Friday, April 19, 2013

Organizing Linen Closets

Well I’m so glad so many of you enjoyed my pantry organization! If you liked that you’ll like this too.
Linen Cupboard Organization
Alright our main linen cupboard was getting a little crazy. I’ve had to move my craft supplies and these white drawers in here to keep them away from Ben.
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There was just so much I didn’t need or use. I’ve become really sensitive to scents since I had Andrew so I haven’t touched these in years! (In college I worked at Bath & Body Works – don’t judge hehe)
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The boys’ linen cupboard was pretty bad too. It had become a storage place for all sorts of home stuff. Air filters, caulk and vinyl adhesive, paint samples.
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So what’s a girl to do? Go to the dollar store of course. I also got these at Dollar Tree like the ones for my pantry. I took everything out and went through it. I threw away old cosmetics and toiletries.
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Then I organized the remaining items into categories and used my handy chalkboard contact paper to label the bins.
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Hair dryer, curling iron, and straightener all in here because I don’t use them often honestly and if I put them in my bathroom drawer, Ben gets them out and drags them all over the house.
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I bagged up winter blankets and put them neatly in the top of the closet.
My husband's workout stuff is still here and can't really be helped. 
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I folded the sheets nice and neat and put them away
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For the boy’s closet I took all the home project things down to the garage where they should have been in the first place.
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I need labels in this cupboard, but I put all my dusting and cleaning cloths in bins and my cleaning supplies together. All the baby blankets are in that awesome chevron bin from Target – which I realized too late I should have gotten more of.
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The boy’s towels, cleaning/rag towels, and beach towels are all on the bottom because Ben has no interest in playing with them – for now. Then my big bin of puzzles and games is at the bottom.
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And there you go. I simple pulled everything out and went though it and the stuff that went back in went nice and neat in bins and together with other like items.

It is a lot nicer to find things in the linen cupboards now!

30 comments:

  1. Lovely organizing skills! I love seeing before and after pictures of organization projects! Great job!
    Selene @ Restoration Beauty

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    1. Thanks Selene, It sure feels good to see the after. so much better! Thanks for coming by, I'm glad you liked it!

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  2. My linen is on my "to-do" list for later today so this was perfect! (Found you through Rain on a Tin Roof)
    Corey from www.tinysidekick.com

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    1. Awesome, I hope it helped in organizing your own linen cupboard! Thanks for coming by and commenting, I sure appreciate it!

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  3. Awesome Job! I personally love when everything is organized in our home. Thanks for the tips. ;o)

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    1. Thanks Paula, I am right there with you. I love having everything organized and where I can find it! Thank you for coming by, have a great day!

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  4. My very small linen closet holds only linens! Sheets, towels, tablecloths, etc. There is no space for toiletries, TP, cleaning supplies, games, or anything else. You are lucky to have two larger multi-purpose closets to store so many different items.

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    1. Yes, you're right, we are very lucky to have two closets. It helps that we're just a small family right now so we don't have a lot of extra, like guest linens and stuff.

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  5. Nice organizing work. I'd love to have you link this to What to do Weekends Party also. Following. Linda

    http://www.craftsalamode.com/2013/04/what-to-do-weekends-16.html

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    1. Thank Linda! I've added your party to my list and will be by tomorrow to link up. When do you normally open the party?

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  6. I love anything to do with organization. I think it is some sort of genetic or illness thing. It just gets me excited and wanting to haul stuff out of the hidden spaces that only I see and make them beautiful. Your cupboards look amazing. Thanks for sharing them and I am now inspired to get crackin. Found you over at One Project at a Time. Have a great week! ~Wanda

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    1. Thanks Wanda, I'm the exact same way. Having everything organized is just calming and feels good! Thanks for coming by

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  7. Nice job......Thank you for sharing with the Clever Chicks Blog Hop this week; I hope you’ll join us again!


    Cheers,
    Kathy Shea Mormino

    The Chicken Chick

    http://www.The-Chicken-Chick.com

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    1. Thanks Kathy, no problem, I enjoy your party each week!

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  8. Nice organizing job! I love the hints of blue and green ;) Don't you hate catch-all areas? I love what you did! Thanks for linking up to Give Me The Goods Monday!! Hope to see you tomorrow!
    Jamie @ somuchbetterwithage.com

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    1. Thank you! We have this ledge over our front door that you pass on the way up and down the stairs that is a major catch all/keep it away from the boys spot. I hate the accumulation of stuff up there. haha. Thanks for your lovely comments!

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  9. Hi,
    Just wanted to BUZZ by and let you know this is one of the features at our party.
    http://www.thebusybhive.blogspot.com/
    Thanks for linking up with us,
    The Busy Bee's.

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    1. Thank you! I'm glad you liked my linen closet. It's so much easier to find stuff now that it's organized.

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  10. Thanks for sharing on Thrifty Thursday last week! I have Featured your post this week!
    I hope you will join us again!

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    1. Oh awesome, thank you! I will be back again and again, thanks for hosting!!

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  11. Alex! Your linen closet looks great. I just did a makeover on my pantry. It must be a clean out your closet kind of month. :-)

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    1. Definitely! I had to pack away the 'winter' blankets (winter for Las Vegas anyway) so it was the perfect time to get in there and get it all cleaned up.

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  12. I did this not long ago, but yours looks so much nicer. Love the organization you have going on with the baskets. Thanks for joining Inspire Me. Hugs, Marty

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    1. Thanks Marty, I love using baskets all over the place to help organize.

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  13. I love organization & your closet looks FANTASTIC! Thanks for the inspiration.

    Warmly, Michelle
    Faith, Trust & Pixie Dust

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    1. Thanks Michelle. So glad I could inspire you!

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  14. Thanks so much for linking up! Your closets look awesome!

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    1. Thanks Mary, that means a lot coming from a professional organizer :D

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