How to: Organize your linen closet

10 Keep a basket of fresh toiletry supplies for each bathroom in one central location. That way you can see at a glance what needs replenishing, and products won’t take up precious space in each bathroom.

11 Keep nontoxic cleaning products close at hand, but away from linens, ina bucket on the floor. Hazardous items should be kept out of reach of children.

12 If you have a long linen tablecloth, hang it on the back of the door, over two wooden hangers, protecting it from the wood with a double-folded layer of acid-free tissue. Add another layer of tissue on top of the cloth to protect it from dust. Alternatively, roll the cloth around a cardboard tube, then add a layer of acid-free tissue.

STYLE AT HOME’s guide to household linen essentials

3 sets of sheets and cases for each bed: one for the bed, one for the laundry and one for the linen closet.

2 sets of shams for pillows that aren’t those used for sleeping.

1 duvet or comforter for each bed.

2 duvet covers for each duvet.

1 lightweight coverlet for each bed.

1 blanket or throw for each bed.

For each bathroom: three sets of two matching hand towels.

For each adult: three bath sheets or towels, and six face cloths.

For each child: three bath towels, and six face cloths.

For each guest: one sheet set, two shams, one duvet, one duvet cover, one blanket, one bath sheet and two face cloths.

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