Spring is in the air! I love Spring, it really is my most favorite time of the year. It’s not too hot, not too cold, blooms are everywhere and everything is beautiful and turning green again. It’s also the time for Spring Cleaning and Closet Organization. Specifically for our bathroom linen closet.
For some reason, every winter I lose my mind and just fold and toss. I have no idea why. Maybe it is because we are wearing so many winter clothes that I am concentrating on where to put clothing versus towels and the linen closet.
This past weekend I opened up the closet and just said “NO!” How did I let it get this dreadful? I am usually so particular about how things are done and clean, I totally let this one go. Probably because I could easily shut the door and not see it again until I opened the door. Don’t have a heart attack when you see this BEFORE picture. I am ashamed to say, it’s horrible.
Spring Cleaning and Closet Organization
The first thing I had to do was go through and re-fold those sheets and towels. Grr. It’s my nemesis to have to do something over, but this is crazy.
I just want to simply have my closet organized and tidy and not get attacked by falling sheets when I open the door.
Spring Cleaning and Closet Organizaion
Solution: Linen baskets! I know, I know….I am late to the party. I should have done this a long time ago. In addition to the linen baskets, I also changed the way I folded my towels and bath clothes. They are all now rolled and save a ton of space. Not to mention, it definitely looks better. I won’t be ashamed if a friend comes over and opens up the door looking around. She will now be totally in awe, versus possibly attacked by the falling sheets and towels.
This was such a quick and easy fix, and a very inexpensive one as well. I went to my local home improvement store and grabbed these in 2 packs for less than $7 a pack, and the larger wicker baskets for the linens were less than $10 each. Not a high cost for a little more organization in my life.
Do your closets look like mine did BEFORE or AFTER? I think I am probably the only crazy closet lady, but I hope this little Spring Cleaning project inspires you for some Closet Organization, and more!
Organizing the cabinets is one of my major problems. 🙂
I know what you mean, mostly because with all of the kids it never STAYS organized…at least in the kitchen. The bathrooms are rocking now!
I have got to do this…I did a little over the holidays but since the new year started, it has fallen by the wayside.
That’s is usually what happens at my house too….it all falls to the side…but I am determined this will stick.
See, your before photo is what happens when I put away the sheets and towels. The after photo is what happens when Cassidy does it.
Hilarious, no?
THAT is TOTALLY Hilarious! I LOVE that, so sweet. Now if he could just rub off on my husband….LOL
Large spaces, like the shelves in linen closets, definitely work better when small containers or dividers are put into them. I love the baskets because they are pretty as well as functional. I always fold my linens so the fold (not the edges) face forward. Of course, that’s my OCD showing:)
Haha! I was like that until I grabbed these baskets and then was able to fit all of the thick towels and cloths in as long as I rolled them…then it also feels like a hotel! LOL
This works for our bussy life. But do you have anything that will help with the bedroom ? Cloths and clutter : )
Not yet! But I may do one soon…the problem with laundry is that I wash, dry, fold….but I am TERRIBLE at putting it all away….so I have a couple of stacks on my dresser. I actually put MY clothes away…but I don’t put anyone else’s clothes away, Ha!
Sharing this on fb today. Thanks for the great tips!!
Amy, you are too sweet! Thank you so much for sharing it on FB. 🙂
What a great idea to use linen baskets! It’s such a great way to organize and they are super cute. I have been planning on tackling the closet in my bathroom and I think I need to go get some linen baskets.
I love my bathroom closet now…I literally just open it up to look at it sometimes. 🙂