{"id":35862,"date":"2017-07-21T05:36:46","date_gmt":"2017-07-21T05:36:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.biphoo.com\/bipnews\/?p=35862"},"modified":"2017-07-21T05:40:47","modified_gmt":"2017-07-21T05:40:47","slug":"how-to-convert-your-spare-room-into-a-dream-closet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.biphoo.com\/bipnews\/lifestyle\/how-to-convert-your-spare-room-into-a-dream-closet.html","title":{"rendered":"How to convert your spare room into a dream closet"},"content":{"rendered":"

How to convert your spare room into a dream closet<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

How to convert your spare room into a dream closet:- Remember that rooms in your home don\u2019t have to be used the way they were originally intended. Get creative and convert a small room into the ultimate walk-in closet, says Egypt Sherrod, host of HGTV\u2019s \u201cFlipping Virgins\u201d and \u201cProperty Virgins.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cHomes built before the \u201980s just didn\u2019t have the room size that today\u2019s buyers have become used to, or the walk-in closets we\u2019ve been trained to expect,\u201d she says.<\/span><\/p>\n

Giving up a room can be a big decision. The trick is doing it on a minimal budget and retaining the flexibility to use the room differently in the future, says Kevin O\u2019Connor, host of PBS\u2019 \u201cThis Old House.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

CHOOSING THE SPACE<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Ideally, use the bedroom closest to the master bedroom, says Sherrod: \u201cThat way you have the option of opening up the wall to go directly in.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Creating a doorway in a wall is relatively minor construction and can easily be undone, experts say.<\/span><\/p>\n

DIY CREATIVITY<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The simplest way to convert a small room is by lining the walls with clothing racks on wheels and with free-standing wire shelving units. You can customize the space by adding colorful bins and baskets.<\/span><\/p>\n

Or you can create shelving that expresses your personal style. For a recent \u201cThis Old House\u201d episode, O\u2019Connor worked with a homeowner to build closet storage out of black metal pipes with wooden shelves. The industrial look brought a dose of style to the space, and the unit was sturdy.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe few places they anchor to the wall give you nice rigidity,\u201d O\u2019Connor says, but the shelves also are easily removable.<\/span><\/p>\n

Another DIY project: To fill the centre of a room that Sherrod converted to a closet, she brought in two large bureaus of the same height and arranged them back-to-back. She had a sheet of granite cut to cover the tops, creating a work island that combines storage and a flat surface for arranging accessories or stacking folded laundry.<\/span><\/p>\n

Interior designer Mikel Welch, previously a competitor on \u201cHGTV Design Stars,\u201d says another option is bringing in a pretty table for the centre of the room.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cFor those who like to lay out their attire to help them choose their outfit for the day, a table would be perfect,\u201d he says. And for changing or trying things on, \u201chaving a snazzy upholstered bench or chaise in the space will certainly come in handy.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

The finishing touch: Prop up a framed, full-length mirror on one wall.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s sort of a boutique hotel look,\u201d O\u2019Connor says, and easy to remove if you repurpose the room.<\/span><\/p>\n

CONSIDER A SYSTEM<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

For a finished look with no DIY effort, there are many closet systems that offer a mix of hanging space and shelves. Some are free-standing and others are anchored to the walls.<\/span><\/p>\n

The more permanent systems are made to look like built-ins, Welch says, and \u201care a great way to maximize the space with a more customized look.\u201d He recommends California Closets and Poliform for portable closets and wardrobe units. He also likes the Italian brand Porro Storage: \u201cThey put a chic spin on a typical storage unit,\u201d he says.<\/span><\/p>\n

Additional pieces worth considering: \u201cA great planning tool is a valet rod, which is a pullout rod that you can lay out your outfit for the next day on or use for staging for a trip,\u201d says Sarah Fishburne, director of trend and design at Home Depot. \u201cI use mine all the time.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

If you have enough space, she suggests adding jewelry trays and racks designed for belts and ties: \u201cSome spin, and some you can slide out with plenty of space,\u201d she says.<\/span><\/p>\n

BONUSES AND OBSTACLES<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

A bedroom repurposed as a closet has ventilation and natural light that\u2019s lacking in many closets. \u201cFor people who care about getting the tie to match the jacket,\u201d O\u2019Connor says, \u201cthere\u2019s nothing better than natural light.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

For the best possible lighting, Fishburne suggests adding dimmers to a walk-in closet and choosing lightbulbs carefully (she likes LED daylight bulbs).<\/span><\/p>\n

One challenge: Closet doors are designed to swing out, but bedroom doors generally swing into the room. So the door to your new walk-in closet will swing in unless you decide to remove it. Adding sliding pocket doors can be expensive, O\u2019Connor says, but they\u2019re a nice luxury to finish off your ultimate walk-in closet.<\/span><\/p>\n

Source:-\u00a0http:\/\/globalnews.ca\/news\/2605731\/how-to-convert-your-spare-room-into-a-dream-closet\/<\/span><\/p>\n

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