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Have you ever wondered how to fold and store your towels in an elegant and functional way? In this guide, we'll take you step-by-step through Marie Kondo's folding technique, as well as creative ideas for displaying your neatly folded towels around your home. Discover how to turn your towels into an everyday work of art and add a touch of elegance to your room.

Marie Kondo's art of folding, or the triple-fold method

Marie Kondo’s Method for Folding Bath Towels

Marie Kondo’s method for folding bath towels offers not only a practical storage solution but also helps keep your space organized and visually pleasing. The combination of simplicity and efficiency makes it an ideal choice for those seeking a minimalist and pragmatic approach.

Step 1: The first fold

Start by taking your towel and folding it in half lengthwise, creating a simple rectangle.

Step 2: The second fold

Continue by folding this rectangle in half widthwise, reducing the size of the initial rectangle.

Step 3: The art of the triple fold

Proceed with the final fold: take one end of the towel and bring it toward the center, then do the same with the other end, slightly overlapping them. This motion transforms your towel into a compact rectangle.

Step 4: The vertical test

To check if your folding meets Marie Kondo’s standards, put the towel to the vertical test. If it stands upright, then you’ve folded it perfectly!

Original bath towel folds

Folding swan-shaped towels

Step 1: Start gently

Lay a bath towel flat, taking care to orient it in the “landscape” position, as illustrated below.

Step 2: Create the swan's neck

Fold the top two corners down and in, so that they meet in the center. Keep in mind that, since this isn't a perfect square, they won't line up with the bottom edge of the napkin.

Step 3: Sculpt the body

Roll the two outer edges inwards, towards the center. The resulting shape should resemble an upward-pointing arrow.

Step 4: Create the silhouette

Bend the resulting arrow into a Z-shape. Make sure the two lower points of the arrow are at the bottom of the Z, and the upper point is at the top.

Step 5: Bring the swan to life

Place the formed Z on a flat surface and gently press the corners to shape the curves. The Z should now resemble an elegant swan.

Towel Folding – Bunny Shape

Step 1: Start by laying your bath towel flat on a smooth surface.

Step 2: Roll the towel diagonally, starting from one corner, to form a tight roll.

Step 3: Fold this roll in half, then fold each end outward, leaving the pointed tips extending beyond the center fold. Use a rubber band to secure the shape in the middle. You’ll get a compact ball with the bunny’s ears and paws sticking out.

Towel Folding – Heart Shape

Step 1: Lay your bath towel flat on a smooth surface.

Step 2: Place one finger in the center of the towel lengthwise.

Step 3: Roll each side of the towel inward toward the center to form the bottom point of the heart. Make sure to leave a gap in the middle and not roll all the way to the center.

Step 4: Fold each roll upward to shape the top of the heart. The bottom points of the heart should now naturally take form.

Step 5: Adjust everything to make sure the heart shape is clean, balanced, and symmetrical.

Step 6: If needed, place a small rubber band at the center to hold the towel in place.

Towel Folding – Flower Shape

An easy towel fold using a square bath towel:

Step 1: Take a square bath towel.

Step 2: Fold all four corners of the towel toward the center to create a smaller square.

Step 3: Then fold the new four corners (from the smaller square) toward the center again.

Step 4: Flip the towel over so the folds are now underneath and the corners you just folded are on top.

Hold the center of the towel and gently pull out the folded corners from underneath to create the flower petals.

How do you store your towels?

Now that you've mastered the art of the “tri-fold”, it's time to decide how to store or display your neatly folded bath towels. Here are a few suggestions for showcasing your towels in your home.

1. On a towel rack

A towel rack is the perfect place to hang your towels that you don't want to fold. Make sure the monogram or motif is clearly visible on the front. You can also superimpose bath towels with hand towels or sheets for an elegant presentation.

2. In the guest room

When entertaining guests, create a welcoming atmosphere by placing a bath towel folded using our method on the bed in the guest room. Add a folded hand towel in step three for an extra touch of luxury. And if you're feeling creative, dare to fold it into a swan shape!

3. Roll up your towels

If you need to store a large number of towels compactly, rolling up is a great option. Use the triple-fold method up to step two, then roll up the napkin starting from the end without a monogram or pattern.

4. Flat fold

If you prefer to stack your towels, you can also triple-fold them up to step two, then fold them in thirds for a wider, flatter fold. This will depend on the size of your storage space.