I Tried Martha Stewart’s “Magical” Storage Method, and It Instantly Tripled My Kitchen Space

We’ve all been there: trying to squeeze just one more towel into an already overflowing kitchen drawer. The struggle is real, especially when you live in a small space and your kitchen towels are all over the place. But after trying Martha Stewart’s brilliant trick for folding kitchen towels “perfectly,” I can honestly say my towel collection has never looked better — just look below.

Martha’s folding technique is simple, effective, and yes, it really works. The beauty of her method lies in its ability to maximize space while keeping everything neat and easily accessible. Instead of just folding your towels into thirds (which can actually take up more room), this method encourages you to fold them into neat, compact rectangles that fit beautifully in any drawer.

The process is as easy as it sounds:

1. Lay the towel flat. Spread it out on a surface, smoothing out any wrinkles.
2. Fold the towel into thirds lengthwise, keeping it nice and compact and preventing bulk.
3. Fold it in half again. This creates a rectangle that’s just the right size to fit neatly into your drawer.

Now, I know what you’re thinking: “How can something so simple really save space?” But trust me, once you try it, you’ll be amazed at how much more you can fit in your kitchen drawer. It truly transforms your storage.

There’s no sugarcoating that my towel drawer was absolute chaos before trying Martha’s folding trick. I did at least attempt to make my towels look organized, but they were definitely crammed in with no order or structure. I had to dig through everything to find the towel I wanted, and I honestly avoided opening the drawer half the time because it was such a hassle.

After I followed Martha’s steps, my drawer looks so much more organized — I can see exactly where everything is. I even squeezed in a few extra towels I previously stored elsewhere, which is amazing!

The real magic of this trick is in its space-saving potential. When you fold your towels into compact rectangles, they stack neatly and efficiently. No more awkwardly stuffed drawers or towels that take up more space than necessary. Everything fits neatly, and it’s easy to grab what you need without making a mess.

If you’re someone who loves having a stocked kitchen, this method is a total game-changer. With just a little bit of extra effort, you can maximize your drawer space without sacrificing access or organization. And the best part is it doesn’t just apply to towels. This folding method works for other kitchen linens, too, like dishcloths and oven mitts (or clothes in your closet or bedroom!). 

I’m shocked to admit, but this kitchen hack truly lives up to the hype (and you’ll have an excuse to go towel shopping now that you have more room)! Martha Stewart’s towel-folding trick is simple but incredibly effective. Not only will it help you save space, but it’ll make your kitchen feel more organized and functional. If you’ve been struggling with chaotic kitchen storage like me, I highly recommend giving this method a try.

This article originally published on The Kitchn. See it there: I Tried Martha Stewart’s “Magical” Storage Method, and It Instantly Tripled My Kitchen Space