Project Linen Closet {clean and organize}

I Have Linen Closet.

But it’s boring, underutilized and kind of ugly.
If you have one too, and it needs help, I’m sharing my “linen closet project” along with some ideas and inspiration on how we can make ours organized {and pretty too}!

I have a to-do list in my head. Do any of you do that?
You know, throughout the day… or weeks and sometimes even years… you keep a running list of things you’d like to do or fix in your home. For most of us, we can add on to that list faster then we can cross things off. You know… “that” list.

I’ve had my closet on that list.
It wasn’t the highest priority though.
So it sat quietly… and it waited.

Until it got kicked up to the top of the list, shortly after seeing this fabulously cute linen closet refresher from Simplicity In The South. I knew I really had to get my linen closet organized. If it could look half as good as this I would be a happy girl!

So, it’s getting a makeover.
My closet needs to be better organized
… and a little “pretty” wouldn’t kill it either.

It’s off the main floor bath and gets used mainly for bath towels and back stock shampoo and shower products.
This is what I’m starting with;

Tight fit. Impossible for a straight shot. Sorry.

It’s not super gross or anything but it sure is ugly. When we moved in, I cleaned, lined the shelves with extra linoleum and filled them. I never painted the interior of the closet. I had the kitchen, a bathroom and this bathroom to contend with.

The closet was the least of my worries.

As you can see, there is a lot of wasted space going on and this closet is so ready to have some attention paid to it!!

I started by making a mess.
Hey, it’s my M.O.
My modus operandi.
How I operate, how I roll…

Okay. A habit, a bad habit.

I like the look of the vertical towel dividers and how you can see where everything is.
Nothing is too hidden from view.

BHG.com

BHG.com
The file drawer labels on the shelves are cute too. A similar vibe to the ones Tricia used. I have more loose “stuff” though, so I think I’ll keep looking for the right combo.

I found several styles of file drawer labels here but I think you might be able to find them for less at Staples or even your local craft store.

I like the bins for all the loose bottles and
such in this design layout. I don’t need the towel/linen storage like that on the doors but if you did, that is a great idea!

BHG.com (oh, but that shelf liner is cute. I almost missed that.)

However, I do need someway for my broom to stay in this closet. It’s the closet closest to my front door and I want my broom handy.


I think I’ll order this mop and broom holder from the Container Store. It looks very low  profile and I plan to mount it on the inside of the door. Plus, it passes my cheap test at only $2.99.

I also found the shelf dividers there,
in white (pictured) or chrome. $6.99 for 2.

I love the round labels in this closet and the site even has a tutorial so you can DIY your own! Definitely getting warm.

The basket storage in this closet is pretty but I don’t see my guys wanting to pull a basket out in order to grab a towel. Darn. It sure looks fresh & clean.


Family Circle Closet Organization Ideas.

Whoops. I accidentally got side tracked.
Pitfalls of Pinterest!

hey, there are linens in the bottom

PS-Please excuse the smooshed text. 
I tried and tried to fix it, to no avail

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