Custom Closet Makeovers – DIY Small Closet Makeover on a Budget! (REVEAL) Plus a full cost breakdown and all detail links!
My DIY Closet Makeover is finally complete and I am so happy to have my closet back! Scroll to the bottom of this post for a breakdown of total costs and links to all the details!
Custom Closet Makeovers
Check out all the videos of this project on my Instagram: Closet Part 1 Highlight, Closet Part 2 Highlight.
Diy Walk In Closet Makeover Reveal! {with Ikea Pax Units}
As an Amazon associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. You can read more about it here. Thanks for supporting my blog!)
The original primary wardrobe in our house leaves a lot to be desired. Space-wise, it was small and there was no good organization system, so of course it was a total mess. At less than 5 ft. wide on the right side and 3 ft. on the other, the corners quickly became out of reach once we started hanging our clothes. We lived like this for 3 years.
The goal of this DIY closet makeover was to create a more functional, organized, and beautiful closet. It’s so corny but I honestly feel so much more inspired to get dressed and start the day now that the room is beautiful. Also, it helps that I can actually see all my clothes now.
I had so much fun building this entire closet and seeing my design come to life! I’m always amazed at the finished look of my projects, even though I think (and question) my designs for hours and hours before I ever start. See Part 1 and Part 2 of Building the Closet for more detailed information on how I landed on my design and the steps I took to build it. Here’s a quick summary:
Narrow Closet Design Ideas And 6 Useful Tips
I started by creating two sections for hanging clothes at the far end of the room. Mark used the 3′ wide side and I took the larger side (duh). I designed for two floors of hanging clothes so that I divided his wall right in half for two equal sections. On my side I created a smaller bottom shelf so I have some full length space for longer clothes. I actually have another foot hanging space as shown in the pictures, it is hidden by the sidewall of the shoe storage.
This hidden space is one of my favorite things about the closet. I hide my steamer in the corner of the top shelf and stuff all my big bulky sweatshirts on the floor to keep them out of the way.
For the 2nd part of the closet, I focused on adding drawer storage – something we didn’t have in the closet before. I love being able to shop
My clothes in the closet and eliminated the need for a dresser that I used in our bedroom. The closet is really narrow so I needed a narrow dresser but I still need a lot of storage. After doing a ton of research and even planning how to build a dresser from scratch, I decided to buy a Tarva 6 drawer dresser from IKEA.
Amazing Closet Makeovers
I would save over $100 buying the dresser vs. to buy the raw wood – the cost of the wood is
Right now. Plus, I didn’t have to build drawers from scratch. The only issue is that this chest of drawers was permanently out of stock at my local IKEA so I had to wait for it to become available – about 2 months. Fortunately, the 2 months fell over the end of the year and I was so busy with Thanksgiving and Christmas that it wasn’t too interminable.
I ended up floating the dresser on the back wall, added some shelves above and below and it was perfect! The dresser stores all my leggings, underwear, socks and PJ’s and I even had a few drawers for Mark to use. Underneath the dresser I stored Mark’s sneakers and on top, all our jeans and some wallets. I have since ordered some baskets from Target for the top shelves so we can store belts, tights, and other miscellaneous items.
Even though this DIY closet was a ton of work, seeing the closet come together was so exciting and fulfilling. Not to be dramatic, but building this with my own hands is the greatest achievement of my life!
Closet Makeover Ideas Worth Trying
I love the warm, simple look of white and gold, so I focused on some modest gold finishes. I had a little fun with the light because, why not, but everything else was super easy. Below are all the closing details and links to where I got them. I love my wardrobe but I didn’t want to spend a fortune on the finishes so I looked for budget options.
Before I redid this closet, the only source of light was an off-center fluorescent lamp that took 5+ seconds to turn on after you flipped the switch (or sometimes didn’t turn on at all). If you needed to find a pair of shoes that were in a lower corner, you were basically flying blind.
The lights in the house on (sorry Mark) so I knew I wanted a very bright light in the closet. Also, since my husband is 6′ 3″ and the closet is only 8 ft tall, it has to be pretty much up to the ceiling. I knew pretty much immediately when I saw this light that it was the one. It comes down 13″ from the ceiling and has 12-200 lumen, LED lights. It is
Tip: I first saw this light for sale online for around $180. I googled the brand and style name of the lamp and found it for $135 on Amazon. Always Google things you buy before you buy them! I constantly find the same items from places like Wayfair on Amazon or Walmart.com for up to half the price!
Custom Reach In Closets In Salt Lake City
I love the idea of upgrading IKEA furniture with updated hardware. The knobs that came with this dresser were wood, which would have looked great if I had just painted them the same white as the dresser but I knew I wanted a simple, gold POP! I turned to Amazon and found these mushroom buttons for $2 a piece. They are super heavy and come with multiple length bolts to fit different thicknesses of drawer fronts. I used the smallest length bolts and installed all 12 in less than 10 minutes!
This brass jewelery tree is the perfect detail for the wardrobe. The brushed metal is gold-tone but it’s a muted tone so it doesn’t clash obnoxiously with your jewelry. It has 3 length levels for necklaces and bracelets and the bottom level has perforations for hanging earrings, which I love. I use the bottom tray to hold my everyday rings and some earrings for easy access. It’s under $20 and requires you to screw the screws into the bottom base, but it’s super easy – you just need a screwdriver.
Mark likes to hang his jeans, so I wanted to get some sort of hook system for him – but I still wanted to be
. These brass hooks on Amazon are super sturdy and come in 4 different lengths that have between 3 and 6 hooks. Since the jeans are heavy, I made sure that at least one side was screwed directly into a stud and the other used a drywall anchor. He has been using these hooks for just over 6 months and they are still holding strong (pun intended). Scroll back to the previous image and tell me this isn’t one
Our Under $100 Ikea Hack Closet Makeover
I ordered these hampers from Amazon. I need something narrow and tall to fit the bottom of the dresser. They are delayed so I can’t review them yet but I will let you know if I like them when they come in!!
If you have additional questions or want an update on how my DIY closet makeover is holding up! Leave me a comment below! I’ll try to do an updated blog after a year for all the FAQ’s, how the wardrobe held up and what (if anything) I would do differently.
By What BB Built January 12, 2022 DIY Projects, Room Makeovers Leave a comment on DIY Small Closet Makeover on a Budget! (REVELATION)
I’m Rachel. Nice to meet you! I am a self-proclaimed DIYer who specializes in arranging things RIGHT when you get used to where they were before. I work full time as an engineer and DIY on weekends. I live in Charlotte, NC with my husband, Mark and our two boxers. Once upon a time, you might have become a master at the game of Tetris. But there still comes a point where your natural packing and organizing skills just aren’t enough to keep a small wardrobe from falling into disarray.
How To Customize A Store Bought Closet System
It might even feel like you get it perfectly rearranged on Monday. Then you open up on Tuesday and it’s back to the same state of chaos.
If you are the victim of a small closet and are in desperate need of a makeover, you may want to try some of the following tips.
A little extra shelf space will go a long way