Winter Closet Makeover

I get antsy in the winter.  I'm not one for outdoor sports in the cold so tend to hibernate until the weather picks up.  That  being said, I tend to start jobs that I've put off in better weather.  Take my broom closet for instance.  This triangular shaped storage space is a catch all in my house for everything from laundry products to left over paint.  One of those doors you loathe to open as something always flies out to attack you.

This is the before...

This is the after...

A fresh coat of paint on the walls was a necessary start along with baskets to house the many cleaning products.  I used mason jars in various sizes to store left over paint (as seen on top left shelf).  I used an old flower pot to store dust cloths and grouped like products together.  And voila - a closet that isn't on the attack any longer.

It Turned Into A Bathroom Blitz

I love my bathroom however the sink area always bothered me as I found it didn't match the rest of the suite.  There is no storage and this odd floating wood column underneath always bugged me.

I have been wanting to try this project for such a long time but wasn't sure it was worth the investment.  I also wasn't sure exactly how I was going to even construct it.

It all came together when I found these wooden shelves (at Dollarama of all places) that resembled really nice feet you'd use on a cabinet.  As to what I would use to construct the shelves - I looked at Ikea and thought of walking to my local Home Depot but didn't want to haul a huge load of lumber back with me.

The solution - an old and very ugly bookcase I was eventually going to leave on the curb.  Win - win in that I did not have to spend a dime on the materials and I won't be adding to a landfill.

I had my concerns that this project was not going to work but it actually turned out so well especially after adding a fresh coat of white paint and accessories.  I really had forgotten how fun it is to use a jig saw! Here's to winter projects.