kim Kilmer
on Sep 21, 2015
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For extra storage space I use wicker chests. They are very deep and hold a lot of linens.
Janet Pizaro
on Sep 21, 2015
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I am a huge fan of the TV armoire, you can now buy them cheap on Craigslist and with a little paint and retrofitting of shelves you have an awesome linen cupboard.
Beth Burke-Rudd
on Sep 21, 2015
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A cedar chest at the foot of the bed holds our sheets and blankets. The chest has a cushion on top so we can sit and put on our shoes. I got the chest in the clearance room at Penneys for $40. Works for us!
KayDeOH
on Sep 21, 2015
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Store linens on the shelf of each closet in the rooms where they are used.
Molly
on Sep 21, 2015
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Store linens on the shelf of each closet in the rooms where they are used.
Molly
on Sep 21, 2015
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This depends on how much room you have in your house but until I had my home redone I used a cabinet with shelves in it top and bottom to hold my linens. It worked great. Hope this helps.
Robyn Dunn
on Sep 21, 2015
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I put them in the nightstand next to the bed they go on.
Donna Marie
on Sep 21, 2015
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Put the sheets and blankets for each bed in a plastic zippered bag and stow them under the bed they go with.
Darla
on Sep 21, 2015
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Put them between the mattress and box springs for each bed. Out of sight, ready and accessible when you need them.
Christine Nixon
on Sep 21, 2015
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They sell folding storage boxes for linen and blankets. can also use to store out of season clothes. place them under bed, in the closet, garage or where ever you have room.
Vee
on Sep 21, 2015
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closet organizer. Like this one.. http://www.walmart.com/ip/HouseCandie-6-Shelf-Hanging-Closet-Organizer-Chevron-Faux-Jute/37021553
Tracy Atkin
on Sep 21, 2015
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Over the years for linen storage I've used toy boxes as ottomans, ottomans with storage, army chest at end of bed for seating, plastic tubs on wheels for under the beds and hung on hangers in a closet. Once i only had some metal shelving so I made a slip cover for the shelves and stored the linen in clothes baskets. Many times I've had to use a variety. Now I have a huge linen closet which hope a into the bathroom and hallway. It's one of the main reasons we bought the house.
Trixie63
on Sep 21, 2015
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Get those plastic bags that you hook up to a vaccuum cleaner hose and suck out all the air. They get as flat as a pancake. Honest! Then slide them under the bed!
Susie VanEmburgh
on Sep 21, 2015
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Buy (or sew) some pretty pillow shams. Put one set of bedding inside and you're done. Most homes have three set of linens per bed, so one on the bed; one in the laundry and one disguised as a pillow...or two if the laundry is done. Store them right on the bed! How handy is that?!
Etta
on Sep 21, 2015
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Bought an old trunk, refinished, wallpapered inside, & use it at foot of bed - large trunk, so one side sheets, other side towels.
Janet Ridgeway
on Sep 22, 2015
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Some keep bed linen or blankets under the mattress. Out of the way, but handy on sheet-change day.
Bonita Kale
on Sep 22, 2015
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An old chest or blanket box used as a coffee table or an ottoman with lift up lid is great for storage. They also make beds that the mattress part lifts up and the base/divan is a storage area. Some sofas have the same idea - lift up the seating and storage under the seats. If your blankets are pretty you could use a blanket rail or ladder and have them on display (some people display quilts this way). An armoire is also another idea. Even an old buffet with the shelves removed would hold a lot of linen or blankets.
Carole
on Sep 23, 2015
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I do like the plastic storage bags for comforters. I also think an afghan in a nice basket is such a nice touch in a bedroom or tv room
Carolyn V
on Sep 23, 2015
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Repurpose an armoire, was using one for TV, flag screen won't fit but lenens will.
Patricia Needels
on Nov 17, 2015
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I used to be a linen hoarder until I moved to a home without a linen closet. I had to limit down to two sets of sheets per bed. The spare set was stored under the bed in a small container. I hung a shelf over the bathroom door in each bathroom to store extra towels and cleaning stuff ( hidden in pretty baskets).
Neil Eden
on Dec 27, 2015
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I used dh's highboy or armoire at our cottage. It had 2 shelves on the top (= 3 sections), that we used for sheets, and 3 drawers that we used for towels and face cloths. We kept the beach towels in the garage, near the washer and dryer.
B. Enne
on Dec 27, 2015
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Good tips. I do as Darla does - Under-bed storage containers are great as there is a lot of wasted space under the bed, the stuff is not cluttering up drawers, etc.
Marion Nesbitt
on Dec 28, 2015
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i have very small closets, and very small bed rooms. only 1 of the 4 br's has a chair, the others have small chests that are as tall as a chair seat. each bed as 4 set of linens. 2 changes for winter, 2 changes for summer, mix and match the 2 sets for fall and spring. the lines go in the chest.
Dfm
on Dec 31, 2015
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My husband made me a wooden linen store box, I covered it with lovely wallpaper and stood in the corner next to our wardrobes which made good use of a space.
Trishaprior
on Jan 19, 2016
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