Thursday, 12 March 2015

Tweaking the Linen Cupboard

I just couldn't resist this little tweak of my linen cupboard this week.  I read about it on YouTube and thought what a great idea it was.

Here's the before:


All the quilt covers, fitted sheets, etc. piled on top of one another so that when you go to pull one out you often cause an avalanche.  Although the new method won't completely avoid this, it does make an awful lot of sense.

Gather together your quilt cover, fitted sheet and pillowcases for each set that you use on your beds. Put everything inside one of the pillow cases and stack the bundles on top of one another with the least used at the bottom.

Here's the after:


Not a whole lot different I know, but now when I pull out a set, it is all bundled together and ready to go.  There was of course the odd sheet that I couldn't do this with and a few others that went on the donation pile.  

This method also helps you to see where you don't have matching sheets and pillowcases.  And yes, you can always go into another bundle and remove something, if you find yourself short of an item.   

If my linen cupboard actually had shelves, it would be even tidier.(I'm working on it, but in the meantime I'm happy to receive any help where I can!)

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7 comments:

  1. Poppypatchwork12 March 2015 at 02:30

    Brilliant suggestion, we have drawers under each bed and I keep spare covers for the bed and towels in one drawer. All very handy for when changing the beds, every thing at hand. If we have family to visit, they know where to find their towels.

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    1. johnnyjumpsup12 March 2015 at 04:07

      Your idea of keeping linen in the drawers under the bed is a great one too. I think if ever we replaced our beds it would be a good idea to get a divan with drawers. It would stop the dog getting under there too!

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  2. Jackie12 March 2015 at 06:34

    Oh, what a lovely idea. I usually have the sheets folded on two shelves in sets and the pillow cases above them. I may have to try this idea the next time I tidy the linen closet.

    God bless.

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    1. johnnyjumpsup12 March 2015 at 10:36

      It doesn't look too tidy in my closet because of the lack of shelves, but it will be great just to pull one bundle out and it's all there ready to go on the bed.

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  3. Mum12 March 2015 at 11:30

    I have mine like that but they still come tumbling out.
    xx

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    1. johnnyjumpsup12 March 2015 at 14:04

      Yes I'm still expecting this to happen sometimes.

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