See how a drab closet changes into an inviting place for guests to hang their coats…
This closet transformation takes place in this vintage bungalow, the first house for this young couple. When I showed you this young couple’s stairs and the clever numbered treatment they did to them, I mentioned that they were working on transforming this closet.It sits across the landing from the stairs, between the kitchen and living room of this antique bungalow home they bought a few months ago. Since then, they’ve been busy transforming it into a masterpiece!
Yikes.
This was the closet when they first moved in. It had chipped and cracked louvered doors on the main part, with a ‘jimmy-rigged’ shelf above and melamine sliding doors on that.
They started by removing all the recent additions and leaving mostly just the original parts. Then fresh paint. That made a big difference.
But they started to think… was there more style to be offered in this space?
Yes! And this is what the final look is now:
By adding some beadboard to the lower section of the wall, and finishing the trim on the sides, and then bringing in a little blue-green paint for on top, this closet is now transformed into its own lovely little room. Like a jewel between the kitchen and living room, just waiting to hold jackets and such.
Here’s a link for the easiest beadboard ever!! I installed it here, in the cottage bathroom and kitchen and it is so fantastic! Easy to install, and totally looks and feels like real wood beadboard, only at a fraction of the cost and hassle of installing. I can’t say enough good things about it!
The hooks are original to this closet, although they did need to move them for better placements in phase 1 of this re-do. The traditional arts and crafts style is just so classic.
And the bird prints mounted on hardboard are absolutely the perfect colors for this space.
And as you can see from the living room, this closet is no longer an eye sore you try to ignore… far, far from it!
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Kelly @ The Moon and Me says
April 23, 2013 at 3:00 pmI love this change! I wish all my closets didn’t HAVE to be hidden behind doors. 🙂
Kelly
Linda Miller says
April 23, 2013 at 12:37 pmInspirational! What great ideas you have. Clean and crisp design! Beautifully done. Thanks for sharing the ideas.
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Krista @ joyfulhealthyeats says
April 22, 2013 at 7:39 pmWhat a great idea. I need to do this with our front coat closet. This looks awesome! Great post. 🙂 Thanks for sharing it at Marvelous Mondays.
Cher @ Designs by Studio C says
April 19, 2013 at 8:47 amThat looks great!! Found you through My Repurposed Life’s Catch as Catch Can 118…
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rainonatinroof01 says
April 18, 2013 at 8:52 pmSuch a cool transformation! Would have never thought of something like this! Thanks for linking up to Give Me The Goods Monday! Can’t wait to see what goods you bring next week! Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof
Katie Goldsworthy says
April 18, 2013 at 2:28 amI love it! Great colors too! Sharing on my FB page. Thanks for linking up at Monday Funday!
jamieerin13 says
April 16, 2013 at 4:43 pmI love the new look on your blog home page! Cute, vibrant color and fresh new pics! Well done, Little Bit! 🙂
Marty@A Stroll Thru Life says
April 16, 2013 at 8:58 amThis is totally amazing. I love this. Thanks for joining Inspire Me. Hugs, Marty
Audra @ Renewed Projects says
April 15, 2013 at 8:35 pmLove the transformation! Much better than the dark bi-fold doors. The space is so inviting.
Jenny says
April 15, 2013 at 8:34 pmThat looks great!! I’m so jealous that I don’t have enough closets to be able to do that with;) Pinning!!
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stephaniefromthehouseonhillbrook says
April 15, 2013 at 7:31 pmSo pretty. It transforms the entire space. It opens it up to a bright and cheery spot instead of a hidden nook. LOVE IT!
carissa says
April 15, 2013 at 3:22 pmso are these all your photos of their transformation or what part are you playing in their transformation?
DecorateWithaLittleBit.com says
April 15, 2013 at 8:01 pmWith some clarification, I understand Carissa to question why I have posted about someone else’s project.
So I’ll take this opportunity to explain that I am hoping in my blogging to inspire my readers in projects of their own, whether that is by projects in my own home, or properties I own, or it is by projects my family or friends have done, that have inspired me, thus I would like to share them with you all.
And, yes, these pictures are my own. (learning how to use my camera and take quality pictures has been a really fun part of blogging!)
Hope that explains your questions. Little Bit
rachel says
April 15, 2013 at 2:50 pmBeautiful! And so much more useful now!
Madalyn McArthur says
April 15, 2013 at 7:37 amI love it! I’m pinning this!
ashley says
April 14, 2013 at 11:05 pmlove it!
Wanda says
April 14, 2013 at 8:38 pmWhat a great transformation. It is such a neat space and has so much character now. Love it! Visiting from Make the Scene Monday. Have a great week! ~ Wanda
mlskidmore says
April 14, 2013 at 7:03 pmWhat a beautiful addition! Love those colors! Life to the full! Melissa @ DaisyMaeBelle
Donnamae says
April 12, 2013 at 7:37 amCute idea…that’s just the sort of little gem that future buyers will fall in love with! Enjoy your weekend! 😉