Where do you keep clothes??

[MyTrixie143]

I use a combination of the three: closet, drawers, armoire.

They have their own closet in their room. They have a rack of clothes hanging up. Under that is 6 big plastic drawers that have their sweaters, blankets, etc.
It didn't take long before this wasn't enough so I added an armoire as well.

I can tell you I don't like the drawers, not for clothes anyways. It is a pain when you are looking for a particular outfit and you have to shuffle through all the clothes to find that one outfit. Whereas when it is hanging up, you can easily find what you are looking for. If I had a bigger armoire or closet I would just put only blankets in the drawers and hang all their clothes up.

[Cha Cha]

I am in the process of converting my daughters room into my crafty room. Her room has a walk in closet. It's not anything special, but I intend to use a section of that to organize all the girls' things we keep accumulating. This thread has given me lots of very helpful ideas.

[Danirenae]

We have a two bedroom house for now. Plan on building on to it soon. So space is limited. I do love Michelle's idea of converting bookcases into a closet. I think the two shelf one at walmart would be perfect at the bottom of our closet!

Is there any way I can paint this thing? I love to customize things if at all possible....so painting is almost a must! LOL!

Eventually when we do build on (within the next year) including another room is a must!

[jadabug]

Originally Posted by Danirenae

We have a two bedroom house for now. Plan on building on to it soon. So space is limited. I do love Michelle's idea of converting bookcases into a closet. I think the two shelf one at walmart would be perfect at the bottom of our closet!

Is there any way I can paint this thing? I love to customize things if at all possible....so painting is almost a must! LOL!

Eventually when we do build on (within the next year) including another room is a must!

What colors did you want to use? The bookcases I have found come in either black, white or that fake oak color. I am sure you could do a light sanding and then prime them (kilz is a good primer) and then paint. Since they won't be in a high traffic area that should work. I am going to paint the one old bookcase I am using white when I get a chance. I also want to use smaller dowels for the rods (the ones I had on hand were for adult size hangers) because the 7" doll clothes hangers fit better on the smaller rods.

[Danirenae]

Originally Posted by jadabug

What colors did you want to use? The bookcases I have found come in either black, white or that fake oak color. I am sure you could do a light sanding and then prime them (kilz is a good primer) and then paint. Since they won't be in a high traffic area that should work. I am going to paint the one old bookcase I am using white when I get a chance. I also want to use smaller dowels for the rods (the ones I had on hand were for adult size hangers) because the 7" doll clothes hangers fit better on the smaller rods.

What if I got the black and then added designs....would I have to sand and prime then?

How did you get the dowel rods in there? Just a tight fit? or did you cut like some sort of groove for them to fit in?

Sorry for the 20?s I am trying to get all this info before I head to walmart this morning. LOL

[jadabug]

Thats fine Danielle....I cut the dowel rods the same length as the shelves and then used a drill bit to start my hole and screwed them in from the sides...I think I can take a pic so you can see...and if you have a dollar tree....they have some of the cutest wall stickers that you can use to decorate it with

[Danirenae]

Originally Posted by jadabug

Thats fine Danielle....I cut the dowel rods the same length as the shelves and then used a drill bit to start my hole and screwed them in from the sides...I think I can take a pic so you can see...and if you have a dollar tree....they have some of the cutest wall stickers that you can use to decorate it with

I have never used a saw before.....or a drill. This should be fun! LOL!

Yup we have a dollar tree not too far from my house! I got the bookcase....dowel rods.....saw....and fabric cube containers for the bottom....next stop....dollar tree.

[jadabug]

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The first pic is the view from the side of the bookcase and second pic is the inside. The dowels need to fit pretty snug so the bookcase doesn't wobble. I would suggest getting a smaller diameter dowel. I had these on hand and just used them and they work fine if you are using the baby hangers from walmart. I have been buying 7" doll hangers and the rod is a little large for those.

[Danirenae]

Here it is!!!!

Just started putting her stuff in it too!!!

I found all the stuff at walmart. Including the storage at the bottom.

[Cha Cha]

That is so very cute! I love it! So much so that I am reconsidering my plan.

[jadabug]

Wow that was quick Danielle!!! I love the black shelving unit and the purple storage boxes!!! You can really pack a lot on the rods on these little closets!! I wish I could have done black....but the spare bedroom I used is painted with a Raggedy Ann and Andy theme: from when my Granddaughter was a baby. I have since turned it into a walk-in closet/sewing room and hated to repaint..lol My granddaughter is 8 but she still asks what I did with her crib and toddler bed..haha. She would throw a fit if I painted over "her room"

[Danirenae]

Originally Posted by jadabug

Wow that was quick Danielle!!! I love the black shelving unit and the purple storage boxes!!! You can really pack a lot on the rods on these little closets!! I wish I could have done black....but the spare bedroom I used is painted with a Raggedy Ann and Andy theme: from when my Granddaughter was a baby. I have since turned it into a walk-in closet/sewing room and hated to repaint..lol My granddaughter is 8 but she still asks what I did with her crib and toddler bed..haha. She would throw a fit if I painted over "her room"

I love the black one because it kinda goes with the theme in our room. I did like the white one though, but they didn't have it. Only a light wood color and black.

I came home with a saw and the bookcase....you wouldn't believe the look I got from DH!!!

[jadabug]

Originally Posted by Danirenae

I love the black one because it kinda goes with the theme in our room. I did like the white one though, but they didn't have it. Only a light wood color and black.

I came home with a saw and the bookcase....you wouldn't believe the look I got from DH!!!

LOL mine is used to it...I have my own power tools. I asked for a jigsaw for Christmas a couple of years ago. My MIL said DH asked her if I was serious...haha he was afraid to get it for me I love my tools. I can make things without having to wait on him

[Cha Cha]

You girls are cracking me up! Too funny. Michelle, do you think a tension curtain rod would work or would the clothes be too heavy and pull it down? Although, we don't have near as many clothes as Jada has. (yet)

[yorkieusa]

Originally Posted by Danirenae

After accumulating so much for Bella, I decided that it is time to find a new place to keep her stuff.

What works best for you guys?

Closet? Armoire? Dresser? Drawer?

Please post pics and/or tell me your solution and where to find it!

THANKS!!!!!

Ah! Kacee has the really nice armoire that goes to the bedroom suite. We stained and added a matching rod to the first rod that was already in it. It has room at the bottom for her bow boxes and then there are four drawers to put harness vests, sweaters and other things.