BEFORE & AFTER: Spacious Walk-in Closet Makeover
This walk-in closet makeover by reader Maria makes me closet envy!
When Maria signed up to join one of my 30-Day Room Makeover Challenges (where my readers and I complete a room makeover in only 30 days), I gasped when I saw her walk-in closet.
Not because she had clothes everywhere… I mean, come on, us Thrift Divers can see past messes.
What I saw instead was a gorgeous closet from someone who was so lucky to have such an awesome space.
(And also a woman that loves clothes and fashion–jealous!!–I’m usually grasping for things to wear).
And I literally will wear no more than 2 pairs of shoes until they’re worn to heck and back.
But Maria’s closet was fabulous, even in the mess!
BEFORE – Walk-in Closet Makeover
AFTER! – Walk-in Closet Makeover
And now, it looks like a picture out of a high-end boutique!
Did you see that cute vanity makeover right there???
It’s perfect and feminine and chic in this space!
And it looks like she got rid of the big office chair and got a cute little stool.
I’m in love with this space!
Related: See this pretty French Provincial BEFORE & AFTER vanity makeover!
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AFTER!
The full-length mirror was just what this closet needed. And the little shelves and wall stencil or stickers are divine!
Now Maria’s also got a place to sit down and ponder, “Hmmm….what shall I wear today?” Love that new seating!
She says she still needs some other lighting in the space, but aside from that, she’s done.
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AFTER!
A dresser! And space to hang necklaces! And a mirror so you can try on said necklaces!
Brilliant, Maria, just brilliant. And so clean!
I usually wake up and slap on whatever clothes I find hanging on the back of the bedroom door. HA!
But a space like this would actually get me excited to get dressed in the morning!
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AFTER!
Those gorgeous gold-lined boxes came from the thrift store, I believe!
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This space looks so nice I feel like I could go shopping in there!
I’m not much into fashion, but if I were, this is exactly the kind of space I would wish for.
It doesn’t get much better than this, my friends.
Well done, Maria!!
How to Clean Out Your Closet
If you’ve been wanting to clean out your closet, too, here are some tips you can use to get started!
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TIP #1: Channel Your Inner “Elsa”
Yep…..let it go. Why in the world do we hang on to clothes? Well, because we paid a crap-load of money for it… because we think we can still fit it one day… and sometimes, it’s because it has sentimental value.
I totally get the sentimental value (after all, I still have one sock from a pair of University of Maryland College Park socks that hubby gave me 20 years ago when we met in college. HA! It’s got holes and everything, but I cannot let that sock go).
But if you’re just keeping stuff because you paid “good money” for it, but you know you’ll never fit it or wear it again–dude, it’s time to just let it go!
TIP #2: Do It Behind Your Family’s Back
I don’t know about your spouse….but mine?? Don’t let him see me getting rid of something “good.” He will snatch it up and put it in the “safe” pile or hang it back in the closet and try to convince me why I should keep it.
Same with my kids. If they see me try to get rid of stuff, they sneak into the pile and take it back (mostly with toys!).
You’ve got to do your closet clean-outs behind their back. Wait until they’ve all left the house and you’ve feigned sickness at home. Knock out your cleaning then. LOL
TIP #3: Skip the Fashion Show
The most fun and frustration is trying on your clothes and having a fashion show. But don’t do it! The reason why is because you’ll waste time convincing yourself you can still wear X, Y, and Z.
Or you’ve gained weight and can’t even fit half the stuff, so you’ll walk away feeling fat and bloated.
Save yourself the hassle. Just make a pile for the things you know you can’t part with (like that holey sock that hubby gave me freshman year in college), and make a pile of other things that you’ll either donate, give to friends, or sell.
TIP #4: Ask Yourself: “Does this spark joy?”
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you probably heard of the awesome book called The Magic Art of Tying Up.
When cleaning out clutter, one of the tips recommended in the book is to empty all your clothes in the middle of the floor. Each piece of clothing should be picked up and you have to ask yourself, “Does this spark joy?” If the answer is “NO,” then you should get rid of it.
Read the book. It will totally change the way you view your closet!
TIP #5: Get It Sold With Online Apps
Here are some sites you’ll want to look into for selling some of your clothes.
- VarageSale.com
- Schoola.com
- Facebook Marketplace
- ThreadUp.com
- PoshMark
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Oh My God,
That closet is perfection! If only I had such a space in my small home!!! My extra space is taken up with computers, painting supplies and tools. If I gave up DIY I could turn that second bedroom into a closet… Nah – I need that stuff.
Mintchip
NO WAY! Who could ever give up DIY? That’s like saying “If I give up oxygen.” LOL
Well done!
Thank you, everyone. I’m in love with this space now. 🙂
Serena, I got those boxes from Goodwill! They were the holiday line for Target from Sugar Paper.
WHAT?!?! Goodwill?!?! I’m dying right now! I thought you paid good money for them! I’m even more jealous now! LOL. How much were they? And you got a whole stack of them!
I got them for a $1 each! As soon as I saw them, I think I ran (hoping no one would get to them first), lol. I almost never go to that store because they never have anything that catches my attention, but I got lucky that day. I got the vanity stool (originally from Target), the boxes, and brand new gold silverware that retails for $80 at Target!
The space alone was great to begin with but can I just say… WOW!! THIS IS SIMPLY GORGEOUS!! Great job Maria, it looks just wonder. Every detail is perfection.
Wow! That transformation is incredible. The organization and style are so impressive. I, too, am jealous that you have such a spacious closet. Maria, you are amazing,
I agree, Margaret, she is awesome! Did you see her comment that she got the gold-lined boxes from–GASP–the Goodwill?!?! They’re a Target line and she got them at the thrift store. JEALOUS.
This looks awesome! I am jealous of this space as well!.
Serena, did you ever finish that chair?
Not yet, Kristina! I had wanted to finish it before heading to the SNAP conference in Salt Lake City but I didn’t have time to get to it! I just have to put the wax on, and then sew the cover for the cushion. I’m hoping to have it down this week and post about it. Can’t wait! 🙂 Thanks, Kristina!
Awesome!!
Wow!! This makeover is absolutely GAWGEOUS!! You rock Maria!!
Wow GREAT job! I love the bags that are now on display, as they should be!
That’s a good observation! We could definitely use accessories like bags, hats, and jewelry as decoration in closets! My husband is an avid hat collector, and I always say that when I get around to our closet makeover, I’d like to display his many colorful hats! We women could also do that with our bags and shoes!
A-MA-ZING!
I just want to sit on that gorgeous bench and stare for a while … or maybe two whiles!
Great job, Maria!