My Master Closet is Done....

Don't hate me because I'm beautiful...remember that commercial with Kelly LeBrock? - Well, don't hate me because my closet has gotten BIGGER! Ha! Ok, so it's done...& I finally feel like I have a place for everything!  It feels amazing to be this organized, know what I mean? 


I think I would FREAK OUT everyday if my closet wasn't neat & organized!! Creating extra shelving IS DEFINITELY a great way to keep things in place & organized...I can't say it enough. 

For this side of my closet, I decided to add some leopard print wallpaper that I purchased online via Interior Mall. 

I like that it adds to that boutique look that I was going for & also adds some depth to this wall. Having so many clutches- I needed a specific place to display them.  We figured that building little cubbies made sense and it would feel like I was shopping for clutches, which I love!  

I also saved a section to the right hand side of this wall for longer hanging items. The boards were all purchased at Home Depot and stained to match the rest of the closet which gives it a consistent feel. The bottom half of the closet is reserved for my clothes hamper and maybe a pair of boots. 


It's an UGLY hamper, so I may end up buying another one that's more aesthetically pleasing & still functional!

BEFORE

AFTER

Oddly enough in this month's Lonny Mag - there's a closet with a wallpaper background...! See it here.

BIG Thanks to my guy for all the work he did....he's awesome! 

Update below: People kept asking me where my clothes are. Here's a pic of the left side of my closet where most of my hanging items & other items are in drawers....this side is made up of IKEA cabinets.

So, tell me...what do you think?  I'd love to hear your thoughts & questions...

-images by jen ramos

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Adding More to my Closet...

What an amazing & long weekend that was! How was it for you?? Not long enough???? 

Well, we managed to get a DIY project out of the way that we had been putting aside for quite some time.

My master closet had a section that was left undone - and had that AWFUL wire rack...STILL! So, we decided it was time to build it up & add more storage. We are 99% done except for one shelf - because all the wood at Home Depot wasn't that great, so hopefully this weekend we'll have it done!  


 Here's what it looked like before - I'll post pics when completely done! 

-image by jen ramos

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Closet Freak....(Via Made By Girl)

Welcome back everyone!!

Women are FASCINATED by closets.

I DEFINITELY know that one of my favorite parts of my home is my closet space!! It's roomy, glamorous & so useful.  In there's a growing trend of MEN that are into closets too! It's not just us LADIES anymore....
 

So, with that in mind...I decided to pull together  a few closets I thought you'd enjoy! You'll notice some are for women as well as for couples and one in particular was made just for a man- which I thought was super luxurious & totally MASCULINE.

This reminds me, my guy STILL hasn't gotten around to doing his closet yet....he's been soo busy!

Check them out below!

above: image via Warner Bros.

 above: via esquire

If my guy had a closet like this (above)...I wonder how long it would stay  clean...?? hmmm

above via frame fanatic

above: via diy design fanatic

above: via good life for less

 above: one of the COOLEST ways to use those empty shopping bags you get from stores! Just frame them!

above: images via moth design

above: images via southern exposure

above: I really LOVED the sheer size of this closet. It reminds me of a boutique, with the cute light fixtures...don't you think??!? The brick wall at the end really gives it some character and the dresser adds an interesting touch! 

So, are you a closet FREAK?? Do you have a cute closet you're proud of?

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Jenny's Dream Closet...(Via Made by Girl)

How about this for an AMAZING closet!??

We've all seen this idea of converting an entire room into a closet!  A girl's DREAM come true! Sorry guys but we need our extended shoe racks & handbag displays right girls?!  Darn, and I thought my closet was so cool...... until I saw Jenny's! 

For those who don't know about Jenny, she runs a blog called Domestic Jenny. She's a twenty-something gal who lives in a (get this) rental...who would think it was a rental right?!? 

I would've never even thought of renting with an extra room just for a closet! In fact, I figured the extra room was always for my office. This of course, was way back when I used to RENT as well.  

What else DO I think it needs??? A HUGE leopard or zebra hide, for a chic boutique look! 

What do you think?!?

below: Looks like a coffee filter DIY pendant!

I give her lots of credit for taking on this DIY project and making this space her own! You can read more about all the items in her GRAND closet here.

-Thanks Jenny!

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Glimpse into My Master Closet...(Via Made By Girl)

Ahhh Monday again. Did you have a good weekend? I know some of you were snowed in with the storms, hopefully you're out & about today! The weather has been amazing here, couldn't ask for better!

On another note, this weekend we finished my MASTER CLOSET! Well, it's actually 98% finished. I'm still considering getting some LEOPARD print wallpaper for the section you can't see behind the doorway.

It's such a PLEASURE walking into my closet now, thanks to my dear husband, who made it all happen. I am in awe of his abilities & grateful to God for him! He bought the shoe shelves as plain wood at Home Depot and stained them to match the IKEA closet system. Brilliant!

above: AFTER (so happy)

below: BEFORE (so ugly)

It's all soooo exciting! I have plenty of storage now, with a bunch of large drawers and shelving for all my clothing & more. The shoe & handbag shelves are my favorite part....it feels like a mini BOUTIQUE every time I walk into this closet!  

When I first started the project, I was UNSURE which direction to head in.  However, I knew I wanted something GLAM..... you know, the chandelier, leopard print and shoes  stacked endlessly on display!  

So, tell me...what do you think so far?

(Click on pics for larger images)

above: those are just a portion of my handbags, the rest are in the IKEA shelving and behind the door.

I think I own 35 handbags. Is that a lot? How many do YOU OWN????
I ACTUALLY had more shoes and handbags.....but I donated them.  If I don't use it after a year I will usually just donate it.

above: My hanging clothes are to the right behind the closet door.

 

Chandelier is from a local antique shop

Ornate medallion is from Home Depot

Leopard Runner by Ballard Designs

Closet System by IKEA

-images by jen

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