The top shelf is this kind from Home Depot, and they cut it down in the lumber section to the exact length I needed. Then I installed it with these simple L-brackets.
The shoe divider is also from Home Depot. I found out after I purchased it that they had another version with 25 cubes, which I didn’t see in the store, but I would have preferred that one so I had more space for those shoes I’ll inevitably buy 🙂
I recently saw on Pinterest an idea to use a letter organizer to store your clutches (can’t find the pin now…). One of these days I’ll get to The Container Store and pick one up so my purses look a little less cluttery, but for now at least they’re off the floor.
My hats used to be stacked on top of my dresser, but that big floppy hat took up so much room. So in an effort to utilize all my closet space, I put three screws in the wall above the top shelf and now my hats hang there. Out of the way, and kind of a pretty display up there.
I found this three-section tray at Kohls, and it’s perfect for my bracelets which I separated into golds, silvers, and colors.
I also found this pretty bowl at Kohls and threw all my sunglasses in there (I used to have them in a nice row on the dresser, which means they pretty much always looked like a mess).
This little ramekin, which I’ve had forever, is perfect for storing my rings.
My mom bought me the jewelry pinboard on the left a few years ago for Christmas, but with the crazy number of necklaces I own, I was completely out of room. I picked up the one on the right at Target and use my sewing pins to hold up the necklaces. Also, the silver tray on the dresser was a gift from Landen and holds my watches and hair accessories.
I can’t even tell you how happy it makes me to open my closet now and see everything in its place. And now I’m itching to reorganize every closet in the house!
Love this makeover, mostly because it's something simple that is attainable; other closet makeovers include buying a million clear shoe boxes or sweater stack boxes or completely new hangers, and I always think "that is just not feasible on smaller budgets" – as always, you're there to save the day! 🙂
xx Johanna
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I totally agree! Glad to help 🙂
Amazing job! I have an entire spare bedroom for my closet, and it's not even this organized. You made great use of your limited space. And you have totally shamed me 🙂
~Sarah of Sarah's Real Life
I love your ideas and wish I had all the stuff you have in my closet :). Just curious but what ever happened with the chicwish giveaway you did a few weeks ago?
Oh, I'm so behind on that — thanks for kicking me into gear! Just picked a winner today!
Love what you did with your closet. I need to revamp mine. I need a better solution for my jewelry.
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Your closet is absolutely beautiful, Merrick! I suffer from a teeny tiny closet too, so it's really refreshing to see such a cute and organized, SMALL space. 🙂
LOVE IT! I also totally love getting to see all of the clothes in your closet. So many pretty colors and patterns!
That my favorite part of seeing people's closets…scouring them for great clothing! 🙂
love this new closet look! If only I had my own closet… 😉
xo,
rn
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Totally inspired to organize my closets now. I keep selling stuff on Poshmark trying to make room but then I just end up buying more with the $$$! ugh! lol.
XOXO, Jenn
The Stylish Housewife
Haha, a vicious cycle 😉
I'm dreaming of organizing my own, new, walk-in closet once my house is done. 10 years of sharing is fun and all… 🙂 Yours looks amazing and I love the look of the dresser with the jewelry on top.
love it. curious what size the jewelry pinboard you said your mom got is? i need new storage for my necklaces
I think it's 14"x20" — and it's a real jewelry pinboard, not just a cork board. I think she found it at Pottery Barn.
I LOVE the after shots! Your jewelry looks so organized and pretty.
xoxo,
Chelsea & The City
omg, going this weekend to get that shoe divider hopefully!! i tried looking for the one that holds 25 on their website but couldn't find it? right now i have a rack, but my heels don't stay in very well…. also that necklace pinbaord is pretty genius, now if only i had more than 4 necklaces… haha 🙂
The link for the shelf and the link for the brackets both lead to the shelf in the beginning. =[ And oh my goodness, that's a lot of shoes!!!
Runt
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Thanks for the heads up! All fixed 🙂
Your closet looks wonderful! I wish I could've been there, I LOVE organizing (: I have a similar closet and my husband removed the sliding doors so it's now one open space! just wanted to spread the idea (:
Not a bad idea! Thanks for sharing!
I love organized closets! Mine needs some major organizing, but I'm waiting until we move into our new house to start fresh. The rainbow necklace jewelry storage looks fabulous!
M.
Looking at this re-organization project is making me think I really need to do something about my dysfunctional closet! Lol! I am lucky enough to have a walk-in and I can't even make that work! Crazy eh? I love your blog! I ran onto it not that long ago and have visited several times since. Your design is great. I love that you play around with fashion. That part of my life seems to be passing me up. I used to be so into it, and now I can't quite seem to find my fun, funky style anymore… Yet another lifestyle casualty of having kids…. Even though I wouldn't give them back for anything. 🙂 Well, you have inspired me. Thats all I can say.
P.S. do you remember me? I think we might have met somewhere along the way. I am Bart Bradshaws cousin. 🙂
~Laura Muir
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Yes! You were on the house boat trip at Lake Powell that I came on back in 2006, right?? Of course I remember you! Glad to have you reading along, and glad to have inspired you a bit!
What a gorgeous set-up Merrick! I share a closet right now in the room I share with my boyfriend so it's super crowded and we rent it so we can't really change anything. When we finally move out and get our own place, I'd love the freedom to have my own closet it and make it as beautiful as yours. So jealous!
There's something about getting a peak at bloggers' closets that just make me so happy…
Lauren
Exploring My Style
i just reorganized my closet (and bedroom for that matter) – so refreshing! xx
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This is a great post, Merrick! You've inspired me to organise my closet! 🙂
I LOVE how you organized your necklaces. You're inspiring me to get my closet in order! Thank you for sharing!
xx
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Love this great organization!!
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Organization makes you feel new again! Love the white bowls for the accessories.
-AJ
FitTravelerAJ.com
Wow great revamp! Wish i could do something like this for my closet! I dont have a dresser though!
It's so fun to see an organized closet. You did an awesome job with yours.
I LOVE how you store your jewelry! I recently moved my dresser in my closet and started using it to display jewelry but it looks like a hot mess! I'll be looking for some pretty bowls and cork boards to spice things up and keep it tidy!
I absolutely love this post, Merrick! I LOVE closet organization posts and think this looks amazing. I would love to do something like this in our closet (my husband and I share). We aren't sure how much longer we're going to be living in this apartment, so I don't want to do anything huge and drastic in there right now, but it would be fun to at least give it a little facelift 🙂 Thanks for the inspiration!
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It's the perfect closet! Great way to use your space! I'm taking notes…
Emily Beth