I'd nicknamed my airing cupboard the 'cupboard of doom' but thanks to these Amazon bedding organisers it's never looked tidier

This is organisation heaven

Three grey Amazon bedding files on a pink background with abstract line design
(Image credit: Amazon)

I used to refer to our airing cupboard as the 'cupboard of doom' thanks to the absolute chaos of my family of four's bedding and towels stuffed inside it. So when our deputy editor Becky Knight invested in these Amazon bedding organisers (and subsequently raved about them) I instantly thought they could be just the solution I needed for my own storage problem.

Over the years I've built up quite the bedding collection. I have summer and winter duvets and spare pillows, plus sheets and bed linen for my own king-sized bed, then bedding for two kid's rooms and spare sets for overnight guests. I'm lucky enough to have an airing cupboard on the landing, which should mean I can keep my linen cupboard organised, but in reality I've never quite mastered a way to stop it turning into a total mess.

Airing cupboard with messy bedding and storage bags and baskets

(Image credit: Future PLC/Heather Young)

Recently it had reached truly epic levels of disorganisation. It was nigh-on impossible to find anything – the sheets all tangled and mixed up – and you never knew whether the one you managed to extract from the mountain was actually the right-sized one for the bed you were trying to dress.

We were desperately in need of a clearly labelled organising system so that anyone who opens the cupboard can identify what they need. That's precisely why these bedding organiser boxes were calling out to me.

The official name for this clever storage product is 'bedding organiser' but our deputy editor Becky quickly dubbed them 'bedding files' as they look just like box files, designed to stack neatly on a shelf.

Any organising fan will know that dedicated storage solutions don't come cheap, but if they work then they're worth their weight in gold. Priced at £26.99 for a set of three, these bedding organisers may an investment purchase at £10 a box, but the instant transformation when it comes to how I organise my bedding means it definitely pays off. If the price is still leaving you on the fence, you'll be pleased to know there's 30% off right now – they're discounted to £18.89 for a pack of three, making these a great-value solution for your bedding storage woes. . 

Two grey bedding organiser files next to a large grey clothes storage bag on a wooden shelf in an airing cupboard

(Image credit: Future PLC/Heather Young)

These organisers arrive flat-packed and are designed to fold up around the bedding, keeping things flat and, most importantly, crease-free.

I found that one organiser fits a full set of king-size bedding including a duvet cover, pillowcases and fitted sheet. I couldn't stretch to multiple sets, so I've decided to allocate one to the most-used bedding sets in my household – the main bedroom and kids' rooms – and now these are quick and easy to grab when I'm tackling the job of changing all the beds.

Two grey bedding organising boxes stacked vertically with window showing bedding inside and labels at the top

(Image credit: Future PLC/Heather Young)

I'm a big fan of labelling – not only does it help me find what I need in a hurry, but it also means any of the family can clearly see what's what if I'm not on hand to direct them. These files each have a small window where you can see the bedding through at the front, as well as a pocket into which you can insert a label.

I have the files stacked neatly on the eye-level shelf in our airing cupboard, and I've used bigger clothes storage bags from Amazon to stash bedding that's not used as frequently, such as everything for the spare room. With a handle on the front of each file making them easy to grab, I'm a total convert and I'm planning to invest in at least one more set to keep spare towels, beach gear and extra blankets in order, too.

Since Becky first invested in this set more versions have become available to buy on the UK Amazon site. With plenty of choice, you should be able to find a solution that perfectly suits the storage space you have available.

There really is nothing I love more than the sense of satisfaction I get from opening up the cupboard door and seeing everything in its place,. If you've got your own 'cupboard of doom', these are just what you need to get it sorted, fast.

Heather Young
Editor in Chief

Heather Young has been Ideal Home’s Editor since late 2020, and Editor-In-Chief since 2023. She is an interiors journalist and editor who’s been working for some of the UK’s leading interiors magazines for over 20 years, both in-house and as a freelancer.

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