It has begun! The Fab closet metamorphosis is in full effect and my clothes are already thanking me.
First thing's first. In order for the installation to begin, California Closets had a separate construction company come and tear down what is in my already existing closets. They patched up the walls and took all debris away. It was nice to come home to a blank canvas! This cost approximately $560 — a little steep if you ask me. But they did a clean job and showed up on time so moving on . . .
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The next part is the installation. Here's where I have to be honest. I have only heard good things about California Closets so I was utterly surprised/bummed when they didn't show up on my scheduled Saturday installation date. That's right, they just didn't show. I was given a window of 10:30 - 12:00 p.m. and once noon rolled around I started panicking. I called my consultant and she was on the case. Only, they totally messed up and I fell through the cracks. As you all know, I work at Sugar headquarters during the week so Saturday is the ideal option for such a major life changing event for me. I was livid. After countless apologies we rescheduled for the following Tuesday but my mom had to make herself available to oversee it (thanks again mommie!).
It only took a few hours and once my mom called to say it was all done I wanted to drop everything and run home and start organizing. I had already been fantasizing about cleaning things out and wondering if all my shoes would actually fit! I got home, said hi to Annabelle and got busy. This is pretty much how I spent every evening last week after work. Life stops when you have a brand new closet.
I was a little surprised the wood frame didn't cover more — I thought it consumed the whole closet space. But I guess once you get your clothes in you don't see the sides and back. I picked out the wood finish and the silver poles to match my floor and matte silver finishes throughout my place. So here is the hardware, installed and ready for my Fab clothes!
Hallway Closet:
Mistress Closet:
Nuance
Urban Decay
Loriblu
YEA! I can't wait to see it filled up. Conga Rats Fab!
1Looking great s far!
2Now you just need to get a set of camel Huggable Hangers with chrome hooks and your closet will be amazing!!! NO wire hangers!!!!!
I've just laid out my dream walk-in closet using the Ikea Pax system. We're building the whole thing from scratch. I can't wait!
3Oooo LOVE it. Lucky you!
4That truly looks fab! *drooling at that closet*
5WOW ~ that looks amazing! I can't wait until I'm settled and can think about doing something like this. Can't wait to see it filled up with all of your fabulous clothes! Cheers
6i use the IKEA huge pax wardrobe system to keep my clothes too but already they are bursting with too much clothes i need one whole room for my wardrobe!!!
doggie is way too cute!
7The concept is great and the layout is perfect, but for as much money as it sound like you laid down, I would have expected a full wooden frame, too. I feel like I could build the equivalent of that myself in my own closet should I so desire (although it would be way too much work for a rental).
8But once all your clothes are in, I guess you are right that you won't see anything. The layout is fantastic, though -- they were dead on with that!
Can't wait to see it filled with all your fab stuff!
Annabelle looks like she's saying, "What the heck's going on, mom?"
9I could not be more jealous.
P.S. I love Annabelle.
10I just really need to see this in person Fab. When are we toasting your new closet with Champy?!
11Was the demo $560 or the price of the entire closet...I have been wanting to do this for a long time, but have never gotten an actual idea of cost.
12Yay!! Is there a NY Closets??? Or a relevant closet remodeler on the east coast?
13Oooh I'm so jealous! This is a great looking closet.
14I'm drooling with envy...
15this closet is delicious! yeah for mom coming to the rescue!
16i am the least handy person ever but i honestly think i would have just torn down the old closet myself and saved the 500 bucks lol. nothing a little paint and plaster wouldn't fix
that being said i am sooooo jealous of your new closet!!!!!!! definitely a good investment.
can't wait to see it with all of your stuff inside!!!
17Awesome!!
18Your closet is beautiful!
19your french bulldog is SO adorable. i've been starting to look for one for myself! let me know
20Cool! Luckily, my townhouse has a huge walk-in in my bedroom that had built-in shelves already. I love it. I think it's pretty common for closets now-a-days because I was going to some open houses when trying to decide between a house or a high-rise and they ALL had huge, beautiful, shoe & clothing-ready closets!
21Lucky !!
22I'm in love with your puppy, she looks like she has so much personality!
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