Windsor Terrace Reno
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February 20, 2008
Is it wrong to love a closet?
Love is probably the wrong word here but its the one that immediately comes to mind. Maybe I should say adore. I adore it so much I haven't move my clothing out of their boxes (Ive been living out of these cardboard wardrobes for the past 5 months)because I don't want to make it ugly with the addition of my rag tag wardrobe.
If you've been following along you may remember my angry rant about how these closets are a pain to put together. They absolutely are - no question about that. But now that its finished and all in working order, I've forgiven the Container Store.
This closet is not big by most outside NYC standards (approx 6 feet by 3 feet) but its quite big compared to my prior closet. Most importantly, it maxmizes the space and is pretty to look at.
I wish I could transport you into my closet so you could feel the serenity that comes over me when I walk into this little box. Until a blog to home transporter is invented, this frankenstein like photo merge of my closet will have to suffice.
What you are seeing is the left, back and right wall arranged into a flat panorama. Have no fear, my walls are not bowed like this nor are you on a weird home renovation acid trip.
I realize this isn't strictly a home renovation post so Im sort of breaking my own rules here but I felt I had to share how happy I am with how they turned out after I complained about the system.
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Mrs. L - I knew I shared your tastes (I've been asking you about drapes on Forum). I have the exact same Elfa system. Bit more barebones, I omitted to install any fascias.
Posted by: guest4 at February 20, 2008 8:51 PM
i think i'd be in love with your closet, too, if it were in my apartment. but for now, i'll maintain a mild crush from afar.
mrs. limestone, it makes me nervous that you're getting so close to the finish line. i pretty much visit brownstoner these days to follow your progress and glean some tips from your beautiful reno!
thanks for taking the time to share with all of us. (is it selfish of me to hope that you'll find a vacation home in need of renovating?) :)
Posted by: brbr at February 20, 2008 9:32 PM
I actually like the Elfa acid trip photo. What software did use use to combine them?
Posted by: guest at February 21, 2008 6:06 PM
I am an out of state (with sibs and children in Brooklyn) compulsive reader of this site. I have watched your reno blog as we finish up some stuff in our 150 old worker cottage. I love my hall closet beyond belief so I totally understand how happy a person can be when it seems as if there will be a place for everything. You have done some beautiful work and it is interesting to see what you choose to write about when there is so much content available. I also had wanted black risers and gave in to white/cream. My husbands size 13s leave scuff marks on the white so someday soon I will get summon the energy to paint it black. I did put in a black tile floor in a small bath and although it does show every watermark and dust from our dog I love it. Enjoy your house.
Posted by: lauriec at February 21, 2008 7:10 PM
Thanks for reading all.
Guest - I used photoshop.
Posted by: Mrs. Limestone at February 22, 2008 3:41 PM
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