Installed

Tonight we ( Shosh+Bro+Me) installed my new closet system. I wanted something that would look nice and create enough space to hold my clothing.

I was convinced that I would be moved in this week ( looks like it will be next weekend!) therefore I must have a place to put my clothing away and get organised upon arrival.

I went to Storage Solutions first. They have a great computer system that draws out a custom closet space. The quote was not too high (about $367 each) for my needs. Shosh and I went over to good old Home Depot to check out their selection. We decided on the Rubbermaid closet system- It was almost the same functionality as Storage Solutions but the price point was a little more competitive ($149 for the front hall closet and $209 for the bedroom). 

Four hands required

Concrete drill and thin walls = focus on the task at hand

Shosh is a wizard with this system- Once Ben left, it was all Shosh

Tadah!

 This system allows me to have 20 inches of long hanging space and 6 linear feet of double hanging space. I also get 10 linear feet of shelf space! It allows me to have more space then I had in my walk in.

Closets- Coming out

A beautiful walk-in closet is like a dream come true. In my new condo, the reality of a walk-in is not do-able. The closet space consisted of two linen closets and two larger closets, one in the front hall and one in the bed room with a linen closet between the bedroom and bathroom. Instead of my dream walk in which I cannot afford to build ( space + cost), I have decided to demo all the walks between the closets to create the space I require to hold my clothing, shoes and jackets.

Below are the pictures of the closets in mid renovation: 

Front Hall Closet and linen closet become one- with an electrical box in the way

Bedroom closet and hallway linen closet become one!

Note: As the demo begins, we see that buildings of the old school era are made out of concrete and mesh. Its an entirely different ball game getting these walls out- it requires special tools that cut through the walls.The upside is that they are built to last!