Small Linen Closet Reorganization!

I tackled my linen closet today. It is one of those things I have put off and put off and put off! Maybe I was hoping elves would come along and do it for me. No such luck! I call it a linen closet, but it no longer resembles one. It has become a catch-all place with a few sheets thrown in. I really try to avoid it if I can. When I do go in there, I grab what I need and get out quick. My plan of avoidance was foiled when someone left the linen closet door open. I came upstairs and got a full-frontal assault. The view was not pretty and could no longer be ignored! So began my Sunday of cleaning, painting, and organizing my linen closet.

This is the door that should have remained closed. The idea of all of you seeing this mess made me cringe. But, for the post's integrity, full disclosure was necessary.

The first thing I did was remove everything inside. Much better!

After emptying everything, I thoroughly cleaned the space. Then, I removed the shelves, making sure to number each one as a precaution in case they fit only in the original spot. Following this, I painted the sides and shelves with white paint and the back with gray chalk paint. Then, I added shelf liner from the Dollar Tree to all the shelves. This prevents scratching and looks nice.

After all that work, it was time to have some fun! I picked up some baskets and storage containers at Home Goods. I already had these glass containers. I tried to use them for sugar and flour at one time, but they did not keep moisture out and the sugar lumped together. I fished them out and put soap, Q-tips, and eventually cotton balls will go in the third one when I get to the store.

Here it is! So much better than it was before!

I am not under any illusions that the linen closet will continue to look like this. But if the door should be left open, there are pretty things to distract your attention, so maybe you won't see the mess? Whoa, I am definitely naive. Oh well, for now, I am just going to look at my beautiful linen closet and take in the moment.

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