The one minimalism habit that organizes my linen closet || Linen Closet Before and After

[@SimplyBeautiful516]

I just want to say a huge THANK YOU for not playing annoying “music” in the background! Also, I like that you talk us through the process. I have wanted that element in decluttering and organization videos for so long. Thank you!

[@johnfourteensix4910]

I agree! I was thinking it was just me or the volume that is used. I have trouble focusing on what is being said; sad when I really want to watch.

[@marinewifey1015]

Yes! It’s so hard to find channels that talk us through the process vs montages with music! That’s why she’s my fav but if you know any other channels that do this please share!

[@EricaLucasLoves]

Great! This kind of feedback helps me too so I produce helpful videos!!

[@lorenet.2182]

Hint for kid accidents. Make your bed with two sets of sheets and a waterproof pad between them. If there’s an accident in the middle of the night whip off the wet sheets and you’re ready to go back to bed. I started doing this with crib sheets and did it long past bedwetting. Now my daughter-in-law does it.

[@jessie9653]

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[@terryseidel1386]

Erica- I must tell you that this incredible "share all" journey has clearly been one of personal growth. Both spiritually and physically your whole demeanor has changed. You look great and obviously you are feeling fantastic! Thank you for sharing. You are an inspiration.

[@EricaLucasLoves]

Thank you Terry! It’s challenging being transparent because I get the good and the bad comments.

[@VS-fo9py]

It would be so fun to see you do a video of you watching your very first decluttering video, and reacting and commentating on it. You have come so far, it’s been such a joy watching and you have truly been an inspiration, for sharing the journey.

[@lisbetsoda4874]

Having watched you since the beginning of your journey has been so satisfying and amazing. You must be so proud of yourself

[@whatgwenloves]

Yes!! I have loved watching your progression!

[@EricaLucasLoves]

Thank you for being here!! It’s been a wonderful year!

[@lorettacasillas6547]

My favorite part was when Andy waved hello. What a cutie!

[@nessabridge5019]

I sew a little x in coloured cotton in the corner or label of sheet. One x = single xx= double etc so when sorting washing into baskets

[@brendakrause5639]

Or can color code sheets. Printed for twin. White for guest, blue for Master bedroom.

[@greatauntlizbethg9137]

I was going to say pen a k f or t in the bottom 2 corners of the sheet, but the crosses would be more aesthetic

[@juliairvin1606]

That's what Dana K White from A Slob Comes Clean does! She declutters without making a bigger mess by putting things away right then in the moment of decluttering, so that of she gets interrupted, she's only left with progress made, not piles to deal with later. No mess! Such a helpful concept! And I LOVE all the pretty little touches you've done-the velcro ribbons and labels with the little clips. Way to go!

[@MrsDonaghue]

This is great for people with no mobility issues. Definitely would need a helper to do it this way if getting around is difficult or slow.

[@greatauntlizbethg9137]

The minimal mon did this recently too. Great if u have kids or other things that may cause u to stop mid organization. Also beneficial if u r counting ur steps 😉

[@PhanglyPhish]

Foaming hand soap refill tip: you can buy the big jugs of regular, non-foaming hand soap and use it to partially refill a used foaming despenser. Add water for the rest and boom - super cheap foaming soap! Great work on the linen closet, Erica!

[@itoshiibaka8267]

Even better: go back to bar soap. 😉👍

[@greatauntlizbethg9137]

Thx! Will try

[@josummers5045]

I solved the "What size is this sheet?" problem. All the sheets for my bed are one color (2 sets), guest room is a different color and kids beds a third color.

[@EricaLucasLoves]

Oooh I love that idea.

[@mickalaloeffelbein4935]

The moment of self doubt when you ask yourself “that can’t be all of it” 😂 the suspicion with it being an easy task is hilarious

[@annamichelle3248]

It turned out great! I find that after I organize spaces, I will go back to them just to enjoy the order. :) Our house has very little closet space, so I have found that it works to keep the sheets in the room where they are used. And it means that the sheets for that particular bed are right there.

[@whatgwenloves]

My toddler has been learning this habit just by watching me. She knows where each of her toys go. It makes me so happy to help give her tools to keep an organized space. So much more room for play! And room for me to breathe.

[@minimalzebra]

Erica seeing your organized and minimal linen closet makes my heart happy.❤️

[@EricaLucasLoves]

Thanks Jo!

[@minimalzebra]

@@EricaLucasLoves Welcome erica!

[@kleineblute6329]

Dog ist the big winner in this episode 😄

[@EricaLucasLoves]

Ranger need his own online profile. 😂

[@AtoZenLife]

That laundry room looks amazing, I just realized that we don’t even have any flat sheets, and we only have one set of fitted sheets. 😂 thankfully we are pretty much passed the accident phase, at least I think so. 🤞

[@angelacross2216]

Don’t you love it when you’re finished so fast? Decluttering means it just gets better and better.

[@pixi78]

I’m glad to see you re purpose baskets you already had 😊

[@christine1373]

What a great transformation Erica! Ranger sure made out on this project!

[@millerville2000]

Awesome job, it looks great! This is what I consider Minimalism- wanting and thinking about better systems and wanting less instead of excess. Having a home for everything and less has been a life saver for me. Applying a system where I limit a home or spot for things has also been THE key. If it doesn't fit I can't have it and I'm OK with that :)

[@LindsayDroke]

If you have some extra decor you could put that on the top shelf since there isn’t a door and it would just add that extra touch

[@EricaLucasLoves]

Yes!!! What a great idea!!!!!

[@msmith3700]

I keep an old king sheet in the sensory colored rice bin and lay it out underneath before putting the open bin in the middle for the grandkiddos to play in. Makes clean up easier by just picking up the edges of the sheet and pouring the rice back in the bin when we are done playing. Works for lego too or anything with small pieces. Also keeps me from saying silly things like, "Let's keep all the rice in the bin everyone."

[@springbird21]

I was so happy when Andy waved to us, lol! Y’all are just too cute!

[@EmmaAppleBerry]

Idk if you noticed this Erica but you should BE SO PROUD. Because at the start of your journey if their was any empty space you would try to fill it like that massive cube shelf for example and i know many of us still slip into that on occasion even at your current point since its often ingrained in us at somepoint even if we cant reach it or it doesnt actually need to be so when you said "im not using it/im leaving it empty" like wow. Well done seriously growth milestone. Seriously be amazed at yourself! The... "Im not using it i dont need to and it wouldnt make sense to do so since i cant reach it and stuff up there or out of the way aka not intuitive or easy would just take up space and not get used or be something you probably need anyway." IS SUCH a healthy and wise mentality. & I wish more people would try to keep such things in mind.

[@EricaLucasLoves]

How right you are! I would have felt compelled to fill the empty space.

[@traceybradshaw]

Wow - I often complain about needing a bigger linen closet. I now realise I still have way too many sheets, towels, pillow cases, duvet covers etc. I donated A LOT before we moved into this house 3 years ago as we moved from a house with 2 huge linen closets to one with a linen closet half the size of just one of the others. Since then it’s been a constant squish to get everything put away - making it so hard to find what we need. I used to store the sheets inside the matching pillowcase, will go back to that method. We keep fluffy white towels for our guests and the family know they are “out of bounds” though I think I might move them into the guest room closet along with the spare guest bedding.

[@lisaschreiber2893]

OMGosh I can't believe how far you have come, even your "before" is pretty good these days. I have to say you are 4000% better than you when you started... time for me to take your journey. thanks for being such a great example.

[@lenarobins2480]

Love the re-purposing items already owned!!

[@ligaozolina9847]

Doggy is soooo lucky- so much nice sheets for him 🥰

[@emilasmith4279]

I’m in the process of sorting all my linens now as I lost a closet upstairs. Oh my gosh! I have kept old linens for years and years! Our local animal shelter uses any donated linens to cut up for bedding or bathing the animals. I’m hoping to have a trunk full this weekend.

[@RosieCarl]

Your dog has the best-equipped linens!

[@StillWatersASMR]

Your organised linen closet brings me joy 😍 it looks fantastic and I’m loving the whole “everything needs a home” thing. That’s something I’ve really been trying to embrace myself.

[@irenehinojosa6629]

You have come a long way since you started your journey. Way to go Erica! 👍👍👍

[@jennylhenry78]

A top sheet with no bottom = Fort Blanket! I've kept 2 of them and mine use them inside and out. 😃

[@beckysmith2346]

I have a puppy that chewed a hole in my blanket and got his head hung. Luckily I woke up before he hurt himself (He sleeps with us- small dog). Now I repair or get rid of the ones with the holes. Glad you saw the potential problem with it. I also store my sheets inside the pillow case. Makes linen changes so much easier. No more hunting for matching sheets and pillow cases.

[@A.Rose.G]

Loved and felt that breath of relief in the beginning 😊💕

[@lunajames5084]

I love seeing you succeed! That is an enviable linen closet 💚

[@bmoremom8458]

It looks so spa like, I love it! I bet your family is grateful too!

[@brendarummell6152]

I am so proud of you and the progress you have made in a year. You are so real and have shown that in your videos. Also so proud of you and your husband on your debt reduction.

[@valeriehopkins644]

Andy is a riot.

[@Lashlove16]

So proud of you !!! I eliminated a linen closet I keep one bedsheet set on my bed that I am using and a back up under the bed ( I use the zipper plastic cover they came in and keep the dryer sheet I used to dry it in the bag so it smells good )

[@simplejoyfilledliving]

We downsized a good bit and no longer have extra closets like linen, or hall closet, entryway, etc. We store towels in the bathroom where used and sheets in the bedroom where used now.

[@EricaLucasLoves]

Those are great organizational tips Colleen!

[@lesleyharris525]

Nice job of the linen cupboard, I'm like you,everything has a home,really helps with the clutter.

[@annapower1833]

Love this closet organization. You must be so proud of yourself Erica! What a transformation

[@charlijorkenson]

Looks great! Also I’ve been meaning to say I love your outros, they’re so short and sweet and not pushy at all for subscriptions, it’s so nice ❤️

[@gint5414]

Love the labels! They are the perfect finishing touch!

[@thebiggshomesteadkitchen]

My kids had their own colors. 2boys. Older son had blue eyes- blue sheets, blue towels, blue everything. Younger son green eyes so he had green everything. I knew instantly whose towel was on the floor and they could help with laundry too. They had 2 sets of each thing. We had 2 boys, 2 adults and 3 dogs in 650 square feet. Everything had to be in its place at all times.

[@cheriebrittin7627]

Wow great idea about store in pillow case! Love your hubby, cute coffee mug too. Great work Erica. Much love. 💕

[@StarrREVA]

love the toothbrush caddy idea

[@rebeccarendle3706]

Love Andy appearing... He has become so relaxed around the camera now😁 I so get you with bedding... I am still trying to improve my system which works 90%... But still a few issues and definitely still to much guest stuff. We (me and the kids) have 2 sets each.. But I had a lot of guest stuff for family visiting.. But it is usually just my parents and not my sister and family at the same time.. The last time they all came was 8 years ago!... .. So I could reduce guest stuff now. .... You have motivated me to do the last bit😊.. It probably isn't more than half an hour work.. I just hate bedding😭.. So put it off😭

[@greatauntlizbethg9137]

You could consider using most of your spares for the rare occasion the entire family descends. As long as there is one spare for each size, it would do for that short time.

[@mackenziepochepan8285]

I accidentally said “Hi Andy” out loud when he waved at the camera

[@EricaLucasLoves]

😂 I laughed so hard at this!!

[@pattyobryan3992]

I love your labels!

[@xsweetcrisx]

Love this! Although I probably would have left all the towels out on the shelf and used the basket for the extra products. ❤️

[@AZHITW]

I keep a small folding ladder in my master closet and my Christmas closet and I keep folding one-steps in the laundry room and pantry so I can reach the top shelves.

[@theemarydee1610]

I used to keep the sheets in the room where they are being used. Even simply storing the sheet set between the mattress and foundation at the end of the bed. Extra blanket can stored the same way.

[@Pamsouthdakota]

So smart. The tooth brush caddies!

[@EricaLucasLoves]

I’ve had those for 6+ years. I needed them more than the kids.

[@maureenbrophy7852]

Erica, thank you , thank you. I have so much good linen. Nobody wants it. I have long & 2 twins. We only use king when u we’re looking for size. That’s me🤯. I am now going to down size ( u said how many do we need). We use douvet covers handy but I too many. Problems of 1st world! Love watching ur progress. Maureen 🇮🇪 Dublin Ireland ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@mrslvw]

Omg love this! I finally got fully intentional with my linens. I prefer 3 sheet sets/blankets per bed (one in use, one to spare, one in the wash). I also FINALLY got all pillows shams bc I'm tired of pillows cases looking sloppy and falling off. LOVE IT! I have a few decorative pillows and throw blankets for the sofa and I'm done. Plus used some extras to make a reading nook in the kid's closet:)

[@3geesplay236]

I save those Velcro ribbons too! Thanks for the great idea on what to do with them!

[@theminimalistmannequin462]

Hi Erika, Your Linnen closset does look beautiful! I love the way you have organised it.This is one area in our home that can very easily get messy and disorganised.Never mind what linen is for King size and whats for Queen size.The eternal battle in our home :) I have now marked our linen at the ends(on the inside) with a permanant marker so they are easy to find. Thanks for a great video.

[@recyclingtreasures1541]

I love this video. I do not have a closet or cabnets, by choice and baskets are beautiful and organizing and alot cheaper than cabnets and closet doors, plus you still need the baskets with them.

[@christinedisneyqueen5746]

Love the labeling! 😃

[@cashauer]

All my extra sheets here are stirred in a roll out cedar storage under my bed. They are not stored as a set though so I’ll be doing that after this video. No kids here anymore but have a spare bedroom for grand kids of course only one set of bedding for each bed since it’s a trundle bed. I did use the trundle for extra storage but found nothing stored in there was needed so put mattress in there last week. Thanks for all the motivation an great ideals. Love the label idea too.

[@KathelleStrandom]

Looks great 😍 I love the idea of having a guest basket all ready 👍❤ x x x

[@kathleencremmins286]

So organized!

[@danadennis7393]

Haha. Hi Andy!! Erica, thank you for these ideas! My linen closet drives me crazy...I'll try it your way!

[@EmmaAppleBerry]

We just have the same size bed in every bedroom. As soon as we graduate from cots we go straight into double beds. Mattresses at best last about 10 years. So its basically like a new mattress at puberty and then by the time were adults we can either move out to dorms or our own place type stuff or buy a new mattress when we move and the old one will be a only when were home guest sorta one. And if you use mattresses and pillow protectors specifically waterproof that extends the life of the mattress add in mattress toppers (we use doonas or blankets and put the mattress protector over it so they remain clean and it also adds to confort in bed while also storing the bedding were not using outside of winter) We make sure theyre either all pillow top or all not since having a double sized pillow top means i need to buy queen sheets etc. All the doonas are king size as well since i love the really big snuggly hang over all the sides of the bed doonas and blankets. For each room or person if they share rooms we have different colours i have white my mother is a deep green predominately but any green is hers for example. If you want to sinplify even more you can just make all towels blankets etc universal rather than belonging to an individual. Like a hotel sorta deal

[@vanessaholland4574]

You've inspired me to get more organized.

[@labradorite8256]

Personalized toothbrush caddy is a great idea.

[@crazycroney]

Love it!! One piece of advice. If you use your flat sheet to wrap around the outside of the pillowcases and fitted it looks “perfect” I always wondered how they did that. Secret is a flat sheet

[@AZHITW]

That's what I do, flat sheet folded so that the fitted sheet and pillowcases can be encased, I think putting sheets inside a pillow case is to much trouble.

[@millerville2000]

I fold my fitted sheet in the laid out pillow cases that are folded in half. Then gently roll it for a neat look. I found it to be helpful if you don't use flat sheets.

[@jeannebowes2898]

At this point in life , my guest and my bed are the same size and all linens are white. Same for the towels. Kitchen towels are gray. Easy. Aprons are the all white chef type that tie in the front.

[@catharinabra]

Really liked this video, I think it’s pretty easy to declutter but have a problem with finding a home for every little thing I own. So this was inspirational 🤩

[@EricaLucasLoves]

Yes!

[@poodlegirl55]

Wow, great example setting up good systems without too much stuff and keeping it that way. Our linen closet is small so I don't keep sheets in it. I bought underbed storage containers and all three beds have an extra set of sheets and a blanket in it. I like to make the bed as soon as I take the old ones off so I rotate.

[@EricaLucasLoves]

Thanks!! Can you send me an update to my email? I have been thinking of you G.

[@SabrinaAnnSmith]

Subscribed right after lmao about saving the pretty velcro ribbons that come with the sheet sets! I have a few of those....

[@24carrotgold8]

You are obviously not a compulsive crafter 🤪 (like me). I actually buy used flat sheets to use for multiple hobbies. I rip them into thin strips and with big crochet hooks make place mats, coasters and floor mats for gifts. I also draft wedding gowns directly off the bride's body onto the sheets before I buy the expensive fabrics to create the gown. I even made temporary cushion covers for my couch until I could do the actual recovering with better fabric. 🤗

[@charbynovak2061]

💐 Erica, I applaud you every video for your great quest in organizing your home! 😊👍. Here is a suggestion: why bother with all the baskets for sheets? Why not just have the one extra set for each bed, different colors for each room, and store the extra set just under the corner of each mattress? In the middle of the nite accidents, it’s right there. Keep it Simple!!! 😊❤️❤️❤️👍👏

[@EricaLucasLoves]

That’s a good idea too. I had the baskets and labels so I figured I’d try this.

[@marykay1707]

How beautiful did that turn out Erica 🤩🤩🤩

[@jeannebowes2898]

Lovely! So practical as well!

[@vintageresalemama903]

You're very luck to have such a large linen closet so that everything that belongs there can fit in there. I think a lot of people struggle because they don't have too many linens but their spaces are just too small because their homes are small or built pre-1960. I'm happy you're able to be so organized; your closet looks great!

[@carcarcraziiv2275]

Honest to god my mind is BLOWN about the sheets inside the pillow case thing !! Def gonna start doing that!

[@jerilyn-ourhomeschooltable]

Our old 50’s house doesn’t have a linen closet or hall closet. We have to get creative and I feel yet another decluttering project on the horizon again!

[@momof2momof2]

Well done ! 🍃🍂🍁🌵🍃🍂🍁🌵🍃🍂🍁🌵🍃🍂🍁🌵

[@sinkintostillness]

I love storing my bedding sets within the pillowcase knowing that I can just grab everything I need for that bed in one.

[@kristinestocker]

Looks great!

[@sandg5248]

Great job

[@charisedaniels1237]

I love what youre doing!!! If u have a decorative item that isn't being used elsewhere, it may look pretty on the top shelf that you aren't using. Then again that may take away from the minimal asthetics which is really working. Where did u get those green baskets???

[@MyMontana52]

Looks great and so much more enjoyable. Great job!

[@joyous2theworld]

I labeled shelves in my linen closet but it still seems that things look messy. You are sparking ideas about baskets.

[@debbwebb1279]

Have you thought of adding a spring rod with a hanging fun curtain? Easy for access for children and fun to look at. Have a great day! Be safe!

[@xylindria9077]

I do the same thing. :)

[@liliamrodriguez3020]

Great video thanks

[@virginierouxbousser4228]

To remember the size of my sheets, I label them with a colored cross I sew : one color = one size; I sew the cross at the same place on each piece of sheet and my family just reads the code on a printed chart in the inside face of the closet door

[@maryloumenning3487]

I have 1 set per bed of summer weight sheets and 1 set per bed of flannel sheets. We wash and dry sheets and remake the bed the same day. No need for extra sheets. There are 7 beds in our home.

[@ritatharp5238]

Erica thanks for sharing.

[@springbird21]

What are those scissors called that u were using to make the labels? Thank you,

[@melissacross1121]

Hi Andy 😁😁

[@anne-mariewildbore3725]

Bathrooms create steam and moisture if your linen is stored in the room you most likely need a door to keep the moisture off your linens so they dont get damp smelly and potentially mouldy.

[@greatauntlizbethg9137]

In her old house erica kept bathroom stuff in the nearby linnen closet coz she had too much stuff and minimal storage. I suspect the closet is not actually in the bathroom.

[@johnfourteensix4910]

My biggest frustration with sheets is that they almost never show the size on the tag. I got tired of taking them from the dryer & not knowing what size they were. With older kids, we have double, queen, & king beds, all with similar, solid color sheets. I finally took a sharpie to the tag on each sheet, writing the name of the person it belonged to. I found the name to be better since I had tried this in the past using the size & some people wouldn’t remember their bed size & “steal” someone else’s clean sheets.

[@terez1158]

What's that song at 1:30??!

[@anamcdowell9478]

My frustration comes when I go to put something back in its home but find clutter squatting in that space.

[@johnfourteensix4910]

This is why labeling a space or basket is key. Also explaining to others using the space that only those items are allowed. Some say labeling everything is overkill but it acts as a placeholder for when the space is momentarily empty of that item.

[@robynyoung711]

No need to buy a special foaming soap for the dispenser. When empty, fill 2/3 with hot water and fill the rest with regular liquid soap. Put on the pump and shake.

[@rebeccasargent1795]

Me: hits like button straight away...then watches latest video

[@thehappinesstree8089]

I do the same lol

[@EricaLucasLoves]

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