All the other videos kill me with them saying diy closets when it's just them buying Ikea closets that's there putting together their selfs this is actually a diy thank u
Yes, and the other side of the spectrum is the “DIY” closet that takes them 3 weeks and $1,000 worth of tools. This is the first real DIY closet build I’ve found.
It’s crazy. This is by far the most helpful video I’ve found. You got straight to the point, no man in sight which makes me feel empowered to do it myself, no complaining, didn’t take more than 1 day and then the editing of this video paired with your voice and calm spirit. The more elaborate closet systems cost a mortgage or make you feel like you’re in an AP math class with all of the dimensions. Can’t thank you enough. But thank you. ❤️
This is fantastic, especially since you're showing a real closet, not a tiny bedroom that gets turned into a boutique. My house has only reach-in closets, but three were customized with shelves. My closet wasn't, so I bought mobile units and I don't like the way they look. This is definitely going to be a saved video. Thank you so much!
Thank you for this! Everyone I’ve watched made it seem like it was so hard to do this but you showed that it’s not! I have a much bigger space to work on but this video gave me hope! The materials you used are the best part! I’m going to start planning out my new closet!
Honey! Let me tell you that you save me! I am dealing with this closet dilemma and your idea it come like the perfect answer. Thank you and blessings for you!❤❤
Omg i think i have found the best DIY closet organizer video. This is what i needed as a beginner that has to go to Home Depot to get the wood cut. I really appreciate you. Clicked on the website bcuz i needed to actually read the list n u made it as simple as possible. Thank You So Much ❤️🥰
This is such an easy to follow video for a non builder like myself, Thank you! In so many other videos they have all these gadgets and full workshops and I don’t even know where to begin.
nice job! not only does it look way nicer but also more functional. and the identical hangers and baskets add to the clean look. also, the price point is amazing.
Turning the Stupid Sliding Doors into proper Doors: *Absolutely Brilliant* Using Painter's Tape like a "ChalkLine": *EVEN MORE BRILLIANT* You Lady DIY'ers are worth your weight in gold. Most Men (Myself 1000% included) just cannot think "outside the box" the way y'all do. BIG BIG Thank you for taking the time to do this video!
Great job and everyone is so right. You empowered me as a women to know i too can build what i want and saves hundreds of dollars. Thank so much for sharing your time and efforts. Great job.
I just love you… You did such a great job and you’re starting so young. You remind me of myself keep up the good work and always work smarter not harder. I sure wish I had. GREAT VIDEO ❤️
I don't have a closet but a wall in my laundry rm I'm wanting to create a closet space along the wall if that makes sense. Thank u sm for the wood idea I didn't know it existed! 🤪 I'm on a small budget so any way I can cut cost w/o making it look cheap I'm all 4 it. Thanks again cheers to DIY ladies
This has really helped me! I have about the same size space in my bedroom and i want to have a built in wardrobe there but having seen how expensive bespoke ones are (really don't understand as the materials aren't that expensive and it would take a day to fit so i can't understand someone charging more than £500 for the labour) i want to try making it myself. This is simple enough to understand and thats exactly what I was looking for! Thank you so much ❤
This was great! My wife wants an "Oasis" in her closet space, but I nearly choked on pricing when we shopped it around. Your approach keeps things reasonable, modular and I love the Blue Tape outline so we can adjust our organization. Nice work, Lady, and thanks!
Yes! Finally found what I didn’t know I needed. I bought a closetmaid system that works well but doesn’t look anything like this amazing DIY. I’m building the next closet instead. I found you searching closet doors diy and I love it too. Thank you for uploading these diys! 🎉
Love the tip of using painters tape to visualize and get a feel for where everything will be! I was kinda paralyzed in the planning phase worried my drawings wouldn't feel right when built
I was able to reuse the closet rod that was already in my closet and cut it into two smaller pieces. But if you need to buy a closet rod, a 1.25″ round dowel works perfectly. Here is my affiliate link for home depot www.homedepot.com/p/6420U-1-1-4-in-x-1-1-4-in-x-48-in-Hardwood-Round-Dowel-10001811/203334072?irgwc=1&cm_mmc=afl-ir-116548-456723-&clickid=TCbxM9Q9QxyNR-1wVWxS3SzcUkF2l8wxyXJGQo0
Saw a similar design of this in a new built house when delivering cabinets and they had built some hallway storage wall shelves with the ladder style open closet. These are awesome. Plus, nothing more badass than a woman that can not only read a tape measure, but can do all of the wood working with finesse.
Hi, great straightforward video, thank you! Just one question, what would be the second best way to attach each piece without the use of pocket holes please? Thank you
Woah! I feel so much better about my upcoming closet reno, you broke that down in a way that makes perfect since to me, unlike how my husband tried to explain the process lol. Thank you!
my closet is much tinier then this but this helped so much on how to start. i really liked the tape on the wall to give you an idea before starting. thank you for this
Thank you for the inspiration. This may be a stupid question, but how do you secure the MDF to the wall? I'm thinking if a kid tugs on it, it'll come down? Maybe I'm missing something.
At 3:50 she adds end boards that are secured to the wall. You can secure the top board to these from the top down. For more support you can add L brackets to the top board and wall. Make sure to find a stud.
I might actually do this one! It seems like it’s actually doable! Everything else I’ve seen was pricey or just seem too involved. I’m saving this video, thanks so much for sharing your process. Can’t like this enough.
After looking for something easy to follow up the directions you are awesome . Not everyone can afford a fancy closet you made it possible to do something very nice thx 🙏🏼 🥰🥰🥰
Amazing DIY would like to know is it easy to turn those box shelves into a dresser style with a cover so I can put messy things to hide it ? Basically wondering if I jut buy the same wood to cover it and add some sliding mechanism
Hello! I used a pry bar, miter saw, Kreg jig, nail gun, drill, level and carpenter's square. Here is an article with my most used power tools. www.lovelyetc.com/do-you-need-power-tools-to-diy/
I absolutely love it, girl!!!! You have just inspired me, and for that, I love you!!!!!!!! What’s the thickness on that 2x6? I’m thinking 1/2” maybe 3/4”?
@@LovelyEtc thank you so much, my friend! You did such a great job and it looks so beautiful! You have inspired me to do all my walk-in closets and I can’t wait for the finished product!! Have a great day, lovely!
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All the other videos kill me with them saying diy closets when it's just them buying Ikea closets that's there putting together their selfs this is actually a diy thank u
Yes, and the other side of the spectrum is the “DIY” closet that takes them 3 weeks and $1,000 worth of tools. This is the first real DIY closet build I’ve found.
Honestly!!
Or have a garage with a table saw, circ saw, planer, pocket screw guides, clamps, squares, etc
The taping really just made everything so simple
yes it did!
It’s crazy. This is by far the most helpful video I’ve found. You got straight to the point, no man in sight which makes me feel empowered to do it myself, no complaining, didn’t take more than 1 day and then the editing of this video paired with your voice and calm spirit. The more elaborate closet systems cost a mortgage or make you feel like you’re in an AP math class with all of the dimensions.
Can’t thank you enough. But thank you. ❤️
Thank you - my goal was to make this video actually useful! And yes, you 100% don't need a man's help - anyone can do this!
Get it girl!! Did you actually try it though? How did it come out for you?
Couldn't agree more @slaylord focker!
I knew you were a black woman as soon as you said no man in sight... as if a woman can't build anything, for the record she said OUR closet catlady...
This is fantastic, especially since you're showing a real closet, not a tiny bedroom that gets turned into a boutique. My house has only reach-in closets, but three were customized with shelves. My closet wasn't, so I bought mobile units and I don't like the way they look. This is definitely going to be a saved video. Thank you so much!
I'm so glad you found it helpful!
Wow, I really appreciate the idea to use the blue tape to outline the design of the closet you want to make! Thank you!
Thank you for this! Everyone I’ve watched made it seem like it was so hard to do this but you showed that it’s not! I have a much bigger space to work on but this video gave me hope! The materials you used are the best part! I’m going to start planning out my new closet!
I'm so glad it was helpful!
This video makes it look easy. It inspire s
Me. Going to work on mine
Thank you. Video is bookmarked for my summer project 2025!
Well done! Great to see women doing amazing work like this.
Thank you so much!
Honey! Let me tell you that you save me!
I am dealing with this closet dilemma and your idea it come like the perfect answer.
Thank you and blessings for you!❤❤
So happy to hear that! Good luck!!
Omg i think i have found the best DIY closet organizer video. This is what i needed as a beginner that has to go to Home Depot to get the wood cut. I really appreciate you. Clicked on the website bcuz i needed to actually read the list n u made it as simple as possible. Thank You So Much ❤️🥰
Thank you! I am so glad it was helpful!
This is such an easy to follow video for a non builder like myself, Thank you! In so many other videos they have all these gadgets and full workshops and I don’t even know where to begin.
Thank you! I'm so glad it was helpful - I really want to help other regular home owners like myself!
nice job! not only does it look way nicer but also more functional. and the identical hangers and baskets add to the clean look. also, the price point is amazing.
Thank you so much. I am very happy with how it turned out and love the clean look.
I was looking for the cheapest way to build a closet. Thank you so much!!! Looking forward to more DIY projects
You are so welcome!
Amazing video and very clear #impressed
Beautifully done, well explained and fabulous outcome! Kudos to her for completing project without a lot of rambling, joking or annoying music!
Thank you so much! I do try to get to the point!
@@LovelyEtc -What is the name of the type of board to build out the closet shelves
Turning the Stupid Sliding Doors into proper Doors: *Absolutely Brilliant*
Using Painter's Tape like a "ChalkLine": *EVEN MORE BRILLIANT*
You Lady DIY'ers are worth your weight in gold. Most Men (Myself 1000% included) just cannot think "outside the box" the way y'all do.
BIG BIG Thank you for taking the time to do this video!
Thanks so much!
I love the proper doors too. Did you write a post or make a video about those too?
Creative, Informational, Easy to follow & your voice made me feel oddly calm 😄 Thank you for sharing.
Thank you! 😊
Great job and everyone is so right. You empowered me as a women to know i too can build what i want and saves hundreds of dollars. Thank so much for sharing your time and efforts. Great job.
Wonderful! So glad to read this!
OK, you really did that!! It looks beautiful!
Thanks so much!
Exactly how I wanted my closet and you're the only one that had (affordable)simple and fast instructions!! Thank you for sharing!
You're so welcome! 😀
I just love you… You did such a great job and you’re starting so young.
You remind me of myself keep up the good work and always work smarter not harder. I sure wish I had.
GREAT VIDEO ❤️
Thank you so much!! I appreciate your kind words! 😀
I don't have a closet but a wall in my laundry rm I'm wanting to create a closet space along the wall if that makes sense. Thank u sm for the wood idea I didn't know it existed! 🤪 I'm on a small budget so any way I can cut cost w/o making it look cheap I'm all 4 it. Thanks again cheers to DIY ladies
You are so welcome!
What a difference it really makes :)
Turned out nice!!
Thank you!
Looks so good! Such an empowering video! Thank you!
Wonderful job!
Thank you!
I loved and enjoyed this fast and inspiring video.
Thank you so much!
This has really helped me! I have about the same size space in my bedroom and i want to have a built in wardrobe there but having seen how expensive bespoke ones are (really don't understand as the materials aren't that expensive and it would take a day to fit so i can't understand someone charging more than £500 for the labour) i want to try making it myself. This is simple enough to understand and thats exactly what I was looking for! Thank you so much ❤
I'm so happy you found it helpful. Good luck on your build!!
This was great! My wife wants an "Oasis" in her closet space, but I nearly choked on pricing when we shopped it around. Your approach keeps things reasonable, modular and I love the Blue Tape outline so we can adjust our organization. Nice work, Lady, and thanks!
Thanks so much!
Yes! Finally found what I didn’t know I needed. I bought a closetmaid system that works well but doesn’t look anything like this amazing DIY. I’m building the next closet instead. I found you searching closet doors diy and I love it too. Thank you for uploading these diys! 🎉
Thank you so much! I'm glad it helped!
Looks very easy and turned out awsome 🤗
Thanks so much 😊
Love the tip of using painters tape to visualize and get a feel for where everything will be! I was kinda paralyzed in the planning phase worried my drawings wouldn't feel right when built
Glad you found that helpful. Sometimes it helps to visualize it.
This is exactly the video I have been looking for!! TY!
So glad you found it helpful!
Best diy I’ve seen yet!! Great job 👏🏼
Thank you!
@@LovelyEtc did you sand prime and paint your MDF or just paint?
Love this! Where do you get the hanging bars from? And would the trim get in there way if you wanted to add a drawer?
I was able to reuse the closet rod that was already in my closet and cut it into two smaller pieces. But if you need to buy a closet rod, a 1.25″ round dowel works perfectly. Here is my affiliate link for home depot www.homedepot.com/p/6420U-1-1-4-in-x-1-1-4-in-x-48-in-Hardwood-Round-Dowel-10001811/203334072?irgwc=1&cm_mmc=afl-ir-116548-456723-&clickid=TCbxM9Q9QxyNR-1wVWxS3SzcUkF2l8wxyXJGQo0
Best video yet. Thank you. Am definitely subscribing.
Saw a similar design of this in a new built house when delivering cabinets and they had built some hallway storage wall shelves with the ladder style open closet. These are awesome. Plus, nothing more badass than a woman that can not only read a tape measure, but can do all of the wood working with finesse.
Hi, great straightforward video, thank you! Just one question, what would be the second best way to attach each piece without the use of pocket holes please? Thank you
Every other video I found made me feel like I couldn’t do this. Thank you for this video. I’m going to try this.
Thank you this looks so simple and sleek.
You are so welcome!
Woah! I feel so much better about my upcoming closet reno, you broke that down in a way that makes perfect since to me, unlike how my husband tried to explain the process lol. Thank you!
Haha, my husband and I sometimes have the same problem - glad I could help!
Wow! You go girl! That’s amazing!
Thank you!
Amazing design!
Great video!
Thanks so much!
Beautiful
Thank you!
Yes! Ty so much. I did it! With a little help from my husband. It took a lot of time but worth it.
Great job! I hope you are loving your new closet!
Way better than the ikea packs. Whether it’s OSD, plywood, etc, much better and it’s custom
Thank you so much!
Thank you it is so great job
I'm glad you like it!
You got some great Skills. Love it
Thank you!
oh my, love ur video, its truly a DIY 👍👍👍👍
Thanks so much 😊
This is fantastic and you look good in those jeans doing that work... lucky man somewhere
Thank you!
Just the inspiration I was looking for. Girlfriend is moving in soon, need to make a space efficient closet like this. Thank you!
Looks great. I wished you would've said what size cleat you used on the sides for the rod and how far down you put that rod.
Thank you! There is a diagram that you may find helpful in the written blog post here www.lovelyetc.com/how-to-build-a-diy-closet-organizer/
Good job!
Thank you!
This was so good and you made it look so simple
Thank you! Thank You! Thank You! Exactly what I was looking for
I'm so glad!
Excellent video, Thank you so much!I am going to do the exact same thing in my closet and I really appreciate you posting and teaching me How!
I'm so glad you found it helpful! Good luck!
You did that Girl!! Fabulous!
Thank you!
Wow, I am inspired to do this project now!
That's great!
my closet is much tinier then this but this helped so much on how to start. i really liked the tape on the wall to give you an idea before starting. thank you for this
This was awesome! Seen so many vids that didn’t give the finished solution but this video did it👌🏽
I'm glad it helped!
Wow, nice tutorial. To the point, no BS!
For some reason others like to talk unnecessarily in this types of videos.
Yes! I really try to just make my videos helpful rather than flashy!
Great job this is a super helpful video
Glad it was helpful!
This is really great! Thank you.
you're welcome!
Hard worker 😍
Thanks!
Great job you made this look easy!
I love it you didn't outstanding job I think I will try it❤❤
I'm so glad you liked the video. Let me know if you give it a try!
Subscribed!! I'll be trying this and the closet sliding door makeover next week!!! Turned out amazing :D
So glad it inspired you!
Great job!
Thank you for the inspiration. This may be a stupid question, but how do you secure the MDF to the wall? I'm thinking if a kid tugs on it, it'll come down? Maybe I'm missing something.
Wondering the same thing! Why didn’t she answer you 🙃
At 3:50 she adds end boards that are secured to the wall. You can secure the top board to these from the top down. For more support you can add L brackets to the top board and wall. Make sure to find a stud.
Girl you rock! Definitely subscribing!!!!!
You made it look so easy
Did you do a video on how you switched from the sliding closets doors to the hinged door? 🤞🤞🤞
I haven't done that yet. Is that something you'd be interested in seeing?
I might actually do this one! It seems like it’s actually doable! Everything else I’ve seen was pricey or just seem too involved. I’m saving this video, thanks so much for sharing your process. Can’t like this enough.
Thanks! It really is very doable and looks so great when you are done!
You make it look so easy! I might find the courage to TRY to make a few simple shelves.
You can definitely do it!
After looking for something easy to follow up the directions you are awesome .
Not everyone can afford a fancy closet you made it possible to do something very nice thx 🙏🏼 🥰🥰🥰
I'm so glad I could help! Everyone deserves a nice closet. 😊
You did a wonderful job
Thank you!
Really ya did a great job. Who's says ya need a man to be a Bob the Builder 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
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Wow. You did an amazing job!!
Thank you!
This is really DIY wow so simple
It is time consuming, but not difficult and so worth the effort-and money saved!
Loved this! Thank you! So straightforward.
I'm so glad it helped!
Thank you. Very inspiring and helpful. Great Video!
Glad it was helpful!
Great work
This is amazing!
Thank you!
Wow!! Amazing project!
Thank you!
i will try this to my closet thank you for the idea 👍
You’re welcome 😊
We did make this kind similar to yours I should tagged you the results:).
I have been wanting to make some shelves in our closet and I think I have an ready to go!
absolutely love this..Thank you ❤
Thank you for watching!
Very nice! Going to do this! How did you add the hanging bar?
Amazing Job 👏
Thank you so much! This gives me hope that I can diy my own closet system and not spend a ridiculous amount on the pax system from IKEA! Great work!
Thanks! You can definitely do it!
Thank you! Have u found the build to be durable over time? Especially curious about the small shoe cubbies, have they held up?
Absolutely! We have since moved but used this without any issues. It was a very solid build.
I am going to do this, I just looked up closet organizers.
Good luck!
Amazing DIY would like to know is it easy to turn those box shelves into a dresser style with a cover so I can put messy things to hide it ? Basically wondering if I jut buy the same wood to cover it and add some sliding mechanism
You should be able to buy the same wood and maybe a door with hinges to make it easy?
Thanks So Much For Giving Me Hope ! You Did A Beautiful Job 😍, and So Detailed ❤ ! Brilliant 👏, God bless, Penney C
Great video -- thanks! Did you spray paint or roll paint the MDF?
Thanks for the great idea
Glad to help!
This looks nice!….thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching
You did really wonderful! ! !
I’m about to do one in my house and this was my favorite video so far. Keep making them ! 😊
I love to hear that. Thank you!
Which tools did you use please? Very impressive DIY
Hello! I used a pry bar, miter saw, Kreg jig, nail gun, drill, level and carpenter's square. Here is an article with my most used power tools. www.lovelyetc.com/do-you-need-power-tools-to-diy/
I absolutely love it, girl!!!! You have just inspired me, and for that, I love you!!!!!!!! What’s the thickness on that 2x6? I’m thinking 1/2” maybe 3/4”?
The MDF is 3/4" thick so it's pretty sturdy. Then the trim is 1.5" thick so it makes it look really nice and substantial!
@@LovelyEtc thank you so much, my friend! You did such a great job and it looks so beautiful! You have inspired me to do all my walk-in closets and I can’t wait for the finished product!! Have a great day, lovely!
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