DIY Murphy Door with IKEA Rast dressers and custom shelves!

[@ravenstormchild6491]

If it is painted the same as the walls, it will make it look bigger. A contrasting paint will make it more busy and stand out.

[@mcnoneya]

That’s what I was thinking too, I just moved from a very large house to a very small place( different county’s, different renting laws/policies🤷🏻‍♀️) and I was contemplating changing up my white furniture to darker ones but I was like 1, it’ll just look smaller, 2, I don’t want to spend my birthday vacation money on all new furniture.

[@ritarevell7195]

I agree. My Mom and I had a small hallway with dark doors and white walls. There were like 5 doors. It made it look smaller.

[@donnamckinley9807]

Same color or lighter. Dark makes a space smaller. Light opens a space up and look larger.

[@TC-kz7cy]

Same as the walls or same as the floor. Blending with those colors will make the space seem larger/wider. A darker color will emphasise the new coverings ie make them stand out and be more noticeable. Darker ends up giving the illusion of a narrower space.

[@wolfiesara]

Also, lighter paints reflect light well, making it cheaper to light up - less money spent on electricity.

[@Mariah-jo1nr]

Dark only makes spaces feel larger when you color drench it, otherwise going dark will just create lines where there is still white and can make it feel smaller.

[@gwenculver1040]

Also lighting is important. I find dark rooms with little to no natural light almost always make a room look more cramped than it really is

[@heyyo3746]

I thought white make it looks spacious, i dunno tho, not a professional

[@charisma-hornum-fries]

My bathroom is black and rust brown. It was horrible before the ceilings was painted but when the ceiling was painted black too it makes it seem eternal. I love it.

[@MHC-1]

THIS!

[@puppetville-bethobrien4139]

I couldn't agree with you more about the color but what do you mean by color drench I've never heard that term before and I'd love to learn

[@ahoyhere8113]

I’ve owned several houses with built-ins/millwork and you want to paint it the same color as the trim. Dark will definitely make it smaller. I would go with white or a fun color if you decide to paint the trim something other than white. These are so cool, I’m envious of your surprise storage!

[@everydazetuesday]

unless you also paint the walls and trim dark. its about contrast more than shade.

[@charisma-hornum-fries]

Not if you paint the ceilings black.

[@jeanvignes]

Make one a storage bench with hidden storage behind, so sitting down to try on shoes, pull on socks or stockings or pants, will be easier, especially as you age or experience anything that might impact your mobility (e.g. an illness or injury.) It's always nice to have a beautiful, padded, place to sit in a dressing room. I'm thinking striped silk and the same cloth glued as wallpaper or wrapped as a padded well behind the bench. Good low sconces, too, for trundling back and forth to the bathroom as night.

[@annabanana7298]

Wonderful idea! Seat/bench on each side, even, with storage underneath.

[@fimc8609]

That makes so much sense!

[@ElizabethL-hw9ej]

Perfect idea

[@terretulsiak]

Are you available to come to Tampa??

[@queerdor]

Yeah they could do that in the area that already just has shelves. Would be nice

[@endur5nce]

you did a great job & also I must say the builder did an awesome job leaving it up to owner how to use that space & not wasting it by putting a wall there

[@jacquiewiegand6323]

they were closets with doors, but the doors are gone, maybe broken and replaced with curtains. a pole in 1 for hanging stuff, shelves in the other for folding towels. So the builder didn't leave it up to the owner. Its only half as creative as her.

[@JuaniqueVerde]

Facts.

[@joannekaiser1380]

Looks good. I’d like to see a video of the track that allows the swivel.

[@monkeynumbernine]

Ya- i want to see how they are pivoting

[@TheChardygirl007]

SAME!

[@annmargaretdoran3847]

Me too❤ please 🙏🏻

[@jocelynboersen]

Lighter colours make a room feel larger because natural light from the sun can reflect off of it and give a more airy and open feeling which makes the room appear to be bigger, whereas darker colours don't reflect daylight as much and make a room feel smaller

[@sly5346]

The natural 🪵 wood looks beautiful.

[@baddie1shoe]

This is an utterly perfect solution considering the shape of the storage. What a clever solve!

[@catherinegrace2366]

It’s crazy creative and a huge endeavor. I gasp when I saw the other 3 door openings. Wow

[@buzybea7267]

I would put a trim piece the length in front on 1 cabinet to overlap the other to close the gap, making it look like a true built-in.

[@baddie1shoe]

@ yes!

[@rosie141]

@@buzybea7267I love your idea! Top, bottom & middle trim.

[@julieaskingforafriend]

This is great! Would LOVE a vid on the actual Murphy hardware, please. And I want your nail gun!

[@zoeprimrose2309]

Yes, please!

[@Translating...]

Possibly the coolest thing I'll see today. Bravo!

[@angieb5091]

Dark usually makes spaces seem smaller.

[@ChickVicious237]

Yeah, I think she said that to get people to comment with a correction

[@shoshannasays6188]

@@ChickVicious237 It worked. I was like, NO NO NO LIGHT MAKES THINGS SEEM BIGGER, DARK SMALLER based entirely on my hardwood floors. There are certainly exceptions -- I really feel like making a dirty joke here, but I'll just keep it to myself and anyone/everyone else who I happen to encounter today...yeah:)

[@CCknows]

Keeping everything light will give the most visual space.

[@elissaross962]

Awesome!!! Make one of the larger ones a cozy reading nook with a bench. 🌹

[@SteviiLove]

I've heard the opposite about small spaces; light colors makes them feel bigger while darker colors tend to make them feel smaller.

[@arikalamari19]

thats the general rule

[@staceya7870]

When it's an actual dark color your eye tends to think the walls or ceiling are pushed back (you don't notice the boundary lines as much). I tend to like dark colors in rooms that font get much light because the illusion works better and it feels cozy.

[@a1ntcry1noveru]

@@staceya7870 cozy intimates it feels snug , which indicates smaller

[@wolfiesara]

Dark colors will not reflect light, making the room always seem dark unless you flood the room with lights - which will cost more on the electric bill. If you like dark spaces, dark paint is fine. If you need a room to be bright enough to see well, go with light colors. Bright colors in a small space can be overwhelming. For example: The previous owners of our house painted a small bathroom an eye poppingly bright coral color that made everything in the room look coral colored from the reflected light and made the room seem small. We repainted in a light-medium blue, and the room looked much larger and the lighting seemed more soothing and less like you were being attacked. One of the bedrooms in our house was painted in dark green on bottom with a dark brown on the top with a wallpaper border across the middle. The room was twice the size of the bathroom, yet always looked small and dark even with two 100W lightbulbs. We repainted the top half of the room a coordinating tan color and removed one light bulb and the room looked larger and brighter than before.

[@VernaFerguson]

Wonderful Today I just thinking about how I could make an archway smaller but still be able to open it back open to my large furniture if needed...Wonderful!!!!

[@CynthiaMantey]

Match wood work with white walls,maximize room looks.My family has lot of rentals & we did really fun projects like this.Eventually stained wood doesn’t last as long as oil based very best paint.Good luck with future projects.❤❤❤😊

[@Coley-O]

How ingenious. Love it! The fact that they don't all line up in the back is killing my OCD though 😂

[@baddie1shoe]

Agreed! I wonder if there is a simple solution?

[@ShelleyCook]

The don't line up in the back to accommodate the slant of the ceiling.

[@Coley-O]

@@ShelleyCook it still bothers my OCD. Sorry 😆

[@QueenMudFace]

Same!

[@gavindaly5731]

@@Coley-O It's probably a good thing you don't know what's going on behind sheetrock , under floors and in your ceiling then .....

[@gloriagabriel2589]

I'd love a full video of this build.

[@tammyharden-morris6780]

she didn't film all of it...

[@GloriaG1972]

@@tammyharden-morris6780 obviously. 🤦‍♀️

[@jeanetteharrington8591]

I have 8 of these dormer " closets " in my home on the top floor. I've never know what to do keep them functional and beautiful! This video was perfectly timed as I'm remodeling my home right now! Thank you so much.

[@GodsSparrowSpeaks]

Oh my gosh, you are doing such an AMAZING job❣️ 🙌🏼 ESPECIALLY with the ceiling angle! 😵‍💫😜 I am SUPER impressed with your choice to beautify and further the storage! My Dad was an architect and custom everything designer, specializing in historic reproduction, and what you’re doing is, so far… brilliant. I can’t wait to see the finished product! And understand the cold…🥶

[@francinemiranda8409]

Marvelous build!!! Ingenious solution! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@Melly.K11]

It's a really neat idea but the question is, with the weight of the dressers, and the weight of whatever you store in it, will the swivel hold up? Are there additional supports attached to that bottom board that you sat the units on?

[@poshpearls23]

That's actually a very good point....I'd love to hear her answer.

[@harriotteworthington3147]

@@poshpearls23 I had the same thought. Simple swivel casters could solve the problem. She might want to add a set of magnets at the top to assure they stay closed. (I’m working on a design for my retirement home, Murphy door has been my idea for closing off the private space from the communal areas)

[@bonk6561]

Exactly what i was thinking

[@danlaplante]

Ditto

[@rederik23]

This is the comment I went searching for because I thought the same thing!

[@brendajhelps6094]

I think what you have done is fantastic !

[@santiagobenites]

The IKEA Rast is nice because it's made of 100% wood. I sanded and painted mine dark walnut brown, put on some nice pulls, and it looks great!

[@abigailandino6251]

She ate that project. Ate it! Gobble gobble gobble! 😮❤

[@cathyadhdwriter]

I love your murphy door storage solution! What's the hinge you used on the top and bottom? Side note: dark paint *can* make small spaces feel larger, but only if you color drench the room (i.e. paint the walls and ceiling and trim etc. all the same color) and use a non-glossy paint. The idea is that the walls appear to "recede" when everything is the same dark matte color. I'm not sure how well that would work with the light floor though! You might be better off color drenching in a lighter color. Looking forward to seeing it all finished and painted! Such a creative solution 😍

[@martinsalcedo201]

YES, I, too, would like information about the Hinges that make this Possible!

[@Consmoma]

🙋🏻‍♀️Same question…

[@erinbowbooks]

Me four!

[@suzannebeyer5369]

Me five!

[@giselamarcolongo9852]

Me too!!! Please, I Would love to know where you got the hinges?! I want to copy you!!! It is a very smart idea!!❤

[@tabbycatcrume]

Those are awesome! Can’t wait to see the finished project

[@champagnechaos]

Thank you so much, I’m so excited it’s working so far!!

[@PandaZelda]

Cooking with Michelle would be amazing!!

[@suelyons531]

Pretty cool. I would paint everything in that hallway the same color otherwise it's going to look super busy.

[@bonnie6231]

You go woman👍🏼👍🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Excellent idea and great for organizing. Love it❣️

[@dedestaggs5093]

Love this! Please post the final result ❤

[@chaosreality7029]

Nice work. Incorrect on the last point though. Dark colors always make space feel smaller regardless of how big the room is.

[@jsw1968]

^this is correct.

[@champagnechaos]

That’s what I had always thought too! I wish I remembered where I saw that info about the dark😂

[@hotflippinmess9178]

Maybe it's when you color drench the room that dark can make the place look larger? Like endless perhaps like space, etc. Just speculation though.

[@lynnmaupin-simpson1215]

Light colors reflect light and makes a space seem bigger. Try it first. You can always paint it darker later. But---- before you paint dark, buy some dark shower curtains and place over the openings. Squint and see if it seems smaller or larger. Dark absorbs light so the area seems smaller. Great idea .

[@champagnechaos]

That’s a great idea! Thank you!

[@boxminded666]

This is, if not, the best DIY projects I've seen on this platform Amazing 👏🏻 ✨️

[@le_th_]

It very much depends on what color scheme you are using in the rooms on either end of this hallway. You want something that looks cohesive, not chopped up, like you didn't have a plan going in. If you think those doors are "super heavy" now, just wait until you fill those drawers and put things on those shelves. You'll be lucky if the heavy duty grand piano hinges you hopefully used don't come down. I much prefer the soft look of the long, elegant drapes, but you do you.

[@samsilverhawk4435]

Like what you're doing so far, looking forward to seeing the finished results of your clever handiwork. I've always heard darker shades make spaces seem smaller, while lighter, or white, make them feel larger, opposite of your statement.

[@achevres]

Great idea and looks professional! I would suggest adding a caster wheel to the end of the "door" for extra support, so all the weight isn't on the hinges.

[@michellebyrom6551]

Good use of space. If you have kids it would worth locking the shelves in place at the top to limit access. Kids hide in house fires so keep them out. Colours for painting. The wall paint continued over the units will maintain continuity and feeling of space. Contrast colour or pretty papers on the back of the shelves adds interest without visual interference. Pretty papers can be wrapping/origami paper attached with modpodge and spray varnished for protection.

[@kyleeconrad]

A white or light ceiling and white trim will make it feel taller and low sheen finishes that don't reflect much light. A dark bold color will work, but keep it low sheen as well. If you keep wood tones avoid cool grays, light or dark, because it will look blue to purple next to the wood.

[@pennynickels5216]

Great idea! LOVE the rast chest, they are SO versatile. Why (what appears to be) the 3 different depths of the custom top boxes? Can we see an updated video of the entire space finished please???

[@RockJay2NayMe]

Bright or white will always make a small space feel bigger. Painted a section of cabinets int eh kitchen, that whole section looks big, compared to the rest of the kitchen. It's amazing how white paint can make a small space or section feel big!!!

[@doranavarra1184]

Che bel progetto, complimenti. Si può utilizzare anche in altri ambienti. Brava 👏

[@lauraann117]

light stays airy. Dark will feel heavy and weighty. I would match the walls or trim.

[@CHILLBOY-hr8zr]

Awesome idea! Love using the ikea and simple woodworking!

[@ChrisoKyriacou]

This lady is very clever I could never think or do anything like that. It’s fantastic.

[@normal6715]

Yaaaassss Women in STEM ❤❤ slayyy

[@boopy6430]

dark in a small space often makes it even smller. Contrast it from the walls and the contrast will make for a more dynamic look though. Light will make it feel bigger but not as eyecatching. Id try for an in between with a rich brown to contrast the walls but not so dark that its heavy feeling

[@lynnehutchinson17]

Very clever! Agree with someone else...matching with the wall color would probably feel bigger. Although, complimentary colors might be fun. Good luck! Anticipating next video!

[@daisyq2501]

Dark makes a place seem smaller. Light makes it bigger.

[@meaj4556]

Omg love ittttttt! There is nothing better than a hidden/ multipurpose door!

[@susanm8957]

Definitely go light, all one color. Add wall sconces. I think this idea is great. You can put totes, etc in behind for storing off season clothes, holiday, etc. Nice job!

[@Happybidr]

White paint does not stop the eye, it allows it to keep going so it makes the space seem larger. Dark paint, if you use contrasting colors especially,will force the eye to see more things that stop it from moving beyond, so it will appear more closed in, with more stuff in a smaller space. It will enhance coziness, but you don’t want that in certain rooms.

[@craigathonian]

What a beautiful and creative idea ! You're quite right about darker looking bigger. In color theory Darker colors don't reflect light, since there is an absence of white. So the more white the more bright, which moves objects closer to the eye visually. BUT, with color it can get tricky since there is another word that describes vibrancy, which is chroma. If you pick a dark color that is saturated with color {high chroma}, it can act like a white, so adding a grey tone to any shade will push it back.

[@abbylynn8872]

Hi Craig, can you give an example of a color name by paint brand in the black or chocolate that will do this? I'm struggling and really want black or deep chocolate or espresso accents. This was very informative. Thank you💕💕🌸

[@princessadora]

dark makes things look smaller.

[@princessadora]

its a small space. you could add dark to the back wall to make it look furthar away but as its such a small space it won't really make a difference just make the space look and feel darker. and as its a closet it will just make it hard to see in there and there are no windows or natural light. keep it light and bright you could also add a large mirror or do a mirrored wall to give the feeling of more space

[@craigathonian]

@ Sorry, i'm retired, color names change every season, but the key note for you is to pick a color before you go to any paint department. Those color chips are made by the devil to drive you crazy ! They can take any one color and make 100's of subtle changes that are only needed by a designer. Also, with this small space any brand that's on sale is good. Quality is needed for large rooms. { Also, when going dark, buy any medium to dark Oop's paint as your base coat. Even better if its a quality brand. Than your choice color will cover much easier.} Keep in mind that the human brain really can't predict when color, light, and room dimensions merge, so continuity with you vision is key. With color choice a medium brown like Hershey's milk choc. bar can look very dark once the room is saturated ...then the light source can make any shade look darker or lighter. Just as light can change a color, other surfaces like the ceiling and floor will change what you see on the walls. Those entire "saturated' rooms are probably using a much lighter color than you perceive. With your hoopla and drive, I'd like to see you do so much more than what your proposing. You have a great opportunity here with such a tight small room that your not living in, SO... go hog wild with creativity & have fun ! Get rid of conventional ways & think outside the box like covering the walls with a fabric and use starch as glue.{easy clean-up if ya don't like it.} A fake leather like Alligator or Ostrich on the walls, drawer, & door fronts... Or a roll of plastic mirror film on the ceiling that can be splattered or smeared with a metal paint to match the hardware. Instead of 1 or 2 ceiling lights how bout some Mini spot lights, one each for each archway would look stellar ! You've got the talent and the adventure spirit that most people don't have, so i'd like to see you keep going with pushing the creativity and experiment. This small space is perfect for this exercise ❣

[@COEXIST-ny4db]

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE this! Great job!!

[@lisalisavirgowarrior1111]

I Love your creativity 💕

[@ThePumpkinLady53]

Dark makes rooms feel smaller. Lighter colors make them feel larger.

[@Sliceofhaupia]

If it’s done wrong. Done properly can make it feel bigger

[@mishmazy]

You had some mad talent!! So beautiful and functional all your builds are! I don't know if you do this full time, like you have a business or build for other, but you would be booked out for years!!

[@champagnechaos]

This is the nicest compliment, I seriously can’t thank you enough!! I’ve only done projects in my home so far bc I’m scared to mess up anyone else’s😂 but that would be amazing to figure out someday!

[@Georgeツ]

​@@champagnechaos Even if you did "mess up", I know, from your videos, that your solution would be solid and not a bandaid, on the problem. As a home owner, that's the kind of person I want working on my home 😅 You have no idea how many half-baked projects I've found around this home 🤦🏻‍♀️ IMO, it's so much harder to correct someone else's mistakes VS just making it all over, again, the right way 😅 The Murphy bookcases are GENUIS and oh my gosh, they look STUNNING 😍

[@champagnechaos]

@@Georgeツ ​​⁠ that’s seriously so nice of you to say, thank you! Bandaid fixes are the WORST… this house has been such a headache because of them😂

[@sctvgirl]

Do bright weight trim with the color of your choice for the rest. This helps keep the room from feeling too overwhelming from darker colors and allows for difference between rooms while making them feel cohesive.

[@snospmoht3252]

Not quite halfway thru (darn internet keep cutting out here 🤬) and man! You've taken short rows, plated them in platinum, studded them with gemstones and put fairy wings on them with this pattern! 🪄🪩🌟🧚‍♀️💎💖 Amazeballs!

[@JG22-c5o]

Huh? Are you watching the same thing we’re watching?

[@endur5nce]

dark colors can add interest and showcase. I like the idea of going a darker color but I would keep the slats that color or stain them. I am not all one color kinda person. Varying colors can add depth and interest :)

[@gwendolyncrutcher7236]

🙋🏽‍♀️Trust and believe go with a light color. Painting them white, bone white, or any white color with expensive-looking handles will give you an elegant feel and look. You can add an accent rug with white & tan to add warmth to your elegant, high-in look. Going dark will make it look smaller if you get the color wrong. Then you will have to put in some extra work painting over the wrong dark color. 💖🌟💖

[@Clintotron]

Dark absorbs more light making it look smaller. I can't think of any situation where dark colors would make anything look larger.

[@SeanQuinn4]

I would highly advise going dark for the furnishing if you have any noticeable, shadow casting gaps that you want to conceal. If you go with a light color, the odds of the door exposing its function increase.

[@SeanQuinn4]

Otherwise, perhaps strike a tape line on the inside/hidden seams of the furnishings, and go dark/back behind the line to create a fake "reveal." Should further sell the illusion.

[@gabriellahsdancingheart8808]

Dark makes areas feel smaller. Lighter colors are brighter colors open it up to feel bigger.

[@elizabethdasilva3886]

Painting the whole space a dark moody color would look AWESOME. Love the creative solution!

[@JacquiBuckley-t7v]

I've never heard of dark colours making a small area look bigger. In fact the opposite is true. You are very talented and I love your projects ❤❤

[@princescott]

I need the finished results!

[@Kodanikage]

Those curtains seem luxurious. Maybe take inspiration from the color, and if you want dark and moody, go for a gothic purple color palette.

[@ralanham76]

I wouldn't make the shelves dark. That would make them seem bigger more imposing. Possibly you could paint the ceiling some kind of blue to make it feel bigger.

[@Makeuploveculture]

Super cool Idea!!!! Love it!!! I think a darker color would look really nice against the white walls

[@giraffe1219]

Where did you hear that? My mom painted two living rooms dark brown and maroon in my life time and they both felt infinitely smaller and sadder.

[@nunpho]

Brown and maroon 😬

[@Chr.U.Cas1622]

👍👌👏 Oh WOW, simply fantastic!

[@Alex-zi1nb]

holy crap that is genius and adds functional storage onto hidden storage AND is a zillion times better than basic/weird curtains

[@internetuser7156]

Just show the process on the next ones. This is great!

[@BallBusta]

That looks really good. Smart use of space.

[@colesuqs]

Thats just brilliant!!

[@SecondMileDIY]

I’d go light! In fact, I think you should just do some clear coat or something. I love the natural wood look!

[@HeavensMee]

I've never heard of Murphy doors, but your amazing creation has made me a big fan of the idea!

[@ljtb]

Can't wait to see the progress on these 😲🙌

[@champagnechaos]

Thank you so much for being excited with me!

[@adelafaith9604]

@champagnechaos Please can you show how you cover the necessary gap between the finished door units​. I once made an inset library with seat that covered a shoe box in my hallway. Painted it a strong rich pink to make a feature of it. Lighting is also the key to preventing a place look small or dingy. Dark colours will absorb more light. Great ideas and very inspiring. Definitely need links to the hinge mechanism hardware please too!

[@MurcuryEntertainment]

I feel like nice harbor blue, battleship grey, or navy blue, would go nicely with the sable flooring.

[@KatieH-i7k]

Those Murphy cupboards are a fantastic idea, and look great. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@farrahdianne]

Im subscribing. I need to see more! Please post! ❤

[@skyrocketcoast219]

Very very impressive! Really epicly excellent planning & design.

[@ShilohLanphier-Scruggs]

Gorgeous work!

[@AjBaler]

You did a great job girl!😄

[@CoatRaq]

If youd have made the shelves share a floor/ceiling panel you could probably get another 3 or 4" of shelf height and save on material and weight too

[@nature-c1y]

You did great job! 👏

[@macav.f.1027]

🙌 Simplemente genial !!!!!! 👏👏👏👏🤩🤩🤩❤️🙏

[@shekhar_sahu]

It already looks pretty

[@cristinabraga3414]

Ideia brilhante ❤!

[@hanamerino]

My grandparents had a pantry like this! It felt so magical as a child to pull back the cupboards to find MORE shelves. They used to "hide" treats in the back for us to find. Also a great spot for hide and seek. ;)

[@miss55apple]

You are absolutely amazing I’m loving it

[@pennyrobinson4266]

That is amazing! Great skill and great idea!

[@highpsi11]

So clever and great skills!

[@charlenecrawford6962]

This is such an awesome idea! Love it cant wait to see the end results!

[@kellypatterson4412]

That's actually a really clever and aesthetically pleasing solution.

[@karladoane7323]

I'm super impressed! Watching a woman build stuff empowers me. Super impressed how you figured out Murphy doors...then assembling Drawers and shelves to Create doors.

[@HiAmandaHere]

Yeah, I love it and I would go light in color. ❤

[@ireniaks]

Damn, that's awesome! Following for part 2.

[@denisecrazycatlady7234]

This is fantastic, lucky, and talented:)