We found this closetturnedbookshelf project over at its the little things blog and it immediately made sense to us. Although any space can be converted into a walkin closet, it will be more convenient if you have a standard rectangular or square room. How to turn a closet door into a bookcase this is a great article with pictures on how to turn closet doors into nice, not very deep, bookshelves. With a few simple storage solutions, you can turn a regular old closet into the fullblown craft closet of your dreams. Cut contact paper and carefully place on inside of walls of the bookshelf. Turn a bookcase into a secret door diy projects for.
Rather than let an unneeded closet sit empty, make it into a bookshelf to use the space efficiently. A creatively used closet can serve many purposes in a home, and this closetturnedworkspace is one of the smartest and coolest uses weve seen. Learn how to repurpose an old bookshelf into a dressup closet. Cut a doorsize portion out of the back of the piece of furniture and screw the remaining back to the existing dooropening leading to the secret room. You will first want to make sure you remove everything from the closet. How to transform a small closet into a builtin bookshelf. Measure and cut dowel to fit as hanging rack to hang costumes from. Adding shelving to one wall is a great way to keep all of your shoes together and have plenty of space for other things. How to make a secret doorbookcase i like to make stuff.
Now let me start by saying, this is actually a decent closet. I really wanted white nursery furniture, but he insisted against it. By taking out the top shelves and adding a dowel, you can instantly turn your bookcase into a fun, open clothing storage space for kids, whether its for pretend dressup clothes, or everyday. After a meltdown of not being able to find cinderellas shoes to wear with cinderellas dress, i had a great idea to turn an ikea billy bookcase into a dressup closet to keep her. My husband isnt a fan of the moderncontemporary decorating style, like i am. Obtain an armoire or freestanding closet the larger and taller the better, as long as it is appropriately scaled for the room. The renovation left an opening for me to build the bookcase in, framed out simply as a short door frame.
Homeowners who need extra clothes storage may convert a large builtin bookcase into a functional closet. If you have a collection of unwanted items in your. Clean, modern lines make this piece easy to mix in with any style of decor. You can turn an average closet door into something of a hidden room. Started measuring and cutting up all the other large pieces that came with the piece and brought them upstairs to then glue and nail together, thank god i had a small air nail gun. Here are a few steps to help you convert a regular closet into a shelving unit.
Lets think of repurposed and recycled ideas that will inspire you to find an old treasure in a thrift shop or garage sale and turn it into something fabulous and useful. Turn a broom closet, in a hallway with too many closets, into bookshelves. Once youre gone through your closet and weeded out the unused items, turn all hanging clothing with the hanger facing outward. Sketching the finished closet beforehand will help make the conversion simpler. That bookcase that you dont need for books can be turned into the perfect little closet for babys nursery. Computer wires are plugged into a power strip thats attached to the wall beneath the desktop. Transforming a builtin bookcase into a closet is not a difficult procedure, but you will need to plan a bit to ensure a successful conversion.
Today im sharing how to turn a closet into an office nook, including an easy hack to create custom bookshelf builtins above the desk. For a diy desk, lay a piece of precut wood which you can pick up from most hardware stores across two filing cabinets. To maximize a tiny playroom, turn the closet into a couch for kids to. So then i started by bringing the tow sides of the armoire up stains and into my dining room which was in the next room of the closet being organized. You can use the shelves to store books, magazines, office supplies and decorative items. And if we can combine the two, well, double the love. Secure a pegboard to the inside of the closet door to organize your tools and materials.
How to turn spare room into a walkin closet mybayut. If youre planning to turn a spare room into a closet, focus on the structure of the room. After one year, all articles of clothing still facing outwards were not worn, and you can consider getting rid of them. Then framed another closet the remaining length of that wall so that the bookshelf looked like it was sitting against the exterior wall instead of a box with a bookshelf against it. Wundrok used to cram wrapping paper in the closet, but it would get all mangled at the ends, she says. I think you all know how i have a love for builtins.
Some common hand and power tools, along with a little imagination, are all you will need. I spent a great deal of time staring at the closet and reading up on the best way to do the conversion. To maximize a tiny playroom, turn the closet into a couch for kids to play and read. After wearing an item, return it to the hanging rod with the hanger facing the back of the closet. Old construction adds a whole lot of variables to making built in cabinetry, and i definitely ran into lots of hurdles because of it. The room has a mini closet in it behind the chair so we were lacking a real closet.
Its always amazing to me how much stuff comes along with. Turn an ikea shoe cabinet into a laptop storage charging station. Many homes lack a sufficient number of closets, but sometimes the opposite is true. It was around that time that a great idea finally hit me as to what i would do for the ikea billy bookcase hack that homeright asked me to participate. By taking out the top shelves and adding a dowel, you can instantly turn your bookcase into a fun, open clothing storage space for kids, whether. Turn your closet into a bookshelf apartment therapy. Much like, i imagine, every child who read comics or watched batman or any of the numerous literary or popculture examples of secret doors leading to a batcave or secret passageroom, ive dreamt of having my own secret door hidden by. What the nook consists of will partly be up to your willingness andor need to add certain things due to the size and shape of your closet, as well as your construction skills and ambition, but there are a few essential steps that will turn any closet into a wonderful little. Using bookcases in a bedroom closet chris loves julia. Made from durable wood, this bookshelf features five spacious shelves for displaying your favorite books, art and collectibles. Today were going to show you a few simple craft closet organization ideas so you can create your own. Make your own closet from old recycled booksheves with this easy diy closet idea.
So we needed some serious storage and organization for all her dressup attire. If you have the space, you can just add a few shelves to your closet to hold your shoes. Toss in some pillows, line shelves with books, and create soft lighting. This is a simple approach to gain some shelf space and conceal a room or passageway.
Simply replace the runofthemill door with a bookshelf door. How to renovate an old closet to make a bookshelf home. I have gathered some repurposed and recycled ideas from around the web to get you looking at an old window, door, bookshelf, pallet board and sweater in a whole new way. I remodeled this space over a year ago for a one room challenge, and ive had so many requests for the details of the space, i decided to revisit this project and share all the details. Since i knew he would win, i decided that the room must be pink to bring make it feminine.
As a stager and closet designer i would say that you should adapt the space for your own use now, but id bet that having that larger walk in along with the sliding door reachin is a bonus to your home when you decide to move elsewhere. This is an ideal way to convert an old bedroom into a home office or library. So she screwed coat hooks into the wall to cradle rolls and repurposed a spice rack for ribbons. Turn this popular bookshelf into a functional and stylish ikea seating bench with storage. If you still need some space for hanging clothes, add an elfa closet rod at the top and leave the shelves or angled metal. We are getting settled in at home as a family of four, and cooper is such a wonderful new addition. Turn bookshelf into baby closet bookcase redo, baby organization. For kids, organize books by subject matter and consider grouping them in labeled bins.
Do you have a walkin closet you dont or barely use. When dealing with kids, the storage problems often occur with toys, games and books, and not so much with clothes. Perfect size for packing small snacks, dressings, or condiments in lunches. How to convert a closet to bookshelves home guides sf gate. This website shows all kinds of different closet makeovers this bookshelf is made out of an unused closet the diy info is all on there. Turns out, to make a diy closet all you have to do is pick up a closet pole socket for less than six dollars and a closet pole rod for under thirty. Honestly, we expected this process to be sooo much harder than it was. Its an easy diy home improvement that not only adds a little more room to your space, but it really brings back that childhood adventurous spirit.
Once it has been cleared out you can vacuum if you have a carpet and clean the entire inside. Our now you see it, now you dont contest is over, but the great storage ideas keep coming. Even though the walls are new construction, the floor and ceiling have been around since the 1920s. You can fit far more shoes onto a shelf by facing one shoe forward and one backward. Last week i saw a really awesome idea on how to turn a. Turns out, to make a diy closet all you have to do is pick up a closet pole. This ikea kallax hack is a super easy project for anyone even if. Turn an underused closet into an adorable reading nook. If you dont need a closet for clothes storage, it can become a great bookshelf. Adding those 2 inexpensive additions to the bookshelves let me store a.
But the bookcases truly became a closet after the clothing rod was installed. Nbc 10 wjar is the news, sports and weather leader for providence, rhode island and surrounding communities, including cranston, pawtucket, woonsocket, warwick, newport, bristol and narragansett. You know i love shelving, and lately youve seen us turn a dresser and sad old wardrobe into an awesome builtin closet, so you should also know i love making old things new again. Before taking the first step, think about the location where you want to set up a closet. Convert a bookshelf into a closet saved from uploaded by user. How to turn and armoire into a customized closet hometalk. Remodelaholic turn an antique trunk into a bookshelf.
When i saw how our guest turned this gorgeous antique trunk into a bookshelf, i couldnt wait to share it with you. The carson 5shelf bookcase from threshold is the perfect size and fit for any room in the home. No closet in the nursery, or baby sleeping in the master bedroom. How to turn a closet into an office nook home made by. Check out this bookcase turned into a closet for miss pilar. So this project all started out because i decided to make the closet space in ettas room into a bed nook still not really finished with my ultimate plans for that, but at least for now, it looks pretty cute. Turn your bookcase into an open closet for kids youtube. How to make a secret door to a room or closet hunker.