Custom Closet For Under $500

You may not have seen too many projects this year from me and that’s because it has been a slow start. I have had a hard time finalizing projects and then starting them HOWEVER, I finally did my first custom build this year and I am excited to share. It was a huge one BUT it creates a more functional space for my daughter and you know I love functional spaces. This is a great beginner project if you want to start small and not make an entire custom cabinet build.

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BEFORE

I didn’t get a full “before” shot of this closet as I was trying to make sure the new dresser would fit. Originally, her closet had a organizer that attached to the rod. It had 4 hanging sections and the middle section has 2 adjustable shelves. Those shelves held two 12×12 bins that housed her socks and pants and honestly, as she grew, her clothes did too and didn’t fit as well so it was time to upgrade get her a dresser to store her clothing and make her closet a bit more functional for her.

You can also see from the photo below that the top shelf is a MESS! I have been putting extra bedding up there, hand-me-down clothes from her sisters, and some keep-sake items from when all the girls were MUCH smaller.

THE PLAN AND BUILD

As mentioned above, I wanted to give her a space that had more function and proper storage. Originally, I had planned to have multiple shelves in the middle section but later decided to only have one because of the height I was working with. I also wanted to incorporate a dresser because previously, she had bins and that wasn’t working any longer.

Once I had it emptied, It was time to start “demoing” and getting ready for the dresser install. The cleats came off the wall fairly easily in which I used drywall compound to patch. I had to cut the baseboard as well to make sure the dresser sits flat with the wall.

I wanted to add some depth to the closet with wall paper. I found this gorgeous pattern at my local Home Depot and instantly fell in love and knew it needed to be in the closet. I have worked with a few peel and stick brands bit never Wallpops (Link Below) so I was excited to see how this brand compared to my favourite – RoomMates. I will say this, if I didn’t know it was a different brand, I wouldn’t have known the difference.

AFTER

I am absolutely ECSTATIC with how this closet turned out! I have another one to do this year in my oldest daughter’s closets but I do think it’ll give me some hassle (stayed tuned to see why… it was a “measure twice, buy once” moment but I think I can make it work!). I absolutely love the pattern the wallpaper behind the wood shelves. and just all the tones! Did you see the little Dino Emersyn made sure to incorporate in this closet reveal?

MATERIALS

• IKEA 3-Drawer Malm Dresser in Oak – $159 CAD
• 1- 4ft x 8ft x 5/8in White Oak Plywood – $110.50 CAD
• 3 Rolls – Gray Breezy by WallPops – $97 CAD
• 4 – 1/4in x 1 1/4in x 4ft Oak Hobby board – $ 18 CAD
• Closet Rod and 3 Mounting Sets – $33 CAD
• *2 Rolls – Oak Peel-n-Stick Vinyl – $31 CAD
• Mirror – $29 CAD
• Various Finishing Products (on-hand: Top Coat, Caulk, screws, brad nails, wood glue) – $20 CAD

Total: $497.50 CAD

*Affiliate Links

• Wallpaper – Breezy by WallPops (US LINK) (Canadian Link)
• Mirror – Luxe Decor Life (HomeSense) – Similar Item Link (US LINK) (Canadian Link)
• Ikea Malm Dresser in Oak (Not Affiliate) – (US Link) (Canadian Link)
• Oak Peel-N-Stick Vinyl – (US Link) (Canadian Link)
• Laundry Basket – (US Link) (Canada Link)

Be sure to head to my INSTAGRAM to see the full closet Reno in my highlights! Happy Building!