Organizing Medications with Whitewashed Storage Boxes
Every day while checking out the blogs I “Ooh” and “Aah” over beautiful, brightly colored spaces. There are some really talented bloggers out there who have an amazing eye for putting together colors I never dreamed would look so darn gorgeous.
Inspired by all of this wonderful color {and probably because I’m so depressed over the gloomy, gray non-spring we are having here in Pittsburgh}, I set off to add some bold and bright elements to my little linen closet while giving it an organizational lift as well. Here’s what I started with:
My plan was to cut some cardboard, wrap it in pretty paper, and adhere it to the back of the closet to add a punch of color and pattern without committing to a long-term paint change. I also picked up some colorful bins at the dollar store to help corral some of the loose items.
I covered one piece of cardboard with my beloved wrapping paper and put it in with the bins to test it out.
It just wasn’t working for me. I loved the paper, and heaven knows I’ve never met a bin that I didn’t like, but I felt like it belonged in a kid’s room, not in my grown-up, soon-to-be-organized linen closet, so I decided to switch gears.
Maybe my neutrals weren’t so bad after all. I picked up a couple of unfinished wooden boxes at Target (I promise I shop other places sometimes. It’s just that we got this big, beautiful, brand new Target really close to my house and it calls my name pretty much every day. As soon as the novelty wears off, I’m sure I’ll start buying things from other stores again…maybe.) to hold the medicines I was moving to the linen closet from the bathroom cabinet.
Apparently the humidity in the bathroom isn’t great for the longevity of the meds, so it is better to store them elsewhere. I gave the boxes a few coats of whitewash and a cute little medical logo, and they were looking pretty good. {if I do say so myself ;)}
In order to make room for the meds, I had to clear out some of the baby towels and burp cloths that 20 month old “baby” C doesn’t use any more. I may or may not have gotten emotional while doing this. {He’s my last baby! It’s hard!} After that, I was able to pop all of my newly refolded linens back into the closet, and…
Ta-da! When I started this project, I was expecting a much different “after” shot, but I must say, I’m loving the neutrals, and the little details make me smile each time I pass the updated closet.
I love the little box that fits the Cs’ washcloths perfectly.
I love that the towels are getting in on the ombre trend.
And maybe I didn’t get the brightly colored linen closet that I had pictured, but I did get the one that was right for my style, and I’m okay with that. 🙂
Have you ever had a transformation turn out differently than you expected?
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Thank you so much for following along! Have a wonderful day!
Hi Abby, I so need to organize my closet like this! Thanks for the inspiration and have a wonderful weekend!
Thanks so much, Cindy! Have a great Easter weekend!
~Abby =)
Its when I see projects like this I wish I had a linen closet!
I had an apartment without one once–it’s tough! {But maybe a fun challenge to get creative?} Hope you have a wonderful weekend, Trine!!
~Abby =)
After looking at these pics I think I may have to put my linen closet on an episode of Hoarders. Great before and after. 🙂
Lol. Thanks! I think we all have are areas. You should see my craft nook–definitely “Hoarders” material! Have a wonderful Easter, Emily!
~Abby =)
I love the little boxes!
Aw, thank you! Have a great Easter!
~Abby =)
I think it turned out great! I just re-organized our closet too. It is such a great feeling to have it all come together.
~Sarah
Thanks, Sarah! You are so right–love that organized feeling!
~Abby =)
oooh. I really need to do some Spring cleaning. Thanks for the ideas!
Sure thing, Erin! Thanks for stopping by the blog! Have a great Easter!
~Abby =)
Love this! You have inspired me to get after that clean linen closet. I cleaned it last year but after a baby and life it seemed to get back to “chaos” again. Ugh! All that to say… I’m going to clean it this weekend. 🙂 Thanks for a little inspiration!
Thanks, Krista! I hear ya…babies have a way of bringing the chaos with them! Good thing they’re so cute! 😉 Hope you had a wonderful Easter!
~Abby =)
I love how you are organized! 🙂 I just finished cleaning mine because hubby always makes a mess in this closet! I love how you transformed your little wooden boxes with medical logos 😉 btw, same here, I can’t wait for warmer, sunnier days! I hope you are having a great Easter weekend with your family!
Thank you so much, Ingrid! I know it–summer can’t come soon enough! Happy Easter!
~Abby =)
I also store the medicines in my linen closet, but oh boy! That’s a total mess 🙂 I love your idea of using little boxes, it looks functional and pretty, I might copy cat you on that!
Happy Easter!
Thanks, Cristina! {Copy away! ;)} I hope you had a wonderful Easter!
~Abby =)
The little boxes are cute!
Thanks, Jessi! I hope you had a wonderful Easter!
~Abby =)
Turned out great!
Thank you, Megan! Hope you’re having a wonderful day!
~Abby =)
I’m moving right now and I’m really into home organization and decor right now! I love your new linen closet! Looks fabulous!
Thank you, Elizabeth!! Good luck with your move…I know how crazy things can get! Have a great day!
~Abby =)
Too cute! I love the boxes!
Thanks! 🙂 Hope you’re having a great day!
~Abby =)
Those boxes are so cute! Great before/after!
Thanks so much, Aimee! Hope you’re having a wonderful week!
~Abby =)
I love the neutrals and I really like your little painted boxes … they add a fun DIY touch! Thanks so much for linking up at Project Inspire{d}!
Thank you so much! Thanks again for hosting!
~Abby =)
I love what you did with the closet Abby! I am so in need of some organizing! It’s just so easy to close the door! 😉 But I think you may have inspired me to get with it! 🙂
Thanks, Nancy! I have plenty of “close the door” spaces that still need work here, too, lol. Hope you’re having a great week!
~Abby =)
Looks great! I have been working on my linen closet this weekend too… not quite done yet. Thanks for the inspiration to get it finished! And thanks for popping over to thehappyhousie today!
Krista
Thanks, Krista! Good luck with your linen closet! 🙂
~Abby =)
Thanx Abby gurl! Your tips are great & so cute! I just bought a new home, so I’m excited to put your suggestions into action! 😉
xo,
Nellie
Thanks, Nellie! Have so much fun decorating your new home!!! Fun!
~Abby =)
I love the painted crosses on the fronts of the box—how they tell you what’s inside without having to peek. Very simple and yet they add a touch of decorating to the closet. Great job!
Thanks so much! Gotta have pretty meds! 😉 Hope you’re having a wonderful day, Angela!
~Abby =)
I came across your blog and got to tell you, its amazing. And the organized closet looks awesome. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you so much, Tammy! Hope you have a wonderful day!
~Abby =)