Master Closet Redo: Made with blood, sweat and tears literally! By Amy & Chris

Chris has wanted to redo our master closet since we moved in two years ago. Finally he got his wish, he had off work for spring break and thought this would be the perfect opportunity to complete the master closet project. We have had this project done for weeks but I wanted to change the light fixture in our closet, needless to say that was an adventure in itself. After 2 trips to Ikea and one to Lowes we finally have a light. I wanted a cute mini chandelier but the ones we found at ikea we either too long or didnt work in the space. Since I was at work, Chris was supposed to be in charge a taking pictures...need I say more?  Sorry guys but this is the only before picture we have. Just imagine a bare closet with 2 wire racks.

Chris started by clearing everything out and painting the walls. Next he placed wood ledgers around the closet to give a floating shelf effect. The ledgers were 10 inches off the ground. We wanted space underneath to store our shoes and I had space on top to store my purses.

Next, he started building the frame of the closet using MDF board which was 6ft wide by 6ft high. He built the frame on the floor first.  He used toggle bolts to secure the closet in place. He then built the cubed shelves on the floor as well and then installed them as one unit. This was much easier then trying to build cube by cube on the wall. Building the shelves prior to install was also easier to make them even.  I wasn't kidding when I said blood, sweat and tears lol.......

 He added closet rods in multiple areas so we could hang our clothes.

After many many many trips to Home Depot...it is finally complete!  I thank my wonderful husband for all his hard work to give me my dream closet, I could be happier.  :)

Thanks for stopping by. We hope you enjoy it!!


The project total cost: $300


Amy & Chris