Hey friends! I'm glad your back to check out week 3 of the $100 Room Challenge! If you're just jumping in, you can click below to see the previous weeks.
Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3 | Week 4 | Week 5 {Reveal}
This week is the most excited I've been about this closet mudroom makeover. It feels so good to see my spur of the moment idea of turning our coat closet into a mudroom really starting to come together!
Last week was all about finding the right pieces. This week I focused my efforts on painting and hanging everything up.
The Ikea wall hooks I scored last week for only $12 each got a coat of white paint! The black hooks and the white wood combo looks so fresh. The hooks also have these slots, so you can label each hook.
The other piece I painted is the paper organizer. When you saw it last it was very rustic looking. A few quick coats of gold spray paint and you can barely recognize it.
I plan on using command hooks to hang it inside of the closet door.
After going back and forth over using pinboard or mirror in the closet. I decided the pinboard would more functional for our family in here. With the addition of the paper organizer, this space will be a mudroom and command center {win-win}.
I painted the frame white to go with the rest of the space. A little bit of paint did get on the fabric but I'm actually ok with it {for now}. I'm thinking I will cover it with a different fabric in the future.
Last but not least I also added some much-needed lighting in here, which was not part of my original plan. Every time I walked into this closet I would instinctively touch the wall looking for a switch, only to be frustrated when I remember there isn't one.
When I noticed there was a plug behind the shoe cabinet I was beyond excited {insert me dancing awkwardly with joy}. A plug meant I can put a light in here!
Plus, I already had the perfect one on hand {insert even more awkward dancing hehe}. The wall sconce that was in Jaden's room in our last house. It works perfectly because it incorporates the black, white, and gold color scheme I'm going.
Remember last week when I said I wanted to bring in some color with the addition of a small rug? Well, I found some great options at World Market. I didn't buy one because I want to look around some more, but these are definitely on the right track.
Also, I spent no money this week, because I already had the paint and wall light on hand {woot}!
Total Budget: $100
Spent
$26 | Hooks {2}
Remaining = $74
Plans:
Week 2: Gather and purchase major pieces {hooks, shoe cabinet. etc...}
Week 3: Decide on pinboard vs. mirror, paint paper organizer, hang hooks, and source a small colorful rug.
Week 4: Add final touches and decor.
Week 5: The big reveal!
See you next week for another progress update!
Don't forget to check out the other bloggers who are also participating in the $100 Room Challenge below!
Linda P. says
florence, that's exactly what I'm trying to avoid since the kids {and sometimes us adults too} have a dependency to just stuff in the closet. Thanks for stopping by!
FLORENCE says
Sounds like you have a great idea turning the closet into a mudroom! That way, since it's out in the open, you may not have the tendency to shove stuff in and forget it, like I would. Love those hooks and especially your rug choices.
ashley@biggerthanthethreeofus says
This is looking so good!
Linda P. says
Thanks Ashley!
Jessica | House Homemade says
Love small space makeovers. Such big impact!
Linda P. says
jessica, I also love the impact of making a small space useful and functional 🙂
Maria - House by the Preserve says
I LOVE that lamp! So looking forward to seeing this finished space!
Meredith @ The Palette Muse says
I can't believe how much great storage you've already managed to add in this space! And I love your rug ideas. Can't wait to see it all together!
Kristen says
Love those colorfull rugs! It is all coming along nicely!
Erin- Lemons, Lavender, & Laundry says
It is looking SO good in here!!! Yay for a light and gold spray paint! Love your fun, vibrant rug choices.
Kim says
Love your rug choices! I can't wait to see this space come together - it's looking fabulous already!
Linda P. says
Thanks, Kim, I love those little colorful rugs!
Susanne says
I am Definitely team pin board for your mudroom. It looks great!!
Linda P. says
Thanks Susanne, I really wanted the mirror but hubby talked me into the pinboard!
Tracy says
I love the hooks! I’m going to need some for my house too!
Linda P. says
they are great, especially since they are so reasonably priced!
Chris says
looks good. I love it when I walk into someone's home and it's organized. You're doing great!
Emy says
Your closet is looking so cute!! I love that light!
Linda P. says
Emy that light is my fave too!
Nicki Parrish says
What a great idea to turn that little closet into a mudroom space. Looking so cute!
Patti says
Wow. You are certainly getting a lot in this little room. those rugs are so fun. looking forward to seeing what you choose.
Molly | Awfully Big Adventure says
Eeee it's looking so good! I love love love that sconce. the functionality of the pinboard is great, but i also like that the mirror would bounce light around the little space...decisions! And those world Market rugs...whew, so cute!