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We spoke with home organization and storage experts to find the best way to store your luxury blankets ahead of summer. They all agreed on one thing: preparation is key.
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Once luxury faux fur blankets like Lola Blankets went viral, there was a natural follow-up question: What do you do with luxury blankets when it’s too warm to use them? If you own a Lola or Cozy Earth Cuddle Blanket, you know they’re heavy and bulky, likely too substantial for a hook or blanket ladder.
Cathy Orr, co-founder of The Uncluttered Life, is a Certified Master KonMari Consultant and a Feng Shui expert. She says, “When storing heavy, luxurious or faux fur blankets for the season, it’s best to first prep blankets for storage.”
That means cleaning the blankets, folding them properly and storing them in a cool, dark place. “Make sure the blankets are completely dry,” Orr adds. “And be sure not to compress [faux fur blankets] so you don’t cause damage to the fibers.
Beyond the basics of cleaning and drying, there are a few extra prep steps worth considering before you tuck your luxury throw blankets away for the season. And then comes the real challenge: where do you actually put such bulky blankets? We spoke with several experts to share smart, practical ideas for exactly how and where to store your luxury blankets over the summer.
Why do luxury blankets need special storage?
For starters, luxury blankets tend to be either quite heavy or made from delicate fabrics. While common storage methods—like hanging them on a hook, draping them over a ladder or folding them into a small, decorative basket—work well for standard throws, they’re not always practical for oversized, ultra-plush blankets. And let’s be honest: if you’ve spent hundreds on a favorite throw, you’ll want to keep it in excellent condition.
Plus, blankets made with faux fur and similar materials can trap dust and dirt when left out unused. Realistically, you probably don’t want to leave a pure cashmere, dry-clean-only blanket exposed to dust, dander, pet hair or the occasional spill. That said, luxury blankets call for a bit more mindfulness when it comes to storage.
Maria Gatea, home trends research lead at StorageCafe, studies how people store and care for household items to maintain their condition over time. She says that if you want your luxury winter blankets to feel just as soft, full and fresh when you pull them out months from now, a little prep work goes a long way.
How to Store Luxury Blankets
Cleaning
Both experts recommend starting with a thorough cleaning. “Every blanket should be freshly washed or professionally cleaned before storage, even if it ‘looks’ clean,” says Gatea.