https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tiny-closet-update-the-space-that-ylf-helped-smarten-up Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 22 Apr 2026 08:50:15 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tiny-closet-update-the-space-that-ylf-helped-smarten-up#post-2004665 Thu, 21 Feb 2019 19:55:56 +0000 Vix 2004665@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Suz and Joy --</b></p> <p>Thank you both! Yes, on a kick to reclaim a few spaces from inertia or Crap Creep. Guest room's tiny closet and drawers almost ready since I consolidated here. [Have been sorting through 20-30 y.o. letters/artifacts too -- much more fraught!]</p> <p>I have a mini-update to my update that might make you laugh -- made one of my three style personas happy by blinging up the back wall after posting these.</p> <p>Below, Devine Rose Gold removable wallpaper from Target, shown with sparkly nail polish and looking more mauve in the depths of my closet. I see it the most when the hamper's out but even the glimmers are great. [so sayeth my Minimalist Magpie side, anyway!]</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tiny-closet-update-the-space-that-ylf-helped-smarten-up#post-2004612 Thu, 21 Feb 2019 18:04:30 +0000 Suz 2004612@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beautiful! And your bins harmonize with your clothing -- how soothing and comforting! You did a terrific job with this and I know it will give you satisfaction. Nothing like a needed job, well done.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tiny-closet-update-the-space-that-ylf-helped-smarten-up#post-2004586 Thu, 21 Feb 2019 17:06:41 +0000 Anonymous 2004586@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is so impressive. You have done a masterful job with this tiny closet. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tiny-closet-update-the-space-that-ylf-helped-smarten-up#post-2003530 Sun, 17 Feb 2019 17:15:07 +0000 Vix 2003530@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hello again -- <b>Janet, Torontogirl, Shevia, and Gigi</b> thank you for the additional cheerleading over my very small-effort project!&nbsp;</p> <p>Ditto to the below folks&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Jane -- </b>so excited you've provided a new-to-me phrase -- will add it to my collection!</p> <p><b>Kkards --</b> painting out furniture to match walls / reduce impact can be a great way to go! Normally I advise people to paint in semi-gloss for durability, which does create a bit of a tonal look given the different sheens -- but I had the primer and paint handy while doing the room and know the line holds up pretty well, so....2 years and counting.]&nbsp;</p> <p><b>April -- </b>can you believe that during an earlier bout of closet improving I switched from plastic to all-wooden hangers? Yeah, my five hangers LOOKED great. Parceling them out to people with more room now....</p> <p><b>Marilyn --</b> "Disorganized" is such a great word for these types of situations! My closet wasn't messy before, it just had 2/3 of what I needed in it plus wasted potential. Shared spaces can really impact the desire to improve if both parties have strong opinions [my case] but I know you WILL feel better after. </p> <p>Tip -- I really believe that when it comes to closed-off areas, "better" and Done beats "perfect" and Put Off. Wishing you luck!&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Lyn -- </b>thank you and toast to the SKUBB!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tiny-closet-update-the-space-that-ylf-helped-smarten-up#post-2003452 Sun, 17 Feb 2019 04:47:38 +0000 Gigi 2003452@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, this is amazing! I'll bet it's a relief. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tiny-closet-update-the-space-that-ylf-helped-smarten-up#post-2003447 Sun, 17 Feb 2019 03:44:37 +0000 Jaime 2003447@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So fast! So lovely to look at! Amazing job! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tiny-closet-update-the-space-that-ylf-helped-smarten-up#post-2003334 Sat, 16 Feb 2019 19:42:18 +0000 lyn67 2003334@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, another closet nirvana here! I'm impressed esp by the rotating and movable elemets!!!! And I do have the&nbsp;</p> <p>IKEA SKUBB narrow hampers, too!&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tiny-closet-update-the-space-that-ylf-helped-smarten-up#post-2003299 Sat, 16 Feb 2019 16:26:57 +0000 Marilyn 2003299@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>This is inspirational.&nbsp; Well done!</div><div><br /></div><div>The smallish closet that I share with my husband needs a reboot.&nbsp; It's currently a study in wasted space and disorganization.&nbsp; It's time to start working on a solution.....I know it will make me feel so much better.<br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tiny-closet-update-the-space-that-ylf-helped-smarten-up#post-2003293 Sat, 16 Feb 2019 16:16:55 +0000 Helena 2003293@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>awesome; that looks great! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tiny-closet-update-the-space-that-ylf-helped-smarten-up#post-2003290 Sat, 16 Feb 2019 16:09:07 +0000 Janet 2003290@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, well done! Proof that a little thought and creativity can make even a small space work well! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tiny-closet-update-the-space-that-ylf-helped-smarten-up#post-2003276 Sat, 16 Feb 2019 14:31:30 +0000 April 2003276@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sweet!&nbsp; I was about to chime in and suggest slim velvet hangers but I see you've got those already.&nbsp; Amazing how much more efficient they are than the tubular plastic I used to use.</p> <p>And Taylor is so right -- access and visibility make all the difference.&nbsp; Well done you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tiny-closet-update-the-space-that-ylf-helped-smarten-up#post-2003271 Sat, 16 Feb 2019 13:48:51 +0000 kkards 2003271@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>YAY! FAB....and can i just say i love the way you've painted the dresser to match the wall, OMG what a great idea! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tiny-closet-update-the-space-that-ylf-helped-smarten-up#post-2003233 Sat, 16 Feb 2019 09:15:57 +0000 Jane 2003233@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the way you have done this. Well done. Another nettle grasped! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tiny-closet-update-the-space-that-ylf-helped-smarten-up#post-2003219 Sat, 16 Feb 2019 06:12:44 +0000 Vix 2003219@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, all!&nbsp;</p> <p>Wish I'd buckled down and done this years ago instead of just being annoyed with XYZ on any given day.</p> <p>I'm watching the Kondo "SoCal guys with tiny closets" episode now...maybe I'll get some ideas for the remaining ones!</p> <p>@FashIntern, thanks for the boot storage links. I've had my eye on something but...commitment issues, ha.</p> <p>@Ginkgo -- good eyes! Yes, Monkey has been with Mr Vix for most of his journey. He's very friendly...so I put him there to balance out some of the more...alarming...face creatures in our home!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tiny-closet-update-the-space-that-ylf-helped-smarten-up#post-2003203 Sat, 16 Feb 2019 04:31:35 +0000 Ginkgo 2003203@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Do I see a sock monkey on the shelf to the left of the closet?&nbsp; He looks friendly! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tiny-closet-update-the-space-that-ylf-helped-smarten-up#post-2003150 Fri, 15 Feb 2019 23:24:52 +0000 taylor 2003150@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh , YAY !<br /> Access to clothes and shoes make all the difference . Enjoy </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tiny-closet-update-the-space-that-ylf-helped-smarten-up#post-2003146 Fri, 15 Feb 2019 22:45:08 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2003146@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>Very nice! Your next project preview made me laugh. <br /></div><div><br /></div><div>For those final pairs of boots, I went looking for something similar to this <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/Boottique-Vertical-Hanging-Swivels-Hangers/dp/B00PBC02UK">https://www.amazon.com/Boottiq.....B00PBC02UK</a> but came across something I like even better, because you might already have the hangers: <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/351843789609448674/?lp=true">https://www.pinterest.com/pin/.....4/?lp=true</a><br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tiny-closet-update-the-space-that-ylf-helped-smarten-up#post-2003145 Fri, 15 Feb 2019 22:37:37 +0000 Carla 2003145@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Brava! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tiny-closet-update-the-space-that-ylf-helped-smarten-up#post-2003119 Fri, 15 Feb 2019 21:00:51 +0000 Anonymous 2003119@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yaas </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tiny-closet-update-the-space-that-ylf-helped-smarten-up#post-2003116 Fri, 15 Feb 2019 20:59:07 +0000 Jenn 2003116@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It looks great! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tiny-closet-update-the-space-that-ylf-helped-smarten-up#post-2003105 Fri, 15 Feb 2019 20:22:44 +0000 rachylou 2003105@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I must say, it looks good! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tiny-closet-update-the-space-that-ylf-helped-smarten-up#post-2003101 Fri, 15 Feb 2019 20:07:36 +0000 ChristelJ 2003101@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's dreamy! Soothing and even color-coordinated. Looks easy until you realize all the work behind the scenes to get there. Congrats!</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tiny-closet-update-the-space-that-ylf-helped-smarten-up#post-2003095 Fri, 15 Feb 2019 19:59:50 +0000 Angie 2003095@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I AM IMPRESSED. Very nicely done.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tiny-closet-update-the-space-that-ylf-helped-smarten-up#post-2003092 Fri, 15 Feb 2019 19:55:54 +0000 Cardiff girl 2003092@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That is a little jewel of a closet now!Just goes to show what can be achieved even if space is tight.Well done! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tiny-closet-update-the-space-that-ylf-helped-smarten-up#post-2003088 Fri, 15 Feb 2019 19:49:31 +0000 Vix 2003088@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi again YLF --</p> <p>I wasn't kidding when I said I was looking for fast, easy, flexible, and relatively cheap storage hacks for my tiny master / bedroom closet. </p> <p>[Photo 4 shows the more urgent closet situation!]</p> <p>I added just a few of <a rel="nofollow" href="https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/literal-tiny-closet-any-great-budget-org-ideas">your many wonderful suggestions</a> to my "hmmmm, what if?" ideas and in less than a week have a more functional space that makes me so much happier when I open the door.</p> <p>This and the dresser you see are about 99% of my 3-season + winter wardrobe. It's one time being boring and fairly minimalist about shoes paid off. Except when buying my rolling solution, as it was the most expensive thing purchased. ;)</p> <p><b>One fail: </b>I do wear tall boots and couldn't fit my 3 pairs in.&nbsp;</p> <p>A little Makeshift Molly in the end, but I love that I can deconstruct it in 5 minutes if needed.&nbsp;</p> <p>Thanks again for all the help resetting my thinking!</p> <p><b>NEW:</b></p> </p> <ul> <li><b>Shoe Slotz or Harra Home (I used latter) stackable shoe storage,</b> demo and prettier results<br /> here: <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3Xb5H_iJng">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3Xb5H_iJng</a></li> <li><b>Whitmor hanging closet rod (hang a bar from a bar):</b> <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/Whitmor-Double-Closet-Rod-Organizer/dp/B000QWKP7K">https://www.amazon.com/Whitmor.....B000QWKP7K</a></li> <li><b>Rolling Shoe Rack to fit tough space, cheaper solutions available:</b>&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/Red-Co-Rectangular-Footwear-Organization/dp/B07HKK3D2G">https://www.amazon.com/Red-Co-.....B07HKK3D2G</a></li> <li>~ 14” W Petite / Junior-sized slim velvet hangers</li> <li>Slim velvet skirt/pant clip hangers</li> <li><b>Wonder Hanger</b> (on back of door and for belts, am also using<br /> a couple in a high-bar closet to improve my access!): <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.wonderhanger.com/?mid=8795281">https://www.wonderhanger.com/?mid=8795281</a></li> <li>IKEA SKUBB narrow hamper </li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><b>REPURPOSED:</b></p> </p> <ul> <li>Woven strap baskets rotated so bottom becomes back; similar<br /> here: <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.wayfair.com/storage-organization/pdp/honey-can-do-woven-basket-hcd2715.html">https://www.wayfair.com/storag.....d2715.html</a></li> <li>Modular RTA wire cubes, similar demo’d here: <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U72cDhuyaIM">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U72cDhuyaIM</a></li> <li>2 extra stair treads from my stair rebuilding project (placed<br /> at 90 degree angles to upper shelf)</li> <li>IKEA collapsible mesh laundry hauler-arounder</li> </ul> <p>****<br />Photo 1: Closet and its context<br />Photo 2: More -- and more efficient -- floor space!&nbsp;<br />Photo 3: Shoe storage solution plus gaining extra upper shelving<br />Photo 4: TBD but will be referencing earlier thread for ideas! ps this is roughly the same size as my closet, but door design makes access&nbsp; soooo much better </p>