Our laundry room is a laundry closet. Above the washer and dryer, I have old shelves that I use to store cleaners, toiletries, and all kinds of odds and ends. My shelves were a mess (I didn't take a before shot!), so I knew I needed to do something to organize it better. I have big dreams for this room, but if they ever happen it won't be for years and years and years. So, for now, I must make do with what I have. This summer we might try to paint the walls, but I have a pretty big to-do list for the summer, so I doubt we get to it.
So, on to the organization! I bought these black bins at walmart. I was hoping to find what I needed at the dollar store, but they didn't have the size I wanted. I tried to organize everything into different categories. In case you can't read them, my categories are: Kleenex and bathroom buddies, Laundry, Heating Pad and Light Bulbs, Misc. Cleaning and Chemicals, Cleaning, Toilet Paper, Toiletries, First Aid.
I put the things we need to access frequently on the bottom shelf and reserved the top shelf for things that I don't use as often. I then printed labels, laminated them, and tied them on with ribbon. Voila!
Everything is now organized!
Hi! I found you through "One Project at a Time" over at A Bowl Full of Lemons. I love this idea for the linen closet too! Mine has very deep shelves and items tend to get lost in the back. Sometimes you just need a fresh set of eyes to see the obvious solution. Thanks! :)
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