ic Kathe With an E: Master Closet Makeover On A Budget

Wednesday, January 21, 2015

Master Closet Makeover On A Budget

*I was compensated by Wayfair.com for this post with a gift card, however, all  opinions and ideas are my own*

Since I am not working, I have one day a week on my schedule where I don't clean but instead, pick a project to take on. Having only lived here a little over a year and it being a newer home, there really aren't that many "projects" but there a few. A few weeks ago, that project was our master closet. 
Master Closet Makeover On A Budget
Having a true walk-in closet is awesome!  But, it can also be a dumping ground if you don't have the right organizational tools. I was lucky enough to be given the challenge to right this wrong with some closet organizing inspiration when Wayfair.com asked me to take part in their Conquer Your Closet Campaign! And being me, I wanted to do it as cheaply as possible.

You can see by the collage, our master walk-in closet was a jumbled mess. Mr. B's shoes all sat on the floor.
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 And the top shelf?  
Master Closet Makeover On A Budget
Neither of us even remembered what was in the baskets and those shoe boxes should have been tossed as they were empty (found that out when I went to clear everything off the shelf).
Master Closet Makeover On A Budget
Not that my side was any neater!  I did have a shoe rack shoved back in the corner but, it wasn't big enough to hold all of my shoes so...yeah...there they are (cue embarrassment).
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Can you see the shoe rack now?
Master Closet Makeover On A Budget
My upper shelf was as bad as Mr. B's!  Crap just pushed up there to get it out of the way. 
Lucky me!  I get 2 upper shelves to fill with who knows what!
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I lied!  I get 3 shelves!  Ugh!  Time to conquer this closet!
Master Closet Makeover On A Budget
First up, I took some measurements and then went shopping.  I got two of these shoe racks from Wayfair.com that each hold up to 15 pairs of shoes. 
Master Closet Makeover On A Budget
Next were 3 of these canvas storage bins

Now to get to work! I tackled Mr. B's side first.
Master Closet Makeover On A Budget
Putting together the shoe rack was easy peasy.  A couple of whacks with a rubber mallet and it was done.  His shoes are now up off the floor and take up so little space! 
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So much room I was even able to move the laundry basket over by the door so it's not the first thing you see!
Master Closet Makeover On A Budget
I used the canvas storage bins for his sweaters, collectible (?) t-shirts and his sweatshirts. I plan on making up some tags so that he knows just what is in each bin. I would have loved to have taken down that bar running across the top. The previous owner used it to hang all of her purses on.  I attempted the task but...umm...the previous owners were not very handy and when trying to take the screws out I found that I would also be taking a big chunk of drywall with it.  I'm leaving that one for Mr. B to figure out. 
Master Closet Makeover On A Budget
Now, for my portion of the closet, my mother-in-law and I moved the pant rack up a few inches and moved my lingerie dresser under it. It is a much better use of space and it was her idea too! 
Master Closet Makeover On A Budget
Remember those empty shoe boxes from the before?  Well, I covered them with some blingy silver scrapbook paper I had on hand and they now hide my evening bags! 
Master Closet Makeover On A Budget
Thrifty and pretty! I even reused the purple storage bins I already had for some books etc. that I don't need to get to often.
Master Closet Makeover On A Budget
I used the rest of my existing bins on the other shelf for my sweaters and other "out-of-sight" storage.
Master Closet Makeover On A Budget
By moving my lingerie chest, I was able to use the other shoe rack for my favorite shoes.  I see I even have a spot for another pair of sandals!
Master Closet Makeover On A Budget
And, I put the shoes I rarely wear (some are for gardening or general shlepping around the house) on my old shoe holder in the corner.  It's kind of hard to tell but they are much easier to get to now! 
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Remember the before? 
Master Closet Makeover On A Budget
It took a few hours but I am soooo happy with the results!  The shoe racks and the canvas bins from Wayfair.com really helped to reign in the disorganization going on and kept me under my tight budget for this project.  I feel victorious in the Conquering My Closet challenge!! Be sure to visit Wayfair.com for more inspiration! How about you?  Have I inspired you to Conquer YOUR closet?

24 comments:

  1. Perfect. I so need to get busy and clean and purge our closet. It is a disaster.

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  2. Yay for neat and organized! And I love the purple pops of color too!

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  3. Good job!! I use bins on my shelves also and it really helps but I need tags I think so I remember what is in them. Love the shoe racks! Yay Kathe and Wayfair!
    hugs,
    Linda

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  4. Wow, you have been busy! Love the shoe organizers and those new bins...great job buddy!

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  5. Love it Kathe - isn't it wonderful to get a big project out of the way. I need to do mine as well - you gave me some good ideas.Cathy

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  6. Very inspiring! Thank you for sharing with us!

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  7. Love it! I definitely need to invest in some shoe racks because my closet is out of control!

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  8. I have not been able to conquer my closet yet.. (just a few more days in the semester) Your after looks so neat and organized, want to come help me with mine. :)

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  9. I love that you reused storage bins and covered them with pretty paper. Small, often free, changes can make all the difference. Your makeover is lovely!

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  10. I think those shoe organizers would be perfect for my closet.

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  11. Great job Kathe! Much better use of space and I love that you can access things easier now. And those purple bins are awesome :)

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  12. Ooh, it looks SO much better! Love the blingy paper covered boxes. I threw out a couple shoeboxes recently but now I'm wishing I would have kept them! Everything is so neat and tidy - fantastic job!! :)

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  13. You did a great job! Wayfair has some great products. I'm going over to their site to take a look! =)

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  14. Awesome!!!! Isn't it an amazing feeling to get those yucky jobs done. And.. when they are pretty like that, we are more likely to put things away. : )
    Have a great day.

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  15. Did you get out to buy another pair of sandals yet for that free space?

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  16. Great job!! :D I think I need one of those shoe racks in my closet.

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  17. It's good to clean out the closets - I swear it helps me think better too. It's like inanimate tangled messes contaminate your thinking processes.

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  18. Great Job!! Thanks for Sharing on My 2 Favorite Things on Thursday!! Come back again next week!!

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  19. Thanks for sharing your tips at Foodie Friends Friday!

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  20. I am constantly reorganizing my closet. It is a huge PIA!!! We just moved into this new house 2 years ago but the closet space is horrible. Plus I have too many clothes and need to PURGE. The next 2 days are going to be snowy so maybe I can get it done then. Thanks for the inspiration. BTW, we bought SO much from Wayfair for this house, LOVE them!!!!!

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  21. Would you like to pay me a visit and help me organize my Master closet? I would love to tackle it, but get overwhelmed just going in there!!! You have given me hope and inspiration!! Great job.

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  22. Great organizing Kathe! I just did this in my walk in closet as well. Feels nice, doesn't it? Thanks for sharing with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

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  23. Your closet now looks beautiful!l I could use another shoe rack and I love those purple cloth bins!

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