For some reason who ever designed this house thought it would be a good idea to put a closet for hanging clothes on the second floor landing. For me this is the obvious spot for the linen closet and a hanging design just doesn’t work…
See what I mean? No good.
So I went to Lowes and picked up some shelving and baskets. Put them together and…
Much better. Let me tell you how I organized it.
The crib sheets are in the top basket, unfolded. Why? because it saves time and come on, they are crib sheets! Do they really need to be folded? I think not.
On the second shelf to the bottom are 4 sets of queen sheet sets. I fold each set into a little package. Folded fitted sheet, folded top sheet, and pillow case all stuffed into one of the pillow cases. That way when I am ready to make a bed, all I need to do is grab one and it has everything I need. No need to spend time searching for matching sheets and pillow cases.
I do this with all of the sheets in the house. One of the baskets also contains twin sheet sets all wrapped up and ready to go.
I don’t know what it is about laundry and linens but I just love it.
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Obviously a man designed your house ~ hee hee. Probably thought nothing of what would actually go into that closet. At least you got one. I did not notice until I moved into my house that I have no linen closet. I have nowhere to put my vacuum. It bounces around the house and usually ends up in my craft/office closet…..sigh
Don't you love the "after" of organizing a closet??? It looks organized and so much more functional for you! Love the baskets.
I like the little sheet packages. I need to do that cause mine fall all over the narrow shelving. And the same person that designed your house, designed mine…I have no place for the vacuum cleaner.
I love the baskets and chrome together. Great tip about the sheet set packages. Love it.
I saw that sheet storage tip on Martha Stewart once — it revolutionized my linen closet!
I love the shelf and the baskets and I agree, crib sheets don't need to be folded.
I need to do this. BAD. I can't stand how cluttered my linene closet is. I am putting this on my list (a very long list
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Looks so good!
Like your washcloths, I love the crib sheets in the basket. Think I could do that with my fitted sheets? No, no Camille, put them all in a bundle like Sarah said to do.
What a fantastic closet makeover!
I would love for your to post this gem up on my Fall In Love linky party on Wednesday.
Until then come by and see a spectacular new spice cabinet.
Love this closet makeover — great job!
Jenny
http://www.simcoestreet.blogspot.com
Great closet make-over and very very practical