There are so many options for closets nowadays.
And true to form when presented with options,
I feel that I've got to consider them all.
And true to form when presented with options,
I feel that I've got to consider them all.
I flip-flopped back and forth
between wood installed by the original carpentry crew,
pre-fab wood "systems,"
custom wood from closet franchise type places,
or the Elfa system sold through the Container Store.
The design was a puzzle;
Those cute little windows were a thorn in my side!
Meanwhile we made do after we moved in
with a motley assortment of wire bins, laundry baskets
with a motley assortment of wire bins, laundry baskets
and a pathetic row of open topped wardrobe boxes for our hanging clothes.
The final decision was...
Elfa.
Everything out...
What a mess!
Starting with the top bar which is the only thing screwed into the wall.
Everything else hangs off this bar and can be moved however you'd like...
Everything else hangs off this bar and can be moved however you'd like...
I found the oak buffet at a flea market when I was in college
it's always served as my dresser and was in the master closet at the old house too.
Even though it doesn't maximize the space,
there's just something homey about having it in the closet.
Even though it doesn't maximize the space,
there's just something homey about having it in the closet.
The Great Reveal!
The salvage doors from Caravetti's in Richmond.
Closed.
And slid open!
His and Her's sides...
It was a cinch to install,
looks downright elegant and is solid.
looks downright elegant and is solid.
Big thumbs up from us for Elfa and Container Store!
Open or closed,
the closet looks as good as we'd hoped and
AND....
AND.....
AND.....
I didn't have to paint anything!!!!!