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Southern State of Mind Blog by Heather

Master Closet Makeover – Befores and Vision

in Decor, Easy DIY, Organize on 09/05/18

In a fit of rage and frustration, I took everything out of my closet last Friday. 

YES.

EVERY. SINGLE. THING. 

Half way through I couldn’t decide whether it was a smart or crazy move, but now I’m certain it was brilliant! 

You see, last summer when we moved in to the new house I just dumped everything in on moving day and never took the time to go back and organize it. Sure, I have gotten rid of things and attempted to do some little organizing here and there. But over the past year it has become an overwhelming monster (picture Christmas wrapping paper shoved in the corner that had been sitting there since December) and it was time to take control!

In our previous home, my closet was a typical 50’s ranch closet. Not terrible but not large. So I found lots of ways to get creative. Things were in tubs, under beds, and even scattered in the boys closets. In this home, I am so super fortunate to not only have my very own closet, but one that is quite large. One that with a little organization can easily hold everything. I regret now that I didn’t start this project sooner so I could really start to enjoy this space sooner.  

OK guys. Promise we will still be friends if I show you the befores? They are awful. 

You’ve been warned. 

 

I am having an anxiety attack just looking at these photos. Now can you see why I had to take such drastic measures and take everything out? I mean, really. I cannot even believe I let it get so bad. 

Here is the blank slate! 

Now let’s make a quick list of the major tasks I hope to tackle over the next four weeks: 

  1. LIGHTING– currently, the lighting looks like a spaceship is landing. It was literally the first thing I wanted to take care of when we moved in. Yet, here we are. Spaceship. 
  2. PURGE.  Be ruthless. Purge. And then purge some more. 
  3. PAINT the WALL. Change the wall color. I don’t love this beige color, particularly in a closet!
  4. PAINT/STYLE THE BUILT IN DESK- the existing built-in desk needs a fresh coat of paint as it is scuffed up pretty bad. It also doesn’t have drawers or baskets so I need to figure out a solution for that. I’m hoping to make it feel more like a closet “island” than a desk. 
  5. ORGANIZE. This one is obvious, but I really want a place for everything and everything in it’s place. Organization for jewelry, purses and accessories. And of course, the clothes are getting a serious talking to! 
  6. STYLE. Add some fun and feminine touches. Since I don’t get to decorate a girl’s bedroom, I love using opportunities to add some feminine touches when I can. This closet is definitely one of those excuses. I’m thinking some fun art and fabrics. 
  7. And here is the big one…….

SPEND LESS THAN $100. 

Yep. I have given myself $100 budget to whip this closet into shape. I intend to use what I already have, scour thrift stores for what I need and of course purchase a few new things along the way. 

Because I love working from a mood board to get motivated and keep me on track, here is a vision of what I hope the space looks like: 

I will be sharing updates over the next couple weeks with the reveal at the end of the month. After a hot summer of lazy days and little routine, this project is really giving me new life and already having a ripple effect on getting organized around here! It *might* even be getting me more in the mood for fall. 

And pinky promise you are not judging me on those closet befores. We are in a safe zone here, right?!?! ๐Ÿ™‚ But I am truly sorry if I gave you an anxiety attack as you were drinking your coffee. Alright, now let’s see what I can do over the next few weeks with some determination, my big girl organization panties and a hundred bucks! 

xoxo-

Heather

 

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Related posts:

{Her} Master Closet Update (part 2) Master Closet- Organizing All the Things Master Closet – Final Reveal Master Closet- Fresh Paint and a Side of Leopard

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Comments

  1. Heather says

    Sep. 5, 2018 at 10:13 am

    So exciting!!! Itโ€™s gonna be awesome

    Reply
    • Heather says

      Sep. 5, 2018 at 10:52 pm

      Well, It isn’t going to be QUITE as amazing as your boutique you added to your house but def an improvement. ha ha ha ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  2. Wendy says

    Sep. 5, 2018 at 10:20 am

    I cannot wait to see your after photos!! It really isn’t THAT bad before!

    Reply
    • Heather says

      Sep. 5, 2018 at 10:52 pm

      It was BAD sister. I mean I have no idea how I looked so good all of the time with those conditions. Bahahahahahahahahahahah

      Reply
  3. Jen F says

    Sep. 5, 2018 at 10:30 am

    There is no better feeling than cleaning out our closet. Itโ€™s like shedding 10lbs!!! Canโ€™t wait to see the after photos!

    Reply
    • Heather says

      Sep. 5, 2018 at 10:50 pm

      SOOO much truth. Now only if I could actually shed 10 pounds?!??!??!??! Oh well, I’ll take the closet makeover for now! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  4. Erin says

    Sep. 5, 2018 at 10:40 am

    Iโ€™m inspired to rip everything out of my closet and start over. Not totally sure when Iโ€™ll tackle that, but I will….. Canโ€™t wait to see your after pics.

    Reply
    • Heather says

      Sep. 5, 2018 at 10:50 pm

      Girl, it truly is giving me all kinds of new life. I didn’t realize how much the closet was stressing me out, but I’m now finding myself just walking in there. And I seriously “found” lots of good stuff hiding in all of the stuff I didn’t like.

      Reply
  5. Rachael @ This is our Bliss says

    Sep. 5, 2018 at 12:42 pm

    Love your plans! You are going to be one happy girl when you have your closet all purged, polished & put together!! Hello, new wardrobe!! ๐Ÿ˜‰

    Reply
    • Heather says

      Sep. 5, 2018 at 10:48 pm

      Hello new wardrobe is right! I’m finding all kinds of gems tucked away in the nooks and crannies. Now I can also tell where the gaps are. But I still need to decide what to wear to NYC!!!!!!

      Reply
  6. Brooke says

    Sep. 5, 2018 at 1:05 pm

    Yesss!! I love the mood board, you had me at Audrey!! P.S. Anything you want to give away, right here! ๐Ÿ˜‰

    Reply
    • Heather says

      Sep. 5, 2018 at 10:48 pm

      Isn’t that Audrey just so perfect?

      Reply
  7. Anna p says

    Sep. 5, 2018 at 9:00 pm

    Canโ€™t wait to see it!! We moved a little over a year ago as well, and one of my projects is to finally tackle all the closets!! ๐Ÿ™ˆ maybe youโ€™ll give me inspiration! Oh and your before pics look good compared to my current state. ๐Ÿ˜ซ

    Reply
    • Heather says

      Sep. 5, 2018 at 10:47 pm

      It really is such a major task, but I’m finding it super rewarding. Just take everything out and pile it all over your bedroom!! Then you’ll have to deal with it ha ha. ๐Ÿ™‚ Good luck and I hope I inspire you too!

      Reply
  8. Jordan@the2seasons says

    Sep. 6, 2018 at 6:14 am

    Oh man I am jealous of the size of your closest. I can’t wait to see the after such potential. Good luck with the purging!

    Reply
  9. Marley says

    Sep. 6, 2018 at 1:51 pm

    What a great project! I’m sure you are motivating a lot of people! Me too! I just keep adding to my closet and once in a while
    do a small purge! Good job!

    Reply
  10. Ashlee says

    Sep. 6, 2018 at 4:37 pm

    Ok, this is going to be fun to follow along and see what you do! You had me with the chandelier, pops of gold and Audrey!

    Reply
  11. Karen Knowles says

    Sep. 7, 2018 at 5:13 am

    Ok the….come back to FL and tackle my closet like you did your mama’s rooms!! You are amazing!!

    Reply
  12. Beth says

    Sep. 8, 2018 at 8:29 am

    Seeing and hearing your design plans is getting me all kinds of inspired to tackle my dysfunctional, messy closet! Can’t wait to see the end result! And don’t feel bad about your before pics, I was hyperventilating as I posted mine ๐Ÿ˜‰

    Reply
  13. Brittany Goldwyn says

    Sep. 8, 2018 at 10:51 am

    Fun mood board and great size closet!

    Reply

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