Linen Closet Makeover

Hello, hello!

It's finally reveal day for our little linen closet in the hallway, right outside my daughter's bedroom! This small but mighty space has been the focus of a much-needed organizational overhaul for weeks. If you've ever felt the dread of opening your linen closet, unsure of what might tumble out, then you know exactly why I embarked on this mission.

Despite their seemingly straightforward purpose, Linen closets can quickly become cluttered and unorganized, especially if they lack the proper storage solutions and a consistent system. Towels get mixed with sheets, random toiletries find their way in, and before you know it, finding what you need becomes a frustrating treasure hunt. Sound familiar?

I was determined to transform our linen closet from a chaotic catch-all into a more practical and functional space, a serene sanctuary of soft linens and easy access. To achieve this organizational bliss, I brought in some new storage solutions designed to maximize every inch and create a sense of order.

This post is the finished product, a step-by-step look at our linen closet makeover, complete with the organizational tools I used and the strategies that made the biggest difference.

 Whether you're tackling a tiny hall closet or a larger linen storage area, I hope this transformation will give you some inspiring ideas for organizing your linen closet and creating a calm and efficient home. Let's dive in and see the before and after!

If you're new to RLC, you probably missed the three previous posts about this closet makeover. No worries, you can take a look by following the links below:

• The first post was about the motives and the plans I had in mind for this little closet.
• The second post was dedicated to the drawer cabinet selection.
• The third post was all about the demo and rebuild

The last picture I shared was the one below, on the left. It was after demolition and building up the new closet. Visitors were here to stay, and I made that area look the best I could.

Once the visitors departed, I started building a set of doors, as I wanted those shelves behind closed doors.

After cutting them to size, 

I found 1/2" plywood remnants in my garage that fit perfectly. 

I brought those two plywood boards to check the fit (see the picture below). :)

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Hampton Bay Cambridge Gray Shaker base cabinet

DIY Shaker Cabinet Doors

The entire process of how to build this type of cabinet door was explained during the construction of our mudroom when I made the same type of door. You can find all the details about building Shaker cabinet doors right HERE.

This time, I changed the hinge selection, as I wanted to avoid dealing with drilling hinge holes.

For installing the doors, I first made a mock door out of 1x4 material to be sure where to set those screws.

I marked those spots and worked the best I could in this tight space.

After installing the doors, they kept getting inside the closet (left picture below). The quick solution was to mount a magnetic catch for each door.

Well, I don't want to make this story any longer. Many other tasks were to be completed, like sanding, priming, and painting the doors and drawers.

I also needed to patch and paint the walls and ceiling and install the baseboards. They were cut, but they still need to be installed, as I still need to take care of the carpet.

This is how the closet looks now! 

I'm delighted with the outcome!

I still need to tweak those doors.

Inside, the wire shelves were covered with white oak plywood.

Remember the before?

I love the new look! 

Don't we love a classic style?!

When those doors open, the shelves are the warm touch this area needs.

The top shelf was made narrower so as not to interfere with the wall in front. 

One of the main goals of this entire closet makeover was to store the medicines inside a drawer. 

Mission accomplished.

I love to see this display! 💊🏥

The middle drawer holds sheet sets.

In the lower drawer, I have linens and a small heated blanket.

I'm delighted with the counter space for storing our regular white towels. It's so practical!

| 6" Drawer Pull |

Oh, and did you notice those cabinet pulls?! 

I love them! ❤️❤️❤️

| 8" Handle Cabinet Pull |

Their finish is Oil Rubbed Bronze, a warm tone that looks black from far away.

This is one of those projects that isn't necessary, but once you're done with it, you see that all the time and investment you put into it was worth it because it looks way better and functions ten times better than the previous version.

OK, I can't let you go without the before and afters. 

How do you like this transformation?!

I'm the happiest!

😊

Next on the to-do list: Remove that carpet. 

For now, I  need to go and dust those pulls. :D

Once again, here are the links to the previous work on this closet:

• The plan for the linen closet.
• Closet storage/cabinet selection.
• Demo and Rebuild.

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