Kid’s Closet Makeover
INSIDE : Learn how to transform a dull and unorganized closet into a fun painted herringbone patterned Kid’s Closet. Such a huge improvement, check out this easy makeover.
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This post has been updated since it’s original December 2013 publish date.
I shared in an earlier post about my kid’s entire bedroom makeover that I had decided to update my kid’s shared bedroom. It was time to organize and work on better space planning. I took some time, but has been so worth the effort.
My first task was their closet and today I am sharing their adorable herringbone Kid’s Closet Makeover!
Supplies needed for a Herringbone Closet
I decided to do some simple painting in the closet now that it was a more visible space. In keeping with the color scheme of their room, I bought a few small acrylic paints for the project.
- Tangerine, Soft Blue, Gold and Aqua acrylic paint
- Herringbone stencil (similar)
- Sponge roller brush
- Stencil brush
- Baby wipes
How to plan for a stenciled closet
Having a plan for stenciling on your wall is always a good idea. Especially if you plan on doing the stencil a little different than one single color.
I found a herringbone stencil that I fell in love with and then did a quick sketch of my basic color layout and which spaces I would leave blank.
I didn’t want to completely cover the closet wall just add a bit of color.
Stenciling a herringbone pattern on the wall
Start by placing your stencil on the wall and use painter’s tape to secure. Make sure to mark with a pencil on the stencil’s register marks so that as you move the stencil down, you can keep the pattern aligned properly.
I used a combination of sponge roller and a stencil brush. The roller was good for the larger open edges and then I would use the more narrow stencil brush for areas that were close to other paint colors.
Once I had filled in each stencil pattern, it’s important to inspect your stencil. Using a baby wipe, clean up any areas that the paint may have bled through to the “wall side” of the stencil. Keeping a clean stencil is essential to having crisp clean lines.
Slowly the pattern started coming together and it was so exciting every time I’d take a step back to get a bigger picture of it all!
I love that the gold becomes more a shimmery color that you can see only at certain angles.
The completed pattern turned out exactly how I had envisioned it. I wanted just a portion of the closet to be stenciled so it had just a hint of color and pattern.
Organizing a shared kids closet
Next up for my kid’s closet was organizing.
I hung the kid’s daily used clothes on hanging organizers. You can go with simple ones like I used, but these slightly more advanced hangers have drawers incorporated in them. SO COOL.
I cut up some cardboard and wrapped it with fun light blue and white chevron wrapping paper for extra support. It did the job perfectly and was a fun pop of color.
Wire baskets hold all their diaper changing covers, crib sheets and diaper genie refills.
I love rectangle, oval and these basket wire options!
Baskets and colored cubes hold items down below that the kids have access to; bath time items (wash clothes, towels, etc), undies, and misc extra blankets.
Tidy updated Closet
What a tidy and updated transformation! The closet is organized, clean and so cheerful now. My kid’s have been helping put their clothes away since they can get to the closet!
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