Such a small space can make a big change at home!
Would you like to see this same entryway closet two days ago?
Honestly, it was much worse: packed with about 30 jackets -in 20 hangers- plus backpacks and umbrellas on the floor.
The kids can't get that high to hang their jackets, so the chair next to the closet was full of jackets too (with the ones that they use!)
Thoughts:
1. This can't go on, especially with the whole winter ahead.
2. I have leftover plywood from another project.
3. I would love to have a small mudroom!
Picture-based progress
I won't get into the list of necessary stuff, because it would take too long and hard to follow to count all the nails and glue. But hopefully, with the pictures, you can make a plan if you need an approximate idea.
First of all, I got the inspiration from many searches of #mudroomcloset and this one was the one I thought would fit best at home.
I was going for the board and batten look with hooks. Also, a 'bench' was necessary, for heavier backpacks.
I had already baskets and wooden crates to use here.
Day 1
So, let's get hands-on! The first step: install the bench holders.
Measure the width and depth, and consider that you probably won't want a bench that goes all the way to the front (i.e. this closet is 22 inches deep and the bench will be only 18 inches deep)
Cut, glue, and nail the holders.
Next, for the board and batten look.
I wanted to use this leftover plywood, so I measure and draw the wood, then I cut it with a small circular saw. It is much easier just to buy the wood, cut at the size you need.
The wider board was about 5.5 inches and the other ones only 2 inches wide.
Note: since the closet is small (38 in by 22 in), this looks in proportion. If you are working on a bigger space, consider using wider boards.
Glue and nail the boards using a level. Looking nice already..!
Cut the wood for the bench, and set it in place (I didn't glue it or nail it since it was very tight in place)
Cover all nail holes with wood filler and gaps with paintable silicone.
Prepare the floor for painting, with paper or plastic and masking tape.
I bought white semi-gloss paint, and just a quart was enough. Semi-gloss paint is easier to clean and handles use better.
Also, I paint the ceiling and above the shelf with paint that I had leftover from the entry space.
The first and second coats of paint went on between 9 pm and 12.30 am because I just couldn't wait for the morning!
That was the end of the first day. Pretty much an amazing change!
Day two
Install casters on wooden crates.
Finish with a third coat of paint. After it dries, remove paper and masking tape.
Install hooks.
All Done!
Yes, that's all! It is so satisfying to have accomplished this small change at home.
Here are some pictures to show you all the details and, if you are thinking about doing this at home, I hope helps you go for it!
Get the look
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Hoping these ideas inspire you for your next project,
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