Project Entryway Closet Makeover: Part 1 – Demo
And even in these next pictures you can see that it doesn’t look so bad (because I actually picked it up, for the photo) but let me assure you, this random, space-sucking-dumping-ground has definitely been an issue for us in this house! It never stays clean, there is virtually no storage, and the huge 36 inch door either has to be completely open or shut to allow for anyone to even pass through the already small entryway.
So, on with my story… while I was sitting on the ground in our embarrassingly messy closet and coats continued to tumble down on top of me, I realized something…
This closet was actually really HUGE!
Literally it was just a big open cavity of space that had been installed under this decorative garden shelf and it was TOTALLY being wasted! I then stood up and starting taking inventory of how deep the closet was on each side and even knocked on the walls a bit to quickly do a “is there anything really behind here” test and surprisingly, nothing seemed to be in my way from making this closet a LOT more functional!
Till then… Happy Tuesday!
Liz Marie says
I'm so excited to see what you do with this space!!! I'm sure it will be stunning ๐
Ashlie Purcell says
Can I PLEASE have your dad!!! ๐
Unknown says
I'm so excited for this I can't wait!
Unknown says
Ohhh so exciting! I love that you just jumped right in. I do that too. AND are you the type that has to get it all done (or at least close to all done) in one day? I hate leaving projects unfinished. I'll stay up 'till 5am getting things done if I have to ๐
Krista says
How exciting! Can't wait to see what you came up with!
Amber says
AHHHH!! You're killing me! I can't wait for the reveal!
Elaine says
FUN! can't wait to see! I'm all excited over here (I think I got caught up in the excitement and me likey!)
Lisa @ Before Meets After says
ohhhh I can't wait to see what you have planned! I looks great so far ๐
Heidi says
Aaaah! I don't think I can wait! I am so excited to see what comes next. I guess until I find our perfect house, I will be living vicariously through everyone else's blog renovations. Thanks for sharing!
Heidi@HomemadeBeautiesByHeidi
Knudsen's says
You're gonna make us wait? Oh man! I wanna see the finished product….don't make us wait too long. ๐
Camille
Pine Tree Home says
Wow, love the progression. Rip out the old unorganized stuff and pretty it up. Looking forward to it.
Danielle says
OH DARN! I am dyyyyying to see what happens next!! I can't wait for Part 2!!!
Jeni_Ream says
You are seriously AWESOME!!! Love you, LOVE your blog! Cant wait to see it all come together! ๐
Jeni Ream
@Becoming Martha
jensidea.blogspot.com/
Jenny says
I love a girl who jumps into a project with both feet (and a Dad willing to enable/help)! I'm loving your inspiration photos and can't wait to see what you pull together. ๐
Erin {Lavender and Lemon Drops} says
OHHH I cant wait to see it!
Chrissy Farnan Hoot Designs says
So exciting I can't wait to see.
IHeart Organizing says
You have no idea how excited I am to see how this goes down. I will be blog stalking for the reveal! And I love the look on hubby's face, lol!
xoxo!
Jen
So Sunny Day says
demo, DIY-OCD, Pinterest… sounds a lot like our home!!!! ๐ Can't wait to see your dream "closet"
~ Emily N. from "too Blessed to Stress"
Anonymous says
Shelley! You can't leave me hangin' girl!!! I am SO excited & want to do a closet demo job on my turf. Thanks for the fun tutorial!
Anonymous says
Shelley! You cannot leave me hangin' girl! I need to see the final product! I saw you pinning cute mudrooms on Pinterst, so I knew you were up to something! Can't wait to see!
Jessica says
I can't wait to see what you've done!! I'm on the edge of my seat………!!!!
Shavonda@AHomeFullOfColor says
Yipeeee!!! I love that I'm not the only one who is incredibly impulsive and has to do something RIGHT NOW once I get it in mind! And yes I'm so glad you outlined the process of taking out the door. I'm a serious newbie so the things that may seem simple enough are super puzzling for me! I can't wait to see part two. I'm sure it's going to be fabulous. You've inspired me to look at my closets and see the potential for great things…
Anonymous says
Oh THIS is going to be fun to watch! (your blog makes me TIRED!!!)
Rhiannon says
oh way to leave us hanging!! LOL
Laura at Ms. Smartie Pants says
I have a closet that sounds just like yours in my entry. I put shelves in it and that is where all of my decorating stuff is. I can't wait to see what you do with yours, I may have to copy you! ๐
Ruby Jean says
AAAHHHH!!!! I was so into this post… Reading and enjoying the pictures thinking I am going to SEE a FINISHED project at the end only to find out I have to wait… I guess it would help to PAY ATTENTION to the Post TITLE… "PART 1" LOL!!!
Unknown says
Did you seriously just leave me hanging THERE??? Can't wait to see your "after"!!
Unknown says
Did you seriously just leave me hanging THERE??? Can't wait to see your "after"!!
Jessica says
Not fair, I want too see the results right now!
Megan {Splendid Design} says
I love your husband's expression! It's priceless! I think it's hillarious that you just started a project just like that. I would sit there and annalyze until 2am and then start. I am weird like that. I can't wait to see how it all turns out.
Erica says
I LOVE this project. Makes me want to knock on my walls! I love finding wasted space and working it to my advantage.
Schnelle says
I can't wait to see the finished project! What a great idea to open up the space like that.
courtney says
i LOVE that you {and your father} just jumped right in there. that goes right along with your 2012 word. RISK. go, girl! i can't wait to see how the hole in the wall develops. rock it!
Lauri says
what! we have to wait? lol.
LauraLaiche says
It's like waiting for a new episode of Pretty Little Liars, or something similar. The suspense is killing me on how this project is/will turn out!
Jena says
This cliffhanger is more intense than the end of the Well of Ascension! Or Harry Potter 4. Or Ross and Emily get married part 1. Please post part 2 tomorrow!!! Can't wait!
Tausha says
ok-first of all-I want you to know that I think that you rock! I know that this post took you at least a while to do and I want to say thanks. I also want to know if you can read my mind. I have been sketching and thinking and wondering if I could do something along the lines of what you just did, but with my entryway. I can't wait to see the end result..so I can call my Dad and have him load up his car. All for a good cause..of course. ๐ Thanks for the inspiration-can't wait to see the ta-da results.
MOkada says
Eelk! What a project but I am so excited for you. Can't wait to see the finished projec!
kmendel says
Oh I am so excited to see this project unfold! I have the EXACT same cluttered closet in my house and I have a feeling your finished space could motivate some action on my end!!
THE COOKS says
I'm a new follower!!! Your blog is so fun to read. I'm so excited to keep reading about how your mud room/closet transformation turns out! ๐
jenandjercook.blogspot.com
xoxo,
~Jeni
Rebecca says
I have totally thought about doing this for my closet! Cannot wait to see what you've done so I can decide if I want to jump into it myself! Hurry and get it posted, girl! I can't wait to see!
Emily says
Shelly, OMG!!! It looks like it's going to be amazing. but i am not at all surprised. I LOVE, LOVE LOVE your house!! Btw- where did you get that GORGEOUS picture of the temple by your door??? the frame is breath taking!!!
Amber says
I'm so excited to see what the end result looks like. Any chance you'll be making your way to the LA area? Possibly, to my house!? I'm so inspired by you. I just love your blog!
Restyled Vintage says
looks awesome, can't wait to see the end result! I lol'd at the look on your hubby's face when he saw what you and your Dad had been up to…I can convince my Dad to do pretty much anything for me when I have a bee in my bonnet about something, and we dive straight in too…so much fun!
xx Karen
Sugarr2518 says
I can't wait to see what you have done with it!
Charlene Austin says
Sooooo fun!! OMG I can't wait to see what you've done!
Jennifer says
So you have what I need. The guts to just see something that needs to be done and to just go for it! I don't have that, yet. I'm hoping that I can feel more confident in my DIY-ing abilities and bring out that hanmmer when I get the urge to. I love reading your posts. And thanks for explaining the "small" stuff. Sometimes things so simple to others can be a big nuisance for others, and that would be me!!
Unknown says
omg your Dad is pretty awesome! wish mine lived closer! love that action shot of that stud/wall support(?) falling ๐ cant wait to see what is next! we just finished our first real DIY project and you may have inspired me to start a new one (uh-oh! lol)
houseofwoyaks.blogspot.com/
Andrea says
I already know it's going to be awesome! Can't wait to see what you and Cason(have to give him and your dad credit too) come up with…such an inspiration you are!
The Brownings says
You are such a tease! I can't wait to see what you did to it!!! By the way…..where's that finished bathroom post? Did I miss it?!
xoxo
Kristal @ Engineering Life and Style says
Oh WOW!! Can't wait to see how it turns out ๐
Katie @ Wildwood Creek says
So cool! Can't wait to see the reveal.
Unknown says
I love that you are so … so… ambitious! It's inspiring! ๐
Firesparx says
I think it's so cute that you cut out the drywall and demo'd the closet….before figuring out what you wanted to do! I'm a bit of an over-planner (to the point where sometimes I don't even START a project because I feel like it hasn't been thought about enough) so it's refreshing to see someone jump in with both feet!
controlling craziness says
Wow, I can't believe you and your Dad just decided to do that. Ugh, it takes us days and months of planning to get around to some DIY project much less a demo or home repair / improvement type project. I did redo my laundry room closet – that's where all the kids coats and shoes are. I wrote about it over at my blog here: controllingcraziness.blogspot.com/2012/01/more-closet-organization.html
Can't wait to see the rest! Good luck!
Christa.
It's a Baltimore Life says
I CANT wait to see what you did!!
SheilaG @ Plum Doodles says
I love the way you just go for it! Can't wait to see the finished project- I know it'll be wonderful. ๐
To The Moon and Back says
AHHHH! I love it! I'm so excited, not sure I can walk away from the computer now:)
Deborah says
Loving it. Can't wait to see part 2. Hope it's today.
Paisley Cinnamon says
This is one of the tasks on my list. So inspiring!! Can't wait to see what you did!
klee1 says
Can't wait to see the finished project! My husband just turned our entry way closet into a sewing closet for me. Turned out great…for a closet sewing room.
Kathy
Jennifer says
Sooo Inspiring..tuned in!
xoxo Jennifer
shabbywhitesandmuddyboots.blogspot.com
Kim - The TomKat Studio says
Can't wait to see the results, girl! xoxo
Kim - The TomKat Studio says
Can't wait to see the results, girl! xoxo
Doran & Jody says
Woot! What a great dad. I sure miss mine.
Peggy says
I was thinking while reading that you and dad were tearing it all out "what about Jason?"….hahaha, I love it and something I would do, too. Only I didn't have a "dad" to help me out! Can hardly wait to see the end result!! May take some of your ideas for my sewing room closet AND the entryway…I'm thinking…. And thanks so much for your sharing! Love your blog!
Peggy says
Thanks for sharing all your ideas and re-dos! Wish I had a "dad" that I knew to help me out sometime. Can't wait for the finish! Love your blog!
Unknown says
fun!! High five to your sweet Dad for getting started on the job, its going to be amazing. I can already tell ๐
Monica says
You're killing me!! ๐ Can't wait to see it!!
Smith Family says
Excited to see how it turns out ๐
TEAM JENKINS says
just plain cruel to leave us hanging – can't wait for the reveal!! ๐
Shannon Baker says
Holy Cow! Can't wait to see the final transformation! I love your blog. I'm super new to blogging, like a week new, and your blog has been a HUGE inspiration to me. Thanks!!!
Hoo's Crafty! says
Suspense…..seariously!
Hoo's Crafty! says
Suspense…..seariously!
Anonymous says
Are ya kiddin' me?! I got sucked in and its not done yet so I have to wait to see the final "AFTER" pic?! *aargh! The suspense might kill me! I wish my handy dad was still alive…hubz is so NOT handy…
silva says
Okay – you are totally crazy and spontaneous and honest and I love to read your blog!! And your Dad? Well, he is the best – came right over smiles and tools? What a lucky girl you are!!Can't wait to see the finished product – love your pins but love your blog more:)
Natalie@Endless Crafting says
I can hardly wait to see what you figured out for the space. My dad and I are the same way…it drives my hubby crazy! :0 Dads are the best aren't they??
DIYbyDesign says
Seriously, I can't wait for part 2. I am on the edge of my seat. Your dad and my dad are so similar. I call my dad and we start a project and my husband comes home and has no idea what has hit the house. Love it!
Suzy says
I simply can't wait any longer – need to see part 2! I've been thinking about tackling this very same project but haven't any idea where to begin. Can't wait to see the finished product.
P.S. New to your blog and I must say, I'm in LOVE! Your home is stunning!
Anonymous says
your dad is adorable, and looks so happy to help! I can't wait to see part 2!
Wendy D. says
What? I have to wait? I love to read your posts…so excited for part II! Will you loan me some of your creative brain cells?
Wendy-remakingitmine.blogspot.com
Jodi says
Will you come to my house? Seriously…I need a little bit of your energy!
Natalie says
How fun, I love projects that just "fall" into your lap.
Michele says
Oh! That is awesome, my dad makes too many "brackets" and I just have to say thanks for helping. Uggg. I was hoping a sliding barn door would be in your pic since you mentioned the door was so big!
Jessica @ FourGenerationsOneRoof says
It's going to look fabulous! Can't wait to see it completed ๐ Love the inspiration pictures, fun!
sthrash says
First of all I am so glad i didn't read this 2 days ago because that is 2 days I am not having to wait to see the part 2. I, like so many others can not wait!!
sthrash says
First, let me say I am so glad I didn't read this 2 days ago when you first posted, it is 2 less days that I will be waiting to see Part 2. Girlie you are killin me!! Second, be sure and give that Dad of yours and big hug, you are blessed!
sthrash says
First of all I am so glad i didn't read this 2 days ago because that is 2 days I am not having to wait to see the part 2. I, like so many others can not wait!!
Jody says
Whoa! How are we gonna wait!!! The suspense….. ur killing me!!!
Unknown says
I just did the same thing to my itty bitty linen closet! You have a lot more to work woith , I can't wait to see what you do!!
Unknown says
Seriously… your Dad looks so young!! What a good Dad. My dad is a science nerd so no handyman help there – he is great with a Calculus Problem though.
I love the idea of opening up the entry closet like that. Cannot wait to see the finished project!
parislove27 says
Where's part 2???
parislove27 says
Where's part 2?
Anonymous says
My husband ALWAYS comes home right in the middle of me doing something destructive and mid-plan. I know that frantic feeling of trying to explain your vision! The greatest is when they realize that YOU were right, and that you totally made things a million times better!! Love your blog!
jbuffan says
I need a handydad !
Anonymous says
Your dad = awesome. You are blessed :).
Anonymous says
haha, that's what I was thinking- I need a giddy-up and go dad!