Bathroom linen closets and undercabinet storage areas are often pretty small, so hoarding a surplus of towels—especially ones that are dingy, musty, or stained—isn’t a great use of your space.

Make your visitors feel at home with our ground rules for a perfectly stocked linen closet, wardrobe, and guest room.

Ideally, this would be in the guest bedroom or bathroom. Linen closets or wardrobes are great locations for neat stacks of surplus towels and sheets, while a chest at the foot of the bed can make ...