As a refresher: Here's what our entryway looked like BEFORE being cleared out. Pretty awful, right? Despite our embarrassment and apparent lack of organization skills, we forged on -- removing all the crap we had laying on the ground in heaps -- and we're super happy with the result.
Here's another BEFORE photo:
I won't make you go through the process photos before seeing the end result. Here she is -- all dressed up!
So what exactly did we do to go from a cluttered and chaotic hell to this classy coat closet? It was surprisingly easy and much cheaper than you'd think!
First, here's the breakdown of what supplies we used:
- Paint: Valspar, Dusky Hyacinth, $14 (We still have SO much paint left over, we’re going to use it in our bedroom, so I deducted a little more than half of the price)
- Cube storage: $49 (for white frame), $60 for tan baskets
- Curtains: Free. We plucked ‘em from the dining room!
- Valance: $17
- Curtain pulls: $10
- Floor mats: $24
- Coat rod: $8
- Shelving system: $25
- Key hook: $10
- Tension rods (2 @ $6): $12
- Mirror: Again, free. Left here by the previous owner.
GRAND TOTAL: $229
Of course, we first slapped a generous coat of this purple paint on the walls. I'll admit, I was concerned at first because the wet slop in our bucket didn't exactly look like the elegant color we'd chosen at the store. But as it dried, it darkened from the little girl shade to a grown-up neutral.
And we're smitten with it now.
Then our gears shifted to assembly. We picked up this cube storage system at Target for $49! There's really nothing unique about it -- but we don't have any Ikeas in the area, so it was a solution we could get our hands on . . . on the cheap. Each bin now holds our mittens, scarves, umbrellas, even some free weights. Concealing everything that was once strewn about has definitely improved our downstairs spaces.
If you'd like more photos of the project in motion, as well as some detail shots, check out our Flickr set.
Now for some more AFTER shots (I took a lot because it's a small space and difficult to photograph):
What do you think? Did we make an improvement? Certainly better than having our coats thrown on our couch and our boots lining the perimeter of the dining room! We'd love to hear your thoughts. :)
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12 comments:
Looks great! I really like the color, it's an elegant yet neutral color for an entryway. Good work.
I too think it looks great - I like how the curtains frame it out to make it a more formal space. The curtains are also great because you can hide that space if it gets out of control!
It's really great looking, I'm surprised that the lavender isn't over feminine looking. I've been struggling with muddy boots, and wet piles of coats all winter. I settled for an over the door hook system, hung on the top of our sliding glass door to get our numerous coats off the floor. It isn't nearly as glamorous, and inspiring as your solution!
It looks very elegant. Great and simple idea!
thanks, everyone. our biggest surprise, too, is that this color actually worked in the space. we felt a little insane when we picked it out -- but that just goes to show. go with your gut. be bold. and have fun. color is your friend :)
Wow, I love it! You guys really made the most of that space. The wall color is great. And the curtains. And the storage system. OK, it's all pretty awesome!
I love the key holder! So much more organized then my method: throwing everything [including old candy wrappers and sticky notes] into a basket.
and that purple hue? Divine.
LB
I love this solution! Excellent choices all around -- I particularly like the wall color.
Totally unrelated question...where did you get the skirt you're wearing in the photos? I adore it!
Thanks, LB!!!
And Annie :) It's actually a dress I got at the Gap earlier in the fall for like $10. It *might* still be on their website? Not sure, though. But thanks <3
Might you remember where you original got those curtains? I love them!
Hey -- Get this: I got them at Burlington Coat Factory! They were only like $12 a panel. Hope that helps.
It's like a little boutique in your hallway. Beautiful!
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