Fox Hollow Cottage

Fox Hollow Cottage | Inspired Ideas for Home and Living

  • Pinterest
  • Instagram
  • Facebook
  • Email
  • Home
    • About Me & Fox Hollow Cottage
    • Collaboration & Advertising
    • Contact Me
    • Copyright & Disclosure
  • Our Cottage
  • The Little Cottage
  • Before & After
  • DIY Projects
  • Decorating
    • Crafts
    • Free Printables
  • Seasonal & Holiday
    • Valentine’s Day
    • Spring
    • Easter
    • Summer
    • 4th of July
    • Fall
    • Halloween
    • Thanksgiving
    • Christmas
  • Better Homes & Gardens
  • Guest Home Tours
  • Clean & Organize

Project Linen Closet – Clean and Organize

February 23, 2013 by Shannon Fox

Project Linen Closet – Clean and Organize

Ideas and inspiration to get you the prettiest and most organized linen closet in the land! These amazing spaces will show you how to get your linen closet organized, stream-lined, and turned it into one of the hardest working spaces in your home.  

I Have Linen Closet.

But it’s boring, underutilized and 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.

Linen Closet - Organize Organized

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 as a linen closet to house bathroom type products, plus it doubles as a cleaning closet too.

This is what I’m starting with;

It’s located in a narrow hallway, so it’s impossible to get a straight shot. The good news, it’s got double doors and it’s easy to get to. 

When we moved in it was pretty low on my priority list so I simply cleaned it, lined the shelves with extra linoleum and started using it. I never even re-painted the interior of the closet. Thinking back, I’m sure that was because I had the kitchen, this bathroom, this bathroom and the entire rest of the house to contend with. I didn’t have the time for this closet.

You can [click here] to  peek at my BEFORE & AFTER page for an idea of what I was dealing with!

This 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.

It’s my way. Tear it all apart, strip it down, and start from scratch. 

So I did just that — I tore everything out to see what I actually had to work with and to start fresh. I decided to get rid of a several sets of towels, some rugs, a cardboard spray shield for spray painting (I know…) and purge some beauty products that were not being used.
I also relocated a few mops. I had four. I have no idea why? I use one.
Now, I’m gathering ideas on how I might put everything back and have it look appealing, as well as be the most organized it can be. I’m sharing some of my favorite looks and ideas below, then I’m going to see if I can find something similar I already own or devise a cheap way to get the look for less!

Before I tore everything apart, I gathered some of my favorite “pretty closet” pics to get me in the mood. Granted, in the end my stuff never looks quiet like the real perfect stuff… but sometimes I see that just right idea that might work for me.

It’s all just creative fuel. Don’t compare your after to a magazine. I just do the best I can with what I have and my personal budget. Which sometimes is even zero! It always looks better after though. And that is the point. So chin-up, and don’t get discouraged before you even start. Even simply doing the purging and cleaning part can be enough.

You’ll notice file drawer labels being used in several of the projects I shared. They give such a polished look and I love how they really add that perfect little detail! You can find so many options right here > [File Drawer Labels]

I like the bins for all the loose bottles and such in this design layout. The metal risers are great for storing vertically as well. There are more of those cute metal label holders too.  

I also found these clear plexi dividers that keep your stacks nice and neat in a vertical direction.

Now, I don’t need the towel/linen storage like you see on the doors but if you did, that is a great idea! Way to use all the space at hand. I do however need some way for my broom to stay in this closet. It’s the closet that is closest to my front door and I want my broom handy.

I love the idea of this product because you don’t have to make any holes to mount it![see it here]

 

Orginization Ideas Hall Linen Closet Inspiration

I feel like I’m ready to tackle my project now! I want the following off my list and have a pretty linen closet too!

So far I need to;
  • Delete extra stuff. Done.
  • Paint. Done.
  • Add baskets or bins for the loose stuff.
  • Add some cute tags. This is purely for fun.
  • Add additional shelves.
  • Add shelf liner.
I do have some shelf liner left over from my shelf liner backed cabinets. I don’t think it’ll match though?

UPDATE:My Linen Closet Makeover is now complete!

CLICK HERE to take a peek.

FOLLOW MY OCD BOARD ON PINTEREST 

OCD: Ideas to Organize,Clean & De-Clutter

Subscribe for free today to receive all my latest DIY tutorials, decorating ideas, upcoming projects & more, sent right to your in-box!
Join us on our adventures... and let's make our houses "homes" together!
Your email address will never be shared or sold. I promise!

More Ideas & Inspiration

  • Project Linen Closet Reveal {pretty and organized!}
  • 20 Ways to Make Thanksgiving Extra Special20 Ways to Make Thanksgiving Extra Special
  • Little Cottage Kitchen Dreams
  • Cleaning and Organizing Help is Here!Cleaning and Organizing Help is Here!
  • Mantel Decor and How To DIY an Orchid Flower Vase
  • Get Organized: Diy Wood Mail Sorter Plans and Tutorial
  • Diy Office Wall Organizer Message Center Tutorial
  • Burlap Easter Bunny Ear and Butterfly Napkin Ring TutorialBurlap Easter Bunny Ear and Butterfly Napkin Ring Tutorial

Filed Under: Clean & Organize, Ideas, Linen Closet, Organization, Storage Tagged With: Clean, Closet, DIY, Ideas, Inspiration, Linen, Organize, Plan, Purge, Spring

« Catching Up {a blogging quickie}
Project Linen Closet Reveal {pretty and organized!} »

Comments

  1. deize cortellassi says

    March 27, 2013 at 5:39 PM

    I love your blog
    Kisses

  2. Becca says

    February 25, 2013 at 1:57 PM

    Awesome inspiration … again, I admire you for tackling this task and inspiring me, as well! It’s going to be fabulous … look forward to seeing the reveal!

  3. Sparkly Engineer says

    February 25, 2013 at 1:25 PM

    I like that you shopped for inspiration first and I am looking forward to seeing the complete finished product.

  4. Junkchiccottage says

    February 24, 2013 at 5:41 PM

    Hi Shannon,
    I love all your inspiration. You got me thinking about doing my Linen closet. I can’t wait to see yours when it is done.
    Kris

  5. Ramblings of a Southern Girl ~ Rhonda G says

    February 24, 2013 at 12:54 PM

    Loved all the inspiration pictures and can’t wait to see your newly organized, beautiful linen closet! I need to do this to my craft closet! It’s a monster of a mess! LOL! You’ve inspired me to get on that, ‘course I’ll need to consult Pinterest first for fabulous ideas! 🙂

  6. pam {simple details} says

    February 24, 2013 at 4:24 AM

    Loved the Pinterest detour! 🙂 No doubt your linen closet will be pretty, organized and pin worthy!

  7. Bliss says

    February 24, 2013 at 3:07 AM

    I like to keep my broom by the front door too in case I need to fly out in a hurry. You probably just sweep the porch with yours huh?

    Bliss

  8. Heart Vintage Design says

    February 24, 2013 at 2:48 AM

    Love this! Now I just need to get off of FB, Pinterest & Blogger and actually DO something!

  9. Serendipity Refined says

    February 24, 2013 at 1:02 AM

    It’s gonna be FABULOUS! I got Martha Stewart Label holders at Staples…they have FUN stuff! I’m still trying to decide on baskets but at least I got mine CLEANED and de-cluttered which is more than 1/2 the battle! You GO girlfriend! xo

  10. Vesna says

    February 23, 2013 at 6:06 PM

    Hi Shanon, here is cute and romatic tags that I found for you. Hope you like it. 🙂
    http://www.lilac-n-lavender.blogspot.com/2012/09/you-love-roses.html

  11. Nova says

    February 23, 2013 at 5:44 PM

    http://www.bhg.com/decorating/storage/organization-basics/free-printable-storage-labels/?viewAll=true#page=10

    http://www.organizinghomelife.com/archives/2687

    http://therubberpunkin.blogspot.com/2009/12/organize-this-new-year-freebie.html
    I have found several printable labels from each site to use.
    good luck. can’t wait to see the finished project!

  • Home
  • Contact Me
    • PR/Advertise
    • About Me/Media Kit
  • Privacy/Disclosure
    • Copyright Disclosure
  • Pinterest
  • Instagram
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Email
  • RSS

Copyright © 2025 · Foodie Pro Theme by Shay Bocks · Built on the Genesis Framework · Powered by WordPress

Subscribe for free today to receive all my latest DIY tutorials, decorating ideas, upcoming projects & more, sent right to your in-box!
Join us on our adventures... and let's make our houses "homes" together!
Your email address will never be shared or sold. I promise!
 
Follow @@FOXHOLLOWCOTTAGE
Follow