LINEN CLOSET DECLUTTER, ORGANIZATION, and MAKEOVER! - MINIMALIST LINEN CLOSET

Declutter, organization, and makeover of our linen closet! This video is a triple whammy! There was more to declutter than I expected, and so happy with the final linen closet organization. It feels minimalist! What do you think?
I used gift cards to buy new organization containers, wallpaper, and contact paper. Our linen closet is now decluttered and a joy to open! It was so much easier to get through this declutter project and end up with a minimalist linen closet than prior declutter projects.
I loved organizing into these pretty new bins! I wouldn't have done this if I didn't have a stack of gift cards to use, but so glad I upgraded the linen closet organization. It's a joy to open and use now! Decluttering is a less of a chore these days, now that minimalism has found me. The longer I'm on this minimalism journey, the less I find we really need to have in the house and more we focus on what matters to us.
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[@lauramatsuyama9742]

YOU ARE SO FUNNY!!! i enjoy that you are not trying to be perfect, you are YOU and that is that! from the empty boxes to shelves misbehaving!! it's enjoyable to see your children involved. I love watching it all, definitely subscribing 🤩

[@EricaLucasLoves]

Laura Matsuyama ❤️❤️

[@harib088]

Best answer for all questions about why one has to much stuff -in case a Zombie apocalypse hits!

[@EricaLucasLoves]

harib088 right?! 😂

[@SW-su5ho]

Love the explanation!!! I think this one is true for me too...Lol

[@susanschmidt2252]

I, too, am a Zombie Apocalypse Pepper! ZAP

[@leilani9130]

@Elisabeth Greenwood Ley's just hope the Zombie Apocalypse does not hit.

[@stopreplyingtome]

harib088 well close enuf we have a pandemic lol...I’ve been preparing for this almost my whole life

[@cynicallyyours61]

I love your expressions when you find something totally random that shouldn't be there.

[@rowboat8343]

That expression is the best! I lol literally 😂

[@Celcey24]

Erica, I wanted to say how much I appreciate your videos. In a lot of decluttering videos, the house is mostly clean and just needs some organization and a wipe down. Your house looks like my house, and your success inspires me to believe I could have successes of my own. With 25 years of random clutter it's a big job- but after watching your videos, it truly seems doable.

[@lynnconroy8]

Oh goodness! I just found your channel and I’m hooked! You’re so normal! I mean that in a great way. I can see you as my neighbor having coffee every day, lol.

[@EricaLucasLoves]

Paisley Planner I will take it as great. 😂 yes to the coffee please. ❤️

[@Mel_Belle]

I totally agree! I love how "normal" you are and following your journey. Seems in KZbin, creators can end up sort of overthinking and over-producing themselves when in actuality, it's the more everyday realistic part of people that drew us to their channel to begin with!

[@EricaLucasLoves]

Melissa Hardstone thank you!!

[@marioncerrone3456]

Erica, you make me smile. I love the look on your face as you’re going through your things, it’s like you just can’t believe you have kept these things. The stethoscope was brilliant....hope you’re having a great day. Love from England.🇬🇧💖

[@EricaLucasLoves]

Marion Cerrone love back to you!

[@Valblix]

I don't comment on KZbin videos.... yet here I am commenting. :) I found your channel last night, and have been binge-watching your videos. You're my spirit animal. Thank you.

[@armstrongcatherine]

Your videos really make me smile. I will be honest and say your first video made me so stressed. I kept wondering how you could live like that (ps that was hypocritical because although my house isn't quite as busy it was certainly on the way!) I couldn't understand how you were going to manage it all. You are such an inspiration. Plus I think you also look tidier, calmer, more together, more slim perhaps (not that it matters!) . You really have inspired me to tackle my house more and make 2020 the year of less! The video about the definitions and qualities of a hoarder really hit home for me. Thanks for being so open and honest.

[@karisatotah8407]

Man you really did a thorough declutter!! I’m impressed with how little you kept!

[@KelleeYouPersonalOracle]

The closet looks great lady! You’re facial expressions crack me up!

[@CC-mm2no]

Awesome 👏!! Maybe you could put your hair iron and hair dryer in a magazine holder, it'll look much better with the cords out of sight

[@EricaLucasLoves]

C C love it! I will save the next gift cards for that! I’m trying a no spend.

[@AWanderingEye]

Erica, Erica, Erica: no Amazon links under the video ???? When you have a moment please set up your Amazon store so folks can get some of those lidded boxes. That green is so pretty, makes me think of some vintage glassware I've seen at the antiques malls. Good job reducing all that mishmash!

[@amyphoto113]

Wishful Thinking yes! I was hoping to find a link to the beautiful contact paper Erica used! Please share @ericalucas !! Love your channel!!!!

[@PenniesAndSalt]

I swear, I always find the most random stuff in our linen closet LOL It's the "time out" spot for when the kids get certain toys or whatever taken away so it gets quite interesting in there 😂

[@Chrisplainjane]

I swear linen closet are like the tardis - bigger on the inside. LOL I also appreciate how real you are with how long things take, how draining it is and how great it looks post effort. I did this 2 years ago to my entire house and often re-do it. We don't accumulate much but we still acquire some things and it's a constant journey.

[@ingerfalch-jacobsen1717]

"Dog stealing sock" had me jump in my seat - but then I remembered it also has a not so scary meaning, for not so weird peeps.

[@mk-sw9ow]

Love the garbage can right there in the closet to cut down leftover packaging.

[@foodandhomeprep8425]

Less than 2 minutes in and I’m inspired 😃. Going to pause and clean a closet.

[@EricaLucasLoves]

Amy C nice!!! 😂

[@LottieSue]

Finally, mystery solved, where do missing socks go..........dogs steal them!!

[@terrilloyd3691]

My mother always said there is a heaven for odd socks.😉

[@pinkiepromises]

New viewer here-the zombie apocalypse joke made me feel like I’m in the right place, lol. 😊

[@EricaLucasLoves]

Aubrey A welcome! 😂 You get me. :)

[@sonniecampbell1788]

You created such a fresh and pretty linen closet! The contact paper is a great idea! Seeing Ranger photobomb not once but twice- I actually chuckled! Love your videos Erica! You are so relatable ! 🧡💕💛

[@connieverbeck1110]

That is amazing!!! Thank you for your honesty that it took 7 days. That is freeing for me!

[@lindamaglione7189]

Love the patterned paper you put on the walls! Really made a plain old closet look nice.

[@cbigg_8844]

Well done! Showing the empty boxes made me laugh! I find those all the time in my house. I have yet to figure out why.

[@blessedmamags7796]

Yesterday we spent most of day purging Toys, about 85% get donated 😁, my Boys and I are a wonderful team.

[@EricaLucasLoves]

BlessedMama GS awesome!!

[@Ryder-p3m]

I have a coat closet that we do not use for costs but I clean edit all out this week... found a car cover for a car I havnt even owner for 2 years ha ha... it feels so good to open the door and clearly see items we use and not items we dont even need!

[@Diniecita]

I read too many zombie apocalypse books too. But, Ive realized that if you don’t know what you have and where it is FAST-you are probably already screwed. Better to declutter it. Also, I love the wallpaper you put on the back of the closet.

[@brendaramsbottom8693]

I’m in the airport in McAllen Texas to go home to the ice and snow and my empty home... this is my time to declutter my house while my husband stays in Texas being a winter Texan! Heaven help me in my quest! 😉

[@TwoHeifersThrift]

Erica, I just wanted you to know I've been binge watching your videos....you have been an inspiration to me to continue on my decluttering journey that I now view as my "Joy Journey"...I love your ideas of viewing it as not losing your money's worth but gaining so much more life with less stress and more intention. Thank you for being raw and open with your story and journey...thank you for being real. It gives me hope that I can regain some order to my life.

[@beerzzz]

Love the peel & stick. It looks awesome!!!

[@ivettewoods3733]

You're facial expressions are too funny! God bless you

[@hrlm8080]

Good job. It reinforces the need to refrain from buying unless you need something.

[@manderson725]

Love the paper in the closet , so pretty and I make that same face when I find empty boxes in cabinets and closets...lol

[@TRuth.T]

I would be broke just paying for the stuff... May we all be better "Gatekeepers" of our homes...

[@bearlycountry2406]

I LOVE watching your house transform. You are really inspirational! I’ve done the baby steps version of what you’ve done. It’s motivating me to really get in there and reevaluate what I need to keep. I’m going to read those books you recommended. The clothes in my closet is what I’m struggling with the most. The rest of our house is pretty minimal, minus holiday decor. Thanks again for the motivation!

[@EricaLucasLoves]

Bearly Country awesome steps!! I love the capsule approach to clothes. I genuinely love all my clothes now. Have you tried that?

[@bearlycountry2406]

Erica Lucas not yet. I’m afraid! I definitely need to give it a try though. 😊

[@unlonely9007]

It's not as scary once you get started. You can always do a hypothetical what if we pack away some of the clothes for a certain amount of time, then after that time has passed, unpack clothes and reevaluate. Then you aren't getting rid of anything yet. If you find your capsule isn't working you can switch your clothes around/ rotate with what you packed away. Have fun with it! It's supposed to be fun.

[@fionamcvay8461]

Erica I love your videos. They make me laugh and give me the inspiration to declutter and organise my home also. Best wishes from Sydney🇦🇺😊😊

[@EricaLucasLoves]

Fiona McVay hello back to Sydney! Any big projects planned in 2020?

[@fionamcvay8461]

@@EricaLucasLoves Hi Erica, well I plan on watching all of your videos (of course) and then doing some reading from your suggested book list. Not sure if I can get my wardrobe down to the size of yours but mine definitely needs to be smaller😊. Wishing you & the family a wonderful 2020.

[@NaneeH63]

So funny! I store extra medicines too! 😅 Good job decluttering!

[@patpionke]

I get a kick out of watching you organize and clean out. Now I just have to motivate myself to do the same.

[@denisecarter5117]

I find those type things need regular de cluttering.

[@MadameMinima]

I totally agree. Decluttering is a marathon and unfortunately not a sprint. ☺️

[@lesleyharris3198]

Thanks for the giggle, but the look on your face was so funny, you can really see the difference between now and when you started your journey

[@EricaLucasLoves]

Lesley Harris I feel like I’m decluttering for someone else but I’m the one that kept all this junk.

[@estherlindstrom7721]

Great job! Loved the video it was so funny seeing everything you found in there! A tip to not accumulate so much empty packaging is to remove as much as possible BEFORE putting it in storage. For example remove the toothpaste from its box before it goes in the bin. It also takes up less space!

[@darcyrobb3692]

YES! So Agree^^^

[@susanpeterson9558]

Get yourself some woven baskets for your hair stuff, great for curling irons, blow dryers and straighteners. Put a hand towel in the bottom to catch hair etc. In the end, it will keep your shelfs cleaner. Oh I always use the rule of three in decorating and organizing. It Gives Me BALANCE!

[@dhatch04]

New subscriber here! So I’m just now starting to have the energy and desire to clean after about 6 months of feeling yucky (I have some long term health issues). I just randomly stumbled upon one of your videos yesterday and I love you. You’re videos have inspired me to want to get busy. I only wish I had more time to clean up and organized. Keep up the good work! I know it is definitely a marathon and not a sprint and you’ve put in an enormous amount of time and energy to get so far. Thank you for your videos!

[@EricaLucasLoves]

dhatch04 glad you are on the road to wellness again! Do one thing a day. Small.

[@PenniesAndSalt]

Our linen closet is the biggest catch-all in the house... This is giving me major motivation to change that!

[@PenniesAndSalt]

You did such a great job!

[@EricaLucasLoves]

Pennies And Salt it hides all the junk!

[@PenniesAndSalt]

Contact paper always gets me LOL I don’t have the patience for it at all!

[@AMomforEverySeason]

Your videos are always so full of humour and so relatable! I love to honesty your journey to minimalism has been!

[@VS-fo9py]

Erica, would love to see a 30 bags in 30 days challenge. Just going around your house and gathering things to get rid of, trash or donations. I could use a purge like this, it could be a big group follow along.

[@HomeSweetHomeschoolLife]

I cleaned ours out not to long ago. It’s amazing how much was in there.

[@Lovagechannel]

I've used your videos to declutter along with you and keep pushing towards minimalism. Thank you!

[@EricaLucasLoves]

DoomCat that’s awesome!! How’s the journey for you??

[@Lovagechannel]

@@EricaLucasLoves I made it to the hardest step by giving away unused art supplies to a local family who will give them more love. Now it's just pushing through piles of old papers.

[@LivingWithEve]

Nice! You made that parchment paper look awesome!

[@sherinichols6404]

Love it! If the wrinkles bother you, you can hit them with a hairdryer and sometimes that helps!!

[@rajeshwarihemmadi3229]

So genuine & also kind enough to share ur real emotions while decluttering.... Simply beautiful & inspiring...God bless u all

[@joanneal6845]

I love the peel and stick paper and the pretty pale green containers!!!! I so pretty!! And organized too!! Great job!!

[@greengiraffe1555]

I LOVE your dog!!! So cute!! Xx

[@masonblack8478]

I just found your channel this weekend. Keep making these videos!

[@ngnoah]

I know you only from this channel but i have to say i am so proud of you. It makes me proud to see someone striving to lead a better life. You are a true inspiration for all of us.. keep going dear..

[@suicydeblonde]

I recently did a massive declutter in my bathroom... I had a pile of floss too! LOL, Now I am inspired to do my linen closet too!

[@jennnava2769]

I love that you film as-you-are... And have to tell you that you're absolutely beautiful! 😊

[@susanpeterson9558]

Suggestion, I got some containers from the Dollar Tree with locking lid and a carrying handle. I use them for my nail supplies, first aid kit and even dog supplies. I love the handle cause I can carry it where I need it. In fact I even got some for my crafting paints and supplies.

[@noemiecf794]

I have been following your declutter serie from the begginning and waoo! What a progress I am so happy for you! :) I really love your personality and your honnesty, it is refreshing to see one normal mama showing her struggles, thanks so so much !

[@rosehavenfarm2969]

Yep, i have a bathroom linen (towels and first aid) closet and a hallway linen (sheets and sundries) closet. They've been on my list to do. I have been procrastinating, though, because it will take me several days. AND i have no idea how I want to put it all back together again. Thanks for the honest kick in the pants, Erica.

[@virginierouxbousser4228]

Dear Erica, same comment as Marion Cerrone down below ^^ I’ m fond of your videos and especially your desperate face at some of the items you are decluttering... hilarious! It makes my day ^^ Thank you for all of this good -natured fun (and don’t you ever try to cut your beautiful hair!!), à bientôt, merci encore

[@normataylor3124]

GreAt outcome liked the backer for your closet

[@eileenmurray4635]

You made your linen closet a special place. Awesome 👍😁

[@angiesteele4637]

The closet redecoration is brilliant. Well done you xx

[@Joybug_51]

Oh, how our clutter grows and multiplied in those dark and quiet closets! Spreading it all out is really the only way to declutter. Great job.☺

[@barbaraknake9628]

Awesome job! That contact paper is beautiful!! It would inspire me to keep my closest clean for sure!!

[@augustineschaefer5522]

This is kind of like a walk down memory lane..the random 6 deodorants and lip stuffs were my head shakers. Fun times making all those initial decisions.

[@kimpatience6505]

Awesome job! It is real transformation and that is what keeps me tackling my own home! It has also really changed how I purchase things.

[@KG-wd4id]

This is very encouraging and I appreciate you sharing and showing real life!

[@ceecee2304]

10K WooHoo!! 🎉 Erica, your facial expressions make my day! I know how stressful it can get, and to be able to laugh at yourself is amazing. I love how it turned out. Great job!

[@susanshanks2407]

I understand how you are feeling. You are feeling absolutely fantastic, I know because 2 months ago I did mine and bored everybody by showing them my closet. Keep up the great work. I love your way of thinking.❤

[@Probablytracy]

Great job!

[@58iksnaS]

I love your "tiny little" puppy! 🤭💕💕💕

[@christineshultz7615]

I saw a calendar of daily declutter schedule. Basically it just named one space per day. Be it a drawer, the freezer, the car etc. Effectively you could do the same thing going foward and make your own daily declutter calendar any order you want.

[@maren807]

Hi Erica! I've been working on decluttering my home for the last couple years. Little by little, room by room. I'm enjoying watching your journey. I especially love seeing your kiddos and doggy get involved 🥰. Have a blessed day!

[@marthasalter405]

I love that the top of your bedroom closet was actually "linen closet clutter overflow". I will say a sort of weird thing that helped me declutter was thinking about what purpose each room / space was supposed to serve and then only having things that supported that purpose in the space. And now you are going to smile when you open that linen closet. So pretty.

[@thisoldnest6963]

Looks great! Do you think you could ad an affiliate link to the bins and contact paper in the description? It might be what I am looking for. 😁

[@luarosie]

Same! Was about to post the same thing! Lol

[@almatallaksen4625]

Thank you for being so real. I love watching your journey.

[@liatori6214]

Your expressions are priceless. Your children adorable. And your dog, just hilarious. Well done with the closet. Love the colors you chose and the peel and stick!

[@lucindacronin7396]

You, Madam, are RIDICULOUS! I can easier understand quantum physics than how you have the time, energy, and perspicacity to do all of these reorganizations. I am by myself and can't do it, let alone with four kids (fur baby included) and a husband to deal with. I don't know if you really realize/give yourself credit for the many life-long, caluable lessons you have given your children by doing all this, as well as contributing to your own peace of mind and relationship s with your whole family. Your energy level is incomprehensible. You seriously pick up all over the house and clean the windows DAILY? No way. I really hope your husband has an idea just how much time and energy all of this takes. You have a great career ahead of you when your kids are older. You're amazing!

[@EricaLucasLoves]

Lucinda Cronin WOW. Thank you!! I am motivated to do this. I don’t clean my windows daily. Or weekly. 😂

[@confessionsofamessianicfam6934]

I love your contact paper and everything looks so good. Your doing an amazing job.

[@fijaystudio]

Chuck the chipboard in the bin and get pine plank. Comes in different widths no seams and no paper bubbles which I Cannot abide.... love your film bombing sock stealing pooch. Looking good.

[@PhanglyPhish]

I love that you organized everything FIRST and then bought exactly what you needed for the space. It is so easy to want to get *oRgaNiZeD* and then buy a bunch of organizing stuff that you tell yourself you will return if you don't use and then never do so it just becomes clutter and wasted money. Not that I've ever done that.................. obviously.

[@FieldsFullHouse]

I really need to declutter my linen closet! Great motivation!

[@FieldsFullHouse]

Awesome job!

[@nancywidows463]

Good job! I totally understand the post-traumatic stress from having a child who was sick. I've saved plenty of expired medication just in case. And yes, in case things go bad in the world, I don't want to have to fight for medication. So I totally understand the zombie apocalypse thinking. I'm very proud of you for taking that step. It's fine to be vigilant, but I know sometimes we take it too far.😊

[@EricaLucasLoves]

Nancy Widows yes! I get weighed down with worry about not having what they need when they need it.

[@margaritatorregrosa4591]

Hi Erica! I recently found your channel and have been watching the videos every night since! Love how natural and spontaneous you are. I recently decluttered my bathroom cabinet and threw out sooooooooo many expired meds, creams, ointments, etc. But I took them to the DEA, where they recollect expired medications two times a year; last weekend in April and October, respectively. So, that would be also a great way to dispose of these items. Congratulations again on your channel and will keep to catch up with your videos!! ☺️

[@kellyharris4639]

I did this linen closet mess last January. I hauled a large trash bag of stained towels, old sheets and random stuff to the trash. It needs an overhaul again. I think I’ll wallpaper mine too after seeing how nice it looks

[@Shepz963]

Great job decluttering! It was nice you had some gift cards to make it ultra pretty but I have to say your mid-way closet looked awesome!!

[@jeannebowes2898]

As senior seniors we go through all meds once a month. First aid kit is in car. Current meds and vitamins in pantry next to teas up high. Toiletries and cleaning products are at a non toxic minimum

[@debbiechilds7956]

This closet looks so pretty!

[@debbiebaughman1402]

Awesome! !! I haven't decluttering in the last couple of years (due to health problems ) but I'm going to recruit my grand daughter and I'm headed to my linen closet!!! Thank you so much for the reminder and the encouragement! !! HAPPY HAPPY! !!!

[@inactiveluka]

Proud of you

[@OneBlessedMess]

Your facial expressions are the best! 😂😂

[@MysteryViv]

I live in an old house with few closets. Thus I have more stuff out in the world to,see. Wish I had a linen closet to redo.

[@susytomable]

The empty toothpaste boxes, the cutest!!!!😂

[@EricaLucasLoves]

susan nicolai who saves those!???

[@darcyrobb3692]

What a clean, fresh look, like the stick & peel ppr on the back wall of closet'fun; Blue bins felt too dark & too deep! 😉🇨🇦

[@tkdally]

Hi Erica, it looks really good. Are you finding decluttering easier the more you do it? If so, it would be interesting to see what your more honed decluttering skills can find in the places you've already tackled. In my home, decluttering is something I really have to stay on top of. Also, a quick tip. When you next need to apply adhesive vinyl to a hard surface it helps to dampen the surface first. That way you'll be able to peel the vinyl back if it wrinkles or doesn't go on straight. It really helped me so I'm paying it forward 👍

[@EricaLucasLoves]

tkdally nice tip! I figured there had to be an easier way. lol Yes! Decluttering is easier. I just redid my big ikea shelf in the family room after the holiday. This latest declutter of it revealed even less that I wanted to keep on it.

[@Hippabellita1]

The empty box seems to be a theme you and I share ...... I found an empty carton of screws today when sorting through a bag of tools and stuff that I have dragged around places in the house in the last months; I had to laugh so hard when I found it because I was thinking of your video that my partner thought I was going crazy :-)))))) You are a true inspiration .... looking forward how your journey continues in 2020 ..... have a great one :-)))

[@RoH413]

I love this video because of your facial expressions with no words when you found empty boxes of things. Very entertaining 😊 Keep it coming, your videos inspire me to tackle my mess. Thank you 🙏