How to Store Blankets: 14 Creative Ideas

Ottoman Blanket Storage

Keep your blankets hidden from view with an ottoman with built-in storage. When you’re settling in to watch a movie, get cozy by opening up your ottoman and grabbing a blanket or two. Pop some popcorn, put your feet up, and press play.

Wire Basket

Roll your blankets up into neat little bundles and tuck them inside a wire basket. Keep the basket next to your couch for cozy emergencies. Choose blankets with different textures and colors to make the basket double as a fun decor piece.

Decorative Blanket Ladder

Blankets aren’t just for comfort: You can also use them for functional decor to give your space some warmth with added texture. Display your favorite cozy blankets proudly with a stylish blanket ladder. Your blankets will look great, and you’ll be able to easily snag one off of your blanket ladder whenever you’re feeling chilly. Lots of home decor stores sell blanket ladders, but you can also make your own with a few simple supplies.

Blanket Basket

Cozy up your living room with a cute blanket basket. Fill yours with multi-colored blankets, DIY crochet blankets, and blankets of varying textures. Place it next to your fireplace for the ultimate cozy vibes. Just looking at it will warm you up.

Lidded Baskets

Woven lidded baskets will never go out of style. Like traditional woven baskets, lidded baskets look natural and organic, but they often look tidier than traditional baskets, because the lids prevent you from seeing inside. If you’re not into folding your blankets perfectly after every use, this is a great blanket storage solution for you.

Upcycled Planter

You don’t necessarily have to purchase a bin or basket specifically designed to hold blankets to store yours. Think outside of the box and consider alternative storage solutions, like this cute footed planter. It may not be meant to hold blankets, but it can function that way. If you like its style, go for it.

Small Wicker Baskets

Instead of storing your blankets in one big basket, spread them out into smaller wicker baskets. Place one or two blankets in each basket and set them around your living space and bedroom. If you have a lot of blankets, this is a great way to make your home feel more minimalist and simple—and you’ll always have a blanket nearby wherever you are in the house.

Hidden Coffee Table Storage

To hide your blankets from plain view, store them inside of your coffee table. Purchase or build a coffee table that's hollow and has a removable top. While some people prefer to use this space to store board games and knick-knacks, you can absolutely use yours to store your blankets. It will keep them out of the way, but always within reach.

Built-in Cabinets

If you're lucky enough to have built-in cabinets in your home already, use the storage space as a place to put your blankets. Consider storing them in smaller baskets to make pulling them out and putting them away easier.

If you don't have built-ins, flex your DIY muscles and make DIY built-ins yourself. The end result will be so worth the effort.

Ottoman Coffee Table Storage

If you have a small space, less furniture is more. Combining furniture pieces and utilizing functional decor is the best way to decorate a small living space. Combine the comfort of an ottoman with the functionality of a coffee table with a longer and sturdier furniture piece, like the one shown here. Find one with storage inside and place your blankets inside so they're ready for movie night.

Stylish Storage Bins

Blankets aren't just seasonal items. Store them in a stylish fabric bin like this one and keep them out year-round. In the summertime, grab one on your way out the door to enjoy an evening under the stars.

Tidy Blanket Dresser

This idea is especially useful for parents of little ones with a huge stash of baby blankets. Fold each blanket into a neat little square and tuck it inside of a dresser drawer. Arrange them side-by-side, sort of like a filing system, so that you can easily see what's available and grab the one that you want.

Understated Blanket Storage Baskets

If you've already got enough texture warming up your space, consider hidden or understated blanket storage. This designer used white lidded baskets that blend in with their living room decor to keep their blankets inconspicuous. The lidded baskets add a nice, unique touch to the room.

Blanket Trunk

If you're a savvy thrifter and experienced DIYer, browse your local second-hand shop and find a vintage trunk. Repaint or stain it to your liking and use it to store your blankets. You can give it an antique finish with paint and sanding blocks.