Flatpack to custom wardrobe

[Renowayoflife]

We have been wanting / needing to renovate our walk in wardrobe but kept putting it off due to the price of cabinets as I wanted a custom look. I decided in the end to purchase a number of units off the shelf and customise them to create a space that is perfect for us.

You can see the full video Below.

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DIZklZZzC14/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

We bought 

• 4 drawer units
• 4 hanging units
• 2 Corner Unit
• 2 Shelving units
• 4 glass drawers

To create the vanity area we cut down the drawer units to the height of the top drawer, we reinforced it and added a stone top we found on market place. 

The biggest tell that your cabinets are flatpack is the join where the two cabinets meet so we added pine trim, once again off the shelf from Bunnings to the top, bottom and in between each of the units.

We added strip lighting to the shelves and units.

I didn't fix the  back panel to the hanging cabinets of the wall cabinets and instead painted the wall behind the cabinets, making the whole room feel larger. As we removed the back panel we ensured the cabinets were all securely screwed to the wall and to each other to reduce movement.

Then I filled and decorated, I dried some lavender from the garden for the prints.

I've added some photos below.

Happy Renovating 

Claire 

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Disclosure: Content created through a paid partnership with Flexi Storage.

[JacobZ]

What an absolutely stunning transformation Claire! (@Renowayoflife)

You've created a walk-in wardrobe that not only looks custom-built but also feels luxurious and deeply personal without the high-end price tag.

I love the black paint coupled with the strip lighting, it gives the room a cosy feel while still looking luxurious.

Thank you for sharing your process and the video; it’s a fantastic source of motivation for anyone thinking about a DIY wardrobe makeover.

Happy renovating and thank you for inspiring the Workshop community!

Jacob
 

[Renowayoflife]

Thanks Jacob, It's now one of my favourite rooms in the house

[Scootergirl]

Thanks for sharing this project - it’s turned out so well!  And it’s given me ideas on how I can transform my linen cupboard

[EricL]

Hello @Scootergirl 

Let me tag @Renowayoflife to make them aware of your kind words. I totally agree with you, its a fantastic build and the use of space is really well thought out.

If you have any questions we can help with, please let us know.

Eric

[Renowayoflife]

Thank you so much, I can't wait to see your linen cupboard transformation. 

[Girlfromgoldie1]

Wow, where did you get the drawer and hanging units from?

[JacobZ]

Hi @Girlfromgoldie1,

Please allow me to tag @Renowayoflife so she is notified of your question.

Hopefully, she will respond shortly.

Jacob

[Renowayoflife]

Hi @Girlfromgoldie1 All of the boxes and drawer units and all of the extra materials to make it custom were all off the shelf from Bunnings. The flatpack is Flexistorage

[Dave-1]

Good Afternoon @Renowayoflife 

Definently up to your standards! Wooooo Love the work and the idea. Especially hanging the shirts the way you have!

So the question I have is how did you light the hangers (Tho have ideas of how to make it) or did you purchase the rails with lights in them?

So many ideas to file away!

Dave