Bathroom Linen Cabinets

A well organized bathroom linen cabinet can decrease clutter and reduce waste by allowing you to rotate towels and sheets properly.

There are four main types of bathroom linen cabinets. Each style has specific advantages, but not all types may be appropriate for all homes.

Freestanding linen cabinets are often tall and narrow to make the best use of the floor space they occupy. Available in multiple finishes, a freestanding cabinet will fit any bathroom decor. Wood is a popular option, but be wary of veneers, which can be affected by the high humidity.

While furniture manufactured to store linens is often well designed, consider using another piece of furniture as your linen cabinet. A discarded wardrobe can make an excellent linen cabinet when retrofitted with additional shelving.

Wall mounted linen cabinets either hang from the wall studs or attach to the wall for additional stability. A wall mounted linen cabinet is a good choice when space is limited in the bathroom and you need to store only a few items. A cabinet that touches the ceiling can be further integrated into the room by installing crown molding around it. This gives it the appearance of a built in bathroom cabinet.

Built in linen cabinets are common in older homes. Often designed to take advantage of space in a corner or under the stairs, many of these built in linen cabinets have shelving on the top portion with drawers on the bottom. Newer built in linen cabinets often contain only shelving and are similar in appearance to a small pantry.

A walk-in linen closet may be a needed luxury in a home with multiple bedrooms or drastic climate changes. A larger space gives the homeowner a place to stow extra blankets and flannel sheets in the summer or more sheet and towel sets for extra guests.

Smaller decorative doors and a narrower opening often distinguish the walk-in linen closet from other doorways in the bathroom. This design convention also saves space to store more items in your closet. A bright light with an easily accessible switch is also essential for a walk-in linen closet.

Linen cabinets benefit from careful organization. While some prefer to group similar items together, grouping sets of towels and sheets together can save time. Keeping sets together also allows you to rotate the items evenly, preventing excessive wear.

A common rule of thumb is to have two sheet sets for every bed in your home and two towel sets for the maximum human capacity of your home. Assemble these items and estimate how much space they occupy. Add extra space for other items you intend to store in your linen cabinet, such as blankets and beach towels.

Before calling a professional to build your linen cabinet, think about what your house and family needs based on the amount and type of items you have. Blankets may be easier to store in deep drawers rather than shelving. Sheets and towels may require narrow shelving so they can be easily found. Share your preferences with your contractor before the job begins.

While it may be tempting to use the same remodeling contractor for all of your bathroom updates, make sure that the professional you choose has some experience making cabinetry. Building linen cabinets requires a person with sophisticated woodworking and spatial skills.

A bathroom linen cabinet may not be practical due to size constraints. In this case, consider creating a linen closet that opens into a hallway or your laundry room. While you won’t have the convenience of storage in the bathroom, you will have the ability to carefully store all of your linens in once accessible location.

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