Ditch Baskets And Bins: There's A Stylish Storage Solution For Your Blankets From IKEA

A couple of warm blankets can go a long way toward making your living space feel cozier, especially on chilly autumn and winter evenings. However, storing them neatly and in an accessible place can occasionally be quite the hassle. Plastic bins and woven baskets are two common solutions, but they both have drawbacks. The former isn't the most aesthetically pleasing, and the latter can still take up quite a bit of floor space. If you're looking for a far more stylish way to keep your blankets close, try storing them up on your wall with the help of a HULTARP rail from IKEA. This metal fixture acts as a display for the patterns and colors of your best quilts and throws and should prevent them from getting into a crumpled heap on your floor.

IKEA's HULTARP rails come in either black or polished brass. The fixtures give off the vibes of elegant hardware pieces, and start at just $8 — so there's not much to complain about in terms of price. In their smaller size, they're 23 ½ inches long, and in their larger size, they measure 31 ½ inches. The wall next to your living room couch is perhaps the most obvious place to install this fixture if you're going to use it for blankets. However, it could also be a nice addition to an office reading nook or your guest bedroom. Either way, it'll fit seamlessly into a modern interior just as well as it will alongside retro design trends that are making a comeback.

If there's one thing you should avoid when using this rail for blanket storage, it's hanging it in such a way that it appears akin to a towel rack. The height you mount it at and whether or not you spread out your blankets instead of folding them neatly can potentially make it take on such an unfortunate appearance. To keep things looking fresh, consider adding some of IKEA's HULTARP accessories to the rail, next to your blankets. With HULTARP hooks, for example, you could hang up an art piece or a little woven basket. HULTARP containers, meanwhile, could be nice for small faux plants. 

If you're going to hang anything that's remotely heavy on your rail, make sure you attach the fixture to a stud where possible. Wall anchors are the best solution when studs aren't available. That said, you can also use adhesive strips to mount the rail on the wall, but only if your throws are thin and lightweight, like those made from linen and bamboo.

As for those who have lots of blankets in their living space, one HULTARP rail probably won't cut it in terms of storage. However, if you get a few of these products and mount them in vertical alignment with one another, you'll end up with a chic-looking blanket ladder. This is just one way to essentially turn the space beside your bed into a cozy accent wall.