How to Turn a Hallway Closet into Custom Built Ins

[@TPoPArt]

This looks 100 times better and the way you used the cedar is very creative. You’re rebuilding your house one little piece at a time. 😂

[@ianwalker682]

The built in looks so much better! I think it would be a lot more user friendly as well.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you so much! I'm loving having these large drawers here instead of the old shelving. I appreciate you watching and hope you have a great weekend!

[@stevedockery3534]

What an awesome job Shara. I've been wanting to do something to the kitchen pantry and now I have another great idea. Have a great weekend. Steve

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you so much! So glad this gave you some ideas! I appreciate you watching and hope you have a wonderful weekend as well!

[@cyndij8312]

A decor closet. I think this is my favorite project of yours. Love the built in look.

[@missylearned9821]

I would much prefer to have this in bedrooms than closets! I always love 1920s-1950s homes that have this type of storage in bedrooms, hallways, dining rooms as standard features! Well done!

[@craiggoodwin9704]

Shara, that is an impressive build. Now you have me looking at all my closets and scratching my brain! Nice to see the whole Family is doing well. Thanks for Sharing!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you so much! So glad you enjoyed it and I truly appreciate you watching and following along! I hope you and yours are doing well and have a great weekend (and upcoming holidays!)!

[@kmh997]

Great job! All 4 of my closet openings have unique measurements, so your doors were most interesting to me. And thanks for admitting to sacrificing space. It makes me more at ease about an unavoidable loss in my hallway storage project.

[@JayBergCustoms]

I didn't really get the bottom trim part until you installed it. That whole built in is so seamless like that! Excellent job!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you! I saw a similar built in a while back where they did the baseboard like that and knew immediately that's what I wanted. It feels more "built in" being behind the trim.

[@callynt]

This is amazing! Way more functional and just gorgeous to look at.

[@theabristlebroom4378]

Subbed when I saw that woman-handled that whole thing by yourself. Extra points for working out the plan on your workbench!

[@createful_heart]

I'd love to do something like this in my master closet. Thanks for this perfectly timed video, Shara! Your project is gorgeous!!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you so much! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video and it gave you some ideas! Have a wonderful weekend!

[@brewster3987]

Okay, so that look at 0:09 genuinely struck fear into my soul... 😉 Good on ya for the 1/4" wiggle room allowances. In my 60-year-old ranch house, I'd probably need twice that amount for tolerances... I love this modular design. Isn't it amazing how you can actually gain usuable space with proper organization, even if you sacrifice a little cubic footage? I'm totally stealing your idea of ripping t&g flooring into frames and trim pieces. Brilliant. I'm very glad to know that someone else drills their shelf pin holes last, too. This one was worth the wait!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Haha doors bring out the worst in me 😂 So glad you enjoyed the build--I really appreciate you watching! I honestly was really surprised when I put everything back in I still had almost a full shelf and drawer left empty--it's not about how much space you have, it's about how you use the space 😉 I'm glad I could share the T&G "cheat" with you! Thanks so much for watching and following along. I hope you and yours have a wonderful weekend and upcoming holidays!

[@TheVideoGameVault]

Looks awesome. I love how you make such cool stuff without a planer, jointer, biscuit joiner, drum sander, etc. because i don't have any of those tools and this shows me what is possible with what i have.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

I love keeping things simple! Glad you find it helpful. Thanks so much for watching and I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

[@BrenQ99]

This was a genius approach!! I love the way your built ins look compared with the white doors…. What a massive difference in functionality, as well as aesthetics!! Phenomenal job.

[@pmdinaz]

I'm really liking the crown molding above it! Nice detail indeed!

[@EmorettaRobinson]

This was quite clever and more visually appealing than before. It looks much more organized. And the end result is really cute.

[@lovejones7545]

Very nice! Looks great🤙🏾💯

[@SawdustmakerLori]

What a big improvement......great job!!! That closet will be so much more enjoyable to use and easier to organize. Now you've inspired me to figure out something better for a couple closets I have. This project was really large sized and looked difficult to handle but I noticed you had lots of help from Bubby and Lucy!

[@brodrick3164]

Phenomenal job Shara.

[@timothycreasy2161]

Very nice Ms. Shara. The look of cedar looks really nice on the doors. The drawers on the bottom is a easier way to find what you are looking for, took me a long time to understand why people were doing that. Two thumbs up 👍👍

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you so much! I think cedar is my favorite wood--I almost used preprimed lumber and painted it, but I'm glad I changed my mind and used cedar instead. I appreciate you watching and I hope you have a wonderful weekend and upcoming holidays!

[@WillysPerformanceCycleCtr]

This is a very nice closet conversion! I like your cabinet idea. It looks so much better than the uninspiring plantation closet doors…ugh… definitely hard to open and keep closed! You had plenty of help with Bub supervising in the shop and Lucy watching over you two inside! Lol…. Take care and please keep on building! Have a happy weekend!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you so much! If we are counting, I've ditched a total of 7 doors so far from this house in 2 years 😂 I'm obviously not a big fan of the original doors and I LOVE these do much better. I couldn't have done it without Bubs and Lou--and Danny for the heavy lifting haha. I appreciate you watching and hope you have a wonderful weekend as well!

[@WillysPerformanceCycleCtr]

@@WoodshopDiaries ….. You’re obviously my favorite woodworking channel and I hope your efforts continue to pay off and your channel keeps on growing! It’s hard to explain, but you just do it right, explain your mistakes, and always have a beautiful piece of work! Thanks Shara and I hope you, Danny, Bub and Lucy have a wonderful holiday season! Don’t forget to take time out for yourself and your family. That comes first!

[@GrampaFuzzy]

wearing a "give blood" shirt while using power tools is quite brave

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Haha had never crossed my mind 😂

[@craiggoodwin9704]

Great observation! Cracks me up!

[@rachelburgener819]

Whodathunk😳😝🤣🤣🤣🤣 ❤️😀

[@stephaniefoster1964]

She already gave blood...😏

[@Jonacarpenter]

True…..but isn’t that a given as a carpenter? Small or big, we will give…….

[@clemmcguinness1087]

Wow. Brilliant job

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you so much! I hope you have a great weekend!

[@westtexas5754]

Very nice. I appreciate that you made good use of available door hardware.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thanks so much! I'm glad it was an easy "fix" haha! Have a great weekend and thanks so much for watching!

[@ashleycoker9381]

You did it again! INCREDIBLE! Also, secrets out- you’re a pillow hoarder😂😂😂 Still love your channel!!!

[@davidgiesfeldt6650]

I love the use of the hidden hinges for a flush look on the insert doors. KUDOS!

[@derrick1125]

Those look amazing. Great job.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you so much! I appreciate you watching!

[@deborahhaynes8361]

You are right, night and day. I love the look.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you so much! I'm so happy with how this turned out!

[@kalinn55]

You are the best at explaining in detail how to do every step! Thank you for sharing all your amazing information!

[@sunrae9441]

You've inspired me to try building new furniture and they've turned out great! This is AMAZING!! Thank you so much for sharing all your projects!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

This makes my day! Thank you so much and I'm so glad to hear these projects have inspired you. Happy building!! 😊🙌

[@ohdang8515]

Holy smokes. This is one of the most impressive videos I've seen on YT. GREAT job!

[@chrisnash2154]

Great project and very well done. I’ve noticed a few things about you… You’ve been on for seven years and you have done projects as simple as a stool to full cabinets, yet You use some of the more basic and, “entry level“ woodworking tools. Nothing from Dewalt, Milwaukee, Makita, Saw-Stop, Woodpeckers or even Festool. I don’t recall even seeing bandsaws, planers or jointers. This is not a dig on you. Quite the opposite. I am in awe and applaud your ability to do all you do with general tools that are easily and affordably accessible to the masses. SALUTE!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Hi! Thanks so much for your kind words! I definitely try my best to keep things simple and accessible on purpose. Since my goal and focus is to help beginner and intermediate DIYers, I purposefully try to use as few, basic tools as possible on each project. No need to overcomplicate anything OR turn people away with expensive, fancy tools 😊 I'm glad you noticed and appreciate the efforts!

[@athomewithjenny]

That built in is so beautiful! Great job!! Thank you for sharing ❤❤

[@annabelazanutto9222]

This is my new favorite channel

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Aww thank you! 🙌

[@clayformations1638]

Amazing work! You make it look so easy!

[@johnkelley9877]

That was a massive project but it looks beautiful! Your work is always great. Thanks for sharing this.

[@rachelburgener819]

What a wonderful, inspiring, beautiful and ohhhh did I say awesome addition to any space. Your craftsmanship is spot on👏👏👏. ❤️😀

[@Kjs_interests]

😮😮😮My face the entire video. Half the time I didn’t even know the words you were using but it’s BEAUTIFUL!😍

[@oreobenavidez953]

Wow!!! Absolutely gorgeous great job you are a fabulous carpenter . Have a blessed weekend 😊

[@espnmk]

Nice job! Shara love the contrast of white walls and custom wood sealed built ins, Thanks for Sharing...

[@LPerez7276]

Very very nice. Adds character and functionality. Great job

[@jessicagatson1025]

I have been wanting to do something similar to this in my tiny hall closet! The even tinier closet doorway makes it difficult to use ALL of the usable space which just irritates me to no end. I appreciate seeing someone else do this first. Thanks.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

So glad this gives you some inspiration and ideas for your own space! This could work for just about any size closet-happy building! 🙌

[@HobbitBroad]

In a previous house I lived in I had a much smaller version of your hallway cabinet with drawers. I loved the way I was able to organize all my linens and towels in them. I have a space now under my stairs that something like this would work perfectly. Love your work.✨💖✨

[@jhold7553]

Thats actually genius. Now we know Shara is a pillow hoarder ha

[@WoodshopDiaries]

I have to confess it’s true 😂 this is my “staging closet” so I keep all my decor for staging my photos in here. Throw pillows are my weakness 🙈

[@scottmorris4914]

Great project and video. So many pieces to where it seems never ending.

[@guill0tine246]

omg beautiful! so happy you kept the wood look - so happy you popped up in my recommended :) subscribed!

[@justavian]

Amazing work - it looks great. I have some long term plans to do something similar to at least one of my spare bedrooms. I'll have to come back and watch this again when i'm ready to get started! Thanks for sharing this.

[@timcampbell4267]

Whew--that look you gave the doors at the beginning of the video. If I were a door, I'd jump off my hinges and take myself to the door graveyard! LOL! The built-ins look great. I may try that in our main bedroom.

[@IMDunn-oy9cd]

Quite the improvement!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you! I smile everytime I walk down my hallway now haha. I appreciate you watching and hope you have a great weekend!

[@DrunkInPublic]

I hate doors, I love Shara, I loved this video 🎉❤

[@brunnie]

Very nice project. Looks terrific.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you so much! I'm really happy with how it turned out and I appreciate you watching!

[@carmenponcedeleon2693]

Whoa whoa whooooaaa❤ this was fabulous! Now I’m thinking of closets I can attempt this on!😊

[@mrpbright]

Love the groove side for door frame trick! 20 years in construction and thats new on me. One thing of note is that access panel. It looked to be for a shower valve? (by its height). That was likely added when the valve was changed out for upgrade or to change valve body for some reason. We dont need to leave access to those after install. The panel was probably used as its easier to do than a drywall patch. Nice looking project!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Hi! The access panel is actually for internet so we needed to keep it accessible in the closet 😊

[@yapunion]

Love this whole look; we have a hall closet w/bifold doors, but are in need of better shelving, this is actually a pretty cool solution to it.

[@KeithBarrowsToday]

It is easy to remove the section of wall above the door! We used to have built-ins (1970s) and the top section was its own door set. My wife and I love built-ins!

[@jeanloreaud9282]

C’est une très belle transformation ,ça change tout, très joli travail,à bientôt salut Jeannot 🛠😉

[@MCsCreations]

Stunning work, Shara! It turned out amazing! 😃 Really well done! Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊 And happy holidays!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you so much! I appreciate you watching and hope you have a great weekend and a happy holiday with your family!

[@jimrosson6702]

Great job Shara it looks amazing such a huge difference

[@emilevoyer123]

THANKS FOR THE VIDEO

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thanks so much for watching! Have a great weekend!

[@lucasmiller7863]

I really want to learn how to build cabinet doors! New doors would be a massive improvement in my kitchen!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

you got this! I have a guide to sizing doors here: www.woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-determine-cabinet-door-size/ And a post on how to build them here: www.woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-make-diy-cabinet-doors/ And how to install them here: www.woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-install-concealed-hinges-cabinet-hardware/ Maybe these can help you get started!

[@steph.6235]

they look so good! this inspires me to tackle my kitchen pantry

[@laurendao4467]

This is a great idea. I have a single hallway closet and it’s a word dimension and a little too deep, with the shelves a bit too far apart, making it hard to utilize the space well. An upper cabinet and lower drawers would be so much nicer in the tight space, too. Definitely on my longer-term DIY list!

[@lynjermey6423]

Looks so much better, very beautiful.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you so much! I appreciate you watching and hope you have a wonderful weekend and upcoming holidays!

[@lynjermey6423]

Thank you, you too. @@WoodshopDiaries

[@davidbourland8118]

Big improvement and interesting to watch. Thanks, DB

[@Joshua.zero29]

I completely understand the frustration at the beginning! I have a double door at work that acts the same way. But because it's not my property, I can't do anything about it. 😂😂😂

[@WoodshopDiaries]

That would drive me INSANE! I got to where I just never fully closed these doors and that's what forced me to finally do something about it 😂

[@Joshua.zero29]

@@WoodshopDiaries You made the right choice and did it exquisitely! 🎉

[@pteddie6965]

Beautiful job, Shara. I think that the visual appeal of the new cabinets is far superior to the old, white ones. Thanks for the video. BTW: I can't believe that you can paint walls and apply a clear coat w/o a gillion drop cloths. You must be the neatest painter in the world. I'll never be brave enough to try this. Merry Christmas.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you so much! HA I'm definitely not the neatest painter, but the great thing about vinyl plank flooring is that if I drip some, I can just let it dry and pop it right off 😉 😂

[@pteddie6965]

Hey, I did not know that! That's a valuable little tip. See you next week.@@WoodshopDiaries

[@mistygeller3193]

That looks fantastic!! I mean WOW! You are so talented and I love watching your projects come together!! Thank you so, so, very much for sharing! I have learned so much from you 😊

[@aytviewer2421]

You must be related to my wife with the number of decorative pillows and throw blankets you keep... Seriously though, I've been thinking about converting some of our small bedroom closets into something similar. The closets are small but still have a door. The problems with the doors is that about 18" of hidden space is to either side plus about another foot and a half unused at the top too. Getting rid of the door, making the entry wider and taller really enhances the amount of usable closet space. I'm going to have a couple rows of drawers on the bottom, a center area with double cabinet doors to a full width clothes rack, and finally some additional storage area at top. Love your videos. they nearly always inspire and help me think through some of my projects. PS: no need to apologize for things like hallway lighting as it still looks great!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

HA! It's good to know I'm not alone in my throw pillow obsession 😂 Opening up small bathroom closets is such a great way to upgrade your space and make better use of the storage! I almost always vote getting rid of doors as they rarely do any favors for the space they're in. I think your idea would be a great project! I truly appreciate you watching and I hope you have a wonderful weekend and upcoming holidays!

[@rodpotts2666]

nice job Shara!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thanks so much! I appreciate you watching!

[@ds61821]

This is a great project and one very similar to what I want to do in two bedrooms to replace those crappy typical folding doors closet doors. Thanks for giving me lots of great ideas.

[@jeffsmith8836]

Incredible difference! I’m going to copy this.

[@cleojones4427]

WOW!!! INCREDIBLE!!! I aspire to make something on my own like this! Thank you!!

[@jshields67]

Fantastic job! This is the inspiration I have needed. I am remodeling my house and have not done the closets because I also have an aversion to closet doors. After I finish building the kitchen cabinets I will do the closets in the same style.

[@txag007]

Amazing work! Next step is to replace all of the remaining hollow core doors in the house with custom build solid wood doors!

[@tyronepelfrey8192]

Great job Girl🤓👍

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you so much! I appreciate you watching and hope you have a great weekend!

[@jasonthomas1760]

Awesome build as always Shara! Love seeing what genius things you come up with. Hope you and the family had a wonderful turkey day.

[@pattynoel6205]

Dang! I have just discovered your channel. Already I have tool envy. This project makes a great upgrade to your home. Well done Grasshopper!

[@re-inventedbymaria]

Great video, perfect timing for me, I am planning to change the closet in my bedroom

[@Kkuts37]

Wow! What beautiful job you have done! Looks stunning! 😊

[@danettecross8608]

Great idea. I have a horrible bedroom closet with bi-fold doors that I hate. Built-ins might be the ticket!

[@JaskaranSingh-rn7sk]

😂My Goodness, the struggle in the beginning 😂💯

[@WoodshopDiaries]

I'm always a passenger on the struggle bus 😂

[@GeoRedtick]

Beautiful. Great work. I just might have to steal this idea for my house.

[@jordandanar]

That looks great! This video will be very helpful for me if I ever get around to making my built-in entertainment center.

[@jeanlow129]

First time seeing one of your videos. Amazing woodworking skills!

[@tresgarcia1725]

Wow. Great job! Beautiful work!

[@MrAlbrimm]

Great idea and great execution! Keep up the good work

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you so much! I appreciate you watching!

[@sawdustman101]

Looks great. Nice job!

[@shaynesabala]

That looks awesome. You are so talented.

[@guybowers9094]

Really nice transformation, turned out great

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you so much! I really enjoy walking down this hallway now and I'm just so happy with how it turned out. I appreciate you watching and have a great weekend!

[@ellenyoung9223]

That looks so good. I’ve been wondering how to do that in two of my closets without losing the extra space above the cabinet that gets slid in but maybe it just doesn’t matter. Obviously the better organization is saving a lot of space for you.

[@anabeliagarza1805]

Your work is amazing!!! I love the finished product.

[@timdyer7692]

Very nice project! You did an excellent job on the built-in.

[@LongBeachRunner]

Kudos, and job well done. :)

[@reynaldoreyna1780]

Great idea on the cedar for the doors defenetly will have to use your idea on my next diy project.

[@crazydoglady5]

awesome...wow..amazing. beautiful. Love the tongue ands groove for frames....great idea...

[@auvet1986]

Outstanding job! Looks great!

[@janicewarren9137]

this is exactly what I want to do to my hall closet. I wish I could do this myself!!

[@vanessahernandez6662]

Amo tus trabajos

[@TheBeerbelly007]

So much nicer Shara, great job :)

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thanks so much! I appreciate you watching and hope you have a wonderful weekend!

[@chrispark11]

Great as always. It must be nice to have the added pressure of having to finish every project since you’re making a video! That must be the secret to finishing something. Sounds like I need a wanna be Shara channel

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you! Also, that made me LOL for real HA!--the added pressure of filming everything actually makes me work so much slower. I feel like every move I make is heavy with the weight of a thousand eyeballs watching from the camera. 😅

[@chrispark11]

@@WoodshopDiaries and trust me, it pays off. You’re great and I sit on my ass and watch too much rather than doing my own projects. I always come back to watch your videos, multiple times!

[@ThePrime206]

You did an amazing job. Well done my God that's awesome