A place for everything and everything in it’s place, right? Definitely a good idea when it comes to the linen closet. Yes, the door is closed and guests can’t see the mess, but what about someone who is viewing your home? A prospective home buyer will open your closet doors, and if they see space and organization, subconsciously they think that they will be organized too if they buy your house. The opposite is true if the closet is overflowing. They will think that there is not enough space to store their own linens and towels, regardless of it’s true size.

Here are some tips from Good Housekeeping on organizing a linen closet:

• Relocate random items that do not belong in the linen closet
• Remove and recycle past-their-prime bedding, towels, and tablecloths.
• Arrange what is left by use – seasonal pieces (quilts, beach towels) go on high or low shelves in clear plastic bins (for dust protection and easy recall).
• Keep everyday textiles at eye level with dividers to prevent topples.
• Organize bath towels by set, except for washcloths which tend to get lost in stacks.
• Store washcloths rolled in sock-drawer dividers.
• Stash extra toiletries in bins, baskets, or boxes.
• Hang special occasion tablecloths on over the door towel bars. They won’t be creased from folds.
• Line your closet with contact paper to prevent snagging.
• Label areas of the shelves so you can easily locate items (queen sheets, twin, etc.).

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