Welcome to my dream closet. It’s my dream closet because it is just steps away from my bedroom. Let’s talk about how we’ve made this space not just a closet, but a destination. Everyone thinks it’s just where my clothes are stored, but really I’ve made it a bit of a special place to read and have tea…. by myself.
Yes I know it sounds weird that I decorate my closet.
I am very aware.
And yet, I still do, without embarassment!
Why you ask?
Because I can!
I know I am always moving things around, but let me say, that is one of the cheapest ways to redecorate your house. Shop your house for the best bargains. The photo above shows what the closet looked at in the beginning. Then I found this fabulous desk.
Well, I was smitten, and it was much more practical to have a larger table in here. Mr. CH can set his bags as he packs for overnight trips. We sit here to read or get ready for the day. Then when I really was minding my own business I ran across the chairs below. I have a set of two. They are both vintage, made in Italy. The price was super duper cheap. I didn’t even know where I would put them. When I heard the price, the next thing I knew, the chairs were in my car. I decided to put them in the closet.
For some reason, I really love sitting in these chairs. One of these days I will have a tea party in my closet and invite a few friends. Well, I only have room for one guest, so it will be a small party. Peggy has already claimed dibs on that.
The runner on the desk was provided by TURKISH T.
I am considering recovering the chairs in charcoal velvet. What do you think? But I can’t decide, so for now, I’m leaving them as they are.
See? It’s just made for a tea party.
So where did the old table go? On the back porch.
And the chair went here.
The chair that was here, went to the vanity, and the bench at the vanity went to the guest… well, you know the drill. I’ll show you later!!
Do you move things around? Please tell me I’m not the only one.
Wow, your closet is bigger than my bedroom..lol! Your closet is truly beautiful and I think you should definitely recover the chairs as it would make them look a lot softer and feminine!!
Thanks for the advice Lisa.
Wow – that’s my dream closet too! I wish I had that much room in my master closet. And yes, I am constantly moving things around..
Shelley
That is a dream closet. I am working on my dream closet as I write. It won’t have room for a table, but I am hoping a chair. Those chairs are beautiful. I am a lover of all thing white, gray or wood. But those are beautiful. :).
My sons give me a hard time about they hope nothing happens to me in the middle of the night,cause when they get here they may not be able to find me,they are so funny,ha!ha! I wish i had that much space in my closet.It is wonderful and i like your chairs.
I love your “secret” Tea Party Spot. A wonderful closet. Yes, I too tend to move furniture etc. around. Now that my Christmas Tree is down, I once again am re-arranging. Shopping your own home is what we should all do FIRST. New places for the same things. Thanks for this great site.
Thank you Betty.
Oh no! Do not cover the new chairs. They are perfect just the way they are plus do not soil as easily as cloth.
Those chairs are perfect the way they are (drool) but I can see why you can envision velvet in gray with the aesthetic of your home. I am delighted when furniture can be transcended into a different space.
Tammy I’m still deciding.
Oh my yes a wonderful dream closet! Charcoal velvet for the chairs……yes!
Your closet looks amazing, I only wish mine was double the space it is to do something similar. I have just re painted my bedroom and your post is a reminder that I need to do the inside of my walk in both painting and re-organising. Your space is something I can only but dream off in my next home.
I hope you had a great Christmas and New Year.
Lee
Yes, moving around is the name of the design game, and its a fun one too; ‘cept I have a few huge pieces that I have to work around………..i.e., entertainment center and piano have finally found a permanent spot. hubbie glad about that, 🙂 – looking forward to your 2015 posts…
Anita,
I adore your chairs, dear friend!!!
LOVE the black leather. . .a tad more masculine, but elegant!!!
I’d leave the chairs and paint the desk a charcoal gray.
Great contrast against all the white!!!
Do I move things around??? Indeed, I do!!! (wink)
Thanks for sharing this exquisite closet!!!
I’d be using that desk for “list” making!!!
Seems I always think of “something I need” while I’m dressing.
Fondly,
Pat
Love your “dream closet’….in my next house I want want as large as yours so that I could have a packing station too!….I saw a closet a very long time ago in a showcase home that was designed for empty nesters who like to travel and it had an amazing packing station. Beautiful, beautiful closet Anita!!!
Your closet might be bigger than my whole house! You are one lucky lady. Those chairs are so elegant. If they’re going to live in your closet, what about covering them in something fun and glamorous, like a tone on tone damask or cut velvet? Charcoal velvet would be lovely too, though.
Good morning!
I also move things around. When the spirit moves me, I put all accessories that need a new home on my dining room table or around it. I then try them in empty spots until I love them. And yes, if you love them it gives you new opportunities to see them. Love your closet.
Wow, I love those chairs!! I’m jealous that you have all that space to decorate!!!
So glad I am not the only one that decorates the closet. I too have chairs in my closet and artwork on the walls. It is my private place to go since hubby has his own closet! It is a great place to update my journal since it is quiet and “my space”.
Thanks for your closet ideas…planning to make a suite in my craftsman cottage with a very small bedroom to be changed to a closet. ive said before that.I dont like gray. The chairs are great as they are.
Anita, You have made your closet another charming and cozy space with your stamp on it. Lovely! I can see the matching chairs re-styled using French Toile fabric and painted wood trim. Merry Christmas to you and your family!
Beautiful!! While my closet isn’t as big as yours, it is quite large. When it was added to the renovation list, my kids laughed as they asked, “Isn’t a closet just a closet?” But I wanted to make the space beautiful and inviting. A mini-retreat of sorts (I have 5 kids – 3 are teenage girls – so there is an appeal to having my own place of quiet to regain my sanity). 🙂
Thank you for the inspiration I needed to pursue my plans. Merry Christmas!
Love the new pair of chairs! You find incredible things and, seemingly, for good prices! I need to ask about your tub in the master bath: is it still available? My daughter and sil are building a house (their first); she is looking for a similar tub for under $2000. Do you have any suggestions?
Have a happy Christmas!
Those two chairs are gorgeous. Leave them as they are.
Beautiful and thank you for sharing
LOVE the closet and those chairs are a nice contrast to the white. Are they leather?
I believe so. I bought these second hand.
The chairs are very nice as they are, but they would also be lovely in the gray velvet. I think it depends on the aesthetic you are going for. You’ll know if/when you want to cover them. And I have done a little moving around over the 18 years we have lived in our house but I am planning to do more.
Beautiful closet!
Oh yes, that would be gorgeous, just not in the budget right now.