master closet build-out

completely-over-the-moon-smitten-thrilled doesn't adequately describe my feelings about the results of this master closet build-out. nope, doesn't even come close. could be the fact i'm excited to have a closet after months of living out of suitcases and wardrobe boxes. could be desperation after digging daily through piles and piles of clothing stacked on folding tables.

oh, and get rid of those boxes and folding tables. that will make me pretty darn happy too! ;-)

to truly appreciate the end result, i must share the before shots once more. here was the closet when i purchased the house. this photo always makes me say "hummmm?".....

here we are after a fresh coat of new paint (wall color is behr irish mist. trim color swiss coffee.)...

here is how i was living for the last almost 2 months...

nice, huh? glamorous, no? those wardrobe boxes definitely got a workout and paid for themselves two times over.

in case you missed my talk about the dreams for this master closet, you can find that right here. i received a few quotes from big name closet companies, but ultimately ended up with a local company. i was more than happy with their customer service and the end result! plus, anytime i can support local businesses, sign up up.

the closet was on order 4-5 weeks ago. i couldn't wait until september 11, when the closet was scheduled for installation. the morning of, i was up early. before even having my first cup of coffee, i hauled everything out into the master bedroom...

the installers arrived around 9am and worked through the day until 6pm to finish the job. it was hard to contain myself during the day. i wanted to stay out of their way, but i was hopping around downstairs hoping to catch a peek. around 1, when they took a lunch break, i couldn't take it anymore and snuck upstairs to snap a few pics of the progress...

between what my eyes were seeing and the smell of freshly cut wood? someone get me a glass of ice water and a fan. ;-)

as if i wasn't already blown away, next came the end result. finally! are you ready for the final result? squeeee! so excited to share these images!....

i simply can't get over how much this system changes the space....

a valet bar (to hang clothing for the next day)...

belt rack...

tie or scarf rack...

both pull out for ease of finding/grabbing....

all of the clothing bars and shelving is adjustable...

the one change i may make? more shoe shelves. those would be the slanted shelves down toward the bottom. there are these 4 plus 3 more under the window, but not sure that will accommodate what i have going on over here...

as i'm loading up the space, i'll make the determination. i may also add a few more shelves so that items don't end up stacked super high. the beauty of a system like this is that you can change, add or remove anything to make it truly custom and to fit your needs. since the company has my dimensions on file, all i have to do is make the call and they'll be on order.

long hanging (for dresses) in the corner...

the peninsula...

5 drawers on each side...

on the front of the peninsula there is 2 drawers...

with 2 removable hampers directly underneath....

the crown and base moulding make it appear as if this system has been here all along....

wanna guess what i'll be up to this weekend? yes, unloading boxes and boxes of clothing. and maybe making a few trips to the recycling center so i don't have to see this cardboard anymore. ;-)

next week i'll be back to share a completed, filled closet...with new slim-line, non-slip hangers.

have a great weekend!

(i linked up with tatertots & jello, it's overflowing, a bowl full of lemons, org junkie, thrifty decor chick)