Master closet

This master closet transformation took several hours.  It was a multi-step process that entailed trying on clothes, buying a new double rod and moving everything around.  At least 6 bags to Goodwill and $130 made at the consignment store www.buffaloexchange.com now the female side of this closet is complete!

BEFORE shoes were hidden under clothes and hard to find.

AFTER we added a new shoe organizer up top and a double rod from container store.

BEFORE (sorry I guess I didn't take a good" before" shot all the way to the ceiling)

AFTER!

Home office transformation

This office was so fun to do! My client doesn't have an actual study, so instead of her mom desk being out for everyone to see we moved it to an old storage and game closet in the family's den. Now Mom feels like she can work and still be in the room with the rest of the family watching TV or playing a game. 

office space BEFORE

closet space BEFORE

AFTER!

After

This is my favorite way to get desks organized.  Putting the files this direction helps for speedy filing and quick access to find things.

This hanging pocket is a great way to see things at a glance.

One hardworking closet!

Do you have a hardworking closet like this one?  One that needs to be so many things?  This closet needed to be a linen closet, a scrapbook supply closet, an overflow of toiletries closet, a medicine cabinet, kids artwork closet, and art supplies closet.  Even though you are short on space it is possible to make a small closet work!

 The medicines are separated by adult, children, and first aide.  Sheet sets are folded inside it's matching pillow case to save room and keep from falling all over the place.  Shelves within the shelf help make room for easy access and stacking.

I love using these art portfolios for my kids large artwork year after year.  The clear and green bins you see house markers, crayons, pencils/pens, and craft supplies.  One type for each bin.  That way when my boys have homework after school they grab the appropriate bin and take it to the table to work.  Afterwards it gets put back in its spot.

Hall Toy Closet

Hall Toy Closet Make-over! 

This project took no time at all from start to finish.  We took everything out to the kitchen table for a staging area.  Sorted through each toy and decided whether it was still age appropriate for her kids.  Then sorted pieces to each game together (ex: block game, play tools, army guys) and put them in see through containers at the boys eye level.  We still needed the top couple of shelves for mom's linens, photo storage, etc.  This mom was already pretty organized with boxes so it was really a matter of tweaking and putting all like things together.

Hall Closet

This project is a hall "catch all" closet that my client wanted to make into a wrapping and craft storage space.  I took everything out and sorted all the gift bags and tissue paper into categories.  And we created a "go to" gift spot for any re-gifting or misc. gifts to grab in a hurry.  And her wrapping paper is in a new tall trash can from Container Store that works perfect for tall wrapping paper.  And I love my newly discovered Martha Stewart chalkboard labels!  Now she has all her wrapping in one fabulous spot! 

 

BEFORE

BEFORE

AFTER

AFTER

Master Closet

It's Fall Closet clean out time for some of my clients.  This is an "AFTER" photo of her beautiful closet.  Her "BEFORE" wasn't too bad so I didn't post it and I really wanted to point out that I organized by color.  Her boots were all taken out of their boxes and propped up with magazines.  This is a much cheaper way to prop them up instead of boot holders.  Now in this clients case she had the room to put all her summer stuff in a guest closet.  We were able to go through EVERYTHING, seriously EVERY piece of clothing and what didn't fit or wasn't in style went to consignment or Goodwill. I also want to point out that all her hangers are the same.  They are all turned backwards so when she wears something and puts it back on the rack she will put it back in forwards.   This helps with at the end of the season she will make the decision to get rid of anything left turned backwards.  It is so much easier than trying to remember "did I even wear that?" I am happy to report she took 101 things to consignment and a couple bags to Goodwill!  Now she can walk in her closet and feel FABULOUS!

Fall tops/boots

(Top) heavier sweaters/(bottom) workout gear

School Spirit wear/jeans/dresses
(top) fall dress shoes 

Guest Closet turned Office Closet

This project was so much fun!  I love taking a room (even if it is just a closet) and totally transforming it! We ripped out the old Builder closet shelves and put in the Elfa system from Container store.

The closet is in a guest room which is now being transformed into a home office/gym.  The home office supplies and workout gear were previously in many different areas of the house.  Now, everything has a home and a label!  And room to grow!

Wow so much bigger!