I probably shouldn’t set the bar so high, but this is by far my favorite project & post to date!
We started with two problems in this closet. First, it was getting too difficult to find things in my soft-sided bins. I was losing track of what I already owned and what I needed to stock up on when there was a sale. Second, it’s B-O-R-I-N-G!!! Here’s a before pic: 
Can you imagine trying to find the right medicine quickly in this closet when you don’t feel good? Sick + messy medicine = cranky!
To get started, I cleared everything out of the closet and finally got to crack open my Pantone Radiant Orchid paint! It took two coats to cover the walls, but they are now gorgeous! I had a big fear of turning the closet into a cave, so I taped off a line at the top & bottom to leave a couple feet of neutral light reflecting space. The shelves got two coats of Valspar Ultra White paint AND were edged with Rub ‘n Buff Antique Gold. Every room needs some Rub ‘n Buff! Have I made you wait long enough for the reveal photos? I think so too – here you go!
Let’s take a closer look at a few of my favorites. The top shelf has six photo boxes from Michael’s.
They were on sale 6 for $10 before Christmas so I snatched up a ton of them. They came with gold label holders, but I still rubbed a little Antique Gold over them to get a perfect match. I made the labels in PowerPoint, using the RGB code from Pantone for Radiant Orchid. The color match between the printed label & the wall paint is amazing.
I taped the same printed labels on our laundry bins.
I found some hanging baskets at Lowe’s for $6 each and used them to maximize space without adding an extra shelf. (You can also get them here on Amazon!)
It seems like towels always fall over when they are stacked side by side, so I separated them with a storage drawer.
The drawer was a perfect solution because it can hold the wash cloths & extra hand towels. So much easier than trying to keep a stack of wash cloths perfectly straight! The drawer handles were white until I got to them with my bronze Sharpie. It was an exact match to the shelf edges!
Cost Breakdown
Paint (2 samples Radiant Orchid + 2 Samples Ultra White): $15
6 Photo Boxes (Michael’s Sale): $10
Storage Drawers (Target sale): $14
Gray Baskets (Staples Clearance): $5
Hanging Baskets (Lowes): $13
Label Holders for Gray Baskets (Staples): $3
Total Cost: $60
Secret Decoder Ring for Labels
Smile – Toothpaste, brushes, & floss
His – His razors, shaving cream, & deodorant
Hers – My razors, shaving cream, & deodorant
Pretty – New makeup
Girly – Used once a month 🙂
Mini – Travel size shampoo, conditioner, body wash & lotion
Ouchy – Bandaids, aloe, ointment – basically stuff for flesh wounds
Icky – Liquid medicine
All the toiletries in the closet are the extras we buy when I can get a great deal. We save a ton of money by having a small stockpile instead of having to pay full price when we run out of something.
Now that things are organized, I can be more effective and stay on top of our stash. For example, if we have NO toothpaste in our smile box, I will grab a box if a sale/coupon combo makes it $1 per tube. But if I check and we already have 4, I wouldn’t buy any unless it was free after the coupon. I’m not a crazy stock-piler, but I love having a few of everything on hand.
Well, correction, I don’t PLAN to be a crazy stock-piler. It seems my messy stash before was hiding toothbrushes. Oops!
No more toothbrush purchases for a while!
How about one more view of all the shelves? 
Ready for another closet makeover? See how we turned out coat closet into a cleaning closet!
Jodie says
Oh. My. Goodness. This looks amazing, you did a fabulous job! I love how everything ties in together with the orchid and gold labels. Makes me want to go buy a sample of paint myself!
melissa@polishedhabitat.com says
Thanks so much Jodie! I’m glad you like it!
Amanda Michelle says
It looks great Melissa. I especially like your labels for the photo boxes; creative wording for all those necessities!
melissa@polishedhabitat.com says
Thanks Amanda – it was fun coming up with one short word for each category.
Katie @ Addicted 2 DIY says
I love this! I especially love how you labeled everything! It looks so great and so organized. You have definitely inspired me.
melissa@polishedhabitat.com says
Thanks Katie!
Katie says
Melissa! I just love this! I’ve been trying to figure out what I want to paint Radiant Orchard. I have a tub of it just begging to be used! I love that the labels are the same color!! Fabulous ideas!! I have a mini medicine cabinet organization project underway, but it’s NOTHING like this closet!!
~Katie
melissa@polishedhabitat.com says
Thanks Katie! It was really handy that Pantone shares all the color conversions so I could match the labels. If your medicine cabinet turns out anything like your other projects, I know it will be fabulous too!
melissa@polishedhabitat.com says
Thank you Angela! It was fun to put such a bold color on a wall.
Kimberly {Stuffed Suitcase} says
Wow Melissa — that looks fabulous! Pinning now!
melissa@polishedhabitat.com says
Thanks Kim!
Lusine says
Somehow I’ve never thought to paint the inside of a closet, pretty brilliant 🙂 Great way to use a bright color without overwhelming the room. I am now dying to do this to my closet! I spraypainted all of the hangers gold a few months ago and the wood trim/white has been driving me nuts. Beautiful work, Melissa! Thank you for sharing!
melissa@polishedhabitat.com says
Thanks Lusine! Why have I never thought to make gold hangers??? That sounds delightful!
Krissy Buck says
This looks SO GOOD! I love love love your labels!
melissa@polishedhabitat.com says
Thanks Krissy!
Kelly Boettcher says
Wow.. The pop of color is awesome, but I think that the organization and the labels are my fav!
melissa@polishedhabitat.com says
Thanks Kelly! It is pretty awesome knowing exactly where everything is when I need it!
Nichi - The Mandatory Mooch says
What a great reveal. Love all of the organizing details. Thanks for linking up to BOTW party!! Nichi – The Mandatory Mooch
melissa@polishedhabitat.com says
Thanks Nichi!
Megan @ Two Live Colorfully says
Wow!!! This turned out seriously amazing. I LOVE that everything has it’s place. Plus, the radiant orchid totally works here. It’s bright. It’s bold. It’s friggin’ perfect! Amazing job! 😀
melissa@polishedhabitat.com says
Well you just made my night! Thanks so much Megan!
Darla says
Ahhhh. So pretty!
Shelly says
What a fabulous & fun way to use “the color of the year”! I love how organized your closet is! Organizing mine is on my to do list. Okay this is kicking me in the booty to get mine done now, too!
Thanks SO much for linking up to Hit Me With Your Best Shot! Hope to see you again tonight!
melissa@polishedhabitat.com says
Thanks for hosting & for the nice words Shelly! You’ll love your closet after you whip it into shape.
Corey @ Tinysidekick says
The before pic here looks like my closet! I have deep shelves like that too and they throw me for a total loop, but now I’m inspired! Love the color and the labels are so unique and fun! I’d love for you to pop over and link up at The Makers Link Party going on right now on my blog TinySidekick.com. Hope to see you there!
Corey
melissa@polishedhabitat.com says
Thanks Corey! The deep shelves seem so nice until you start filling them up & can’t find anything. And thanks for the invite – I linked up at The Makers!
Sonnet @ SohoSonnet Creative Living says
Wow, what a difference! Looks so great Melissa!! Fab
melissa@polishedhabitat.com says
Thanks Sonnet!
Sondra @ Sondra Lyn at Home says
This looks so fantastic! I love the bold color in a small space. And your organization details work so well… yes, I LOVE the labels!! Thanks for linking at Share it Sunday!
melissa@polishedhabitat.com says
Thanks so much Sondra! It’s been great being able to find everything so quickly. I can’t wait to tackle the rest of my closets!
Katie @ Upcycled Treasures says
WOW! You did a great job organizing it all AND making it look pretty! Thanks for linking up to The Makers!