I Used a Pot Lid Organizer to Store My Blankets, and It’s Brilliant

I like to think of myself as a minimalist — oh wait, that’s what I wish I was. In reality, I have more than I need in many areas of my life. But there’s one thing I don’t feel the least bit bad about owning in excess: blankets. I love the coziness that a throw brings; snuggling up with a hot drink and a good book, curling up for a movie, or sitting around a fire pit with friends under something soft and warm.

There are plenty of tried-and-true blanket storage ideas out there. Recently, though, I found a new favorite way to store all my blankets, and it might just be my best one yet: using a lid organizer.

I like to use the $7.99 IKEA VARIERA Stainless Steel Lid Organizer for blanket storage around my home, although it’s technically designed to organize pot lids in your kitchen cabinets by keeping them upright and easy to grab. It might sound odd, but trust me, it works. 

The stainless steel, expandable rack opens accordion-style with seven pegs on either side and has six slots for lids. It’s sturdy, minimalist, and versatile, which makes it perfect for storing thin folded blankets and throws between each slot. You can adjust the width depending on how much you need to store, and its small rubber feet keep it stable on any surface.

I love that the pot lid organizer is expandable, so you can make it work for different spaces. I fold bulkier fleece throws and slide them across two lid spaces, while thinner throws fit neatly into one. You can display the organizer on the floor to show off your cozy collection, or tuck it away inside a deep drawer if you prefer a cleaner look. I’ve done both!

My favorite setup is actually outside, right by the chairs surrounding my fire pit. The lid organizer’s feet keep the blankets off the ground, and it’s so easy to carry the entire thing outside when guests come over. I’ve always hated setting a nice basket of blankets directly on the patio floor — this solves that issue instantly.