How I Created The Closet of My Dreams - Using Thrifted Furniture + IKEA's Billy Bookcases
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- Опубликовано: 21 авг 2024
- Good morning and welcome to this week's episode where I take you on the full before and after journey of my walk-in closet renovation. This was truly the project that started all of our DIYs and it was so much fun taking a trip down memory lane. I hope you enjoy this episode and I look forward to hearing your thoughts. Please like, subscribe, share, and comment below!
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Fits well into my space, I painted the back green. It's very easy to customize just the back if that's something you want to do. I would suggest sanding it first before painting, I got a little impatient. The shelves ruclips.net/user/postUgkxM8H4CjCb79vzeyvgaFMdzmLm88oVFPMkare pretty small so keep that in mind if you're going to have it horizontal that some books won't fit. I like the snug look that it has. Good small shelf if you don't have much space, but not too small. Simple to put together, though you'll need your own tools, a screwdriver and a mallet/hammer, it's easiest to do with another person.
I really do love it! There’s something about being able to see everything in closet. Before I used to wear the same ol things because so much of what I had was hidden. Now that I can see everything - I find myself grabbing for things I forgot I had! 😆
The closet is beautiful. The dresser and especially the knobs was the icing on the cake.
Wow ! wow ! wow ! Oh my goodness first of all when you come into the room that little door handle is so sweet 🫢 and when you look up at those cabinets it takes your breath away 😮 Iam so jealous every thing in that closet is a one of a kind finds and so very very special 🌹
Beautiful! I love that Mark cares enough that he kept thinking about it and came up with a solution that would work to give you more space. That's so sweet. Also, the credits were great! :)
Thank you! 😄 He truly is the best - always so thoughtful!! And yes, the credits were fun to put together hahaha!
This closet??? I LOOOOVE!!!
Thank you thank you!!! 😆 I do love it so!!!!
Absolutely stunning ! Excellent job. Thank you for sharing 👑💥
Thank you!!! With all of the projects and makeovers I’ve done - this one still is my favorite, by far! 😆
Funny ending!!! 😆 Nice touch!
Hahahaha - thank you!!! 💁🏽♀️😅
YOUR CLOSET IS BEAUTIFUL!
Awesome! I wish Dan was so proactive and just do projects. This is beautiful and love the inspiration from your videos!
Maybe you should just start the project and then nicely call him into the room to help you. Then bam - he’s stuck! 😂😂😂
Love Love love the closet. I hope to one day have my own walk-in closet🤞🏿!!! And loved the credits 😂😂😂...😂I stepped away for a sec and thought, "is she playing Family Matters theme sing or is it a commercial?"😅 Very creative ❤
The mix of vintage and contemporary is giving! Thanks for sharing this content. It gave me a few ideas about how to update my own space.
Ahhhh music to my ears!!! 😆 Thank you so much for watching and I would love to see what updates you do in your space. Report back!!!
@@jessicapayne Will do!
Love how it all came together so beautifully. Good job!
Thank you!!! I do love how it turned out - it’s my happy place for sure! 😆
What a beautiful closet. I am in closet envy.
Awww thank you!!! I do love it so! 😆
SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL
Thank you!!!! 😆
Ur quiet the eloquent speaker!, love ur special touches ur designs are on point!!
Thank you so much!! 😆 I’m so happy you enjoyed the video. I really do try to add personal touches to each room I curate.
Funny, you mentioned cinnamon rolls. I am eating my home made cinnamon rolls while watching your video! Love that piece of furniture you painted black. Also love the glass Venetian bowl. The whole closet is great. You did a wonderful job on it! I have subscribed too. Just found you now!😊
Hahaha!!!! I love it!! They were the saving grace of that trip. Thank you so much for watching and following along - I so appreciate you! 😘
Just found you. I absolutely love the closet. I wish I could send you a picture of my wooden man. He looks so much like yours only taller. My husband and I took our kids to Charleston when they were younger. We had a lovely time. We are retired and travel around the US in our Class A motorhome. We plan to revisit Charleston again. I love thrifting but with limited space I definitely have to chose wisely 😌. Your video was so relaxing to watch, you have a very calming voice and excellent taste. Thanks for taking the time to read this long post. I just wanted to let you know how much I appreciated your video. Good luck and God bless you and your partner 🙏🏿 😊
What an amazing comment - thank you so much and I’m happy you found me!!! 😆 I keep telling Mark that I want to spend a summer touring the US in an RV. He’s warming up to the idea - so maybe next summer. How long have you been living in your motor home full time?! Thank you again for your comment and for watching - you made my evening! 🥰
@@jessicapayne we have been doing this since late 2018. We had to stop during covid so we are just now back on the road. Colorado is next on our list of places to visit. The gas prices are outrageous out here. My advice is to hold on for a little while. Soo many folks are buying RVs since Covid. I think the market will be flooded with them in a year or two. There will be some good deals out there. My sister is looking to do this when she retires. Gave her the same advise. I must say we have met some very nice people on the road.
I’m also in NC and I just love the thrift stores we have here! You did a Beautiful job on the dresser. The whole closet is just gorgeous.
Right?!! 😆 We are lucky to have some really great ones around here. Lately they’ve seem to be a little picked over, but I still always manage to find a few things! Thank you so much for watching!!!
Hi, thank you for sharing. Good job.
Thank you!!!! 😆 So happy you enjoyed it - it’s my favorite space in the house for sure!!
Beautiful 🙏🏽👍🏽❤️
Thank you!!!! 😘💕
I love it!!✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️ I would personally keep the top horizontal space completely clear. ✨️✨️✨️
Thank you!!!! A part of me feels the same way too as I don’t love clutter - but for now it’s minimal enough that I can deal with it! 😄
Great closet! Love the style and mixing old and new w/ vintage! 🤩
Thank you so much!!! 😆 I do love mixing them both - and you’ll definitely see that as I show more of my house!!
What a fun new channel! Yay! Love your style! Thank you for making such thoughtful content to share about your co-hab situation. I’m excited to see more, but hope you won’t apologize if you can’t post every week! Quality over quantity and you’ve soooo got that!
Awww thank youuuu!!!! 😆 And THANK YOU for mentioning the “don’t apologize for not posting every week - quality over quantity” - I needed to hear that.
Just found your video because of the minutes timing of it was a old address of mine. I also have a dresser like the one you have I now know how I can paint it. The thing about marathon, it is a race but the saying goes "it's not a Sprint, it's a marathon" so I'm glad you guys took your time and got the best out of the results of it all.
Yay - I'm so glad that you were able to find me!!! And yes, we definitely take our time with these projects. With life, and full-time jobs outside of these passion projects, we really don't have a choice. The end product always makes the marathon worth it!! Thank you so much for watching and commenting - I so appreciate it!
I ❤️ this space. When you were talking about your partner surprising you with the wall knocked out, I was screaming! I was like oh my God, I completely love his enthusiasm. He wants her to move in. Yes girl yes. I was ecstatic 🤩! About the closet, nice work you guys, it’s beautiful. Congratulations 🍾. Im glad I found your channel. I look forward to seeing more!💕
And I’m thinking , “ He REALLY loves her “
@@glorial1569 me too! I was thinking the same thing!
Hahaha awww I love it!!! I couldn’t believe he suggested it, but once he did - it was ON!!! 😂He is the sweetest person and brings so much peace into my life. All these years of dating jerks, never once on my wish list did I write the words ‘intentional’ and ‘peaceful’ - but that’s what I got and I couldn’t be happier. Thank you for the excitement - your comment made me laugh and smile! 💕
@@jessicapayne after dating and being married to a “jerk”. I can spot a good one. It’s why I’m not dating or married to anyone right now. I’m sure my Prince Charming will come. Prince Charming is not only for Disney princes’, there’s one for us too. I hope you have found your forever. 🥰💕💕
I absolutely LOVE everything about your closet!!!!’ So gorgeous!!
Thank you!!!!! I love it so much and couldn’t be happier with how it turned out! 😆
Thank you for sharing!!! Beautiful Clothes Closet!!!! It would be awesome to add an antique full length mirror!!! Mirrors make the space look bigger & wider!!! Maybe on the wall mirror or free standing mirror!!! Mirrors make any area look elegant and sophisticated!!!!
100% that is happening! The one that I want is really expensive so I’m trying to find something else that works that I love. It must be an oversized antique mirror - and because I only buy things that I love and know I will have for a really long time - I’m willing to wait until I find the right one. I’ll be sure to share as soon as I find it! 😆
Now you just need a mirror and a little rug.or even a small bench.
Nice job!
Exactly!!! I am definitely adding a mirror and wasn’t thinking about a small bench or chair until I received several comments suggesting it. Now I’m on the hunt for one. Stay tuned!!
This closet looks like a gorgeous boutique!!! I love every detail!!!!! You and Mark are the perfect team❤️❤️
Thank you Denise!!!!! That was the goal for sure - I wanted everything out on display so I could make quick decisions when getting dressed. And yes, I’d agree with you - we make a good team. Never on my list of relationship must haves did I write “find someone who is patient”. But now having that, I realize I was looking for all the wrong things before. I appreciate his calm spirit so much! 😁
Loved everything you guys did , it’s magical!
Thank you!!!! It’s my favorite for sure! 😆✨
Greetings ! Angela again... 🎉 I turned the ( extra bedroom into my spa bathroom ) and it's my favorite space to rest and reflect love that closet...
Beautiful
Thank you!!!! 😘
I’ve been wanting to renovate my closet. You just gave me some great ideas.love the use of the Billy bookshelves .Thank you for the inspiration.
You are so welcome!!! I searched high and low and honestly I couldn’t find anything better than the Billy bookcase! Have fun with your renovation!!!! 😁
And @ end ..... LMAO!!!! That is HILARIOUS and great! Lol.
Hahahaha 💁🏽♀️!!! I’m pretty sure I left off 15 other roles - but figured I’d include my top 4! Glad you enjoyed it, lol!!!!
What a beautiful closet you created it's actually a very cozy space. I just love it, well done.
Thank you so much - it is really cozy and I spend a lot of time in there. I’m thinking about adding in a little stool or bench to make it even more cozy! ☺️
Beautiful!
Mark is a keeper! I’ve been married 55 years. Every week was another DIY project. House Spouse learned at first and only gross paint mistake to say , “we’re painting it white,right?”
Hahaha that hilarious! 😆 Mark is definitely a keeper - his calm demeanor makes these sometimes stressful projects fun to get through! And uh…..congratulations on 55 years, that’s amazing!!!
@@jessicapayne whuts amazing is that six girls ( prima drama Queens each one) are stunned that I have not archived their prom dresses?!!!
Beautiful video! Enjoyed it very much! 👍🏽🌹🙏🏽
Thank you!!! 😘
beautiful closet, great design choices and style
Thank you Stacey - I really appreciate it! 😘
Well thought out, well executed.
Thank you!!! I really do love how it turned it - it’s my favorite space! 😆
Props to the Creative Director. I hope you keep her on the job!
And props to the co-creative director! I couldn’t do it without you! 😘
Love your closet. Love your taste. My closet is so tiny that I can’t do anything with it. Oh well, I can dream!
Thank youuuu!!! I’ve been living with small closets all my life so I truly understand. With that, this one feels like a dream. Thank you so much for watching!! 💕
I really loved your closet and the uniqueness of it !
Thank you!! It truly is one of my favorite projects to date! 😆
I just found you and it's love at first sight! I wish you so much success. This video was amazing! Very classy! 💕
What an amazing comment to wake up to - thank you so much, I’m so happy that you found me!!! 😆
@@jessicapayne So am I. I think it's wonderful 👍
Wow!! I love the way everything just came Together. I really loved the Memories pieces ,the childhood photo, the Jewelry Dresser that your aunt gave you. They said a picture is worth a thousand words ",well, so are these Memories pieces. I just loved it!!. I truly enjoyed watching this video. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you so much!!! To me - these special pieces really give the space character and I love it so much!
Love the credits!! The closet looks so chic!
Hahahaha! Just wanted to show everyone my team. 😂😂 So glad you enjoyed it!
I enjoyed your channel. The closest is beautiful, I love the vintage dresser and how you turned the cabinet into your 👛 display. You used the space perfectly.
Thank you Madalyn!! That dresser was the perfect find for the space - and that $20 cabinet goes down as top 5 thrifted items found to date! 😆
Extremely nice, congratulations to both on all the hard work and effort put into your project 👏 and thanks for sharing your advice and most of all hope you enjoy it.. beautiful work..
Thank you so much - we are super proud of the work we did with this being our very first project. Lots and lots of learnings along the way. I appreciate you watching and commenting - thank you thank you!! 😆
I just discovered you ( lucky me ) I look forward to binge watching your past videos
Awww thank you Gloria - and I’m so lucky you found me!!! Enjoy the ride! 😆
Wow what a beautiful closet It looks fantastic and you've done a wonderful job. The only suggestion I have is that you cover the window with curtains to block out the light. We all like natural light but It can be Damaging on dry goods and sunlight has a tendency of fading colors if exposed to it over time. Hopefully this will be helpful, and thanks for allowing us to share in your wonderful work.
Hi Antoine!! Thank you so much for watching and for commenting 😆. I went back and forth about whether or not I should add curtains to the window. I didn’t think about the fact of how the sun could possibly damage some of the items in the space. With that new knowledge I think I will now search for coverage for that window. Thanks so much!! 😆
1st time visit! I love creative minds at work & you definitely have the eye & mindset. This closet is gorgeous. thank you for sharing your nuggets with us as well.
Yay!!! Welcome 😆 I’m so glad you found me and that you enjoyed the closet renovation! It’s one of our favorite projects for sure!!!
Love your style, your persona and most of all for sharing your space with us. Beautiful work sis!!
Thank you Shellon!! I’m so happy that you found me and that you’re enjoying this video. I do love this space so much! 😁
Perfect dresser! Beautiful closet. Enjoyed this makeover.
Thank you so much!!! That dresser was a score for sure - it turned out to be everything I was looking for. Gotta love Facebook Marketplace! 😆
Absolutely.... love FBM!!
Super cute at the end!
Hahaha!! Thanks so much! I cracked myself up putting that together! 💁🏽♀️😂
Looks very beautiful. I did take a bedroom and turned it in to my closet. Just love getting dressed in there. Enjoy, your space. Glad to have found your channel. Have a fabulous weekend for the 4th.
Thank you so much for watching and I’m so grateful that you found me here amongst a sea of millions. I’m so glad that you enjoyed the episode! 😆
Beautiful ❤❤❤
Love the closet 🎉thanks for sharing ❤
Thank you for watching!!! It truly is one of my favorite spaces in the house!
I loved the thoughtfulness of this videos lots of great ideas. Loved Amy Lauren's artwork too.
Thank you so much and I can’t tell you how much it means to hear that you noticed the thought that went into creating this space and video!!! Looove Amy Lauren and I already have my eye on another piece. Thank you for watching and commenting, I so appreciate you! 😁
Awesome job, i loved everything
Thank you so much Diana!! I appreciate you watching and leaving me a comment. 😆
Another lesson learned - using cheaper paint only results in twice as much work! There's probably 4 coats of paint on those walls, as something just wasn't right after each coat (streaks/lines, or you could see spackle spots) and we ended-up redoing areas and complaining about the paint quality. Buy good paint!
This is so true and I had it in the video - but ending up cutting it out. Buy the good paint always - don’t be like us and try to cut corners!!!
This is SO true!!!
Priming also helps a lot, and if your paint is dark use a grey primer. Will save on work, coats of paint and and thus money.
Isabelle G Absolutely!!!! Taking the “easy” way out never gets you very far! 😅
just beautiful and well done.
Thank youuu!!! Really appreciate you watching! 😆
Beautiful closet! Love the art and antique furniture pieces.
Thank youuu!!! It was important to me to include these pieces for some character in the space. 💕
Wow you and your partner did a great job! I love all the intricate details and statement pieces in your closet. The shoe cases are my favorites. This my first time seeing the billy with doors used as shoe closets. I may try it myself. It looks chic! This video was so calming. I've subscribed and will be binge watching the rest of your vids. Best wishes to you and your partner on your cohab journey.
Thank you so much for watching AND subscribing - yay!!! 😆 I saw a similar set up at the container store that was 4 times as much as the IKEA bookcases. That right there sealed the deal for me and I was willing to wait until they became available! Definitely the highlight of the space!
OMG - love love love the last part! Hahaha, that is excellent!!!!
Hahahaha 💁🏽♀️😂😅!!!!
OBSESSED!!!! Literally obsessed! I am in love with all the vintage pieces you find. You have such a good eye...stuff I know I would've walked by if I was in the same store. Show us your ways!!! You're too good. Space looks amazing.
Thank youuuu!!! There’s lots of gems out there you just have to visualize how to recreate in your space. I’m here to show you all my tricks in finding good, quality, vintage pieces. I’ll be sure to do a video on that soon!
This closet is exquisite! I love everything about it!
Thank you Vicki!!! I really do love it - it’s my favorite space in the house. 😁
Amazing closet makeover my sis thanks for the inspiration. This is a must try!!!
Yay thank you!!! And thank you for watching - im so happy you left the video a little inspired! 😆
Good luck to you on everything ! The end is so cute.
Thank you!!! And the ending was fun to create, lol….probably could have added another 5+ roles! 😅
Great video! You've inspired me to try this myself. Love your positive and encouraging attitude, honesty about the frustration caused by looking for the shelving unit, and perseverance to make it happen. And the outro is fun and a reminder that Youtubing is not easy and requires many roles.
Thank you so much Nancy!!! 😆 And I’m glad you enjoyed the outro - while I’m having fun creating these videos - whew it’s a lot of work. I probably could have added another 10 roles, lol!!! Thank you again for watching AND commenting - I so appreciate it!
This is my first time watching one of your videos. I immediately subscribed. Your closet is gorgeous! My husband and I will be empty nesters in about a year. I’m already making plans for my dream closet. You’ve given me some great ideas!!!
Thank youuuuu!!! I’m so happy that you found me and I’m thankful that you decided to subscribe after watching. 🥰 Best of luck to you on your future dream closet - once things get underway, I would love to see what you’re planning!!
A really gorgeous closet! You worked hard for it, enjoy!
Thank you so much!!! It really has been fun getting to enjoy all of our hard work! 😆
Wonderful! Glad you love vintage.
Yes!! Before buying new, I always try to find a vintage version of it first. 💕
Love this! Thanks for all the ideas. I too love vintage furniture but never thought about adding them inside my closet. I love the look your closet gives like your stepping into a boutique. Thanks for sharing! I am trying to redo my closet and had no idea where to start, now I can use your closet as a reference.
Ahhh thank you for saying that because that’s exactly the look and feel I was going for - a boutique. It was such a fun project to work on and hearing you using my closet as a reference is music to my ears!! 😘 Enjoy the process and if you need any help/guidance, never hesitate to reach out!
Love it!
Thank you!!! 😆
Love your closet! 😍😍
Thank youuuu!!!!
Excellent!
Thank you so much!!! 😆
What a gorgeous closet. I love every facet of the design, and I love how you've incorporated so many vintage pieces. Brava!
Thank you Reese!!! It really is important to me to include vintages pieces throughout my entire home. 😆 Thank you so much for watching and commenting - I really do appreciate it! Enjoy your Sunday!
Love ❤️ the new look it’s truly something I’m looking for ty for sharing
Thank you!! I’m always here if you ever need any help with guidance for your space. 😆
Hi 👋 Jessica! I just found your channel 11-27-23 and I absolutely love your closet. I’m currently getting mine together. Thank you for the inspiration. New subbie 😊
Yay!!!! Welcome to the channel - I’m so happy that you found me. 😆 We have a lot of fun over here so I hope that you continue to enjoy the content. I do love my closet as it’s nice to be able to see everything in it. In my last closet, everything was hidden so I would forget all of the stuff I had. This one suits me much better. Good luck with your space - I hope it turns out exactly how you want it!!! Again thank you for being here and taking the time to comment!
Enjoy your video. Nice to meet you.
Thank you!!! So nice to meet you - welcome!!! 😆
I love everything about your closet, but the standout for me was the vintage hat stands.
Right?!!! I mean for $2 each - there was no way those weren’t coming home with me!! 😆
I love the handbag cabinet the most 🤩
Karen Myrie I’m obsessed with that little $20 thrifted cabinet!!! 😆
My favorite white paint color is Bejamin Moore "marscapone".
Oooooo I’m gonna have to check that out!!! 😆
Beautiful closet and styling! :)
Thank you Sarah - I do love how it all came together!! 😆
Hello Jessica
Am a new subscriber ! Thank you for sharing your dream closet and a reminder of appreciation. I can do All Things through Christ who strengthens me Phil 4:13 ❤ and the race is not given to the swift or to the strong but to the one who endures to the end Ecclesiastes 9:11❤ blessings to you and Mark in a New Journey
Hi Lisa!!! Thank you so much for following along and thank you for the scriptures - they both resonate so much with these projects. We are having a good time with all of our projects and now that we have a little confidence in our work, we are ready for the next project. Stay tuned!! 💕
Just did my daughter's closet with the Aurdal system. I would recommend using a good toggle bolt where you didnt hit studs.
I absolutely agree!! We have done that since because I didn’t feel they were as secure as I thought they were. Now they are not going anywhere. 😆 Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to comment. I’m sure your daughter is loving her new system!!
I love everything about this! Very nice 👌🏿
Thank you!!!! 😆
Love this space better than cookie cutter designs that are all the rage this space ie down right personal ⚜️
Thank you!!!! And that was my goal - to design something that had character and was personal, vs doing something cookie cutter like you mentioned. Thank you for noticing! 😆
Love your personal design closet 💜
Thank you Brenda!!! 😆
Awesome
Thank you!! 😆
Fantastic !!! Not only is this a beautiful closet, you have great taste and are gap-toothed just like me 💕👏🏽😄
Hahaha I looove it!!!! (insert high five here lol!!) Thank you so much!!
I am a new subbie.you popped updue to the algorithms.
I am thinking of building a closet on my rear. Thanks for the inspired ideas.
I’m so thank for the algorithms! 😆 Thank you so much for subscribing and watching this video. Hearing that you found some inspiration is music to my ears. 😆 Good luck on your closet build!
Love the closet. Gives me ideas for my smaller scale closet. Love the hat stands too. Off subject, you have beautiful eyelashes. Thanks for sharing. New subbie here.
Thank you and welcome!!!! I’m so happy you found me AND subscribed!! I couldn’t believe it when I found those hat stands for $2!!! They were an immediate yes. 😆
You did a great job. It's quite inspiring.
Thank you Cherrel!!!! 😘
Just ran across your video, I'm just at the beginning, First you are stunning. I'm not even hearing your words, I am going to rewind to hear about your closet. The piece of furniture behind you is fabulous and those drapes. Would love to see full drapes and the rod. Now I'll watch. Ha!!
Yay - welcome!!!!! And awwww you are too kind, thank you! ☺️ The armoire behind me is my greatest thrift find to date!!! I’ll be showing it, along with the drapes and the rod in this Sunday’s video!!!! And I’ll also provide links (everyone show have these drapes - and they are VERY cost friendly). See you then and thank you again!!!
But wait! There's more! 😊
I loveeeeee the ceiling of the closet!!!
Thank you - I really like them as well and was just happy not to have to take down the popcorn!!
@@jessicapayne agreed! Popcorn ceiling removal is the worst!
Simply love your closet! And I enjoyed watching so refreshing! #newsubsriber
Yay welcome to the channel!!! 😘 Thank you so much for watching and I’m happy you enjoyed the closet reno! It truly is my favorite space in the house right now!
Beautiful design.That our store Charlotte they are that way. They say they have things and when yiu arrive its not there.We moved into a new home not enough closet space like our old home.We had 3 huge walk in now just one. So we built a room in the far corner of the garage.
Sooo frustrating, right? I just don’t understand. I was beyond livid after driving all the way there - and coming home empty handed. But I’m so glad I have them now - definitely my favorite piece in the closet!
A M A Z I N G ! Great job!
Thank you!!!! 😆💕
Very nice job! Don't forget your full-length mirror on the wall opposite the window so you can admire yourself.
Oh yes I forgot to mention that!! A full-length mirror is definitely happening once I find the right one! 😆💸
This looks amazing!!!!
Thank you!!! It’s my happy place for sure!!