Project Linen Closet Reveal {pretty and organized!}

February 25, 2013 by 55 Comments

 

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 Project Linen Closet Reveal

I’m Pretty Excited To Share My Newly Organized Linen Closet With You Today! One reason I’m excited is because if I’m sharing it, that means it’s d-o-n-e. Another reason, is that I started this project and stayed on top of it until it was completed. Without starting another one. (I do that sometimes. Okay… a lot!) And last but not least, in hopes that you find something in the following post that you might be able to take away and use in your own home.

Welcome to my sparkly new linen closet.

I got inspired to really kick it into gear and do something about my blah linen closet several weeks ago. I started in on it when my mom was visiting and finished up yesterday.


You can read about it, see my kick-in-the-pants inspiration and find lots of great linen closet ideas I gathered HERE.

 
When I last shared I needed to;
- Add storage baskets or bins
- Add some fun tags/labels
- Add more shelving
- Add shelf liner
 STORAGE – For storing loose items, I used baskets I already owned. None of which were doing much, four were empty and one had magazines in it, so they are working much harder now. The baskets work well for keeping everything corralled but still visible so everyone can find what they are looking for.
If you don’t have stray basket hanging out, Ross often has really low priced baskets and if that doesn’t work, you can try the Dollar Tree or even covering boxes with paper can work!
LABELS – I decided I wanted something “now”.
Like that’s new right? I can never wait for anything… so, I just made my own, with burlap, felt, paint, twine and my trusty glue gun. (I’ll show you how soon) This was also a great cheap-o way to get labels, without spending money or waiting from something to arrive in the mail.
SHELVES – Jim ripped a few boards and made some extra shelves for the right side of the closet. We still had some of wood left from the sun room shelf project so I did’t have to spend anything to add them. We went from one shelf on the right side to four. Much better!If you don’t have spare lumber lying around, try wire shelving for a less expensive option.
SHELF LINER – I covered the new shelves with some shelf liner I had left over from the cabinets and drawers in the kitchen. I am sooo glad I kept that! Sometimes being a little hoarder comes in handy ;) Dollar Tree carries several patterns in shelf liner, if I didn’t have this on hand that would have been my first stop.
 
 
The shelf liner alone was sort of plain though and I thought it needed some “oomph”. So I added some ruffled burlap to two of the shelves  then topped them with some pink satin ribbon that is, no joke, from Jim & I’s wedding.
Twenty years ago. It still looks perfect.
So what the heck right? I wish I was a mushy writer and I could insert some wonderful story about how the ribbon was meant to be… and blah blah blah. lol. But that isn’t me.
I was more like, “Excellent, I think this will work and I don’t have to go to JoAnn’s”.
Anyhow, I didn’t do ruffled burlap on all the shelves, I thought it would be too much. I did add ribbon to the the face of all the rest of the shelves though. I think it’s just right.
I’m thrilled I got another project marked off my list, and doubly so for doing it without spending a dime. I’m certain I like it extra because of that! Why I waited so long to do this, I will never know?
Just a reminder of my linen closet before.
Wow. How pitifully sad. And after…
The pink paint ended up being perfect and I’m so glad I went for it, instead of using white. It feels so girly now. Even if it’s sort of a secret.
Plus, I finally found a use for that Oops paint I picked up about a year ago. So again… I didn’t have to spend any money. I always recommend checking the Oops paint section. I often get lots of inspiration with what I find, especially when I don’t know where to start.
Thanks for stopping in to see my project linen closet reveal (and my 20 year old ribbon!).
My linen closet makeover is now complete. I guess I had better get back to working on that bathroom makeover I’m in the middle of now! I am so bad at staying on diy task.

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Comments

  1. Junkchiccottage says:
    February 25, 2013 at 4:26 pm

    Oh Shannon,
    It came out so nice. I love it and you did it without having to buy a thing. I love the baskets and the signs you made. You are inspiring me to maybe do my Linen closet!!! It looks fantastic. You did a great job.
    Kris

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  2. steph griffin says:
    February 25, 2013 at 4:53 pm

    Has to be my favorite closet I have seen .
    Probably because there is pink…
    and burlap…
    and ruffles…
    and …
    I could go on and on:)
    It’s just sooo freekin’ cute!
    LOVE it.

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  3. Jessica Kielman says:
    February 25, 2013 at 4:56 pm

    Oh my perfection! I love how girly it is…would make me want to keep it pretty for sure! Good for you!!! LOVE!

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  4. Debbiedoo's says:
    February 25, 2013 at 5:00 pm

    Oh look at this girl. LOVE LOVE LOVE. Great colored towels too. You have totally inspired me to get busy! Thanks for sharing Shannon, all your hard work paid off.

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  5. Cristina Garay says:
    February 25, 2013 at 5:07 pm

    Oh my, I LOVE it! Those shelf ruffles are soooo cute! The colors, the baskets, ohhhhh and the labels, awesome!

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  6. keri @ shaken together says:
    February 25, 2013 at 5:23 pm

    The burlap labels are AWESOME! My poor little linen closet has the (probably) original shelf liner paper from the 70s, so you have inspired me to pretty it up!

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  7. Laura Janning says:
    February 25, 2013 at 5:38 pm

    seriously…how long will that cute as can be, organized with all of your fun loving colored towels stay that way??:)

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  8. Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says:
    February 25, 2013 at 5:46 pm

    Great job, Shannon! I love that you added shelves to the other side and got to use that space for towels. I had to laugh at how proud you are that you stuck with it ~ I am like that, too. : ) I tend to get bored in the middle of something that is taking too long or if I have to wait for help and move onto another project.

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  9. Janel from NellieBellie says:
    February 25, 2013 at 6:11 pm

    man…just leave the doors off all the time and impress your guests with your linen closet!! Who knew a linen closet could be so gorgeous!!

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  10. Serendipity Refined says:
    February 25, 2013 at 6:31 pm

    It’s beautiful…even more beautiful than I knew that it would be! That ribbon and burlap trim makes me swoon just a little…okay A LOT! I’d just stand there with the door open all day…admiring the organization…and the femininity…and I’d never get a darned thing done!

    Congrat’s girl! Can’t wait to see the bathroom!

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  11. Jenny @ Simcoe Street says:
    February 25, 2013 at 6:34 pm

    This turned out so beautifully! I love it. The labels are my favourite part.

    Great job! I seriously so adore this :)

    Jenny
    http://www.simcoestreet.blogspot.com

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  12. Karin Chudy says:
    February 25, 2013 at 6:39 pm

    mmmkay!! You can come do mine now since you are sooo good at it..
    I love the color in there it just makes it such a happy place…
    Now get your butt over here and start on mine.
    Hugsjavascript:void(0)
    Karin
    http://www.artisbeauty.net

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  13. Jacque @ theDIYvillage says:
    February 25, 2013 at 7:00 pm

    eeee I love your closet, so pretty. I want to move in! It’s got everything I need, soft things, pretty things, and organized things!!!!

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  14. Claire ALittleClaireification says:
    February 25, 2013 at 7:00 pm

    I love Janel’s comment – I agree! Looks beautiful! I have the exact same turquoise and green colored towels.! Now I’m really inspired!! Love it!!
    xo, Claire

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  15. Kristin @ My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia says:
    February 25, 2013 at 7:15 pm

    LOVE this! Super cute and functional at the same time. Now you can come do mine :)
    XO
    Kritin

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  16. Kim @ Savvy Southern Style says:
    February 25, 2013 at 8:21 pm

    Wow,Shannon. How nice and neat and your towels look professionally folded!!

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  17. Four Marrs and One Venus says:
    February 25, 2013 at 9:28 pm

    Ok Martha- Is it ok I call you Martha? Because holy hell gel you rocked the socks off this Linen Closet Foxy!! Yes you did- I think I want to live in there..is that ok?

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  18. Eclectically Vintage says:
    February 25, 2013 at 10:55 pm

    Great job Shannon!

    I’m sure that 20 year old ribbon was thrilled to finally be put into action! And I LOVE those burlap tags – so creative!

    I’m scared to open my linen closet door because I might get a concussion!
    Kelly

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  19. Bliss says:
    February 26, 2013 at 12:18 am

    You just put every linen closet and cabinet in my house to shame! Can you take off the doors on that and make some chicken wire inserts so you can admire it all the time or is that asking too much?

    Bliss

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  20. Courtenay@Creek Line House says:
    February 26, 2013 at 1:04 am

    Ok, seriously, did you go spend like $5000 on new towels? Your towels look so fresh and beautiful and matching and nicely folded!

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  21. Ann from On Sutton Place says:
    February 26, 2013 at 1:12 am

    I’m cracking up at Court’s comment about the new towels…they are seriously beautiful. If I had this linen closet I would sit on a chair and just look at it for hours. Well done my friend!

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  22. Judy K says:
    February 26, 2013 at 1:21 am

    I just love an organized linen closet and your is so beautiful. You did a really great job. I love your home made labels.

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  23. reFresh reStyle says:
    February 26, 2013 at 1:25 am

    Love it, the before looks better than mine! Love the towels, ribbon, burlap, labels! and that price!!!
    Debbie

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  24. Artsy Chicks Rule says:
    February 26, 2013 at 2:24 am

    I love all the organization inspiration! :) I so need to do this. Oh, and your ‘before’ looks way better than my ‘before’!!! ;)
    Thanks for sharing!
    Nancy

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  25. Shannon Chastaine says:
    February 26, 2013 at 4:19 am

    Super cute! I love your colors and I love the ruffled burlap. That is the cutest finishing touch!

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  26. fromoverwhelmedtoorganized says:
    February 26, 2013 at 5:29 am

    Beautiful job Shannon! What a difference between the before and after pictures. You must just walk by and smile all the time :)

    Hilda

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  27. Pamela says:
    February 26, 2013 at 5:32 am

    Looks fab Shannon! I need to do ours one day. Lots of great ideas.

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  28. Jeanette@Creating A Life says:
    February 26, 2013 at 9:13 am

    Wow, so totally cute, and Spring-y to boot! Love all the pretty extra details (yay for being a hoarder!) And your labels are especially sweet! It all looks fantastic.

    Jeanette

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  29. priscilla says:
    February 26, 2013 at 12:20 pm

    Wow ! Looks too pretty to be a closet :)

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  30. Vanessa says:
    February 26, 2013 at 6:21 pm

    I love that ruffled burlap!

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  31. Dawn Engstrom says:
    February 26, 2013 at 8:04 pm

    I love it! One Question??? Where is the broom??? :)

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  32. Chelsea @ Making Home Base says:
    February 26, 2013 at 8:41 pm

    BOMB makeover, Shannon! My absolute favorite thing is the burlap ruffle on the shelves – how cute is that? And super special that you still had that ribbon! That’s awesome. I also adore your burlap labels – CUTE!! Love it all!

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  33. Rhonda Cothrun says:
    February 27, 2013 at 2:03 am

    I love the ruffles and labels. You are so creative — looks marvelous!!! Rhonda

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  34. Jessica @ FourGenerationsOneRoof says:
    February 27, 2013 at 2:31 am

    This looks beautiful Shannon and for the record, your before looks better then mine right now! Mine is nasty ::(

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  35. Petticoat Junktion says:
    February 27, 2013 at 2:38 am

    girl, that’s too much organization for me. You don’t want to ever come to my house

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  36. Johnnie says:
    February 27, 2013 at 10:12 am

    You did a fantastic organizing job. I am having serious linen closet envy. If you saw mine, you may not talk to me anymore. It is bad. Love the burlap tags.

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  37. casadapaulina says:
    February 27, 2013 at 10:21 am

    Que bien organizado,
    la arpillera con volantes me gusta
    ♥♥♥

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  38. Debbie says:
    February 27, 2013 at 12:13 pm

    Not only is it wonderfully organized, I think it’s really beautiful!

    I need a linen closet makeover.
    Maybe if I EVER finish what I’m working on, that project will go to the head of the class.

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  39. Callie Powell says:
    February 27, 2013 at 10:14 pm

    Wow Shannon that is so beautiful that I wouldn’t ever close the doors. I’m co-hosting my first linky party tonight I would like for you to link up. http://calliescrafts.blogspot.com

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  40. Gwen says:
    March 3, 2013 at 9:53 pm

    You go girl! It’s amazing… I love the soft pink!

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  41. Justin D says:
    March 5, 2013 at 5:41 am

    I just redid my linen closet, and although it looks much more organized and less cluttered it has nothing on yours! The ruffle on the shelves is super cute and I might just have to “borrow” that idea. I’ve been searching everywhere for some of those under-mount wire baskets and can’t find them anywhere.

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  42. Jenny says:
    March 6, 2013 at 1:22 am

    Shut the front door! This linen closet made me happy – the spring colors just scream “fresh”! I recently reorganized my linen closet (and am working my way through other closets in the house), and organized spaces just make me happy!! Yours is no exception. :-)

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  43. Laura @ Our Prairie Home says:
    March 6, 2013 at 1:31 pm

    Girlfriend! Can I come LIVE in your linen closet??? How pretty! I soooooo need to do this with the one in my upstairs hallway. Function and beauty… You nailed it! :)

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  44. Wild Oak Designs says:
    March 6, 2013 at 4:51 pm

    Oh I wish mine could look like that! Mine are so deep! things get lost….
    Yours is wonderful!
    Nancy
    http://wildoakdesigns.blogspot.com

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  45. Denise Marie says:
    March 6, 2013 at 8:21 pm

    Wow!! I love everything you did. It is so fresh and happy. I love that you used the pink ribbon from your wedding.

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  46. Julia Kendrick says:
    March 7, 2013 at 6:20 pm

    I absolutely love your linnen closet makeover! I love the colors you chose! I would love it if you could share it today at Thrifty Thursday Linky party here..http://www.juliakendrick.com/2013/03/thrifty-thursday-blog-planner-and-linky.html
    I hope you have a blessed day!
    Julia

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  47. Stephanie says:
    March 8, 2013 at 12:47 am

    Great job on the closet! I REALLY need to do something about our linen closet. It is a pretty embarrassing mess! You’ve totally inspired me to start working on it! I also love the burlap labels. I have a few ideas on how to use those! I’m having a link party on my blog and I’d love it if you’d join!
    http://www.simplydreamandcreate.com/

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  48. Ashlee says:
    March 8, 2013 at 11:56 pm

    Those ruffles are precious! I’m getting ready to tackle my linen closet this weekend over at http://www.twentysomethingbows.blogspot.com.

    -Ashlee

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  49. Aja Jackson says:
    March 10, 2013 at 4:34 pm

    I wish my linen closet looked as good as your “before” closet!

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  50. Tricia SimplicityInTheSouth says:
    March 11, 2013 at 3:01 am

    It looks so pretty, Shannon! I adore way you dressed up the shelves and that pop of pink is just perfect!

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  51. Katie says:
    March 11, 2013 at 11:39 pm

    This turned out great Shannon! I love how nicely everything looks displayed – the burlap labels are perfect!!

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  52. Denise... On A Whim says:
    March 21, 2013 at 4:57 pm

    Oh my goodness, this is the prettiest linen closet ever! I just so happen to love the colors here. And that burlap under the shelving is so cute! The perfect touch to go along with your burlap labels, which are also so stinking cute! LOVE this! :)

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  53. Alyssa says:
    May 7, 2013 at 8:01 pm

    Oh my gosh I have closet envy! This is gorgeous and mine is hideous! I am totally going to need to do this, thanks for sharing!

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    • Shannon at Fox Hollow Cottage says:
      May 8, 2013 at 11:57 am

      Hello? Did you SEE the before? lol. Not pretty. Mine was totally ugly for years, then one day, I knew I had to fix it.
      Paint helped tons just to make it feel bright and clean (: Then I shopped the house for baskets.
      I am sure you’ll have yours looking gorge in no time! Good luck – Shannon

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