My Office:: It All Starts With The Closet
I finally got the fabric that I ordered for my office. I still have lots of other fabrics to order, but this particular fabric will play a big role in the makeover of the closet, which will soon be a sewing “room”. So, let’s take a second and look at this fantastic fabric, shall we?
Oh my goodness, I loved this fabric when I saw it online, but I love it even more in person! It’s so happy and fun, and it makes me smile.
So here’s the gross little closet that will soon be transformed.
I’ve used it for storage for seldom- and never-used items for so long that I didn’t even put the new flooring in it. That will have to be top on the agenda. Then I’ll need to do something about those skimpy apartment-grade baseboards. Those were all throughout our condo, and I’ve been slowly replacing them with something more substantial.
The closet was equipped with the standard hanging bar and shelf, which was also a catch-all for random things that I never used. (Although I’m not sure how that elephant found its way in there. Have I expressed to you my love for elephants? I have quite a thing for them.)
It also has a lovely (not!) popcorn ceiling which will need to be scraped, and the $1.99 light fixture (yeah, the builders went all out on that) will be replaced with a cute little chandelier or pendant light.
I’ve already removed the shelf/hanging bar, as well as the metal rail that held the closet doors.
I’ve also removed the moulding around the door facing on the inside of the closet so that the work surface (desk top), as well as the shelves that I plan to install on each side, can sit flush against the wall.
Once I’ve prepped the walls (they’re currently very textured) and fixed the damaged areas, the fun will start. I plan to use the bird fabric to “wallpaper” the inside of the closet.
And then I’ll use the green chevron fabric to make drapery panels to frame the new sewing “room”.
I’m so excited about this plan! I love these fabrics, and I can’t wait to see that bird fabric on the wall. I’ve never used fabric as wallpaper before, so I hope I don’t mess it up!!
I’m off to repair some walls. Drywall mud, sanding…this is the not-so-fun part, but it must be done!
Addicted 2 Decorating is where I share my DIY and decorating journey as I remodel and decorate the 1948 fixer upper that my husband, Matt, and I bought in 2013. Matt has M.S. and is unable to do physical work, so I do the majority of the work on the house by myself. You can learn more about me here.
LOVE THE FABRIC! Where did you find it???
Love Love Love the fabric choices! i cant wait to see the end result!:)
The colorful bird fabric was actually a bit difficult to find. I found it at several online retailers, but they were all out of stock. I was on a waiting list on one site for about three months. I finally gave up on waiting, and searched again, finding it at online store called Beebolt. http://www.beebolt.com/larkspur-brite-multi.html
The chevron fabric is from Fabric.com. http://www.fabric.com
I've actually done the fabric wallpaper before and it was surprisingly simple and it worked wonderfully. Great choice of fabric. Good luck and I can't wait to see the results!
Hi Kristi-
Can't wait to see how you transform the space. The bird fabric is so cheery – Love it.
How do you plan on hanging the fabric as wallpaper?
I have wallpaper paste left over from a previous project, so I'm just going to use that. I've also heard that liquid starch works, and it's removable, so it's a great solution for people who live in apartments or rent houses.
It's amazing the amount of work that needs to be done in just a tiny area. I am sure the results will be worth it; and your fabric is darling. Going to be awesome!
I think my heart just skipped a beat when I saw that fabric. It is soooooo fun. I can't wait to see the finished result. 🙂
What a very cheery nook you will have! I love that fabric, it just makes me happy to look at it. Great choice!
I did something similar in a closet (one of my bedrooms had 2 separate closets!) But made a home office, and I absolutely love it!! I still have the same $1.99 light fixture though and was actually sitting there today thinking its about time to do something about that! I have been kinda keeping an eye out for a petite chandelier, but I was wondering how that would work because my light bulb just has one of those pull string things to turn it on….no switch. I will be curious to see what you end up with!!
just had to say. love your blog. 😉 that is all.
Can't wait to see your closet when it is finished. You have a great eye for what looks good!
Love it! Can't wait to see it. Those fabrics are wonderful!!
Woo hoo… you are moving right along!!!!! Can't wait to keep seeing the progress.
really i am also waiting to see new look of fabric office…:)
Just found your blog from Pinterest, and I'll definitely be following to see your completed closet-turned-office. I've loved that fabric from the moment I saw it and can't wait to see how it all turns out, plus I'm looking for decorating ideas with blue and green so will be checking out your older posts.