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quick closet refresh

8 years ago
Hello experts and professional DIYers,

I’m looking to do a quick refresh on my closet organizer. It has good bones being that it’s white and in good condition. But 5the drawer edges are chipped due to wear and tear. Looking for ideas on what I can do to freshen it up.

Ignore the mess, that will be taken care of soon.

It’s made up of particle board and melamine I think.

Willing to paint, update drawer pulls, and other suggestions.

I would hate to scrap and start over.

Thx!

Comments (7)

  • 8 years ago
    last modified: 8 years ago

    What’s primary function for this closet? Is this bedroom closet or ?

  • 8 years ago
    Replace the wire pulls with something more substantial and add a mirror to the back of the cab. The laminate can be Reglued with contact cement. If it’s past regluing, take the drawer to a mom and pop cabinet shop and let them fix it. You can also change the hardware and make it a tilt-out hamper. Get baskets for each of the open shelves or have extra shelves cut for great shoe storage.
  • PRO
    8 years ago
    last modified: 8 years ago

    I would say you can get much better organizers for that space to me there is a hugw waste of space in that closet.Honestly that chest of drawers is not worth fixing .These are a couple of ideas of good use of space



  • 8 years ago
    Thanks for the quick thoughts! The first closet is a guest closet so it doubles as storage.
    I never knew my laminate the options before so that’s helpful.

    @patricia I am curious to understand more about your space comment. I believe you, I just don’t have the design language to describe it to my hubby.
    Be curious if you have thoughts on my master closet too which was the next project.


    would love to know if you have similar thoughts about space optimization for my master closet. Was going to try out updating the guest closet before tackling the big one.
  • 8 years ago

    I would start fresh if it’s in the budget, as there seems to be wasted space and I don’t find good luck on painting over that finish ( maybe someone else has better ideas?)

    If you truly just want a face lift I’d put a top on the drawer unit that extends to the side wall. This would create a little counter top for guests to put carryon or purses, while still providing some hanging space. The nook created underneathcould be used to store a mini ironing board. I would then invest in matching bins or baskets to precisely fit the open shelves, which would be great for storing extra blankets and towels.

  • 8 years ago

    If you can't fix the chipped edges with a little white paint, contact the company and order new drawer fronts.

    The master bedroom closet design looks good. Try taking everything out and deciding if there are clothes you are no longer using. Then put the clothes back in, tops on top, bottoms on bottom. Clothes that are out of season can be covered lightly.