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Beneath My Heart

{Craft} Closet Makeover

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31 Mar

 

I have finally finished my craft closet makeover!  Woo to the hoo!

It has taken me a little longer than I had originally planned because of that “little” surgery I had a few weeks ago.  {wink}

But thanks to Lowe’s I was able to get the materials I needed to get it finished.  I am so excited to be a part of the Lowe’s Creative Ideas Creators and Influencers network!

 

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Here is what my closet looked like less than two weeks ago…

craft closet makeover

And here it is now!…

craft closet makeover

So much bettter!

craft closet makeover

 

It all started with taking everything out of the closet and removing the header.

craft closet makeover

Cy helped me with this part.  I wanted to open up the closet so it was easier to reach the top shelf and so it wouldn’t look so much like, well…. a closet.  Smile

craft closet makeover

Eventually, we are going to pull up all of the old carpet in this room, so we decided to go ahead and remove the carpet from our closet before we built our shelves.

Eli helped with the clean up.

craft closet makeover

Next, I painted the closet the same color as the rest of the room.  It is called Natural Choice by Sherwin Williams, but I always have them color match it at Lowe’s and use Valspar.

craft closet makeover

 

We went to Lowe’s to buy some shelving pieces and decided to use these…

craft closet makeover

 

We decided to build shelves to hold some baskets on each side of the closet.  When we nailed these pieces together, we made sure that we used wood glue as well in between the pieces to make sure that the hold was strong.

 

 

 

craft closet makeover

 

We bought some pegboard from Lowe’s and covered the back and side walls with it.

 

craft closet makeover

Then we were able to place the first shelf right on top of the pegboard and 1×2’s.

 

craft closet makeover

I wanted to go a little out of my comfort zone and pick a bright color to paint the pegboard.  I will with Caribbean Holiday by Olympic.

I LOVE this color!

 

craft closet makeover

I bought 6 corbels from Lowe’s and painted them white using my favorite Valspar paint in Satin White.

 

craft closet makeover

To make the shelves look a little more custom, we added trim work to the front of them.

craft closet makeover

After  a lot of filling nail holes, caulking, and painting, the closet was ready to be organized and decorated.

To help me organize my craft supplies, I bought the following pegboard organizer kit from Lowe’s…

Blue Hawk Metal Pegboard Organizer Kit

Blue Hawk Metal Pegboard Organizer Kit

It is so nice to have all of my supplies out in the open.

craft closet makeover

Now I don’t have to waste time searching for supplies when working on a project. It is all within plain view. Smile

craft closet makeover

I really like the decorative touch that the corbels I bought at Lowe’s give to the shelves.

craft closet makeover

I wanted to be sure to add a cute pendant light to my closet, so I bought this Edison Light from Lowe’s.

craft closet makeover

Here is the link to this light…

allen + roth 6-7/8-in W Edison Style Mission Bronze Mini Pendant Light with Clear Shade

Allen + Roth 6-7/8-in W Edison Style

Mission Bronze Mini Pendant Light

Oh, we also painted the subfloor with white paint.  I am planning on painting the wood floor in the rest of the room as well {eventually.}

I am also wanting to put a stool in the space in the middle of the closet.  However, I have yet to find the type of stool I am wanting to use.

 

craft closet makeover

 

But for now, I am thrilled with my new craft closet!!  There’s nothing better than feeling more organized!

 

 

Let’s check out the before and after again!

 

craft closet makeover

 

 

Want some more DIY inspiration? Check out Lowe’s Creative Ideas for free ideas and plans:

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Disclaimer:  I was provided with a Lowe’s gift card to purchase the supplies for this project.  The idea of this project was my own, as well as the manner in which I shared it.

Linking to…

TDC Before and After
Home Stories A2Z

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Comments

  1. Marty Walden says

    March 31, 2013 at 7:27 pm

    This looks amazing! I have a scrapbook room which is wonderful, but I’m blogging so much I don’t have time to use it for what I intended!

    Reply
    • traci says

      April 3, 2013 at 8:48 pm

      I hear ya! I feel the same way sometimes. :)

      Reply
  2. Mary Anne says

    March 31, 2013 at 7:52 pm

    You did such an awesome job! I’m so tempted to do this to my guest bedroom closet.

    Reply
    • traci says

      April 3, 2013 at 8:48 pm

      Thank you, Mary Anne!
      Let me know if you do!
      Traci

      Reply
  3. Holly says

    March 31, 2013 at 8:12 pm

    What a dramatic makeover! I love that you took stock pieces and created a custom built desk and storage area… and I love the pop of color!

    Reply
    • traci says

      April 3, 2013 at 8:47 pm

      Thank you, Holly!

      Reply
  4. Elizabeth H says

    March 31, 2013 at 8:32 pm

    Looks awesome, so organized. Love the pegboard color.

    Reply
    • traci says

      April 3, 2013 at 8:49 pm

      Thank you, Elizabeth!

      Reply
  5. Kristin S says

    March 31, 2013 at 8:37 pm

    This is exactly what I want to do in my 3rd bedroom but there is no way I would be able to do 80% of that on my own. But this is a great inspiration…. maybe I can save up to pay someone to do it?

    Reply
    • traci says

      April 3, 2013 at 8:50 pm

      Yes, it really wasn’t that hard. I could have done it by myself, but Cy has his tools with him during the day {and he is a lot quicker than I am!} :)

      Reply
      • Sarah Martina says

        July 19, 2013 at 7:43 pm

        So funny, I have a Sie, too… and he has his tools with him during day, also, or I’d totally do this! I’m excited to do this in our shared office/scrap room. Thanks for sharing… it’s absolutely brilliant!

        Reply
  6. Cheryl says

    March 31, 2013 at 9:19 pm

    Wow! What an awesome makeover! I love it! It turned out so great! It looks very useful and very pretty! Thanks for posting the step-by-step photos of what you did. It’s great to see how you did it in case we do that in the future. Congratulations on your makeover! Enjoy!

    Reply
    • traci says

      April 3, 2013 at 8:50 pm

      Thank you, Cheryl!
      I am glad that you find the steps helpful. :)
      Traci

      Reply
  7. Rachel says

    March 31, 2013 at 10:11 pm

    Wow! It looks so fresh…love it. You did an excellent job.

    Reply
    • traci says

      April 3, 2013 at 8:51 pm

      Thank you, Rachel! :)

      Reply
  8. Beth@AtoZ says

    March 31, 2013 at 10:29 pm

    Love this Traci! It looks fantastic!

    Reply
    • traci says

      April 3, 2013 at 8:51 pm

      Thanks, Beth! I linked it up to your par-tay! :)

      Reply
  9. Rachel says

    March 31, 2013 at 10:44 pm

    I really like your idea of removing the header. I will have to remember that as I’m seriously considering doing this very thing to a closet of mine. Your space is beautiful in it’s organization and function. And I’m in love with that light!! Well done, Traci. :)

    Reply
    • traci says

      April 3, 2013 at 8:52 pm

      Thanks, Rachel! Removing the header makes a huge difference. It makes access to that upper shelf so easy now.

      :)

      Reply
  10. jen @ Tatertots & Jello says

    March 31, 2013 at 11:24 pm

    Traci!! I love your new space It’s amazing!! The colors are so fun and I love the light you put in too!!

    I’m working on a little organizational wall right now and am doing a round up of my favorite inspirational craft spaces tomorrow. I would love to feature your nook. I hope that’s ok. Love it!!

    xoxoxo

    Reply
    • traci says

      April 1, 2013 at 12:12 pm

      Of course you can! ;)

      Thank you!

      Traci

      Reply
  11. Heather @ Real Cheap Housewives of Texas says

    April 1, 2013 at 12:09 am

    Oh my gosh, I love it and now I want to redo my whole craft ROOM like you did. I’ve been wanting to get a pegboard for a while now, and had no idea that they sold whole kits like that – I’m going to do a little rearranging thanks to you! Can’t wait to see you again at Haven!

    Reply
    • traci says

      April 3, 2013 at 8:52 pm

      Thanks, Heather! I am looking forward to seeing you at Haven too! Not too far away. :)

      Reply
  12. leann says

    April 1, 2013 at 7:45 am

    That is such a perfect use of space….you did an awesome job. LOVE the color!!!

    Reply
    • traci says

      April 3, 2013 at 8:53 pm

      Thanks, Leann! I am loving the color too. It is so different from the rest of my “neutral” house. :)

      Reply
  13. Rhoda @ Southern Hospitality says

    April 1, 2013 at 9:14 am

    Woo, girl! You outdid yourself on this one. I love, love all the details, now you make me want to do a craft area like this. I might have to do something in my mudroom/laundry room. You pulled this one together SO cleverly. Love, love it all!! The colors are so cute too.

    Reply
    • traci says

      April 3, 2013 at 8:55 pm

      Thanks, Rhoda! I love the way it turned out. I hope I can keep it organized. :)

      Reply
  14. Sonya ~At Home with The Barkers says

    April 1, 2013 at 9:33 am

    LOVE IT! Removing the header is a fantastic idea!!

    Reply
    • traci says

      April 3, 2013 at 8:56 pm

      Thanks, Sonya! I’m so glad I removed the header. It really opens the space up. :)

      Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  15. Lisa says

    April 1, 2013 at 9:37 am

    Well done Traci! Loved your little helper too :)
    Color makes it so much more interesting. One question,
    What is in the bottom center of the area ?
    Great job! :)

    Reply
    • traci says

      April 3, 2013 at 8:58 pm

      Hey Lisa,
      There is nothing in the bottom center area right now. I was going to put a stool there, but I think I want to cover it up with a small drop cloth curtain and store my “uglies” under there.

      We’ll see…

      Reply
  16. Beckie says

    April 1, 2013 at 9:44 am

    I pinned it Traci! I love the bright color with the white. Such a beautiful space.

    Reply
    • traci says

      April 3, 2013 at 8:59 pm

      Thanks, Beckie! I am so glad I finally got it finished! So glad I got to go shopping with you at IKEA too. Your friendship is a blessing.
      xoxo

      Reply
  17. jess@hillcountryhomebody.blogspot.com says

    April 1, 2013 at 9:47 am

    What a transformation! How exciting is it to be able to actually see what you already have?! I can’t tell you how many times I have forgotten that I already have something and end up with multiples;)

    Reply
    • traci says

      April 3, 2013 at 9:00 pm

      Me too, Jess!
      I am always buying doubles of things! I am so glad that my supplies are displayed in a way that I can see them now.

      Thanks for stopping by!
      Traci

      Reply
  18. Therese Given says

    April 1, 2013 at 9:52 am

    Wow, you must be so excited with your new space! Looks great :)

    Reply
    • traci says

      April 3, 2013 at 9:00 pm

      Yes I am! I love it! :)
      Thanks.

      Reply
  19. Marilyn C. says

    April 1, 2013 at 9:59 am

    AHHH – MAZING!!!

    I LOVE that color blue that you used for the peg board. GOOD JOB TRACI & CY & ELI!!!!

    Marilyn C.

    Reply
    • traci says

      April 3, 2013 at 9:00 pm

      Thank you, Miss Marilyn! ;)

      Reply
  20. Cathy says

    April 1, 2013 at 10:04 am

    What about a stool with a “bicycle seat” type of seat? Make sure it’s comfy/ergonomic ; crafting shouldn’t be a pain! I know that when I get into a groove, I lose all track of time.
    Great transformation, and a high five to your helper!

    Reply
    • traci says

      April 3, 2013 at 9:01 pm

      Thank you, Cathy! I love those type of seats, good idea. But now I am considering making a little curtain to cover that area so I can store my “ugly” supplies.

      Not sure.
      :)
      Traci

      Reply
  21. KC Parenteau says

    April 1, 2013 at 10:04 am

    Wow! Now THAT’s a makeover!!! What a great space to create beautiful things in! Great job!

    Reply
    • traci says

      April 3, 2013 at 9:02 pm

      Thank you so much!

      Reply
  22. Elena @ `a casarella says

    April 1, 2013 at 10:14 am

    Wow~ what a transformation!! I am jealous :)
    –Elena
    acasarella.net

    Reply
    • traci says

      April 3, 2013 at 9:02 pm

      Thank you, Elena!

      Reply
  23. kelly @ the Lily pad cottage says

    April 1, 2013 at 10:43 am

    Oh my goodnes, this is gorgeous! Can you please come do mine next?

    Reply
    • traci says

      April 3, 2013 at 9:04 pm

      Thanks, Kelly!

      Reply
  24. bee says

    April 1, 2013 at 10:47 am

    That looks so great!! I bought those same storage boxes from Ikea and love them- they look so nice! oh and ps… I am drinking a large McD’s coke while I read this:)

    Reply
    • traci says

      April 3, 2013 at 9:05 pm

      Oh, Bee!
      You are a girl after my own heart! LOVE IT!!

      xoxo

      Reply
  25. Zolane says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:01 am

    Wonderful use of space and I love the colors! Great job!!

    Reply
    • traci says

      April 3, 2013 at 9:05 pm

      Thank you so much!

      Reply
  26. Dear Lillie says

    April 1, 2013 at 11:52 am

    It looks amazing!!!

    Reply
    • traci says

      April 3, 2013 at 9:06 pm

      Thank you, Jennifer! :)

      Reply
  27. Virginia Fynes says

    April 1, 2013 at 12:06 pm

    Beautiful makeover! I love the wire baskets you have paint in, are they from Lowes too? GREAT job!

    Reply
    • traci says

      April 1, 2013 at 12:11 pm

      Thanks! I got them at IKEA. :)

      Reply
  28. KC @ The Real Thing with the Coake Family says

    April 1, 2013 at 12:33 pm

    What an amazing transformation! I love the light and the colors you picked. It looks fantastic!
    KC

    Reply
    • traci says

      April 3, 2013 at 9:07 pm

      Thank you, KC!

      Reply
  29. Diane says

    April 1, 2013 at 12:38 pm

    Fabulous! What a great job. Another gold star for you, your hubby, and helpers! Oh, and Lowe’s too…..

    Reply
    • traci says

      April 3, 2013 at 9:07 pm

      Thank you, Diane! We are so pleased with how it turned out. :)

      Reply
  30. Amy Huntley says

    April 1, 2013 at 1:37 pm

    I LOVE it Traci!! You did a great job and I love the color of blue you chose! So fun, fresh and organized!

    Reply
    • traci says

      April 3, 2013 at 9:08 pm

      Thank you, Amy! I am super excited to have this project finished! I have been wanting to do it for a long time. So thankful to be working with Lowe’s now so I can get some of this stuff done. :)

      Reply
  31. teresa says

    April 1, 2013 at 1:38 pm

    For some reason this is one of my favorite redos. I mentioned in your original post that I was surprised you didn’t follow trend with a striking interior colour. I love that you did in the end and adore the colour you chose. This should be in a magazine.

    Reply
    • traci says

      April 3, 2013 at 9:11 pm

      Cool! I am so glad you like it so much! I definitely wanted to use a fun color in this room since it is kind of “my” room. My oldest son said, “Wow, Mom! Look at you taking chances!” when he saw the teal painted peg board. It made me laugh. They know I’m a neutral kind of gal.

      Thanks for your compliments.
      :)
      Traci

      Reply
  32. Kitty says

    April 1, 2013 at 2:06 pm

    Oh my gosh Traci!!! That turned out so great :) I know you must be so happy with it. Congratulations, and happy crafting!

    Reply
    • traci says

      April 3, 2013 at 9:12 pm

      Thank you, Kitty! I do love it. :)

      Reply
  33. Zoe says

    April 1, 2013 at 4:21 pm

    Thanks again for the inspiration Traci! Your closet really turned out great. I need to get to my office closet and soon! Love the brackets and blue peg board. Hope you don’t mind if I copy!

    Reply
    • traci says

      April 3, 2013 at 9:12 pm

      Not at all! Copy away! :)

      Reply
  34. Tanya says

    April 1, 2013 at 4:23 pm

    I love the colors use those and the light fixture!! This space is so clean and organized, how inspiring!

    xo, Tanya
    twelveOeight

    Reply
    • traci says

      April 3, 2013 at 9:12 pm

      Thank you, Tanya!

      Reply
  35. Valerie says

    April 1, 2013 at 4:28 pm

    Oh my gosh, that closet is beautiful! My studio closet is a mess. I may have to borrow some of your ideas!

    Reply
    • traci says

      April 3, 2013 at 9:13 pm

      You are welcome to them! :) Thank you!

      Reply
  36. SheilaG @ Plum Doodles says

    April 1, 2013 at 5:09 pm

    Wow, your closet looks amazing! I love the idea of using peg board in the closet, just may have to do that in one or three around here. :)

    Reply
    • traci says

      April 3, 2013 at 9:14 pm

      Thank you, Sheila! The peg board is so practical, but I was hoping to make it a little pretty by painting it teal.
      I love being able to see all my supplies!

      Thanks for stopping by!
      Traci

      Reply
  37. Lisa says

    April 1, 2013 at 5:11 pm

    What a great before and after, Traci! I love how bright and cheerful it is!

    Reply
    • traci says

      April 3, 2013 at 9:14 pm

      Thank you, Lisa!

      Reply
  38. Shayna @ The Wood Grain Cottage says

    April 1, 2013 at 5:49 pm

    TRACI! This turned out fabulous. If I could copy and paste it into my office closet, I totally would.
    :)

    Reply
    • traci says

      April 3, 2013 at 9:15 pm

      Thank you so much, Shayna! :)

      Reply
  39. Melody Wright says

    April 1, 2013 at 5:57 pm

    I LOVE IT! You did a fantastic job! I converted one bedroom into a craft room. Both the closet and room I use for sewing and crafts. Unfortunately the room also has to be used as a spare guest room for when company comes. So there’s a big queen bed in there too. I’m hoping someday to get a daybed w/ trundle to replace the queen bed. Will take up less room and make more room to be creative! I just love what you did. I just may need to use some of your ideas and update my closet.

    Reply
    • traci says

      April 3, 2013 at 9:16 pm

      Thank you, Melody! I am thankful that I can use this room just for crafting and blogging. I know how it is to have to use a room for more than one purpose. It’s not always easy.

      Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  40. Tonya @ Love of Family & Home says

    April 1, 2013 at 5:57 pm

    AMAZING!! I love this!! The turquoise color you chose for the pegboard is gorgeous!! Great job guys!! :)

    Reply
  41. Bridgett Junkin says

    April 1, 2013 at 7:19 pm

    Wow. Fabulous color. Unfortunately for me, I have a room not just a closet. I need time and funds..but you have provided the inspiration. Thanks.

    Reply
  42. A City Girl says

    April 1, 2013 at 7:37 pm

    That is really awesome. I like it. I don’t know how you got the nerve up to cut the wall but the end result is fantastic. I would have been a nervous wreck!! The corbels was a really nice touch…I love them.

    Reply
  43. Lindsey says

    April 1, 2013 at 8:17 pm

    Wow! What a makeover, I love it!! :)

    Reply
  44. Shirley says

    April 1, 2013 at 8:59 pm

    I really love your craft closet. The colors that you chose are just perfect. You said you are going to paint the floor white, are you going to leave it that way? I want to take up the rug in my spare room and I can’t decide what do with the floor that won’t cost too much. Your little helper looked so serious about his job. God Bless.

    Reply
  45. Heidi @ Decor & More says

    April 1, 2013 at 9:04 pm

    That is crazy awesome, Traci! It looks like a budget friendly project, too — do you mind sharing what you spent on it? Love the punch of color. :)
    xo Heidi

    Reply
  46. Donna says

    April 1, 2013 at 9:18 pm

    I love love love it!!
    Great job!

    Reply
  47. rebecca says

    April 1, 2013 at 9:37 pm

    That is amazing! The lighting is my favorite.

    Reply
  48. Jessica @ Dear Emmeline says

    April 1, 2013 at 9:56 pm

    total closet envy! what a great space!

    Reply
  49. Dorothy says

    April 1, 2013 at 10:05 pm

    Wow! Beautiful job. So neat and colorful and easy to use at the same time. Congrats on a great job and inspiration for the rest of us.

    Reply
  50. Lisa F says

    April 1, 2013 at 10:16 pm

    Love you new craft nook. I want to do something similar to the closet in my sewing room, and will send you pics as I get it done.

    Reply
  51. jessica @fourgenerationsoneroof says

    April 1, 2013 at 10:24 pm

    OMG I am loving this!!!!!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE it! Pinning to the bhg board

    Reply
  52. Sandy says

    April 1, 2013 at 10:34 pm

    This project is amazing! I am definitely going to pin this to use! Thank you!

    Reply
  53. Bonnie @ Uncommon says

    April 1, 2013 at 10:43 pm

    Oh…LOVE LOVE!! What a great use of that space Traci!! ;)

    Reply
  54. carol says

    April 1, 2013 at 10:55 pm

    Your craft space looks fantastic, I can just imagine the many cool projects you’ll make there!
    And what’s really cool is that you’ll share them with us! Thank you Traci. Can you tell me what products you use for filling nail holes and also the kind of caulk you use and how you store it.
    We never use the whole tube of caulk and haven’t discovered the best way to try to save it
    for the next project….. Happy Easter Traci! Emmanuel, Alleluiah!!

    Reply
  55. Denise Underwood says

    April 2, 2013 at 12:05 am

    I would love to do a pendant light in my closet. I use these bulbs in other vintage light fixtures and I really like them. Did your husband run conduit up to the closet or did you already have a electrical source?

    Your closet is lovely!!

    Reply
  56. Kim - Liv Life says

    April 2, 2013 at 12:09 am

    What an incredible job!! I’m beyond impressed with your ideas, I wish I had half of your imagination. Well done!

    Reply
  57. Sharon says

    April 2, 2013 at 2:09 am

    You amaze me! I love your new craft closet.

    Reply
  58. Caroline Howard says

    April 2, 2013 at 8:33 am

    I love it! I love blue and how it works with the blue glass mason jars!
    B-e-a-u-t-i-m-u-s!!!

    Reply
  59. Mandy Rose says

    April 2, 2013 at 10:19 pm

    Traci – THIS IS AMAZE-BALLS! Seriously. Love. Everything. About. It. You have a craft my friend! Great job!

    Reply
  60. Lisa E says

    April 3, 2013 at 10:47 am

    As everybody else has said, that is amazing! Beautiful job and love the color. I wrote it down. ;)

    Reply
  61. Kelly @ The Moon and Me says

    April 4, 2013 at 10:13 am

    Oh wow…that is such fabulous closet. I’m trying to rein in my jealousy. :)
    Sigh…I have a messy space in the basement I use. But I LOVE the idea of the pegboard. Think I’m gonna have to use that. :)
    Thanks, Traci!
    Kelly

    Reply
  62. Louise says

    April 5, 2013 at 4:05 pm

    Such a nice craft space. And i love how this blue color made the whole space pop !

    Reply
  63. Emily says

    April 8, 2013 at 10:46 am

    Love this Traci! That blue color and that light! Love, Love, Love it all! :)

    Reply
  64. Maryann @ Domestically Speaking says

    April 16, 2013 at 12:43 am

    Traci ~ I ADORE your craft closet. Love the blue pegboard and trim you added. I’m featuring it this week in the PoPP Spotlight. Thanks for linking up :)

    Reply
    • traci says

      April 16, 2013 at 8:22 am

      Thank you so much, Maryann!
      Blessings. :)

      Reply
  65. Bonnie says

    April 27, 2013 at 1:14 am

    I own a custom closet closet company and occasionally design craft areas for my clients. I have also designed offices and work spaces in the past. And I just want to tell you, well done! Good job of designing a functional work space! (And I don’t give kudos to these kinds of designs very often!)

    Reply
  66. Leslie says

    April 27, 2013 at 11:35 pm

    Traci, where did u get the metal rack that is holding your paint bottles on the peg board?? I love those & really want some. I just added a peg board to my scrapbook room & I love it!

    Reply
    • traci says

      April 28, 2013 at 10:33 pm

      I got those metal racks at IKEA. :)

      Thanks!

      Reply
  67. glenda says

    April 29, 2013 at 12:15 pm

    this is so awesome, please come to my house and organize it? amazing. glenda

    Reply
  68. Mitzi says

    May 6, 2013 at 12:26 pm

    That is the first time I’ve seen someone remove the closet header, which I’ve been begging my husband to do in two of our bedrooms. That space on the top shelf is so wasted in our closets with by-pass doors that they just become junk collectors. Now I can show him this and maybe he’ll finally let me go to town with the sawzall! Love the makeover!

    Reply
  69. Emily says

    May 28, 2013 at 11:10 pm

    Where did you get the buckets due the peg board? That is exactly what mine is missing! It looks great!

    Reply
  70. MELODY says

    May 29, 2013 at 2:35 pm

    SOOO GOING TO DO THIS IN MY BASEMENT!! LOOKS GREAT! =]

    Reply
  71. Jennifer says

    June 11, 2013 at 4:42 am

    Silly question..for the desk did you use the same melamine shelf that was used for the top two shelves? I want to try and do a craft closet and was unsure of what kind of desk to build rather than have the typical desk! Thanks :)

    Reply
  72. Rachel says

    July 14, 2013 at 10:47 am

    This is just the inspiration I need. I was pawing through the closet in my craft room yesterday and wishing for reorganization. Have plastic drawers stacked up, the rod is still in there, shelf hard to access, and it’s dark. No door, as DH never got around to putting doors on ANY closets (oh yes, the 2 in the hallway on the main floor), so just a sheet “curtain across it now. Too bad DH went back to work this week (after 10 months off), but I think I could tackle it myself. I’m going to have to meditate on it – don’t want to have to spend a lot of money, but make use of what I already have and then tackle the HUGE MESS in the 12 x 12 craft room. Need to get rid of tons of stuff that I “might want to use someday” and have room for what I really MIGHT use! :) This is one of the most helpful and useful makeovers I’ve seen. Thanks so much for sharing!

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  73. Rose says

    July 16, 2013 at 8:14 am

    Hi Traci-
    I plan on creating this craft space as well. You must be so happy its finally completed.
    I just finished my laundry room – its beautiful and my next project is to change the closet in the laundry room into my craft space.
    I found your transformation and loved it. – when it is finished I will send pictures.
    Thanks so much for posting this – Its so helpful when you know how to create and know where to purchase everything you need for your project.
    Thanks again
    Rose

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  74. sharonna misha says

    September 15, 2013 at 12:46 pm

    thank you for sharing- loving how your whole family works together and pitches in!!
    …where did you get those white storage boxes with the labels, btw?
    thanks for the info! sharonna misha

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  75. Seher - Simply in Control says

    November 12, 2013 at 1:57 pm

    Wow! This transformation is absolutely breath-taking, I couldn’t believe my eyes at first! Amazing job! Found you on Pinterest :)

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    • traci says

      November 12, 2013 at 9:01 pm

      Thank you! I am so glad we did this. I am still enjoying this space every day. :) Glad you found me on Pinterest. Come back soon!

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  76. Mellie says

    November 12, 2013 at 2:23 pm

    I *love* this – the colors, the setup, everything. I have a rather large closet that looks a lot like your “before”…

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    • traci says

      November 12, 2013 at 9:01 pm

      Thank you!

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  77. Anne Schofield says

    November 13, 2013 at 1:52 pm

    I would love to know how to find those exact corbels you bought. I have searched Lowe’s website (and HD) and can’t seem to find anything. How much did you pay for 6? Do you recall the brand or aisle you found them in? It seems that there are corbels for sale in several different categories. Since we have a lot of shelving to do, I would rather not pay $20+ per shelf support! You really did a lovely job with this project!

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    • traci says

      November 14, 2013 at 11:03 am

      Anne, I got my corbels at Home Depot. If you go to the store, someone would be able to help you find them. :)
      And yes, I think they were around $6 a piece. Hope that helps.

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    • traci says

      November 14, 2013 at 11:04 am

      Oh, and yes, $20 per support shelf may sound expensive, but it is SO much cheaper than buying new kitchen cabinets. At least that is the way I think about it. :)

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  78. Sandee Quitter says

    November 30, 2013 at 9:53 pm

    I love what you did with your closet. It looks wonderful and operational!
    Have you looked at the metal stools at target? I think they came in gray, red, yellow and green. They would look amazing in a craft room. The best part is they are 2/$99

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  79. Tara says

    February 18, 2014 at 7:23 pm

    Hi, I love this desk. I was looking around for some Melamine and noticed you used the one that is only 11 3/4″ wide. Did you double them up? Your desk looks much deeper than that!

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  80. Hayley says

    March 8, 2014 at 9:10 am

    Where did you get the mint green buckets!

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  81. Rhonda says

    March 11, 2014 at 4:55 am

    Wow, love the pegboard color! My husband has made me a couple of areas with the Lowe’s brown pegboard, but I’ve been afraid to paint it for fear the paint would clog up the little holes. How did you prevent that?

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  82. breidag@breidawithab.com says

    April 2, 2014 at 11:23 am

    Hi there-
    I really love what you did with that closet! My house was built in an era (pre Civil War) when people apparently didn’t wear any clothes…thus we have NONE closets. I built an enclosure SOMETHING like a closet for the washer/dryer and I think it could use a makeover like this! Right now there is just a jumble of junk on some shelves in there – and I could definitely use it for my craft supplies – thanks for the inspiration!
    -breida

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  83. Tracy says

    April 20, 2014 at 8:23 pm

    Thank you for posting your ideas. I have been trying to imagine what I wanted to organize my closet and came across your page. It was exactly what I was picturing….so thank you for helping me find the inspiration to an amazing organized space. I can’t wait to finish my closet now!

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  84. Mama Moly says

    May 4, 2014 at 4:02 pm

    Found this on Pinterest. What an exciting new space! Great job!

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  85. Hannah Corson says

    June 16, 2014 at 3:18 pm

    LOVE the before and after pics :) the lighter colors are SO nice and refreshing too!

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  86. Joy says

    July 8, 2014 at 1:01 pm

    I absolutely love this idea and I love the color scheme you chose. My one question is, Where is it you plug things in? :) Was a electric source added to the closet somehow. Sorry if you already answered this question I do apologize. I searched and searched and came up with nothing. Thank you for you time and again BRAVO!!!

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  87. Heather says

    January 1, 2015 at 11:14 am

    LOVE this. I’m planning to steal the peg board/shelf portion of this idea to go above the bookcase craft table I’m making.

    One question: how tall is the peg board?

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  88. Jumi says

    May 26, 2015 at 4:30 pm

    I love this. I am planning to turn our guest room closet into a sewing/craft closet.
    This is definitely a great inspiration.
    My husband actually came across a picture of your husband cutting out the header to convince me to go up to the top.
    I’m excited. Can’t wait to get mine done.

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  89. Valerie Amans says

    October 4, 2015 at 5:14 pm

    OK, I have my space, no header, new cork flooring and the rest of the office is complete. Now to start my daughter’s “office”.

    How did you install the shelving? After putting the first shelf on the pegboard…will you please walk me through the next step of installation, as well as installation of the 2nd shelf!

    THANK YOU. I’m of to Lowe’s

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  90. Sheila says

    January 31, 2016 at 10:51 am

    Can you please tell me where you bought the small hanging rectangular baskets you’re using for your paints? Thank you.

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    • traci says

      February 2, 2016 at 4:24 pm

      Those are from IKEA in the kitchen area.

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  91. Helen says

    May 30, 2016 at 10:57 am

    Amazing transformation! I was googling for closet makover and just found this post. I love the way you play with the color. Makes the whole thing look really fresh. AND it’s very practical. Not having doors anymore that cover the insides makes it really easy to immediatel access the thing inside. Thanks for a great inspiration!

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    • traci says

      June 2, 2016 at 10:01 pm

      Thank you, Helen!

      Reply

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