Neither Bins Nor Baskets: The Stylish Way To Store Extra Blankets

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No matter how many or how few blankets you have at home, they often never seem to end up in the right place. They're left hanging off the foot of your bed, draped over an armchair, or tucked away somewhere entirely unusual. Bins and baskets seem to be the easy, go-to solution for storing them, but they end up getting shuffled in the mix. Thankfully, there's an easy way to keep your blankets in check, and it's by storing them in a dresser. 

Though unconventional, it's a polished, neatly designed blanket storage solution that keeps them out of sight. Most people store extra blankets in the living room, so a dresser may not seem like a typical addition to that part of your home. However, it's an integratabtle piece of furniture that makes reaching for a blanket easy, so it fits right in. It's perfectly suited for blanket overflow and will keep them organized once and for all. Unlike bins and baskets, a dresser allows you to be a bit more organized by separating different styles and sizes of the blankets. A dresser will also protect your blankets, since blankets left out in bins or baskets can collect dust and hair. In drawers, they're kept tucked and enclosed. This is ultimately the better way to keep blankets organized. 

What exactly is the ideal dresser to buy in this case? You for sure want an affordable essential worth buying, and there are quite a few options. For example, you might consider something like this IKEA SONGESAND 6-Drawer Dresser. It's a basic, classic item that is versatile no matter the room you put it in. At the same time, the drawers are large enough for some of those bulkier blankets. However, if you're in the market for a rustic addition to the room, the Ashley Trinell 6 Drawer Dresser fits the bill. A great spot to place the dresser is behind the couch, if that makes sense in your layout. Either way, decorate the top of the dresser with candles, baskets for remotes, or even books for a functional, living room feel. 

How you store the blankets is important, too. Fold bulky blankets into thirds, rather than in half, to maximize drawer space. Use space in a smarter way with thinner blankets, as well, rolling them up to fit a few together in each drawer. Inside your drawers, consider adding in dividers, such as these Fabsome Dresser Drawer Organizers. These will help organize your blankets and even keep them from toppling, in some cases. Since the blankets may stay in your drawers for weeks at a time, if you don't use them every day, consider applying linen spray, such as this Fresh Wife Eucalyptus Spearmint Linen Spray.