Stop Taking Up Precious Shelf Space — There's A Better Way To Keep Blankets Organized

Large, fluffy blankets are the MVP during cold winter evenings, but can become a hassle to store during the warmer months. What was once the best feature of a blanket — its thick and cuddly fabric — will quickly turn into an incredibly bulky item that can take up a lot of storage space. There are a range of unique blanket storage ideas you can try, but many of them require additional items like utility carts or storage trunks. Another option is hanging your blankets so they don't quickly use up all of your shelf space.

The best place to hang large blankets depends on your living space. Ideally, you can hang them in the closet of a guest bedroom or home office, which may have extra space that isn't being used. If that isn't an option, consider hanging the blankets in the back or ends of your primary bedroom closet. Hanging your bulky blankets in a cool, dry place like your closet can help you maximize your storage space and extend the life of your blanket.

Hanging large, bulky blankets in your closet may not be possible if you're already tight on space. If this is the case, you could try creating a blanket wall, which doubles as a storage solution and a design piece. There are several nifty ways to do this, including using a curtain rod hack to hang your blankets and quilts.

Choosing the right type of hanger for every item in your closet is important if you're going to hang your blankets. Depending on the size and weight of the bedding, your typical clothes hanger may not be up to the task. Most plastic clothes hangers can only handle six or seven pounds.

Instead, you can use sturdy wooden hangers to store your blankets, or invest in open-ended hangers specifically designed for large bedding. Blanket and quilt hangers typically have a non-slip coating (often rubber or vinyl) to keep the blanket from falling off, and the open end prevents quilted fabrics from snagging. They are also usually able to hold a significant amount of weight, with some capable of bearing up to 40 pounds. Blanket and quilt hangers often come in multi-packs and most cost less than $50, so they can be an economical investment if you have a variety of large blankets you need to store in the off season.