Enhancing linen cupboards

Envision your local department store’s linen department. All the towels are in one spot, the sheets and pillowcases in another. Work toward that same feel in your linen wardrobe so buyers can’t wait to move in.

Function: To store household linens, including, extra blankets, sheets, pillowcases, towels, tablecloths, and so on.

Upgrade options: A key and inexpensive upgrade to a linen wardrobe is to replace any old shelving and add or remove shelves to maximize the space. Make it look new with a fresh coat of paint. Then add wicker baskets for small items, bringing an organized feeling to the space.

Showcasing tips: The goal of showcasing a linen wardrobe is not to leave it completely empty but to show that the space is large enough to store the family’s household linens. Use the following tips to up the organization factor:

Consider storing difficult to fold fitted sheets, the matching flat sheet, and one pillowcase inside the other matching pillowcase. You can store uncoordinated sheets in a pillowcase, as well. When stacked on the shelf, these pillowcase packets make for neat linen storage.

Sort big, bulky blankets by size and colour. Then vacuum pack them in clear, space saver bags. Show buyers how three to four bulky blankets are easily stacked and stored in the spacious linen wardrobe.

If you have mismatched linen, pack it away. You want to use only white and cream-colored linens on the beds and store extras in the linen wardrobe. Getting rid of mismatched linen makes the space look larger and more aesthetically pleasing.