“Open the drawers!!!” Okay, Okay, Okay!! Today, we’re bringing you along for a casual walk-through every drawer and cabinet and detail in our closet. See my “secret stash” and my one regret. Chris’s favorite shirt and see if you can make sense of his organization and lots more! Come check out the closet:
A Before (and current) Closet Tour Where We Talk Through Our Ideas
Our Master Closet Inspiration: Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue…
How to Use the IKEA PAX Wardrobe Planner + Our Master Closet Moodboard
Full Length Mirrors Aren’t Just For The Closet + Designing ours and a Roundup of Favorites
Master Closet Update: Building up the Wardrobes, and a Photoshop Rendering
Master Closet Update: Filling Holes, Adding Trim, and Nixing the Ceiling Beams
How to Plank a Ceiling & Install Crown
Closet Update: How to DIY Closet Shelves (for shoes etc.)
Master Closet Update: It’s All Painted!
Adding Custom Fronts to the IKEA PAX Closet System Drawers
Installing Pocket Doors in the Closet
Our Closet Reveal: Form Thin Air to Dressing Room (The Ultimate IKEA PAX Hack!)
How Much Did The Closet Cost? A Budget Breakdown + Look For Less
CLOSET SOURCES
Paint Color: Lamp Room Gray by Farrow & Ball (You can see more on painting the closet here!)
Floors: Ingrid by Stuga Studio
Window
Chandelier
Ottoman
Rug: The Vintage Rug Shop
Curtains: Custom from Martha & Ash
Fabric
Curtain Rod
Vanity
Marble Knobs
Chair
Hand Jewelry Holder: Similar
Vanity Mirror
Art
Triple Swivel Hook
Pocket Doors
DIY Shoe Shelves
Shelf Lighting
Mirror: Custom from Handmade Industries
IKEA PAX: (See more on building the wardrobes here! You can also see how to use the IKEA PAX wardrobe planner here!)
Custom Fronts
Cabinet Knobs
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I’ve said it once but I will say it again, this closet is such a dream! Do you have any plans to adjust the shoe shelves or just planning a purge?
No plans to adjust the shelving! Might have to implement a one shoe in one shoe out policy though
I think my husband would 100% ‘get’ Chris’ organisation. When we met he used to keep teabags in with lightbulbs and I had to train him out of keeping cleaning materials with the cordials. Apparently the latter made sense because ‘both get used in the sink’…..
Where is your T-shirt from?
I love everything you and Chris do! This blew my mind! Do you think your chandelier would be too large for 8 foot ceilings?
If it was OVER something like an ottoman or table you would probably be fine!
Beautiful! How many square feet is the master closet?
Dream closet! I’m curious what you keep in the dresser in your bedroom. Is it overflow closet storage?
Gorgeous closet!!! Once you start using your desk drawers for makeup, you could consider adding something to the back of the tall mirror to hang your jewelry there.
Such an amazing closet. And that shirt in the first photo is so pretty. Where’s it from?
It is from ASOS but it is out of stock!
Hi! Wonderful job!
In case you didn’t know, for the hampers, IKEA has two great options made for PAX these drawers like pull out: https://www.ikea.com/ca/en/p/komplement-pull-out-storage-bag-white-40406055/
or these lightweight Komplement made the exact size you need for two side by side https://www.ikea.com/ca/en/p/skubb-laundry-bag-with-stand-white-90224048/?gclid=CjwKCAjwx9_4BRAHEiwApAt0zsWoHkpzj-gufaqJAYH4YvD1FotuR26VnDIxVDG3ueBocpnD8NWCrBoCoigQAvD_BwE
Hope this is useful
What a wonderful closet! I have enjoyed following your progress.
Note: I used the same ottoman on a project but I added little wheels to it incase I needed to move it for cleaning or a bit more space (for dancing?)!
Love your closet! We have been pretty die-hard elfa system people and I think you have converted us. Just so sophisticated and practical, true win-win.
This is very random – but I noticed your diffuser on your desk. Would love to hear more about good diffusers, candles, essential oils (the smelly things ;) you have found and love!
Where do you keep your paint clothes? Or are you such experts now you don’t ever get them messy and just wear normal gear?!
I have a pair of paint jeans that are hung with my normal jeans and I just wear any of my t-shirts.
How do you hang sweaters without getting the bumps in the shoulder areas??
Gorgeous closet and I’m so happy you filmed a video! I do wish you were filming more traditionally, however, and not for a phone format – i feel so much is missed. Beautiful work, overall.