Walk-in wardrobe makeover

[Alyce_Pham]

Alyce_Pham

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I completely transformed our walk-in wardrobe into a space that is now bright, neat, organized and welcoming with all products and supplies purchased from Bunnings.

Materials

Tools

Flexi Storage White 4 Drawer 3 Shelf Walk In Wardrobe Unit - Bunnings Australia

Flexi Storage White 6 Shelf Built In Wardrobe Unit - Bunnings Australia

Flexi Storage White 1 Hang Rail 2 Shelf Walk In Wardrobe Unit - Bunnings Australia

Flexi Storage Clever Cube 76 x 39 x 76cm White 2 x 2 Cube Unit - Bunnings Australia

Flexi Storage Clever Cube Natural Water Hyacinth Insert - Bunnings Australia

Flexi Storage Home Solutions 667mm White Double Slot Hang Track - Bunnings Australia

Flexi Storage Home Solutions 762mm White Double Slot Wall Strip - Bunnings Australia

Flexi Storage Home Solutions 350mm White Double Slot Wire Shelf Bracket - Bunnings Australia

Flexi Storage Home Solutions White Hanging Rod Bracket - 2 Pack - Bunnings Australia

Pillar 25mm x 2.0m White Curtain Rod - Bunnings Australia

Pillar 25mm White Cap Curtain Rod Finial - 2 Pack - Bunnings Australia

Sandleford 25mm White Oval Flange - 2 Pack - Bunnings Australia

Dulux 1Step Prep Primer, Sealer & Undercoat 4L - Bunnings Australia

Dulux wash and wear - Lexicon half 

Cordless drill 

Screws

Orbital sander

Steps

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Step 1

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I started the project by removing all clothing and items from inside the wardrobe.

I then proceeded to start removing all existing metal shelving and cleaning the walls with Selley's sugar soap. 

Once walls were clean, I filled all holes that were remaining from the metal shelving with Selleys Spakfilla. Once dry, I used the orbital sander to smooth over the area that was filled and then cleaned the walls once again with sugar soap. 

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Step 2

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Once the walls were clean and dry, I started off my painting the walls with Dulux One step prep to help give the walls a nice clean under coat and to block out the existing colour. 

Once this was dry, I proceeded to paint the walls with Dulux wash & wear in colour Lexicon Half. 

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Step 3

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Once all walls were dry, it was time to start constructing the Flexi storage units. In total I built 6 of the flat pack units and one 2x2 cube unit which I found to be really easy to do as they come with easy to follow instructions and all supplies included. 

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I used the supplied fittings to attach all the flexi storage units to the wall for safety. I also created a half hanging section above the cube unit using the flexi storage home solutions range and a white curtain rod from Bunnings. I added white cap finials to the ends of the curtain rod to give it a finished look. I was really happy with how this turned out and it was really customizable to fit the space we had available. 

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I added a white full-length mirror to the back wall between the two shelving units and replacing the light fitting with a three light bar light which also helped to really brighten up the room.

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I wanted to create a full hanging section on the left hand side of the room and did this by using a white curtain rod purchased from bunnings (cut to size) and white flanges to attach the rod to the wall and side of the unit. 

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Step 7

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I finished off the space by adding lots of storage baskets to help keep everything organized and neat. 

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Step 8

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Overall, I was so happy with this transformation and being able to DIY this part of our home into a beautiful and organized space for less than $2000. 

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[EricL]

Hi @Alyce_Pham 

Thank you so much for sharing such a fantastic project. What an amazing transformation, the Flexi Storage cabinets along with the baskets have really changed the look of your walk-in wardrobe. I'm sure our members will find your wardrobe project inspirational.

Eric

[KatieC]

Beautifully created walk-in wardrobe @Alyce_Pham!

I am sure not only does your closet feel organised and tidy, but also bigger and brighter. You have definitely inspired me to get started on my own walk-in wardrobe. Thank you so much for sharing. 

Katie

[Tyro]

You are a genius Alyce! What a transformation for such an affordable amount too!  Congratulations!  I've just bought 7 Bedford cupboards from Bunnings and am still in the process of assembling them.  The instructions are 🤯😵🥺

Thanks for the inspirational before and after photos too! 🙏🏻

[Alyce_Pham]

Thanks so much and you're very welcome! Wishing you the best of luck with your transformation. 

[MitchellMc]

Let us know if you run into any difficulties assembling those units @Tyro! We can't wait to see your results!

Mitchell

[trish22]

Love what you have been able to achieve - so clean cut and functional. YOu have inspired me Alyce - I will make this one of my next projects.  

[mich1972]

@Alyce_Pham  IS AWESOME !!!!! Love the whole transformation, how much better is the organisation of where everything has a place. Nice and bright, you can see everything. 🥰🥰