This Blogger Creates in a Closet Made Over for $15
I create behind the guest bedrooms closet doors. I truly adore having an area where I can work on various crafting and sewing projects and can close the door on any creative messes if I need to stop for awhile. The entire transformation from a closet to a creative space cost just $15. It now holds all of my favorite treasures.
The closet first received a fresh coat of white paint that I already had on hand. I then headed to IKEA in search of storage solutions and a work table. Its a good idea to always check the “as is” section first. I found just what I wanted. Two bathroom sink cabinets without doors for $4.00 each.
Sink cabinets, what? Yep, I knew I was going to cover the tops of the sink bases with some sort of work table so it didn’t really matter what they actually were, only that they had shelving and were inexpensive!
I then found an IKEA work tabletop that was a bit dinged up and marked down to $2.99. The only problem was it was 1″ too wide for the area. I bought it anyway and went home to bat my eyelashes at Mr. Decor and his table saw.
I covered the black surface with some heavy duty wrapping paper. The beauty is that I can always recover the surface whenever it gets a bit grungy or I decide to change the color palette. The fun really began when I started to decorate the closet.
Sewing Station
On the right-hand side of the closet, I set up my sewing station.
I love open shelving and clear containers. It allows me to find what I need very quickly.
I repurposed some existing storage boxes to hold my other assorted bits and bobs of pure bliss. There is a hope to make some cuter tags in the future, but these work for now.
Mr. Decor had made three shelves for one wall in the bedroom but we decided that two really looked the best. Never one to waste anything I had him install the remaining shelf in the closet.
We purchased simple (very inexpensive) pine boards at Home Depot and Mr. Handy Dandy Decor cut them to my specifications.
On the left side of the closet, I left an open space to work on scrapbooking, jewelry making or other creative endeavors.
A french memo board I had was ivory in color and really didn’t work with the crisp white palette so I just covered it with my corsage creations.
I placed a lazy susan in the center of the work table for easier access. It had just been sitting in the garage but now holds a few of my favorite things.
Our only expenses for this $15 space were the sink bases, tabletop and wrapping paper to cover the work surface. Everything else we had on hand. The transformation has worked out well for me. Hopefully, it will inspire others to carve out a creative space in an unexpected place.
Laura
Oh, I cannot wait to see the big reveal on Monday! It's looking super fabulous already!
What a dream closet. I would love to have a space to sew and then be able to just walk away when time ran out. Your closet is wonderful. Hugs, Marty
Great job, Laura. Clever use of items & space. TTFN ~Marydon
Wow, Laura, you did great here! I love your clear glass containers with the colorful threads in them ~ functional yet pretty. Great use of the space!
Love your closet Laura!! I am so hoping to get my craft things organized this winter!
I am painting the fabric on an old flame stitch patterned chair that was a horrid icky mauve, blue and pale yellow color! I will let you know when I am done so you can see it and give me your stamp of approval 🙂 It's a real challenge!
I love your new space you created for all your supplies.
LuLu~*xoxo
No! I am still working on my son's bedroom. He looks after his dad. My husband and he just love to spend money, the more the better, I would almost say! Everything has to be new! I just love 2nd hand or antiques, but they just don't. Now I have to say that my husband has worked very hard to come from a son of a single parent who was living on welfare to where he is now, a director of one of the major IT companies of Europe.
I can't wait to see the room Laura! I have been working on my guest bedroom, formerly my step-son' bedroom and I have about $150 in it so far. I love the work space, now is this all inside your closet? Fabulous ideas! Cindy
It is BEAUTIFUL! I think I could live in that closet–all the jars of vintage trim yumminess, sparkly pretty things, and clear workspace to boot–that is at a high premium in my house!
Great job! I love the corsage creations board and lazy susan, too. Too much fun in one small space.
Great Job Laura. It is nice to have everything organized and easy to find
Cheri
I forgot to mention I am your new follower. I would love to have you come for a visit.
Cheri
I love how you put the spools of thread in the jars, Laura. It's practical AND pretty!
It looks great, Laura! What a great way to use closet space.
Wow, excellent job on the closet redo! Everyone is redoing spaces it seems…must be that time of year 🙂 When you have a minute pop by and see my brand new studio. I loved the way that you sorted all of your ric-rac, thread, etc. by color. I may have to do that…Have a blessed day, Laura.
You are always so creative!! It looks great!! 🙂
so cute and so organized… my craft space would make you gasp!
gail
So organized – don't you love that ?! You put a lot of work into it, and it shows. Happy crafting and creating with it !
Kate
Looks fabulous. One of my pet peeves is searching for things, so this would be a dream come true for me!
Fabulous job! $15? Amazing!
Oh my goodness ..lol I was just going to do the same thing this week with my girls! I love it Glitter! Happy Crafting.. Renee
If my workspace looked this good, I would surely be inspired! Great job!
Wow! I so need to do this. It looks awesome. Good job!!!! Your little corsages are darling! I can't wait to see the guest room. Our daughter is probably going to be moving out in Jan. I'm Happy and Sad. I know you know how it goes. 🙂 🙁
~Liz
P.S. I watching for Fashonista to unveil her next design. 🙂
Now that was a great idea and it looks outstanding!!! Thanks so much for sharing this with all of us.
Blessings,
Linda
When my craft area grows up I want it to look just like yours!
Very cool and SO creative! Love the Ikea bargains and the fact that you have a handy and sweet Mr. Decor to assist as well! 🙂
I love it. It makes me want to make something! You never fail to inspire me.
Wow, everything looks so fabulously cute and tidy. Great job!
Love the look of your dreamy closet makeover..
OH what a wonderful closet! Everything is so neat and organized. I know that always helps when you're going to work on a project!
Thanks for popping in to see me.
bE a sweetie,
shelia 🙂
Great fines and good ideas!! what fun!
Oh, I love this! I'm going now to see if there is a closet I can empty!! This looks like such an inviting space to work. I might even accomplish something in the midst all of this pretty organization. laurie
sweet idea!!!
Love the spools in jar idea. I must try it.
Thanks for sharing.
Great space, love it. You are so organized. Can't wait to see the whole room.
Sandy
Great space!!! You did an excellent job. Your jars full of pretty things are so yummy!
You really are amazing! All that & only $15! Gorgeous.
i love it! I sure could use some help with may craft room.
Wow, that is sheerly brilliant, gotta love IKEA and your creative spark!
Sandra Evertson
It looks great. I love craft rooms. Thanks for shaing and thanks for the visit.
That is such a fantastic (and CHEAP!) sewing space! Now that I've embraced the sewing I need a serious plan to corral all of my supplies…they're kind of out of control and taking over the house. I'm inspired by your organization!
Love, love, love your cute closet!!! Yes, I just posted on scrounging around for what I had on hand to replace some storage in my studio. I can't wait to see your guest room. I just know it will be dreamy!
What a great craft center … and for the unbelieveable price of $15 … well done.
You are so talented! I love the way you were able to imagine putting all that together.
impressive!!! I have some organizing over here if you want to come help!!! HA!
K
Very nicely done. I am doing everything for pennies these days. And, thankfully, the blogging world provides so much inspiration and support. There are so many details in your redo that are wonderful. I am particularly happy to see your use of glass jars. I have been saving every glass jar for a couple of years now to fill with trims and pieces for sale in my business. However, I will also use them to sort my own little collection of craft items, too. Yours look so sweet. Well done!
What a fantastic and beautiful workspace! You should be proud!
~Carolyn
I love it, especially the jars! What a happy place to craft your heart out. Happy Thanksgiving!
This turned out so great, Laura! I like your creative storage solutions, too. Just the kind of inspiration I'm looking for. 🙂 Thanks so much for joining the linky party.
I commented on this originally, Laura, but I just wanted to pop back in and say your blog is looking good! : ) New year, new look?
Your space is fabulous! Your Ikea finds are amazing..now that is thinking out of the box. Way to go! I love the transformation and I am sure it makes you smile…Job well done! Happy New Year!
Wow…that looks great! Awesome job! ~Lisa
Laura…Nice to find you and your cute new space!!!!
Nothing turns me on like organizing and having something really work for you!
Great storage ideas!!!!
Loved looking through your blog,
xoxo~Kathy @ Sweet Up-North Mornings…
I've also linked my craft room today…Stop over, love to have you…
Fabulous space! I can't believe you did it for only $15… amazing. 🙂
FANTASTIC !!! I AM TOTALLY GREEN with envy ! ;o))))
Wow…nice job. What a $deal too! Thankfs for sharing, I enjoyed it. Susan
What amazing ideas for a closet!! Way to go!
Best wishes,
Chris
http://www.curbyscloset.com/blog/
How creative your space is, very efficient and pretty too! Love your jars and smart storage solutions! And being able to close the doors is the best part! Thanks for sharing! And thanks for stopping by my blog – I am following you now and look forward to what you have instore!
Looks great Laura!
Laura, thanks for your visit,
I have to admit, your closet is much more beautifull, than my work room, –what a great place you have,with wonderfull solutions,and goodies to be inspired of.I love it.
Dorthe
Beautiful and you've got some great organization solutions for such a small space!
Thanks for the tour and thanks for stopping by my space!
Tania
Well I love this idea and you did an amazing job with it. I will cast my vote for you and the Oprah audition, but I just had to say hello and write a comment too.
Thank you for stopping by and your kind comment. So nice to meet you.
Good luck with the audition.
Hugs, Celestina Marie
You go, Laura! What bargains you found to outfit your little cubby!
I can't imagine finding cabinets so inexpensive! You did great! And it's a great space! Thank you for stopping by my studio today too!
Diane
Hi Laura,
What a terrific transformation..I just love to do stuff like that for next to no $$.
It's such a pleasure to be back for the party again this year and visiting all of the wonderful creative souls and their creative space. Thank you for sharing yours with me.
Thank you for visiting with me and strolling through my studio..it's been a labor of love to put together and now after a year in our home I feel like I can “spread my wings” and fly!
Have a wonderful day,
Stephanie ♥
What a great workspace! It's so great to be able to close the doors on the mess. P.S. I would have loved to have your name as a kid. You're so lucky!
Laura…I LUV your space and you are so creative with your thrifty finds;) Don't you just love it when you can make something so lovely out of basically nothin'? Gives me such a sense of accomplishment. Thanks for stopping by and checking out my space…and leaving such sweet compliments. I'm off to cast a vote for you at OWN! Have a great week and don't be a stranger now, ya hear! Fondly, Roberta
http://con-tain-it.typepad.com
LOVELY space and blog! I will be back often!
Fantastic work!
congrats!
xoxo
Laura, that alot of punch for a small space love it! Gotta love the oops section of IKEA!
Good Luck with your audition!
Not only do I adore your SWEET SPACE (organized and LOVIN' that!) I also VOTED FOR YOU!
Sweet audition! YOU ROCK!
xoRebecca
It may be a small space but it is your space….and when you go to look for something you don't have to go far……sometimes I think small is better!
You have such a great space in that closet – good job! And I was impressed at your hubby's willing spirit to help you create. That is great! I've noticed a lot of blogger husbands getting into the act with hammer and nails, glue and paint. Isn't that awesome! My dh was a huge help in getting my space together. He has persevered through all my many changes! Ha! Thanks for sharing and for visiting my place.
Blessings,
Tricia
What a great space you carved out of that closet! I love how everything is at your finger tips and so organized too. Great job!
xo
jeanne
I love how you transformed a closet into a beautiful creative space! And you just can't beat the price:) Thanks for stopping by my blog; and btw, I voted for you, too:)
What a great use of space! I love the way you took over the closet and made it your creative space.
Wow..Beautiful..super charming and wonderfully creative! Gorgeous tour!
Kiki~Heart of a Wizardess
Oh my goodness Laura, what a perfect little space! You have everything you need right at your fingertips, and oh, so pretty! Your inspiration board looks beautiful covered with your little creations… xoxo Julie Marie
that's what I love about us crafty people we can make something out of nothing I think what you have done with the closet is amazing.
I thought my space was small but no matter how much room you have it's what you make of it. I really love what you have done it's beautiful well done. And best of all you can close the doors to hide the mess
Have a beautiful day Lisa
Love your space, best part of it is the DIY and low cost item, very cool! Thanks for sharing and thanks for stopping by my blog to say hello, off to see some of your past posting!
Wow that closet transformation is amazing! Love everything about it…this party has been a wonderful adventure!
Hi Laura-
What a well thought out space. The best part is that you can close it off when you don't want anyone to see it when you are in creative mode.
I will cast another vote for you.
Best of Luck- Diane
I stopped by to thank you for your kind words on my blog, but soon became captivated by your studio tour. Your blog is glorious! Such a sense of style you have…I just kept scrolling down. The vintage tablecloths repurposed as skirts is brilliant.
It was lovely to visit with you. I've signed up to follow and will be back again, making sure to cast my vote for the Oprah contest. Your audition tape is great…
Thanks again for your comment…
Lynette
Hi Laura,
Well, here I am impressed on two levels. The first that your closet holds so many things without looking like it is stuffed! Then, doing it all for so little investment is amazing. It helps to have a gentleman like your Mr. Decor to help out. I wouldn't have shelves if it wasn't for my handyman – who also mows the lawn and well, you get the idea.
Sometimes it seems like I don't hear of many people sewing anymore but then I drop into blogland and find all kinds of people and their sewing machines and materials! Yea!
Thank you for letting us see your special space!
~ginger
Absolutely lovely! Everything is so organized. I love your work area. I really do. I need to get more crystal jars too. I really love to put buttons and other craft things in them. It was fun visiting you.
xo
Janet
Janet's Creative Pillows
You are one creative soul! Very inspiring what can be done in a small space, thanks for sharing with us!
Thank you for leaving a comment on my blog:) Funny, because I was trying to convince my hubby to turn out laundry space into my creative space. It would have been a closet. I had so many fabulous ideas but alas it wasn't going to work out;) I love your space! So well thought out!:)
What a wonderful little space you have… And I Voted for you more than once.. Thanks for visiting my blog. I'm off to look at more spaces..
Hugs, Linda
I LOVE the color of the room. That alone had me swooning! My FAV color! Lucky you to have such a great space to create in and then you can close the door and it's perfectly clean! Loving your corsage creations! They are so beautiful!!
xo Molly
Thank you for stopping by my little creative space and leaving sweet words for me over there.
What a great idea to change a bedroom into such a lovely space for creativety.
Have a nice week
lots of love
magdalena
Love your Studio closet, very well done. Thanks for entering my giveaway. Smiles, Carol Mae
Hi Laura;
You did a great job on putting your space together, looks fabulous! I have a girlfriend that did that to one of her closets; she actually lined the inside with wallpaper. I just loved it. I also love that you did everything at such a bargain!
By the way, I voted for you.
Laura what a great place your have and so organized, a pleasure to watch it, thanks for visitng my place.
Anni
The best use of $15 EVER!! AMAZING job … very efficient and talented you are! Well done … thanks for sharing and visiting with me~
xo
Jill
Thanks for visiting Calico Petals.
Your creative closet space is perfect. I love the lilac room!
Thanks for caring and sharing.
Jill ♥
Amazing you did this for so little cash out of your pocket!!!! LOVE IT! And it looks great & functional. The best part is being able to shut the doors to hide it if needed. That is how mine got to be a mess! I am so glad that it is clean now & I plan to keep it that way. One question for you… how do you keep the paper down on your work surface? Tape? Next year when I tear the wallpaper off & repaint my counters won't match the color scheme so I was thinking your idea of covering them might work. Have a great week. Charlene
That is a great way to make use of space!
good luck with the Oprah contest, wow, over 10,000 votes already!
wow, you are a true inspiration, oh, and I love your banner!! Oh, and can you please come decorate MY studio?? (kidding) You do a beautiful job!!
xx Rena
Thats such a lovley space to create in, its nice to see how you used things you already had at hand (love reusing things, antique, hand-me-down or great finds) its all about what you put your mind in too. The threads in jars is a great idea, keeps them dust free. Glad I got to see it : )
Mari Brown
How lovely and such a bargain…inspiring what one can do with a small space! I know all about that! I love your clear jars and color coordination.
And my favorite color is turquoise, so I was purely delighted to see your banner. I knew I had a connection with you right away ~ and reading about your interests was a treat too.
Thanks for stopping by my little blog and visiting my little creative space!
~jodi shaw of Opened Door
http://www.jodeneshaw.blogspot.com
Oh Laura you a so organized.. I think you are giving me the inspiration.! Love all your jars.
You sure made the most of that closet! It's a fantastic use of space….pretty and functional.
What a fabulous little nook to create in. The guest room is gorgeous as well. So inventive! I am off to cast my vote.
You are very creative and organized! Great place to play. And thank you for stopping by my blog and leaving such a nice note. This is great fun!
thank you for stopping by my blog!
What a wonderful way to use your closet space……i envy how organized you are!
Love, Violette
Thanks for checking out my studio space. I need more storage ideas like yours. I forgot about the little boxes I had stuffed under my big cabinet (ha,ha).
I love your banner too!!! What a wonderful blog and I love that you bat your eyelashes at your Mr. . . . Wonderful, Kristin xo
BTW, I will check out your Oprah audition now!
Wow, talk about making the most out of a space – you've certainly done that – very nice! Thanks for visiting my blog later and nice to meet you!
Wow, talk about making the most out of a space – you've done that and it looks wonderful! Thanks for visiting my blog earlier – it's nice to meet you.
Not only am I in love with your guest room. I think the closet space is just perfect for creating all the lovely things you do. So many closets just sit there and are of no use. What you and Mr. Decor did was the perfect solution. Everything has it's place and can be seen with no effort. I would love to visit and go thru all the pretty containers and jars. Thankyou so much for sharing with us, it's magical. Char
This is really an inspired example of creative re-use! Very well done. Thank you so much for sharing.
Laura thanks for stopping by I love your solutions! the closet looks amazing! I voted for you, good luck! Have a wonderful week
luvs and glitter
~jen
Laura thanks for stopping by I love your solutions! the closet looks amazing! I voted for you, good luck! Have a wonderful week
luvs and glitter
~jen
What a neat idea to turn your closet into a workable art space. It tuned out sooo cute! Thanks for dropping my blog 🙂
Sandy xox
I love your blog so much! And this post! Thanks for taking time to visit mine as well 🙂
Seriously love your palette here.
What a great example of making the most of a small space! Thank you for sharing.
What a great space and on a budget too!
Laura, I enjoyed visiting your creative space, and I like how you have open shelving and glass jars. Wow–I need you to take me to find storage and surfaces for next to nothing! :o)
Wow! Only $15~wonderful job! And, a great creative space =)
I will check out your link for the Oprah audition!
Love the spools of thread in the jars! I also like that you have used a space that might otherwise be fairly unused in your guest room closet! A lovely fresh colour scheme too, I love lilac~ thanks so much for sharing this beautiful space!
Hi Laura! Isn't it wonderful to have a Mr. Handy Dandy to make your ideas come alive? I call mine Mr. Sweet Pea of course. Thanks for the peek into your creative space. You have mastered the use of every inch and it's just awesome. Thanks for your sweet comment on my studio. I loved hearing from you.
Hugs,
Shelley
Thank you for stopping by, I love Ikea, but did not know they had an as is section hummmmmm, I will check that out! Nice job
Carol
very thrifty as well as creative!
Laura, I love it! First, your guest bedroom is LOVELY! I love the color. Also, the $15.00 closet is AMAZING. Good repurposing and I giggled at the batting the eyelashes. Wonderful space.
And yes, you have my vote for an Oprah audition.:)
Ikea's as is section is great isn't it….got a CD tower shelf….love what you have done. Wow what a closet make over!!!
Great job Laura! This space is awesome!
Blessings
June
Your guest room is beautiful and thank you so much for the great ideas.
I so wish we had an IKEA! Maybe there will be one where we move to.
I love the idea of being able to close the doors, and I like clear containers, too.
…once again it is not the size of the space that matters at all~
Laura, thank you for your sweet sentiments. Storage is such a never ending challenge as one grows and expands their art! So happy to visit you and see what you are doing. I am inspired. Blessings Eden
How COOL is your closet?!!? I love it – AND your story – and am SO honored that you came to my lab to visit!!! I'm off to vote now…
and I think I need a corsage! LOL
Have a wonderful day!
😀 robelyn
WOW….what a great space, especially for that price!!! Will be back to look around more later…xo, Janet
Great use of a closet! Can't wait to see more!
Love your space, The re-do of the Guest room is Beautiful & the Clever Closet Craft Room, Amazing….
I Voted & Commented, Best to You!
What a sweet space you have. Love the room and the creative space!
Thanks for stopping by and taking my tour.
I voted!
xx,
Sheila (TCW)
I voted and also decided to post a comment. Hope you win.
Your lovely space, although small has some really excellent storage solutions. I love how you set things up in zones.
Your closet studio is so beautiful, so well appointed, and so full of inspiration. Thanks for sharing.
You have packed so much goodness in such a tiny space. Love your thrifty and creative solutions!
Happy creating to you!
Great space. Love the idea of having it behind closed doors when not in use. Hugs
A dreamy workspace within a closet! Pure perfection. xo Lynn@theVintageNest
Great use of a closet while still keeping a lovely guest bedroom.
WOW!!! How fun is this, it looks amazing and you are brilliant. Thanks for sharing with us.
Debby
i'm going to post AND vote…
i would love to be able to close the doors to my work area when i am done! your space is terrific!
thanks for stopping by mine..
I'm leaving a comment and a vote.
Your space is very well-thought-out, and beautiful. Clever use of materials, and having your own handy man doesn't hurt either….I'm lucky that way myself.
Best Wishes,
Kay
This is wonderful Laura, I love your creative space and the creative endeavor you undertook to create it ~ WOW that's alot of “create”.
Regardless, it's beautiful and you should feel quite proud.
♥Sharon
Very nice! Connie
You just got my 'oprah' vote. Connie
Wow! What a great Creative Space!! $15???? Wow, again! Thanks for sharing!! And thanks for stopping by Baxter's Mom and for your nice comments!!
Love your closet – what a lovely space.
Thank you so much for visiting over at my place too.
~ Tina
Love your blog and the commonsense work space. I will look forward to reading more of your blog.
Debbie
Your closet is wonderful and I love that you did such a great transformation on such a low budget, good for you! You'll get my Oprah vote for sure!! Thanks for sharing! XOXO
Proof positive that it isn't the size of the creative space that matters – it's the creativity that goes into making the space that does. Great job! Thank you for inviting us.
I love that you made your creative space yours for only 15.00! I love a good find myself! Thank you for sharing your space with us. And inviting me to view your blog too~ I am a newbie (2 wks) and your blogs are what inspires me at the time. Sherry F.
Amazing! Only $15? You scored some great pieces and made them fabulous with your ingenuity!! Thanks for linking up to the Workspace Showcase at WWC!