DIY - Small Closet Makeover - The Reveal

The makeover of my son's bedroom started with a closet transformation. The small closet that his room sported was in desperate need of storage solutions.

Guess what?

This closet makeover is DONE!

I'm so very happy with how it turned out.

It looks way bigger than before, but hey, let's dive into all the details about this makeover!

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It all began when I removed the door and the surrounding wall, the space immediately looked wide open.

Then, the building phase started. 

The shelves on the back wall were built and installed. The wall got a beadboard wallpaper treatment. 

I also installed the drawer slides on the lower part of those carcasses.

As you can see, I also painted the unit. My vision was for a white closet, but my client didn't approve. We both picked this caramel color and I really like it.

Then, I began working on the left wall. The only space I could tap on was the area inside the wall.

A shelf was built and installed in between the studs. To better utilize this space, I installed flip-out bins, not before giving them a makeover, since they were plain white.

| Flip-Out Bins | Gear Decor |

Then I turned my attention to that right wall. That's an outside wall.

There I built another shelf, but much smaller than the other ones already installed. This new shelf would be for shoe storage.

A 2 x 6 base was made, just the same as the one before.

The shelf was installed and as I mentioned, it's narrower than the ones on the back wall. Its final depth is only 12". I didn't want to close in the space.

The top part was attached to the other shelves using pocket holes and a cleat on the wall for more support.

For most of the face frame, I used 1 x 2's. On the shoe tower, I used ¾" square molding.

I added lattice on the outside to give interest and to cover the seam at the top.

Well, it was time to build the drawers. I was postponing this job the most I could, but I couldn't delay it any longer.

I really. don't. like. to build drawers. :/  The cuts have to be precise.

It is the same for installing the slides, they have to be level. So many screws are needed...

I spent a really good amount of time adjusting those drawers. There was the one that was cut a bit too short. Then, the others that somehow were out of level. And let me tell you... Way out of level!

It all got fixed before going to work on building the drawer fronts. 

Surprisingly, the fronts were kind of easy to position. The final touches were installing the crown molding, caulking all the nooks and crannies, sanding, and painting again the whole thing.

This is how it looks now.

I'm loving these bins, they fit so nicely here on this shelf in the wall!

A decorative wooden spool was repurposed as a hook, it's holding my son's flashlight but he can also use it to hang a sweater or anything!

The trouble maker drawers turned out to be one of the features I love the most about this closet. They don't look too bad for being the first time building and installing drawers.

Perhaps the thing I love the most about the drawers is the knobs, the wood, and the rusty gold. They were a thrifty find. I bought like 40 of these knobs for five bucks!

CHECK HOW THE REMAINING KNOBS WERE REPURPOSED HERE & HERE.

Two small wooden baskets offer more storage possibilities.

The corner area was divided ---> Double closet rods. The shelf in between the rods can be removed, in case we change our minds later on.

Finally, the shoe tower and all the storage space at the top. I only wish to stop seeing shoes all around the house now that he has a place to store them.

Remember, this is the first part of my son's room makeover. I still have a long way to go. I used an area rug to better style the closet. A new floor treatment for the whole room is coming. The baseboard is not nailed in place yet.

My very next project in this room is making and installing a sliding closet door. Stay tuned! Here of course is the before and after.

Check how this closet looked after installing the sliding barn door and floors. I just love it!!

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

How to Install a Sliding Barn Door

How to Remove a Small Interior Wall

15 Beautiful Barn Door Ideas

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