Multifunctional Closet Renovation

I have had this closet targeted for a while for some storage improvement needs.

This is a 3 ft. square closet that abuts the stairwell

going down to the basement level on the other

side of the left wall.  It was the coat closet for the

home but after we remodeled and added another closet 

it turned it into a storage closet which held the leaves

for the dining table, mop, broom, vacuum, cleaning

supplies and even candles!

 I forgot to take a picture before I emptied it all out, 

but you will have to believe me it was packed.

   

It had the wire shelves meant for clothing in it

but it didn't work that well and there wasn't enough
effective use of space.

 

So I stacked it all on the dining table because it's very close by, and the leaves for the table ended up in a bedroom closet of spare bedroom.

Holes had to be patched, then a primer paint went up and eventually the paint.  I had 3/4's of a gallon left over from my office we painted a year ago, so I chose that to use. (White Chocolate by Benjamin Moore.)

The next day the brackets went up.  We decided we better build it strong since we aren't sure how heavy the loads may be.  He found a center stud (well actually it's off centered) so he used that for the center rail.

Hooray!  I chose the two top shelves to be 12" deep and the three bottoms to be 16" deep.  They are prefinished and just had to be cut to length.  

 There is an attic access above and I believe the ladder will clear the shelves.  Let's hope because neither 

of us bothered to find out!

Let the loading begin! I'm putting candle holders, vases and cloches in here so I don't have to go to

the basement to retrieve them.

 Now remember it's a multi purpose closet!   

My green crates hold household cleaning products.  I put lightweight things that I could grab easily on the top shelf.  We had some leftover shelving material so I had him cut one to fit the floor so I could easily slide these plastic containers in and out.  Isn't that rag mop gorgeous!  We couldn't find anything better to hold my mop, broom etc., so we re-used what we had.

 The two vacuums get used a lot and they had to stay in here too so they are the last to go in!   Of course now I could change up and use the shelves for other items anytime I want.  I like that the shelves are adjustable and there is plenty of strength to hold whatever I can challenge it with!

 We spent just under $65 in materials.  We saved on paint because we had our on stock pile.

I will be joining BNOTP for

Metamorphosis Monday

and

Our Home Away from Home for

Tuesdays at our Home

Before and After Wednesday