Head To The Thrift Store For The Ultimate Sweater Storage Hack

Sweaters come in all shapes and sizes, from simple crewnecks to beautifully handmade wool cardigans. Whatever your sweater collection looks like, finding a place to store these bulky clothing items can be tough. They take up too much room in most dresser drawers, and depending on the material, hanging them in your closet is a big storage mistake that could be ruining your sweaters. So if dressers and closets are out, where are you supposed to put all of your sweaters? The answer just might be sitting on the shelves of your local thrift store: baskets. 

There are so many creative ways to repurpose thrifted baskets around your home, and clothing storage is one of the best uses. Baskets give you easy access to your clothes while keeping them tucked away to avoid any visual messes. If you know how to efficiently fold your sweaters, you can fit a surprising number in one basket.

Baskets are abundant at thrift stores, coming in all different shapes, sizes, and styles. When picking one out for your sweaters, look for a basket with handles so you can easily move it around your home as needed. You also need to consider the material of the basket and how it will interact with your sweaters. For example, wicker baskets are a popular organizing accessory, but you shouldn't use them in your closet for a handful of reasons. For starters, if you're storing delicate knit sweaters, the wicker could catch on the material and rip a hole. Secondly, wicker is susceptible to mold when placed in an area with high humidity and poor ventilation, and the last thing anyone wants is mold on their clothing. That said, if your heart is set on wicker, look for a basket with a cloth lining to lower the risk of snagging your clothes.

One of the best parts of using thrifted baskets is that if you eventually find a different storage solution for your sweaters, the basket can still be used for countless other things around the home. Another advantage of the basket method is how easy it makes it to move your sweater collection. For example, in fall and winter, you may want these baskets to sit on top of your dresser or in an easily accessible area of your closet. When spring and summer come around, you can move the baskets under the bed or to the back of your closet to free up space for your warm-weather wardrobe. With a few thrifted baskets and some thoughtful organizing, keeping your sweaters tidy and accessible becomes one of the easiest upgrades you can make this season.