The Clever Curtain Rod Hack You Need For Your Blankets And Quilts

Spying a plush, warm blanket in any room with chairs, a couch, or a bed is like a personal invitation to settle in and get comfy. Make that more than one plush afghan, and you're likely to have some company as you cozy up. Baskets on the floor brimming with soft fabrics have been a coverlet storage go-to for a while. Easy access like this has lots of appeal. Yet, when space is at a premium, going vertical is a smart way to maximize storage space in any home. Using one or more curtain rods to hang blankets on a wall is a unique blanket storage idea that keeps floors free of clutter and shows off a collection of textured and colorful coverings at the same time.

There are a few other savvy ways to store blankets on walls; one viral blanket storage hack relies on a hay rack, and another borrows a bathroom staple as a chic solution: a towel rack. The curtain rod concept is a lot like the latter, but it's ideal for the heaviest of blankets.

Get more mileage out of this trick by pairing form with function. Instagrammer Molly Featherstone assembled a trio of aged brass curtain rods, placed parallel to each other, on an olive-green wall. Hung with a collection of overlapping blankets in complementary colors and patterns, the plaid, plain, and paisley throws become part of the decor. And a cuddly covering is just an easy reach away. Plus, it can be a way to show off an heirloom quilt that's more for display than daily use.

Three or more curtain rods climbing a wall, about a foot apart, becomes a statement piece like our inspirational Instagrammer's. Hung with blankets in a pleasing combo of colors, patterns, and weaves, the ensemble will be a magnet for eyes and hands. Change out the cover-ups with the seasons. Group together harvest-inspired or Halloween colors for fall, thick knits and faux furs for winter, soft pastel layers in spring, and filmy cotton wraps for cool summer evenings.