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I'm finally getting around to a project I have been wanting to do... that being turning a small unused bedroom into a walk in closet. Anyone have any experience with professional closet companies? Or perhaps I would be able to do it by designing it myself and using Menards or Home Depot . At any rate, I'm not sure why I have waited so long.. Pooh hubby has no place to hang his pathetic little bit of clothing.
 

Depends on what you want in there; hanging rods, shoe racks, drawers etc. Unless you have the necessary tools
to do the job, better hire it done. You'll be helping a maybe needy person.

What about Hubby? Can't HE do it? It's HIS clothes that need hanging.
 
We did the Ikea system where you pick all the bits you want and design it exactly as you want. Not a walk in but a built in wardrobe in our bedroom.
 

I think it depends on your budget for this project. You could spend a lot of $$$$ and get a really elegant closet. Personally, I'd go the Ikea route and save some money. If I end up with an efficient use of space that meets my aesthetic standards, I'm happy. Presumably this is a part of your house that only you and your husband would see?
 
Falcon said:
Depends on what you want in there; hanging rods, shoe racks, drawers etc. Unless you have the necessary tools
to do the job, better hire it done. You'll be helping a maybe needy person.

What about Hubby? Can't HE do it? It's HIS clothes that need hanging.
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No John! You don't want to risk that project to a "needy person". It requires a professional. I think hiring someone is best. Don't forget the cedar siding.
 
There are some pretty elaborate closet systems... Bed Bath and Beyond has a nice one.. looks like all it would take is locating the studs in the wall and putting it up.

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Plus I would need some additional shoe storage . and maybe some drawers for sweaters and stuff
 
You'll want a pretty settee, some tables with fresh cut flowers on them, plenty of gilt edged mirrors, wallpaper and a wine chiller for when the girlfriends come over to try on clothes and sip wine. Yes, I actually saw them do a room/closet like this on one of the home improvement tv shows!
 
This is a SMALL bedroom.. perhaps 9x10 tops... Not much room for a settee but I would like a full length mirror... not particularly one with gilt edges..
 
A walk-in closet created from a bedroom can be a surprisingly complex undertaking - I made one for my wife many moons ago. It depends how fancy you want to get, how much and what type of storage you need and of course your budget.

As a few others have mentioned I think it would be a good idea to at least get some ideas and an estimate from a pro - they can suggest a lot of things that you might not consider.
 
SifuPhil said:
A walk-in closet created from a bedroom can be a surprisingly complex undertaking - I made one for my wife many moons ago. It depends how fancy you want to get, how much and what type of storage you need and of course your budget.

As a few others have mentioned I think it would be a good idea to at least get some ideas and an estimate from a pro - they can suggest a lot of things that you might not consider.
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I'm thinking you are right.
 

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