Tiny Closet Update: the space that YLF helped smarten up

Hi again YLF --

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.

[Photo 4 shows the more urgent closet situation!]

I added just a few of your many wonderful suggestions 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.

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.

One fail: I do wear tall boots and couldn't fit my 3 pairs in.

A little Makeshift Molly in the end, but I love that I can deconstruct it in 5 minutes if needed.

Thanks again for all the help resetting my thinking!

NEW:

Shoe Slotz or Harra Home (I used latter) stackable shoe storage, demo and prettier results
here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3Xb5H_iJng
Whitmor hanging closet rod (hang a bar from a bar): https://www.amazon.com/Whitmor.....B000QWKP7K
Rolling Shoe Rack to fit tough space, cheaper solutions available: https://www.amazon.com/Red-Co-.....B07HKK3D2G
~ 14” W Petite / Junior-sized slim velvet hangers
Slim velvet skirt/pant clip hangers
Wonder Hanger (on back of door and for belts, am also using
a couple in a high-bar closet to improve my access!): https://www.wonderhanger.com/?mid=8795281
IKEA SKUBB narrow hamper

REPURPOSED:

Woven strap baskets rotated so bottom becomes back; similar
here: https://www.wayfair.com/storag.....d2715.html
Modular RTA wire cubes, similar demo’d here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U72cDhuyaIM
2 extra stair treads from my stair rebuilding project (placed
at 90 degree angles to upper shelf)
IKEA collapsible mesh laundry hauler-arounder

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Photo 1: Closet and its context
Photo 2: More -- and more efficient -- floor space!
Photo 3: Shoe storage solution plus gaining extra upper shelving
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 soooo much better

5 years ago

Cardiff girl

Veteran

That is a little jewel of a closet now!Just goes to show what can be achieved even if space is tight.Well done!

Angie

(website)

Fashion Stylist

I AM IMPRESSED. Very nicely done.

ChristelJ

It's dreamy! Soothing and even color-coordinated. Looks easy until you realize all the work behind the scenes to get there. Congrats!

rachylou

I must say, it looks good!

Jenn

It looks great!

Anonymous

Yaas

Runcarla

Brava!

Stagiaire Fash

Very nice! Your next project preview made me laugh.

For those final pairs of boots, I went looking for something similar to this https://www.amazon.com/Boottiq.....B00PBC02UK but came across something I like even better, because you might already have the hangers: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/.....4/?lp=true

taylor

Oh , YAY !
Access to clothes and shoes make all the difference . Enjoy

Ginkgo

Do I see a sock monkey on the shelf to the left of the closet? He looks friendly!

Vix

Thanks, all!

Wish I'd buckled down and done this years ago instead of just being annoyed with XYZ on any given day.

I'm watching the Kondo "SoCal guys with tiny closets" episode now...maybe I'll get some ideas for the remaining ones!

@FashIntern, thanks for the boot storage links. I've had my eye on something but...commitment issues, ha.

@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!

Jane

I love the way you have done this. Well done. Another nettle grasped!

kkards

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!

April

Sweet! I was about to chime in and suggest slim velvet hangers but I see you've got those already. Amazing how much more efficient they are than the tubular plastic I used to use.

And Taylor is so right -- access and visibility make all the difference. Well done you.

Janet

Wow, well done! Proof that a little thought and creativity can make even a small space work well!

Helena

awesome; that looks great!

Marilyn

This is inspirational. Well done!

The smallish closet that I share with my husband needs a reboot. It's currently a study in wasted space and disorganization. It's time to start working on a solution.....I know it will make me feel so much better.

lyn67

Wow, another closet nirvana here! I'm impressed esp by the rotating and movable elemets!!!! And I do have the

IKEA SKUBB narrow hampers, too!

Jaime

So fast! So lovely to look at! Amazing job!

Gigi

Wow, this is amazing! I'll bet it's a relief.

Hello again -- Janet, Torontogirl, Shevia, and Gigi thank you for the additional cheerleading over my very small-effort project!

Ditto to the below folks

Jane -- so excited you've provided a new-to-me phrase -- will add it to my collection!

Kkards -- 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.]

April -- 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....

Marilyn -- "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.

Tip -- I really believe that when it comes to closed-off areas, "better" and Done beats "perfect" and Put Off. Wishing you luck!

Lyn -- thank you and toast to the SKUBB!

Joy

This is so impressive. You have done a masterful job with this tiny closet.

Suz

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.

Suz and Joy --

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!]

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.

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!]

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