So, for a while now, we've been telling Scottie that we'd build some shelves in his closet. His is the smallest room in the house, and with a big bed in there and his dresser, there wasn't a lot of space to put all of his books and Lego projects. They just ended up piled on top of his dresser until things were almost falling off.
So, when Brandon's parents gave us some cash for Christmas, we decided that we should use that money to get materials to build shelves for the boys closets. So, the first long weekend we had, we emptied Scott's closet, then sat on his bed and drew a few different sketches of what we wanted to do. When we had decided on the one we wanted, Brandon started measuring and calculating what materials we'd need, while I threw out a bunch of "stuff." (And, really, who knew that a 10 year old could have SO much stuff?)
Then, came the trip to Home Depot. With a Bear in tow. For a couple of hours we went back and forth, deciding what would work better . . . All with a Bear in tow. He actually did pretty well, but by the time we were finished, he was more than done.
So, Friday, while everybody was at school, Bear & I washed down the closet, and then painted it. (Okay, I painted, not Bear.) First thing Saturday morning, Brandon was hard at work measuring and cutting and putting in shelves, while I cleaned out Braden & Gavin's closet.
By the end of the day, it was mostly finished. We had some touch-up paint to do, and some final cleaning of the bedroom itself. But, Scottie was very relieved to be able to sleep in a (mostly) clean room that night!
The before color - a non-attractive beigy, almondy, something color
Finished painting - now onto building
A couple of shelves done . . .
All finished!
Monday, it was time for the shelves in Braden & Gavin's closet. Their closet was already white, so it didn't need to be painted. We decided on a layout for their closet, then ran to Home Depot for a couple more things. Then Brandon got started. He was able to get a good start on it by the end of the day Monday, but had to come home each afternoon for the next few days and work on it a bit more. By the end of the week, though, both closets were completely finished!
I bought some plastic bins for the boys toys to go in, then we pulled everything out from under their bed, and arranged it all in their closet. We love it! They're able to keep their room more clean now - except for their clothes. They can't seem to remember that their dirty clothes go in the hamper, not on the floor. One thing at a time, I guess! And, their closets look awesome! Brandon did a GREAT job of building them, and the boys were even able to help a bit!
I forgot to take "during" pictures of B & G's closet, so you just get the finished product pictures!
All built!
All organized!
So, when Brandon's parents gave us some cash for Christmas, we decided that we should use that money to get materials to build shelves for the boys closets. So, the first long weekend we had, we emptied Scott's closet, then sat on his bed and drew a few different sketches of what we wanted to do. When we had decided on the one we wanted, Brandon started measuring and calculating what materials we'd need, while I threw out a bunch of "stuff." (And, really, who knew that a 10 year old could have SO much stuff?)
Then, came the trip to Home Depot. With a Bear in tow. For a couple of hours we went back and forth, deciding what would work better . . . All with a Bear in tow. He actually did pretty well, but by the time we were finished, he was more than done.
So, Friday, while everybody was at school, Bear & I washed down the closet, and then painted it. (Okay, I painted, not Bear.) First thing Saturday morning, Brandon was hard at work measuring and cutting and putting in shelves, while I cleaned out Braden & Gavin's closet.
By the end of the day, it was mostly finished. We had some touch-up paint to do, and some final cleaning of the bedroom itself. But, Scottie was very relieved to be able to sleep in a (mostly) clean room that night!
The before color - a non-attractive beigy, almondy, something color
Finished painting - now onto building
A couple of shelves done . . .
All finished!
Monday, it was time for the shelves in Braden & Gavin's closet. Their closet was already white, so it didn't need to be painted. We decided on a layout for their closet, then ran to Home Depot for a couple more things. Then Brandon got started. He was able to get a good start on it by the end of the day Monday, but had to come home each afternoon for the next few days and work on it a bit more. By the end of the week, though, both closets were completely finished!
I bought some plastic bins for the boys toys to go in, then we pulled everything out from under their bed, and arranged it all in their closet. We love it! They're able to keep their room more clean now - except for their clothes. They can't seem to remember that their dirty clothes go in the hamper, not on the floor. One thing at a time, I guess! And, their closets look awesome! Brandon did a GREAT job of building them, and the boys were even able to help a bit!
I forgot to take "during" pictures of B & G's closet, so you just get the finished product pictures!
All built!
All organized!
2 comments:
Awesome! I so want to do shelves in our closets!
I LOVE this! I've been agonizing over the disaster that is Sadie's closet and toy situation for months now. But I thought built-in closet shelves were difficult. You totally just inspired me, Renee. :)
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