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$45 Linen Closet Makeover

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$100 Room Challenge· Room Makeovers· Room Reveals

28 Dec
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Plastic bins labeled and used in $100 Room Challenge: Linen Closet Makeover

For those of you that are just joining in, today is reveal day for our linen closet; which is the space I chose to work on for this month’s $100 Room Challenge. Let’s take a look back at what the linen closet looked like a few weeks ago…

Linen closet prior to makeover

Disheveled.

During week one, I shared my goals for the space, so let’s see what was accomplished.

Goals for the $100 Linen Closet Makeover

Organize the Linen Closet

One of the first things I did was take everything out of the closet. I think this is a great idea in any space you’re looking to organize. With everything cleared, you can go through each item and choose if it’s best to keep it, toss it, or donate it… Like, why have I been saving a travel size mouthwash with 1/2 teaspoon of mouthwash in it? Toss. I also had a nebulizer my son used, but hasn’t needed in years, so I’m looking into donating it to a place that accepts medical supplies. (Got any ideas?)

For tips on cleaning out a closet, check out week 4 of our 8 Week Cleaning Challenge!

Linen closet cleaned out with folded towels and toilet paper in a wicker bin

I also learned that if you place your folded towels with the folded end facing outward, it looks a whole lot better than having the ends facing out.

Update the Wire Shelving

This is a perfect way to cover wire shelving using foam board and wrapping paper!

With everything out of the closet, I was able to cover the wire shelving in week 2. I grabbed 4 pieces of foam board from the dollar store, covered it with wrapping paper… and for $4.00, I was able to update the shelving.

Add Storage to the Linen Closet

Plastic bin used to store queen size bedding

I am a huge fan of spray painting dollar store bins for storage. I did it in my pantry, in our coat closet, and in our master bathroom. This time around, however, I decided to actually purchase some storage bins; no spray painting involved. I found the bins in various sizes at Target.

Link to Large Bins // Link to Small Bins

Labeled created using a paper bag and vinyl lettering for use in linen closet

Since I’m a huge fan of labels, I grabbed a paper grocery bag and used my Cricut to cut some black vinyl for the lettering. I then covered the labels with clear contact paper so it would be a little more durable. I attached it with a bit of twine, and was good to go.

If you do not own a vinyl cutting machine, you can also purchase letter stickers to accomplish the same goal.

Close up of toilet paper in a wicker bin

For the extra toilet paper, I used the wicker basket I already had in the linen closet and filled it up.

New Linens

I never did get around to shopping for new linens, but I have some of my budget remaining, so this is on the to do list for a future time.

So… here’s the linen closet today:

$100 Room Challenge: Linen Closet Makeover done for $45

Plastic storage bins labeled and used for bedding and toiletries.

Linen Closet Makeover Before and After

Linen Closet Makeover: Before and After

The Budget

We left off having spent a total of $4.00 on the foam board shelving. Here’s the final costs…

  • Large Plastic Storage Bins x2- $24.68 ($12.34 each after applying the 5% Target Redcard Discount)
  • Small Plastic Storage Bins x3- $17.07 ($5.69 each after applying the 5% Target Redcard Discount)

Labels: FREE

  • Paper Grocery Bag- FREE
  • Black Vinyl– FREE (Already had on hand)
  • Contact Paper– FREE (Already had on hand)
  • Twine– FREE (Already had on hand)

Total Spent: $45.75… That’s $54.25 UNDER budget!!!

I love when I come in under budget!

Next month will mark my 10th $100 Room Challenge, so I’ve asked some of my blogging friends to join in the challenge. I am so excited!!! You will be able to follow along with some amazing bloggers and see how they use $100 to makeover a space in their homes.

Wanna Catch Up?

Week 1 // Week 2 // No Week 3 // Week 4

 

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Lots of budget-friendly ideas for organizing the linen closet in this makeover!

14 Comments

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Comments

  1. LAWANDA JOE says

    April 19, 2017 at 11:42 PM

    I don’t have a linen closet so I was wondering what your solution would be.

    Reply
    • Erin says

      April 26, 2017 at 9:08 AM

      If you have any storage closets in your home, you could always convert it into a linen closet. If that is not an option, you could always use a dresser or storage unit to house linens. Hope that helps.

      Reply
  2. Shari Carter says

    January 12, 2017 at 12:29 PM

    You did a great job! I love all of your design touches!

    Reply
    • Erin Meyer says

      January 16, 2017 at 12:49 PM

      Thank you so much Shari!

      Reply
  3. Melva says

    January 2, 2017 at 11:26 AM

    Great job! So simple yet it’s functional. What a difference!

    Reply
    • Erin Meyer says

      January 16, 2017 at 12:48 PM

      Thanks Melva!

      Reply
  4. Vida says

    December 30, 2016 at 8:01 PM

    I love your $100 room challenges! So inspiring! I’m really looking forward to next month! 🙂

    Reply
    • Erin Meyer says

      January 16, 2017 at 12:48 PM

      Thanks Vida! I absolutely love doing these challenges, not only do I love to get creative, it also pushes me to actually work on all the things I want to get done 🙂

      Reply
  5. Clearissa Coward says

    December 29, 2016 at 8:04 PM

    Love the polka dot paper. And paper bags for labeling just makes the look. Very creative. I will updating my linen closet as well in 2017. Thank you for the push. 🙂

    Reply
    • Erin Meyer says

      January 16, 2017 at 12:47 PM

      Good luck with your linen closet. Always nice to get organized!

      Reply
  6. Beka says

    December 29, 2016 at 7:30 AM

    Looks great! I love your labels. Would not have thought to use a grocery bag 🙂

    Reply
    • Erin Meyer says

      December 29, 2016 at 8:41 AM

      Thanks Beka! It’s amazing what you can come up with when you don’t have much to spend 🙂

      Reply
  7. Carrie @ Curly Crafty Mom says

    December 28, 2016 at 2:58 PM

    Ohh, I have wiring shelves in my linen closet and I hate how things fall through, etc. I love the idea of covering them with foam core board!

    Carrie
    curlycraftymom.com

    Reply
    • Erin Meyer says

      December 29, 2016 at 8:43 AM

      I just don’t understand wire shelving at all. The idea to cover it with the foam board was so budget-friendly and prevented things from tipping over. It’s worked out perfectly.

      Reply

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