Preserve your extra pillows using one (or more) of these simple storage ideas.
Most homes have at least a few pillows that need a proper storage place when not in use.
7 Places to Store Bed Pillows and Throw Pillows
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For throw pillows, line them up vertically, almost like books on a shelf.
Place a trunk or chest at thefoot of a bedand add any extra pillows.
A trunk can double as a coffee table in a room where the couch pulls out for guests.
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Select a basket with a wide opening so pillows of all sizes can fit comfortably.
Drawers are more or less shaped like pillows, allowing them to lie flat within the dresser.
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Utilize a dresser in a guest room if you generally keep those drawers empty.
This will leave space in bedroom and linen closets for other things.
It can also serve as a fun (and functional) piece of decor.
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Keeping the unit slightly off the wall will let longer pillows fit on the shelves without getting crushed.
Under the Bed
Tight on storage space?
Put the area under a bed to work.
The shape of most pillows is perfect to slide under narrow spaces.
And remember tofluff the pillowsbeing stored from time to time.
Washing pillowsevery six months will help keep them clean.
But even stored pillows can collect dust and dirt, so scheduletime to clean themas well.
While not all, many pillows can be recycled to avoid falling into landfill.
TheAmerican Textile Recycling Servicecan help you determine if your pillows are recyclable and where to drop them off.
If the inside of a pillow is made of feathers or down, it can even be composted.
Animal rescue organizations will almost always accept donated pillows, along with any other bedding.
Just be sure to check with your location before dropping off any used pillows.
