Transformed a small closet with shelves.

I will start by saying this isn't an easy project to do. 

I measured the closet and decided how many shelves I wanted. Once I had that done. Off to Home Depot to get MDF board, 1x2 plywood, and 2 1/2" screws. I do not like the cheap wire shelf look. Don't think they are sturdy enough. Plus, doesn't give the "built-in" look.

The Home Depot guys gladly assisted me with the cutting. Handed them my sheet of paper with the exact measurements.

Soon as I came home, anxious to work on this project, I primed and painted the shelf boards and supports outside to save time and cut down on any mess.
While that was drying, I removed everything from the closet. Not an easy task with mounds of junk piled high.

Then painted the interior with paint I planned on doing my whole interior house with... Silver Drop by Behr. But found it had undertones of purple in certain light.  So for the bedroom walls instead of wasting the paint, I mixed 1/2 white and 1/2 Silver Drop which is more pleasing to the eye. (Beachy feel) In the closet, didn't mix the paint color, figuring it's hardly seen... Turns out the color looks pretty good on the closet walls... Amazing how two coats of paint can freshen up a space.

Next day, I decided to install the supports. 
Using a Stud finder, marked where the studs were and by drawing horizontal lines where they were going to be installed. Using a level making sure all the markings were accurate.

The supports were screwed to the studs with the top flush with the lines. Started with the back wall first, then sides. Pre-drilled holes so the screw could go in easier.

Yes, you can see the screws. I didn't counter sink them since I feel no one will see them.


I realized I jumped the gun on this one... when it was time to place the boards in the closet.... To my surprise, all the shelving boards were out of square and too large.  I couldn't get them in the closet.  Amazes me how a multi-billion dollar company like Home Depot can't get a good cutting machine or a good measuring tape. 

Had to find someone to re-cut the boards, since I do not have a saw and MDF isn't the best piece of material to work with... Lucky for me, husband knew someone at work who has a circular saw and was happy to assist.

Moral of the lesson: Cut your own wood and not use MDF. And make sure they fit BEFORE painting.

Now with the boards cut... and in place...They fit perfectly....YAY! 

 

I scored  double if not triple with the extra space.

After all said and done, I'm very happy with the way it turned out.