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Linen Closet Organization Tips

The next time you have guests over, wouldn’t it be nice if you could quickly grab them an extra blanket, without having to search your entire closet?

A messy linen closet is not only an eyesore, but it can also make sheets, towels and blankets difficult to find.

The solution? Simple! Just follow these three linen closet organization tips.

organized linen in closet

1. Get rid of what you don’t use

If you’re still storing old blankets that you’re too embarrassed to hand over to friends and family, why not get rid of them?

Go through your closet and decide which items you want to keep and use and which linens you could either donate or throw away.

This will give you more room to work with and prevent you from having to stuff your closet to the point where you can barely shut your door.

2. Group similar items and sets together

Rather than just placing linens wherever there is an open spot, group similar items together so that you know exactly where each item goes and where to find it later.

Towels, blankets and sheets can all be separated and put into there own designated spaces. You can also group sheet sets together, so that it’s easy to make the bed before guests arrive.

3. Take advantage of open shelves, pull-out drawers and storage bins

Even if you store linens in closets where you store clothes, toys or outdoor equipment, you can easily make room for your bedding with custom solutions.

Closet solutions like the SmartLine and Classic organizers from Organized Interiors have open shelves and pullout drawers that you can use to store bins and organize linen.

Every home has unique space challenges when it comes to organization. If you’re stuck and need help with your linen closet or any closet in your home, talk to us!

We have amazing design consultants with proven solutions that can help you get organized. Schedule a free in-home design consultation to meet with one of them.

Reduce Your Time Spent On Laundry With These Tips

When people hear you say the word “laundry,” they often assume you’re referring to washing and drying clothes.

However, this step is only a part of the laundry cycle, which actually begins and ends in the closet.

Here’s a quick breakdown:

You select an outfit from your wardrobe to wear.
After changing, you place dirty clothes in the hamper.
When the laundry bin is full, you sort clothes and separate colours.
Dirty clothes are washed, dried and folded.
Clean laundry is put away.

The cycle seems simple, but you know full well that it doesn’t always go smoothly or quickly. Prevent laundry gridlock and make this process more efficient.

13 hours of free time

What if you could save 15 minutes every week from your laundry cycle? That adds up to 780 minutes a year or 13 hours of free time.

Small changes in your daily routine can lead to big savings in time. Try to reduce your time spent on laundry with these simple tips.

Place dirty clothes into three separate bins

If you separate colours at the very beginning of the cycle, you’ll be able to skip an entire step later on in the process.

Add built-in laundry hampers to your closet cabinetry

Built-in laundry hampers help you stay organized without taking up space. They are also a great way to conceal mess and odour.

Consider customized laundry closets and cabinetry

If you often misplace the dryer sheets or your laundry area always seems cluttered, custom laundry cabinetry is a great way to help you stay organized.

Organize your bedroom closets

Putting away laundry is the last step in the cycle and it’s a very important part of the overall process.

If your bedroom closet isn’t organized and you put clothes away in random places, you are wasting valuable time every morning when you get dressed for work.

A closet organizer makes it easier to know where everything belongs. You’ll speed up your morning routine and putting away laundry will be less of a chore.

3 Storage Ideas To Keep Your Kid’s Room Organized

Kids might be messy, but that doesn’t mean you can’t teach them a thing or two about organization.

The key to helping your children keep a tidy room is to find storage solutions that are easy to use.

Here are a few ideas you might consider for your child’s bedroom or play area.

Open shelves in the closet

If your kids are new to organization and cleaning, open shelves are a great place to start. With open shelves, your kids can see where items go, and they’ll have easy access to their stuff.

Closets with open shelves can be used for shoes, books, backpacks, clothes and storage bins. All your kids have to do is place a particular item back on the shelf where they first removed it to keep their space tidy.

Easy reach storage

Kids can’t be expected to keep a room tidy if they can’t reach the shelves or drawers. Organized Interiors offers custom closet solutions that make storage spaces accessible to your children.

Ensure that your child’s bedroom cabinetry is kid-friendly with easy reach storage. If you share a hallway closet with the kids, you can place their belongings on lower shelves and your items on the hard-to-reach upper shelves.

Sort with labels

A great way to keep toys from cluttering a room is to store them in bins. This, however, can also make toys harder to find. If your kids are old enough to read, try using labels to help your kids keep their toys organized.

Use label categories like “lego”, “dolls” and “games” to keep things sorted. If your children aren’t reading yet you can try using different colour bins to group toys.

Do you want your children to start learning practical organization skills? Provide them with a storage solutions that will make it easier to keep a room tidy and organized.

If your interested in more storage ideas for your children’s rooms then contact us and we’ll put you in touch with one of our design consultants.

How To Upgrade Your Closet

If you haven’t done anything to your closets since you moved into your home, they could be looking a little dated.

Maybe you’re running out of storage space or dealing with a lot of clutter. It’s probably time for a closet upgrade.
An organized home starts with an organized closet.

Whether it’s in the bedroom, hallway or laundry room, you want your closet to be tidy, with belongings fitting perfectly into their designated spaces.

This will make items easier to find when you’re in a rush, which is especially important in the morning as you get ready for work or help the kids prepare for school.

So how do you upgrade your closet?

Closet organization

If your closets aren’t as organized as you would like, don’t worry. These closet accessories can help you upgrade your closet to better match your needs.

Tired of losing earrings and having necklaces become tangled? Add a jewellery drawer, one lined with felt, to keep valuable accessories protected and organized.
Rather than piling shoes on top of each other on the closet floor, create a place for every pair with a pull out shoe shelf.
Keep dirty laundry hidden by upgrading your closet with a laundry hamper. You can even add three hampers, which will allow you to sort colours right away and speed up the laundry process.
Add drawer dividers to organize drawers housing smaller, miscellaneous items. You can also use drawer dividers to sort clothing items like socks, underwear and ties.
Install a sliding belt rack in your closet to keep all of your belts or scarves in one place.
Add another chrome hanging bar to create more space for shirts, dresses and suits.

Closet styling

If you wish to upgrade your closet’s style, there are solutions for that as well. Small details like decorative hardware can make a big difference and can be used to enhance your interior design.

A new closet door is another great way to upgrade both your closet and room. Here are a few options you might consider.

More smart closet ideas

For more smart closet upgrade ideas, come visit our showroom to sample our products and talk to our design consultants.

5 Things To Consider Before Hiring A Custom Cabinet Designer

If you’re thinking about hiring a designer to build a custom cabinet or custom closet in your home, that’s great!

Hiring a designer allows you to meet specific needs and tailor cabinetry to your exact style.

Before you go ahead and hire a designer, however, there are a few things you’ll want to consider first.

1. Cabinet style

Do you like the contemporary style or traditional? Dark finishes or warm, light colours? Putting some thought into what style you like best will help a designer build cabinets that you love.

It’s also a good idea to consider your home’s current style so you can ensure that the new cabinets don’t clash with existing decor and furniture.

2. Storage needs

What exactly are you planning to store in your new cabinets or closet? Kitchenware, office supplies or clothes?

Knowing how you plan to use your custom cabinets will help a designer tailor the project to your needs.

3. Storage space

How much storage space will you be needing? If you already know what items will be placed in the cabinets or closets, you should have a good idea of how large your custom storage solutions need to be.

You might also consider having custom cabinets made larger, to create space for additional items you buy in the future.

4. What’s wrong with your current storage solution?

Is your current closet too small, or does it not have enough shelf space? Pinpointing the problem(s) with your current storage solution will help a designer come up with a solution.

5. Big picture

Are you trying to get more organized, maximize your living space or improve your home’s style?

Know what your main objective is before you take on a project like this, and share this information with your designer!

Talk to a designer

Once you’ve considered these 5 things then talk to a designer. Get them to come to your home and see your space.

A designer can help you save a lot of time and create a custom storage solution that is perfect for your needs.