maintenance Tidy linen closet is difficult. Blankets are so large that it can be difficult to fold them evenly, making shelves look cluttered. Even when you fold them all together, they tend to look sloppy. Luckily, Nate Berkus has a blanket folding system to keep closet shelves looking neat and organized. In a video shared by @nateberkuslifestyle TikTok, the designer, has described his technique for the perfect fold every time, and it’s all about folding in thirds to create a neat square.
In the video, Burks folds the blanket the long way, first folding it in thirds. Then, fold what you made in half. From there, lay the blanket on a flat surface like a bed or a clean floor to make sure everything is level. For the trick to work, you don’t want the random folds of the blanket to be too short of everything else, because then things will look lopsided. Finally, fold the blanket in thirds the long way again for a full, even look. However, there is one more trick to keep your linen closet looking more organized. Be sure to place any tassels or fringe on the blanket toward the back of the closet when you place the blanket on the shelf.
For advanced folders, Berks shows an extra step at the very end of his video. For this technique, follow the instructions above, but again fold the blanket in half instead of thirds. By tucking one half inside the “mouth” of the other, you make a little blanket brick.
How to Perfect Nate Berks’ Blanket Folding System
If you are curious Stop folding blankets Overall, mastering the final stages of Berks’ technique may seem frustrating, but practice will make perfect. If you can’t perfect the blanket brick, stopping at the final fold and simply turning what you’ve made, then stacking them neatly on your closet shelves, will work well for most people. This process will also work on other linens, such as top sheets, pillowcases, and even some thin comforters. Folding everything the same way makes for a perfectly organized, organized linen closet.
@nateberkuslifestyle Looking for the perfect fold? Nate Berks is here to share his favorite tips on folding blankets for a clean, stylish look every time.
If you find that the blanket you’re working with is too bulky (like a fluffy winter comforter) and it starts to reveal itself before you get to the next step, there’s a secondary. Folding techniques that can keep them neat and tidy. For example you can stop after the second step of Burks’ technique. That is, simply fold a large comforter in thirds, then in half once to keep things in place. Store these on a separate shelf from the rest of the blankets for the cleanest and most cohesive look.
