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Our Closet Reveal: From Thin Air to Dressing Room (The Ultimate IKEA PAX Hack!)

July 16, 2020 - 114 Comments

Pinch me. This is our closet now. And although this is a before photo, below, it’s not really THE before photo, because this room didn’t exist before! We added a ceiling/floor to a two story space and made it our …

Custom Drawer Fronts for IKEA PAX Closet Drawers

DIY, Projects

Adding Custom Fronts to the IKEA PAX Closet System Drawers

June 8, 2020 - 68 Comments

A couple weeks ago we shared how our closet looked after painting everything. In case you need a reminder: Yes, those are IKEA PAX closets. We built bases for them to raise them up the height of our baseboards; filled the …

Painting the Master Closet: Chris Loves Julia

DIY

Master Closet Update: It’s All Painted!

May 28, 2020 - 96 Comments

Last week we finished putting up all the trim and getting things filled and sanded, and this week has been all about paint. As a reminder… Kind of hard to look at, haha. Clutter, paint samples on the wall, wood …

How to Plank a Ceiling and Install Crown Moulding

DIY

How to Plank a Ceiling & Install Crown

May 20, 2020 - 26 Comments

We’ve talked about wanting to give our ceilings a bit more attention in this home than we have in previous homes, and yesterday we did just that! Though things have really slowed down these past few months (for everyone), we’re …

Projects

Master Closet Update: Filling Holes, Adding Trim, and Nixing the Ceiling Beams

April 23, 2020 - 41 Comments

We’ve got another master closet update for you! Last week, we built the wardrobes, and this week, we’ve spent a lot of time trimming them out and making them look really custom, solid, and professional: 1. First, we filled all …

DIY

Master Closet update: Building up the wardrobes, and a photoshop rendering!

April 15, 2020 - 30 Comments

It’s time for another check-in in the master closet! In case you missed it, we made a double story space (that the previous owners used as a dining room) into our closet by adding a ceiling/floor to the room right …

Decor, DIY, Inspiration

Full Length Mirrors Aren’t Just For the Closet + A Roundup of Favorites!

April 8, 2020 - 8 Comments

A full length mirror is a household staple, but over the years I’ve learned it isn’t just for the closet. But before we get to those examples, I wanted to give you an update on our closet mirror! We’re working …

DIY, Mood Board

How to Use the IKEA PAX Wardrobe Planner + Our Master Closet Mood Board

March 31, 2020 - 41 Comments

Earlier in March, just before everything started shutting down, we were able to run to IKEA and pick up everything for our Master closet. We’re so grateful for that, because we have a project we can work on while staying …

Projects

Footings, Floors, and an Unplanned, Last Second, Major Switch Up + a Video!

October 16, 2019 - 25 Comments

Y’all have been so great, you deserve to know how progress is coming on the major renovations here. If you’re not caught up, read the last progress report first, but once you get permits things really kick in! Pour Footings …

Design, organization

My 5 Closet Rules + Spring Wardrobe Favorites

March 13, 2019 - 31 Comments

When we finished our closet renovation last year, and many times since, I get asked, “But are these all of your clothes and shoes?” And I give an enthusiastic YES! There’s no hidden dresser or extra clothes stashed anywhere. It’s not a …

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