We interrupt our usual scheduling for a DIY update...
Having spent years dreaming of a Carrie Bradshaw wardrobe (sigh) the progress on our current project is super exciting. The transformation from dingy old airing cupboard to walk in closet is almost complete, so I thought I'd give you an update.
Here's the space at the start, a big cupboard with really high ceilings that contained a massive water tank, some shelves and a lot of pipe work. As we were installing a combo boiler the water tank and pipes went and were replaced by a small boiler. Once this was done I took down the shelves carefully so we could re-use the lengths of wood as shelf supports. The ceiling was plastered to get rid of the Artex and finally the entire space was painted white.
When the space was empty and we'd settled on a design (see Tuesday's post) we headed to B&Q with A's very detailed shopping list in hand. After arriving home construction began, we started by putting up the shoe shelve supports, then onto the rail followed by the full length shelves above. At this point we actually adjusted the design slightly, only doing two shelves above instead of the planned three. We also put in brackets to support the shelves as they were 150cms long and wanted to avoid them bowing.
Moving on we created the shorter base shelves, putting up the wall supports, centre Mdf piece held in place by brackets and then finally adding the shelves and banged them down.
Then we moved onto the smaller shelves on the left which are for shoes. As the space is small they ended close to the other shelves so we cut the edges and sanded them to give it a slightly rounded edge. This took no time at all but it really makes a difference not having pointy edge hit you in the arm when you're reaching for a pair of jeans!
Finally once all the shelves were up it was time to paint. We went with white paint for the walls and shelves as it makes the small dark cupboard feel bright and bigger. No pictures here unfortunately as I was so keen to get my wardrobe in I completely forgot. So here's where the wardrobe is at now, all painted and filled with clothes...
plus beauty products and shoes!
I'm so happy with the design A planned and the small alterations we made along the way. We've maximised the space but not overcrowded it. Now all that's left is to source storage for the shelves and paint the floor... I'll keep you posted.
A's highlight of the week: L's homemade bread, dog walks and starting another DIY wardrobe.
L's highlight of the week: Using my new wardrobe!
Have a great week and Happy Spring x
Having spent years dreaming of a Carrie Bradshaw wardrobe (sigh) the progress on our current project is super exciting. The transformation from dingy old airing cupboard to walk in closet is almost complete, so I thought I'd give you an update.
Here's the space at the start, a big cupboard with really high ceilings that contained a massive water tank, some shelves and a lot of pipe work. As we were installing a combo boiler the water tank and pipes went and were replaced by a small boiler. Once this was done I took down the shelves carefully so we could re-use the lengths of wood as shelf supports. The ceiling was plastered to get rid of the Artex and finally the entire space was painted white.
When the space was empty and we'd settled on a design (see Tuesday's post) we headed to B&Q with A's very detailed shopping list in hand. After arriving home construction began, we started by putting up the shoe shelve supports, then onto the rail followed by the full length shelves above. At this point we actually adjusted the design slightly, only doing two shelves above instead of the planned three. We also put in brackets to support the shelves as they were 150cms long and wanted to avoid them bowing.
Moving on we created the shorter base shelves, putting up the wall supports, centre Mdf piece held in place by brackets and then finally adding the shelves and banged them down.
Then we moved onto the smaller shelves on the left which are for shoes. As the space is small they ended close to the other shelves so we cut the edges and sanded them to give it a slightly rounded edge. This took no time at all but it really makes a difference not having pointy edge hit you in the arm when you're reaching for a pair of jeans!
Finally once all the shelves were up it was time to paint. We went with white paint for the walls and shelves as it makes the small dark cupboard feel bright and bigger. No pictures here unfortunately as I was so keen to get my wardrobe in I completely forgot. So here's where the wardrobe is at now, all painted and filled with clothes...
plus beauty products and shoes!
I'm so happy with the design A planned and the small alterations we made along the way. We've maximised the space but not overcrowded it. Now all that's left is to source storage for the shelves and paint the floor... I'll keep you posted.
A's highlight of the week: L's homemade bread, dog walks and starting another DIY wardrobe.
L's highlight of the week: Using my new wardrobe!
Have a great week and Happy Spring x
