DIY - Between the Studs Shelf - Closet Makeover Part-2

You can tap on that space in between the studs on the wall to bring more storage to your rooms!

Yep. That's exactly what I'm doing here in this closet, but hey first, just in case you're new here let me give you a little re-cap.

This is my son's room, the picture below is the closet before and after removing the door and wall surrounding it. You can read all about it right HERE.

*This post contains affiliate links for your convenience. Click here to read my full disclosure policy.

In my previous post, I shared with you the building of the shelves on the back wall.

But even before building those shelves, as soon as I finish getting rid of the door and wall, I knew I wanted to add something on the left side, more exactly inside the wall, in between the studs. That was the only space I could utilize.

So, I grabbed my oscillating tool and began cutting the drywall to make the space for a shelf. The tool I used the most for this entire project was my Rockwell Sonicrafter Multi-tool, it made the whole project easy to accomplish.

| Rockwell Sonicrafter Multi-tool |

This is what I found after removing another part of the drywall:


Since this isn't a load-bearing wall, I moved that stud out of the way. The horizontal studs were cut through the wall, you can see the openings below.

I made it that way because I didn't want to frame the shelf.
After cutting the horizontal studs, the vertical stud was removed by hitting it on the bottom part with a hammer.
The same stud was then placed in its new space and nailed to the remaining horizontal studs and at the top and bottom.

Then, it was time to build the shelf. The main material used was 1 x 4's. It was built to accommodate three sets of flip-out bins. The bins have grooves along all sides for stacking them together... side by side or one on top of the other.

| flip-out bins |

For my project, they had to be stacked vertically. Once again, I used my oscillating tool to remove the grooves on the sides for a cleaner look.

 All the 1 x 4 pieces were cut and painted.

And then, the shelf was assembled with glue and brad nails.

A dry-fit before attaching the backing. ;)
For the back, I used ½" MDF, which brings the whole shelf flush with the drywall once installed.

But, as usual, walls are not perfect! :/
Every time I pushed the bottom part of the shelf, the top part would stick out, and vice-versa.

In the end, the shelf was screwed to the 2x4s on each side, trying to push it the most I could inside the wall. It wasn't a perfectly flush fit with -the wall, but I'm happy with it.

After caulking all around and sanding it smooth, it looked way better.
However, the flip-out bins, which I think are great for my son to store his belts and small stuff, looked kind of sad, or as my daughter said: "too plastic-ly".

| Flip-Out Bins |

So, I gave them a little makeover. You can check the post right HERE for the flip-out bin transformation.

I'm in love with the new bins! They fit much better with the boyish design of the closet. ;)

As you can see, I also added beadboard wallpaper on the back. Here is the top of the shelf:

| Beadboard Wallpaper |

And the lower part of the shelf.

Stay tuned for more about this closet!

The following are all the links to each of the projects done in this room:

Room Reveal

The Room Before

Removing wall / Door

Closet Makeover Part 1

Between the Studs Shelf - Closet Makeover Part 2

Flip-Out Bins closet storage

Installing Drawers - Closet Storage

Small Closet Makeover - The Reveal

How to Install a Sliding Barn Door - Part 1

Finding the Closet Door

How to Install a Sliding Barn Door - Part 2

Wide Plank Wood Flooring - Part 1

Wide Plank Wood Flooring - Part 2

Built-ins Around Bed - Part 1

Built-ins Around Bed - Part 2

Built-ins Around Bed - Final Reveal

Boy's Room - Industrial Lighting

Installing Picture Frame Lights on Bookshelves
Installing Sconces on side of Built-ins

DIY - Step Stool

Metal Clocks painted to look old

Bed in a Box

Letter M Wall Art
DIY - Wall Organizer

Source List
Teen Boy Room Before and After

Enjoy what you read today?

SUBSCRIBE HERE