6 Laundry Room and Linen Closet Updates
Find out how our favourite bloggers transformed their under-utilized spaces into organized wonders.
Photo: Four Generations One Roof
Crowded and unorganized, this petite basement laundry closet was not a friendly space for Jessica Bruno, of Four Generations One Roof, to complete her weekly chores.
After: Functional Laundry Closet
Photo: Four Generations One Roof
A rolling cart, woven baskets, and a pegboard wall keep necessities organized. Pretty glass containers hold clothespins and laundry tabs.
Blogger Trick! Create your own homemade laundry stain remover with baking soda, dish detergent, peroxide, and water. Bonus points if you transfer it to a cute glass jar with a chalkboard label!
Before: Linen Closet with Potential
Photo: Dear Lillie
Open shelving was begging for storage containers to corral the clutter in the home of Jennifer Holmes of Dear Lillie.
After: Organized Linen Closet
Photo: Dear Lillie
You wouldn't mind letting your guests go searching for extra towels in this well-organized and beautiful linen closet. A fresh coat of crisp white paint and an adorable lace stencil border complete the transformation.
Blogger Trick! For a clean look, bright or patterned linens are stored in baskets and boxes.
Before: Unfinished Laundry Room
Photos: Chris Loves Julia
Julia Marcum, of Chris Loves Julia, saw the potential in this unfinished basement laundry room.
After: Stylish Laundry Room
Photo: Chris Loves Julia
Industrial stylish shelving and accents create an industrial utilitarian vibe in this renovated laundry room. A faux sheepskin rug provides a plush place to stand while sorting laundry.
Blogger Trick! Add personality to any space with an unexpected pop of colour, like this fire engine red stool.
Before: Lackluster Master Bath
Photos: Ella Claire Inspired
With the linen closet on the other side of her home, Kristen Whitby, of Ella Claire Inspired , needed more storage for essentials and linens in her master bath.
After: Dynamic Master Bath
Photo: Ella Claire Inspired
By replacing the towel rod over the tub with rows of open shelving, this master bathroom gained much-needed storage. Glass canisters show off pretty bath salts, soaps, and more.
Blogger Trick! Make a builder-basic bathroom feel unique by adding traditional beadboard wallpaper.
Before: Blank Slate Laundry Room
Photos: Pawley Island Posh
This laundry room had plenty of unrealized potential—it was spacious, had wall-mounted cabinets, and plenty of bright light. All it needed was some updating from Julia Ryan of Pawley Island Posh!
After: Crisp and Clean Laundry Room
Photo: Pawley Island Posh
After the homeowners moved the cabinets up to allow for a shelf underneath, a coat of soft grey paint created a crisp backdrop in the space. Double towel racks in trendy brass function as drying racks in this space, while a giant basket keeps muddy boots corraled.
Before: Vanity Chaos
Photos: Living Locurto
Without a true linen closet in her home, Amy Locurto, of Living Locurto , needed to store necessities under her bathroom vanities. However, the lack of space created a mess of linens and necessities under the sink.
After: Revamped Vanity
Photo: Living Locurto
Under-the-counter storage (roll-out shelf, makeup case, and lined bins) transformed the functionality of this vanity.
Blogger Trick! Eliminate bathroom odours and make towels smell great with a homemade lemon and lavender spray. Mix 30 drops of essential oil, 3 ounces of rubbing alcohol or vodka, and 1.5 cups of distilled water in a spray bottle.
