Closet Built-Ins

In Levi and Jaxon's room there just isn't enough space to have a dresser. If we didn't have the trundle bed then there would be plenty of space. But everyday when we have to pull out the trundle, the dresser that was in the room just got in the way.

A trip to Target solved the problem. I found these shelves/drawers at Target and they saved the day. I knew we could do a "built-in" look in the closet if we purchased two of these and stacked them on top of each other. I will say these drawers are not that big but it works for us...for now!

So of course here is a picture of the closet before. I had already taken the clothes out and Matt was just about ready to start pulling things down when I took a picture.


The shelves were going to be centered in the closet so Matt started out by taking down the support wood and then cutting out a space that was the size of the shelf. The space he cut out was 12 inches since that's what the size of the shelf is.


The shelf was a perfect fit. Matt made sure to screw directly into the studs so this shelf wouldn't go anywhere.


Matt did the same thing for the bottom shelf. He measured out enough space for the drawers to fit in between the existing wood and cut that out. Then screwed the shelf into the studs.


Now, if you notice the shelves don't go all the way to the floor. I knew this would be a problem when I came up with this idea but it was an easy fix. With scrap wood in the garage Matt built another shelf. This also gives more support to the drawers and it's one more space to store stuff.


I went to Hobby Lobby and picked up some knobs that were 50% off. The drawers just looked too plain for me.


I put all the clothes back in and this totally works for us now. I do need to get some baskets to put on the bottom shelf where Jaxon's diapers are and on the other side for more of Levi's clothes.


If I wasn't about to pop I would probably do something cute in the closet like paint stripes but I just don't have the time for that. Plus, I can't really fit in this closet right now!

We spent $70 on the drawers and $10 on the knobs. I'm sure we could have maybe saved a few dollars by building this ourselves but sometimes it's worth it to spend the extra money for something that is already done for you.

How's that for a built in look!?!

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