posted by Ana White [1] An entire closet system, for under $250 dollars. Page 1 of 21
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About ProjectAuthor Notes: You have all been down the closet aisle to know what $200 can buy you for organization. And I've been especially painfully aware of this over the last five years, sharing a four foot wide closet with the Ram, tucked behind the bedroom door, with a $200 closet organizer. This closet to be specific. And we STILL had to build it... if you know what I mean. Page 9 of 21
So we should know better than to budget a new closet for just $200. Been there, done that, right? [2] Well, this one did run a tad over $200 - right at $230 using up some scrap 1/4" plywood for the drawer bottoms and we already had the screws, but we feel the extra $30 bucks - and the week of work - was definitely worth it. Page 10 of 21
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Now SHE wants one too. A few months back, our family sat down and decided to tackle projects that would make our personal home nicer and easier to keep clean. So we made a list of all the problem areas in our home, and prioritized the list with the most painful at the top. I thank you for being patient with me as we focus on our own home - already, I am feeling less overwhelmed and spending less time trying to figure out where I put something, or where to put something. We've tackled the laundry room problem, [3] the play table problem, [4] the media center problem, [5] the big girl room problem, [6] and now the where to put our laundry problem (which has also solved our no entry closet and no linen closet problems because we've freed up space in our old closet) so next up is the kitchen/dining room problem. Page 12 of 21
[7] So if you've also got a where to put laundry problem, this could be the post for you. This closet is highly customizable, and I would like to add several plans to the collection to help you get exactly what you need for your space. Today we will tackle the towers, and I'll be adding plans for the drawers and cubbies and more shortly. Page 13 of 21
And real quick - here is a breakdown of the supplies 4 sheets of 3/4" cabinet grade plywood cut into strips 15 3/4" wide ($156) (took the scraps, ripped in half, and made the drawers for free :) ) 4 - Wood Rod Pockets ($6) 2-6' Wood Dowels ($8) 6-16" Drawer Slides ($24) 1 - Can of Paint with Primer ($25) 2-2x4 @ 12 feet long ($8) 2-2x2 @ 8 feet long ($4) Total Spent: $131 Page 14 of 21
Dimensions: 16" deep x 75 1/2" tall - customizable width Materials and ToolsShopping List: 3/4" plywood or MDF cut into 15 3/4" wide strips, 8 feet long (referred to as 1x16 boards) 1 1/4" Wood Dowels 1 3/8" Rod Pockets 2x4s for the footer 2x2s for shelf supports if desired 2 inch screws 2 inch finish nails wood glue wood filler 120 grit sandpaper primer wood conditioner paint paint brush Tools: measuring tape square DimensionsDimensions: pencil safety glasses hearing protection Kreg Jig [8] drill circular saw nailer sander level countersink drill bit Cut ListCut List: Because this plan should be customized to fit your space, only cut lists for the tower is given. Page 15 of 21
Drawer and cubby plans will fit in this tower plan. 2-1x16 @ 72" 5-1x16 @ 14 1/2" General Instructions Please read through the entire plan and all comments before beginning this project. It is also advisable to review the Getting Started Section. Take all necessary precautions to build safely and smartly. Work on a clean level surface, free of imperfections or debris. Always use straight boards. Check for square after each step. Always predrill holes before attaching with screws. Use glue with finish nails for a stronger hold. Wipe excess glue off bare wood for stained projects, as dried glue will not take stain. Be safe, have fun, and ask for help if you need it. Good luck! Page 16 of 21
Step 1 Build your tower boxes as shown above. We used 2" finish nails and glue - but the Kreg Jig [8] or 2" screws countersunk would work fine too. The main thing is (if you are using drawers or are building a Page 17 of 21
large closet) that the towers need to be very square. You can make the top shelves adjustable with shelf pins, but it is important that the middle shelf be fixed, as something needs to keep the tower square in the center. Once you have your tower(s) built, use rod pocket holders (1 3/8" diameter openings) with wood dowels (1 1/4" diameter) cut to length. We choose not to paint the dowels, as the wear of hangers sliding along the dowels would surely remove the finish. Make sure to leave enough room for your clothing to hang smoothly - especially if you add shelves in the next step. Step 2 Page 18 of 21
The middle shelf is really not necessary, but the top and bottom shelves are - as we will be adding a footer in the next step and there is a TON of valueable storage space on the top :) Cut these to length. We used the Kreg Jig [8] to fasten these shelves in place, and also added 2x2s as supports (good ole warped plywood really needed the extra bracing). Again, make sure that you are leaving enough room for your clothes to hang. Step 3 Page 19 of 21
The main reason we choose to add a footer was to elevate the closet above the baseboard. Also, you can inset the footer slightly for a toekick. We also liked the elevated height because that little bit of height separates the closet from the floor (and the majority of dust and dirt). Finishing InstructionsPreparation Instructions: Fill all holes with wood filler and let dry. Apply additional coats of wood filler as needed. When wood filler is completely dry, sand the project in the direction of the wood grain with 120 grit sandpaper. Vacuum sanded project to remove sanding residue. Remove all sanding residue on work surfaces as well. Wipe project clean with damp cloth. It is always recommended to apply a test coat on a hidden area or scrap piece to ensure color evenness and adhesion. Use primer or wood conditioner as needed. Finish Used: Behr Swiss Coffee in Satin Step 4 Built-Ins [9], Home DIY [10], [11], Bedroom [12], Closets [13], Beginner [14], $150 - $200 [15], Cottage [16] Source URL: http://ana-white.com/2011/04/master-closet-system Links: Page 20 of 21
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