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Closet Makeover Reveal

February 29, 2016 By Erin Spain 23 Comments

A while back I shared that I was going to work on a little mini closet makeover, with plans for a larger overhaul (reconfiguring and adding shelving, etc.) in the future. I’m happy to say that phase one of the closet makeover is complete and ready to reveal! (Source list can be found at the end of the post.)

First, here is a reminder of what the closet looked like before.

Closet before the makeover.

Closet before the makeover

Our closet is L-shaped and quite large (you’re seeing about a third of it here), so I really wanted to take advantage of the space and do something fun and different. And feminine. (Sorry, hubs.) Here is the mood board I designed when planning the space:

Closet makeover moodboard

The closet goes back farther to the right but I am omitting some of it from this post since we haven’t made over Chris’ side yet. Here is (my half of) the closet NOW:

Closet makeover reveal.

I used the Tan Fawn wallpaper from Walls Republic for an accent on the window wall and backing the shelving as you enter the closet. (P.S. I know that wallpaper is definitely an investment, but this one is on sale right now, so if you’re thinking of taking the plunge, now is the time!)

I love the texture and whimsy it adds to the space. I feel like a closet is a good spot to go a little more wild than usual since there is a ton of freedom to play around with whatever look you want.

As for the closet, in the words of my husband, “Umm ….. it’s feminine……”. Haha! I think that means he loves it?

To be fair, I did not feminize his side of the closet. And I totally get that this might not be everyone’s cup of tea. It doesn’t have to be! Anyway, I feel like Carrie Bradshaw would approve.

Closet makeover reveal.

I added a little dressing area with a ghost chair—the perfect place to hide from my children, read a magazine, and eat chocolate. Haha! Kidding. Kind of.

Closet Makeover: Seating area with ghost chair.

Closet Sitting Area

When you first walk in, there are built-in shelves on the right-hand side, so I decided to use that space for my jewelry and some of the shoes I wear most often.

Closet Makeover Reveal

I love the brass hooks, which were provided by D. Lawless Hardware.

Closet makeover: purse hook

Closet makeover: jewelry hooks

Closet makeover: earrings in a thrifted wooden bowl

Closet Makeover: Vignette

Closet Makeover: Jewelry storage

Straight ahead are my clothes, and then if you hang a right, the closet continues and the rest is mostly my husband’s stuff. (Not pictured.)

Closet Makeover: Tulips

Closet makeover reveal

Closet makeover: sitting area with tulips

The light fixture is a DIY project and we made it using this brass figurine. (Tutorial coming soon!)

DIY Geometric Pendant Light in the master closet

Oh, and guess what? I totally didn’t glue that wallpaper to the walls. And I didn’t nail or tack it up either. No holes poked, no glue, and it is easily removable without damaging the walls—check out how I did it HERE.

Closet Makeover Sources:

Disclosure: Affiliate links included. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. I received the wallpaper for free courtesy of Walls Republic, as well as the brass hooks from D. Lawless Hardware. All opinions are my own.

  • Fawn Wallpaper from Walls Republic (can’t find current link, but here is a similar pattern that is removable)
  • Ghost Chair from Amazon
  • Faux Fur Pillow from Target
  • Brass & Quartz Accent Table from HomeGoods
  • Brass Jewelry & Purse Hooks from D. Lawless Hardware
  • Sunburst Mirror from Hobby Lobby
  • Blue Bowl from HomeGoods
  • Candle from Rust & Honey
  • Wooden Bowl from the thrift store
  • Brass Bowl from the thrift store
  • Brass Platter from the thrift store
  • Small gold sunburst frame from HomeGoods
  • Geometric Brass Figurine (used for light fixture) from Target
  • Small white trophy bowl from Home Decorators Collection
  • Small wire baskets from Target dollar spot

And for my accessory-loving girls:

Leopard Heels | Navy Chucks | White Chucks | Hunter Boots

If you like this closet makeover, I would love it if you would share it on Facebook or Pinterest! (Or Twitter or StumbleUpon or Snapchat or whatever else the kiddos are using nowadays.) I’ll also be sharing our master bedroom makeover as part of the One Room Challenge this spring, so look out for sneak peeks of that along the way!

Closet Makeover Reveal

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-Erin

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Comments

  1. Jessica says

    February 29, 2016 at 7:03 am

    That looks great! Can’t wait to see how you arttached the wall paper!

    Reply
    • Erin Spain says

      February 29, 2016 at 8:32 pm

      Thank you, Jessica!

      Reply
  2. [email protected] Stroll Thru Life says

    February 29, 2016 at 9:08 am

    I love it. I think closets are the most fun ever to decorate and I love having something pretty to look at when I get dressed. Yours is fabulous and that wallpaper is to die for.

    Reply
    • Erin Spain says

      February 29, 2016 at 8:32 pm

      Thanks so much, Marty!

      Reply
  3. Emily @ Table & Hearth says

    February 29, 2016 at 9:28 am

    Wow! What an amazing space Erin! Carrie Bradshaw TOTALLY would approve 🙂 And girl you’ve got some ca-ute jewelry!!

    Reply
    • Erin Spain says

      February 29, 2016 at 8:31 pm

      Thank you so much, Emily!

      Reply
  4. Jenn @ Loveland Lodge says

    February 29, 2016 at 11:20 am

    What a fun space to get ready in! Looks fab!

    Reply
    • Erin Spain says

      February 29, 2016 at 8:31 pm

      Thank you, Jenn!

      Reply
  5. Tania // Run to Radiance says

    February 29, 2016 at 9:34 pm

    LOVE. That wallpaper is worth every penny, it looks so good! I love it!

    Reply
    • Erin Spain says

      February 29, 2016 at 10:28 pm

      Thank you, Tania!

      Reply
  6. Meegan says

    February 29, 2016 at 10:37 pm

    Absolutely stunning. From the wall paper to the ghost chair. It is a gorgeous transformation. Thanks for inspiring me.

    Reply
  7. sarah says

    March 1, 2016 at 10:28 am

    I love what you did here (the brass hardware is so handsome)!

    Reply
    • Erin Spain says

      March 1, 2016 at 1:25 pm

      Thank you, Sarah!

      Reply
  8. Nikki @ Tikkido says

    March 1, 2016 at 11:25 am

    Wow, it’s gorgeous! I mean, it was nice in the before, but now it’s something really special. I can’t wait to see how you did the wallpaper!

    Reply
    • Erin Spain says

      March 1, 2016 at 1:26 pm

      Thanks so much, Nikki!

      Reply
  9. [email protected] says

    March 1, 2016 at 2:17 pm

    Oh Erin! I love everything about this! (ESPECIALLY that wallpaper!) The metal hooks for your bags and jewelry are perfect. Lovely. Absolutely lovely!

    Reply
  10. Amy Anderson says

    March 2, 2016 at 12:06 am

    That wallpaper is absolutely gorgeous – I love it!

    Reply
  11. Jessica says

    March 2, 2016 at 11:15 pm

    This is gorgeous! I love the wallpaper and all the feminine touches…..So pretty! Pinned!

    Reply
    • Erin Spain says

      March 3, 2016 at 8:17 am

      Thanks so much, Jessica!

      Reply
  12. Alexis says

    March 7, 2016 at 1:11 pm

    What a gorgeous closet! That wallpaper is AMAZING!

    Reply
    • Erin Spain says

      March 7, 2016 at 5:02 pm

      Thank you so much, Alexis!

      Reply
  13. Ada says

    March 21, 2016 at 9:33 am

    I love that small table! Did you get it recently? I hope I can find something similar!

    Reply
    • Erin Spain says

      March 21, 2016 at 9:40 pm

      Thank you! Yes, just got it a few weeks ago at HomeGoods!

      Reply

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