I tackled my linen closet today. It is one of those things I have put off and put off and put off! Maybe I was hoping elves would come along and do it for me. No such luck! I call it a linen closet, but it no longer resembles one. It has become a catch all place with a few sheets thrown in. I really try to avoid it if I can. When I do go in there I grab what I need and get out quick. My plan of avoidance was foiled when someone left the linen closet door open. I came upstairs and got a full frontal assault. The view was not pretty and could no longer be ignored! So began my Sunday of cleaning, painting and organizing my linen closet.
This is the door that should have remained closed.
I was not kidding! I cringed at the thought of all of you seeing this mess. But for the sake of the post, full disclosure is needed!
Luckily, the shelves could be removed.
Once everything was out, I gave it a good cleaning.
When I removed the shelves I made sure to number them. This was a precaution in case there is a slight difference in size and each fit only in the original spot.
I painted the sides and shelves with Behr Pure White paint. The back of the cabinet was painted with Annie Sloan Paris Grey Chalk Paint.
The Annie Sloan Paris Grey paint gave the back wall a suede look.
In the past, if I did not put shelf liner on the shelves it would scratch the paint. I found this liner at the Dollar Store last week.
I stapled it to the underside to hold it in place. You do not have to do this, but I find it prevents puckering.
Of course I wanted to use pretty baskets and containers to house everything I wanted to store. I purchased four of these baskets at Homegoods at a great price!
I purchased two of these also. Love the print!
I like this one too! It has a lid so you can stack things on top.
I already had these glass containers. I tried to use them for sugar and flour at one time but they did not keep moisture out and the sugar lumped together. I fished them out and put soap, Q-tips and eventually cotton balls will go in the third one when I get to the store.
Here it is! So much better than it was before!
I really like the way the glass jars look and so glad I can finally use them!
I purchased the wire basket at Homegoods. It makes it easier to get a roll of toilet paper.
I really like the way it came out. Now when I go upstairs, if the door happens to get left open, I will stand there and admire how it looks!
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