Closet Makeover: Unlocking the Potential of Your Space

Hi there friends, in today’s video I’m showing you how I built a custom closet using 3/4” plywood and a lot of edge banding… I’m so beyond proud of how this custom closet turned out. Because everyone closet is different in size, I didn’t talk sizes and dimensions throughout the build. My closet is 5’x5’-1/2”… I started with a little demo and removed all of the old shelving in the closet, then I patched the walls and gave the closet a fresh coat of paint. I moved on to replacing the door with a sliding barn door which helped gain more space on the inside wall I also replaced the light with a brighter and more functional flush ceiling mount light that I found on Amazon. I laid out the closet design using painters’ tape, then I put the design in sketch up and realized that I had a few areas that I needed to adjust, once I knew the layout of the closet, I took the tape off and marked out the studs using a stud finder so I knew where to mount everything. I picked up multiple sheets of 3/4” birch plywood and ripped them down to size using my Skateplate by Circsaw. I used edge banding for all of the plywood edges that would be exposed to make everything look seamless. I end up using around 250 feet of edge banning total. After I assembled the drawers and the drawer slides, I realized when I went to install the drawer fronts that I had used the wrong spacing, it was an easy fix and after I got the correct spacing the drawer fronts looked amazing with a 1/8” gap in-between each drawer. I purchase all of the hardware off of Amazon, the drawer slides and the drawer pools I purchased them in a multi pack to save on cost. Before I assembled everything, I laid all of my pieces out flat and gave them multiple coats of Total Boat Halcyon using the HVLP turbo sprayer by Apollo. After I let them dry for a full 24 hours, I assembled all of my pieces and mounted them into the closet. I added the finishing touches with a cool wallpaper mural by wallism.com and a full-length mirror that I found off Amazon. I'm beyond proud of how this custom closet turned out, this is my first time building out a custom closet, I learned a lot along the way and I’m super proud of the outcome.

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This video is not sponsored however I have a bunch of thank you’s to give to some amazing companies that sent me some awesome tools to use in this custom closet build.

Big Thanks to: Use Code: WOOD BRAIN
-Stud Buddy
-Spyder -Ultra Fine tooth blad
-Skateplate by Circsaw
-Bora Speedhorse XT
-Apollo HVLP Turbo Sprayer
-Total Boat Halcyon
Some of the products I purchased off Amazon:
-Shelf Pin jig by Kreg
-Pocket hole jig by Kreg
-Full length mirror
-Wood clothes hangers
-Ceiling mount light
-Drawer pulls
-Drawer slides
-Edge banding
-Wallpaper mural from Wallism.com

Thank you to my awesome husband
@nobadtides on Instagram for all ways being an amazing supporter.

More info…
Camera Used:
Canon GX7 markii
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Tripod:
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Wheels for tripod
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I edited this video myself (super proud) with Adobe Premiere Pro. I’ve learned everything thus far about editing via RUclips tutorials, and a little trial and error along the way.

Music:
All music used was from Epidemic Sound

[@nancygunnlaugson4665]

Looks great! You are a fantastic builder and I appreciate the faster process and your commentating. Even the fact that you admitted a boo-boo with the drawers on one unit and corrected it! You Rock.
Looking forward to more videos.

[@wood_brain]

Thank you very much! Means a lot!

[@lovawood1629]

Well I am convinced that there is nothing you can’t accomplish. Insanely talented. Incredible skills. Love your channel.

[@wood_brain]

Wow, what a compliment… thank you so much friend! Really means a lot!

[@carlyborror]

Holy chit, what a transformation. Awesome work!

[@wood_brain]

Thanks a ton!

[@tuesboomer1623]

Nice. LOL: First thought when I saw that in-swinging door, "well, that's got to go" and viola!

[@wood_brain]

Right the door had to go plus it was so big and taking up so much space and it didn’t even say open when you push it against the wall. Glad you liked it. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@denises9426]

The Sketchup tool looks pretty handy. I’m just amazed at how you put all this together and executed your ideas. You’re amazing! 🥰❤️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@wood_brain]

Thank you so much friend! Sketchup is a fun tool as well

[@charleneblake1146]

It is so empowering to see women working with power tools. Your closet is fabulous 🎉🎉🎉

[@wood_brain]

Thank you so much friend

[@DudeSawdust]

Great job, I really like the recessed toe kick. That's a great idea. I just finished building my daughter a custom closet and just started editing the video. I was shocked at how long it took me to build it and it was an even smaller walk-in closet than yours. Nice wall paper!

[@wood_brain]

I gotta agree. This definitely took me a lot longer than I had anticipated building but in the end it was definitely worth it. Thank you so much for watching in commenting …glad you enjoyed it. Keep me posted, Can’t wait to see your video once it’s released.

[@charleneblake1146]

You have skills for sure. Beautiful closet❤❤❤

[@wood_brain]

Wow, thank you

[@cherylk8781]

You should be proud! This turned out awesome❤

[@wood_brain]

Thank you so much friend

[@TotalBoat]

CLOSET GOALS!! Loved seeing this come together, you crushed it!

[@wood_brain]

That Total Boat Halcyon for the win 🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼

[@Rimrock300]

Wow, quite a project, nice improvement of the closet space. Congratulations on a beautiful result! Great inspiration, thanks for sharing

[@wood_brain]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@onelove7883]

Inspired me to customized my small closet even more

[@wood_brain]

Heck yeah do it!!!

[@jeremyspecce]

Came out great! The mural definitely was the like the bow on the present, although I bet you could have done something just as incredible with a paint brush🙌🏻

[@wood_brain]

Thank you so much buddy! 🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼

[@fcschoenthal]

Really nice build, you should be proud. - Chris

[@wood_brain]

Thank you so much Chris really appreciate it

[@MyPurpleNailpolish]

Wow this looks so amazing! I love how neat and organized your process is. Very satisfying to watch. I'm gonna check out your other videos now!

[@wood_brain]

Well thank you so much!!!

[@mindymitchell54]

So cool!!!

[@wood_brain]

Thank you so much

[@melissaabraham8826]

Love the closet design great job

[@wood_brain]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@kimpaynter]

Your so talented

[@wood_brain]

Thank you so much friend

[@danikitttie]

Great job! Really love the wood color.

[@wood_brain]

Thank you so much friend! Glad you dig it! 🫶🏼

[@Jason-vk6vg]

Can you show details of your corner unit

[@wood_brain]

Check out my instagram… I have a bunch of photos

[@ravesi88]

Loveee the closet! How long did it take to finish the units?

[@wood_brain]

About a week

[@angelavan478]

wooden hangers are not the best for your clothes, especially linens/silks/cottons. Check out "flocked" ones instead--give more space, even your delicate clothing (narrow straps) will stay on the hanger and they elevate the look.

[@wood_brain]

Good to know thanks

[@Diosanaoli]

🎉

[@wood_brain]

Thanks friend