Building A Small Bedroom Closet

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Building a small bedroom closet.

We had to relocate the switch for the bedroom ceiling light and we added a light and switch inside the closet. Remove any base or ceiling trim and carpet from. Clothes need a minimum of 24 interior depth for hanging. The following day is when i got to work.

Once the room and closet was painted it was time to design and build the shelves for the closet. The first step is to build a closet frame and fasten it to the surrounding walls. Next you will trim the door opening and install the door s of your choice. Use grid paper 1 4 scale is common with specific dimensions it will serve as your materials guide as well as your blueprint.

I painted the walls of the bedroom and the closet the drywall needs two coats. This can be the most difficult part of the process. Decide where to locate your closet. The most logical place would.

Finally you will hang the closet rods or customize the interior with rods shelving drawers and any other accessories you desire. In a small space every inch counts and we needed as much space in the closet as possible. Lay out the walls and doors. Whether it is a wall or walk in closet will depend on the amount of room available to.

Also consider whether windows might be in the way. I used a warm gray called worldly gray from sherwin williams. Even if you don t need a permit you ll need a licensed electrician if you plan to put a light in the closet. Consider tall shelving built in cabinets cubbies for shoes a tilt.

You need to leave room for a door to open. If there is less than 30 between a window s trim edge and a wall corner you may need to put the closet on another wall.