Hello and welcome to week 6, the reveal, of the One Room Challenge! We have made over our walk in master closet and taken it from a generic, dysfunctional space to one that is personalized to our exact needs. In keeping with our DIY style, we did the whole thing by ourselves and on a budget. Nothing here was sponsored!
If you are just visiting us for the first time (Hi! Welcome! Check out our About Us page!) here is what you have missed:
Week 2: How to design a closet system in Excel
Week 3: How to remove a wire closet system – demo, patching, & painting
Week 4: building the closet system
Bonus post: custom shoe shelves + bag storage
Week 5: Repurposing the Linen Closet
Bonus post: wooden hanging belt & tie rack
So, here is how the space looks!
I just love how many more clothes we can fit in here compared to the one horizontal rod that we started with. And, yes, I have a ton of Lilly. It's an addiction.
I was really excited to get rid of all janky metal over the door type hangers and upgrade to wooden and metal hooks. I think that it just really looks more permanent and custom this way.
Getting my shoes off the floor is a huge bonus, too. (Sean's shoes are all in the lower cubby of the hanging system. We both have ratty outdoor boots and shoes on the rack in the garage).
Updating the linen closet to hold off season clothing was a last minute idea but really turned out to be a good one. We have plenty of room to add more things in here, too!
It's shockingly hard to get a decent picture of this whole space, since you can't back up more than 3 feet. How about this view from the floor? Also smooth ceilings = a happy Morgan. I can't believe we were scraping just 6 weeks ago!
And I love sharing a budget breakdown on these bigger type projects. I think it really helps you to see how attainable/doable something like this really is! I knew that the cost of the closet system wood wouldn't be nothing, but my goal was to make over the space for under $250. We ended up at $255, which is pretty good. I guess my anchor hooks were unnecessary and put me over, but I'm OK with it 🙂
ACTUAL SPENDING:
Paint - $18 via Lowes, color is Sherwin Williams Interesting Aqua
Painting supplies - had on hand
Closet boards - $19 x4 = $76, via Lowes
Dowels - $6 x 5 =$30, via Lowes
Dowel Holders - $2.50 x6 = $15, via Lowes
Shoe Shelf wood - $25 x2 = $50, via Lowes
Stain - Minwax Early American, had on hand, via Lowes
Anchor hook - $8.50 via Amazon
Anchor hook with pivot - $8 via Amazon
Bins in bottom of closet - had on hand (via HomeGoods a while ago)
Bins for purses/wallets: $20 total, Large, small via Amazon
Light - had on hand, previously in hallway, via Amazon
Rugs - $9.99 x3 $30 total via Homegoods
Hamper - had on hand, via Amazon
Total spent: $255.50
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Hello, I'm Morgan, half of the creative force behind CharlestonCrafted.com! With a passion for DIY that dates back to 2012, I've transformed three homes and now I'm dedicated to helping others craft their dream spaces. Let's turn your house into a home together!
Marianne | Basil & Bubbly says
What a huge change!! I have total closet envy now. PS LOVE that shoe storage
Nicole Q-Schmitz says
It looks great, and seems like it functions so much better! I really like that light fixture, it looks so glam in there 🙂
Erin, Attention to Darling says
It looks so great! I'm with ya on the Lilly addiction ;).
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Cassie Bustamante says
it looks awesome! i LOVE that light fixture- it adds a lot of personality to the space! as does your colorful wardrobe! 🙂
Emy says
The closet looks great! I love your Lilly addiction! It makes for such a colorful closet! Great job!
Kristen says
Looks great! I love your shoe rack and collection of shoes! So pretty and colorful!
Diana | Dahlias and Dimes says
I love a well-organized closet. The light fixture is so fun! It turned out great. 🙂
Susie says
My goodness gracious, is this the same space we first saw 6 short weeks ago? It looks fab! And I totally love that light fixture! So totally glam. Now it's time to enjoy. Congrats! Susie from The Chelsea Project
Dannyelle @ Life is a Party says
Wow, what a difference! Love how organized it is, and it must be so nice to use too.
Diane Rath says
Wow, you added a ton of space! Love the Sputnik inspired light : )
Sue Purdy says
I love the wall colour and the organization is amazing!! Great job.
Joann @ Woman In Real Life says
The light fixture is great! And how wonderful to have a beautifully organized closet!
Tee @ Beauteeful Living says
The closet looks so much better, Morgan! I'm a big fan of Lilly too! Awesome that you were able to do this project for less than $300.
kate smith says
So jealous of all of your storage space! Great way to do this project on a budget!
Jessica says
looks good! I am a bit jealous or how much money you spent. I think I broke the bank on mine even though I had pretty much everything. I don't know where it all went.
Jessica | Petal + Ply says
So organized! Must be so nice to know just where everything is and be able to easily access it! Great job!
Jessica says
Great job, it all looks so organized!
Erin @ Lemons, Lavender, & Laundry says
I love how you have a place for everything... belts, scarves, shoes. Makes me realize how much I need to tack our master closet 🙂
deborah says
It looks fantastic. The shoe organization is great. Well done.
Amanda @ Old House to New Home says
I love it!! The light fixture is definitely my favorite part!!
Angela @ Simply Beautiful By Angela says
Great job! I love that light 🙂
sara s syrett says
Great job! I am getting ready to redo my closet as well. Love that light!
Jen @ RamblingRenovators says
I love a good organized closet and yours is awesome! Way to use all that vertical space. P.S. your wardrobe looks so fun!
Carol, The Red Painted Cottage says
Love how you reconfigured the closet, along with the fabulous light and shoe rack. Well done!
Kim says
It looks so much more organized and functional! I like the idea of using the linen closet for off-season clothing. And, I love that light fixture!
Lisa says
So organized and functional!! Great reconfiguring of the space and finding a place for everything!
Lora says
It is so hard to get photos of small spaces without a super lens. I feel your pain! Love this project, though -- it's so functional!
Bharati says
The space turned out super organized Morgan. Love the light fixure
Natalie says
Everything has its place! That's really great! Wish I had space to do the same! Great job!
Rachel says
It looks great! I want to get rid of our wire shelves too. And that shoe rack is awesome!
Nicki Parrish says
Great job on this closet! I have a closet about the same size filled with wire shelving! I am too afraid to even attempt to empty it out! Haha!
Maureen says
It looks fantastic! Love the way you have your scarves organized! Great shoe storage too! Well done!
colette @ restyle it wright says
You guys did great! I love repurposing things in the house (like the light) for other areas!
All Things Big and Small says
You did such a fantastic job! I love your belt storage system! And thank you for showing us exactly what you spent--it is something I do for my own personal records but forget to publish it on the blog!