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If your apartment lacks wall space, use the closet as an expressive extension. Apply a coat of paint to create an accent wall. Use the back wall to display wall decals and framed photos.
Secure a pegboard to the inside of the closet door to organize your tools and materials. For a DIY desk, lay a piece of pre-cut wood (which you can pick up from most hardware stores) across two filing cabinets.
Add dimension to the room without having to wallpaper an entire wall. Find graphic removable wallpapers here.
To store extra volumes while still keeping them on display, place books on the top shelf of the closet. If you're a real bookworm, add a few more shelves and turn the space into a mini library.
Move your bed into the closet (just make sure you measure it correctly before moving). If you have to ditch the headboard, pick up some bed legs (like these from Ikea; $20).
Add cushions and dim lighting to make a mini space perfect for answering long emails.
Either install countertops or use a marble-topped desk in an irregularly-shaped closet for a modern wet bar. Add two stools so guests can pour, sit, and chat.
Frame inspirational phrases and beautiful artwork to keep you feeling creative. Perfect for couples with different home aesthetics—this space is all yours!
Install a wine refrigerator in your closet or just stack a few wine racks (like these from Walmart; $65 each) to store your precious vino.
Remove closet doors for extra space that can accommodate a washer, dryer, and shelves.
Just pull up a chair and get started.
Keep important papers organized with a series of shelves and a rolling file cabinet. If you're a photo junkie, create your own picture library with labeled boxes and rows of photo albums.
Build a simple bench, add a cushion, and arrange your child's favorite books to create the perfect reading nook. Get the full tutorial here.
Take doors off their hinges, drop in a mattress, and nail up a few blankets for a cozy space to hang.