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Master Closet Built-Ins

All Posts, Master Closet, Tennessee House Tour

I’ve been building these built-in wardrobes for my Master Closet for four months so I can’t even express how happy I am to finally say, “IT IS FINISHED!”  It is amazing to have so much space to hang and store our clothes.  I’m so happy that I stuck it out — even though I wanted to throw in the towel a few times.

built-in closet design

Master Closet Built-Ins

The large drawers are practically big enough to climb in and have 100 lb. glides that are soft/self closing (for the person in this house that never manages to get drawers fully closed!  u-hem, u-hem)

white built-in master closet

The door you can see is to the laundry room and behind the camera is the Master Bathroom that will be getting redone sometime.  That project will include tearing a portion of the closet/bathroom wall out so I haven’t built my 9’x6′ shoe cabinet yet.

white built-in master closet design

Then, of course, there’s the matter of the built-in ironing board that is going in next to that off-center window and the rolling ladder… so the closet is only mostly done!

(Who just thought of Princess Bride, “…he’s only MOSTLY dead”?  I did!)

But it’s usable!

Walk in closet design

white painted cabinets in built-in closet

Walk in closet before

It’s leaps and bounds better than it was when we moved in.

master closet remodel - before and after photos

And we are going to enjoy it!!!

Custom made closets with white built-in cabinets

In case you missed my progress updates along the way, here’s a short recap of my project.  As well as a celebratory happy dance!

A HUGE thank you to Wes for his help this weekend.  I was ready to toss in a match last week. Thankfully Wes pulled some “enthusiasm for using a drill” out of nowhere and came through for me!

It’s been a long, hard journey and now that it’s (mostly) done, I can say it was worth it!   Now, we can move in and enjoy the holidays. And hopefully my next project won’t be QUITE so involved or time consuming.  Here’s hoping!

*Have a question about my closet? Plans, materials, Lights, progress, tips…? Feel free to peruse the “Work In Progress” posts of the entire Master Closet.  And be sure to check out the closet with the plank wall.

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December 20, 2011 · 261 Comments

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Comments

  1. gassmama says

    December 20, 2011 at 10:59 am

    It looks AMAZING!!! And I am jealous, that is all 🙂

    Reply
    • Sherri says

      December 20, 2011 at 5:27 pm

      AMAZING!!! I am sooo envious! Great job and you should be very proud!!!!

      Reply
    • charmayne says

      September 21, 2020 at 5:08 pm

      may I ask how wide the room was before you started?

      Reply
  2. Stephanie says

    December 20, 2011 at 11:03 am

    Why do you not have your own HGTV show?! It is amazing! Love, the light….so pretty!! Great job woman! I think I would be walking in there every few minutes just to admire the beauty!

    Reply
    • Sandra says

      December 20, 2011 at 2:50 pm

      Because it takes me 600 hours to finish one project! LOL Thanks Stephanie!

      Reply
  3. Deborah says

    December 20, 2011 at 11:04 am

    WhooHoooo! It looks fantastic…I think you could land a plane in there! I am in awe of your skills. Now I want to see it loaded up with clothes ;o)

    Reply
    • Sandra says

      December 20, 2011 at 2:51 pm

      Thanks Deborah. I’m working on it but just ran out of hangers! 🙁 Too bad I live 4 hours from IKEA… I see a day trip in my future! LOL

      Reply
      • Celinda says

        January 7, 2012 at 11:49 am

        Hi Sandra, order more hangers off the ikea website. A big brown truck will bring them right to your doorstep! Enjoy your new closet….you definately deserve it!! Celinda

        Reply
  4. Kate @ Chic on a Shoestring Decorating says

    December 20, 2011 at 11:07 am

    Your closet is SO fabulous I could live in it! It’s so awesome that you did it all yourself… great job! Merry Christmas!

    Reply
    • Sandra says

      December 20, 2011 at 2:52 pm

      Thank you Kate and Merry Christmas to you!

      Reply
  5. susan beadle says

    December 20, 2011 at 11:10 am

    WOW. WOWZER! Beautiful job. I’m not only envious of all that fabulous space, but also jealous of your obvious gigantic wardrobe! The built-in ironing board is genius – brilliant!

    Reply
    • Sandra says

      December 20, 2011 at 3:00 pm

      Thank you Susan. I have to credit my SIL for that idea and I have one in the laundry room that needs to be moved so it’s serendipitous! LOL

      Reply
  6. Patrice says

    December 20, 2011 at 11:12 am

    Unbelievable!!!! Job well done!!! As always, so impressed with your work. Merry Christmas to you and your family.

    Reply
    • Sandra says

      December 20, 2011 at 3:02 pm

      Thank you Patrice. Merry Christmas to you and yours as well!

      Reply
      • Patrice says

        December 20, 2011 at 3:45 pm

        Silly question Sandra but curious as to a rough cost estimate. Wondering how much you might have saved as opposed to calling in someone like California Closets. I have two huge closets that I want customized and it would be interesting to know this.

        Thanks Sandra.

        Reply
        • Sandra says

          December 22, 2011 at 1:59 pm

          For kicks, I should get an estimate from CC’s and see what they would charge.

  7. DeAnne says

    December 20, 2011 at 11:19 am

    In awe. It is so beautiful. You are inspiring.

    Reply
  8. Jill says

    December 20, 2011 at 11:21 am

    Congrats!! Now I just have to ask when is the comprehensive tutorial coming? Hahaha sorry couldn’t resist asking that! Enjoy the holidays and putting everything away in your beautiful addition to your home!

    Reply
  9. Val says

    December 20, 2011 at 11:23 am

    Absolutely AMAZING! Can you give us the dimensions of your closet, it looks HUGE and fabulous. So proud of you for sticking it out and I second the notion– Where is Sandra’s show, HGTV?

    Reply
    • Sandra says

      December 20, 2011 at 3:01 pm

      Thanks Val. It’s roughly 10×20. The floorplan is in my closet design post under “Work in Progress — Master Closet” if you want to see the plans, etc.

      Reply
  10. Katie says

    December 20, 2011 at 11:23 am

    OMG! This is gorgeous! You have to be so incredibly proud of yourself for building such an amazing closet!

    Reply
    • Sandra says

      December 20, 2011 at 3:04 pm

      Thanks so much Katie!

      Reply
  11. Andrea says

    December 20, 2011 at 11:24 am

    Gorgeous! And the closet a’int bad, neither.

    p.s. if I had drawers that big, you can bet my kids would play hide and seek in them every day.

    Reply
    • Sandra says

      December 20, 2011 at 3:03 pm

      Teeheehee. Andrea, you’re the BEST! You’ll have to bring those kids and yourself for a visit and we’ll see how well we all fit. 😀

      Reply
  12. Pam says

    December 20, 2011 at 11:24 am

    AMAZING!! You definitely need to have your own show! Your closet is gorgeous!

    Happy Holidays!
    Pam

    Reply
  13. Vivienne @ The V Spot says

    December 20, 2011 at 11:39 am

    I just pinned this to my “Dream Spaces” board. Your closet is bigger than my living room! I live in the wrong part of the country, I swear! It is fantastic and is gorgeous beyond words!

    Reply
  14. [email protected] says

    December 20, 2011 at 11:40 am

    Oh my gosh – this closet makes my heart go pitter pat!! Truly swoonworthy. I know you busted your tail working on it and had a few hiccups, but DEFINITELY worth it in my opinion! I adore it!!!

    Reply
  15. Matt Sn0w says

    December 20, 2011 at 11:51 am

    That is one huge project! looks amazing from here! Congrats on finally finishing!

    Reply
  16. Chantelle - ThousandSquareFeet says

    December 20, 2011 at 11:57 am

    So, I cannot say anything that hasn’t already been said! Phenomenal!

    Reply
  17. Fong says

    December 20, 2011 at 11:59 am

    Looks great! Nice work on the design And construction. I like those big ass lights. You considering adding a narrow bench in the middle? Next to the window would be a great spot for a full lenght mirror too.

    You’ll have to take another set of photos once you fill it all up with stuff.

    Reply
    • Sandra says

      December 20, 2011 at 3:06 pm

      Funny you mention it…that was my plan but even my narrowest mirror doesn’t fit. So, on to plan B which I haven’t decided on yet but it will of course be way more work than it needs to be! LOL

      Reply
  18. Laura :) says

    December 20, 2011 at 12:02 pm

    Congratulations!!!! Watching you build your closet has been exciting and inspiring!! It is absolutely perfect and gorgeous!!!!!! You are a superstar!!!! 🙂

    Reply
  19. Stephanie Wilson says

    December 20, 2011 at 12:17 pm

    OMG!!! Amazing. Seriously!!! How do you get your paint so smooth and without streaks??

    Reply
    • Sandra says

      December 22, 2011 at 2:55 pm

      Lots of practice, good paint and lots of work. LOL

      Reply
  20. marilyn says

    December 20, 2011 at 12:23 pm

    Well I love the closet..I myself have no need of such a huge closet but I know someone that does.. Job well done!!!

    Reply
  21. Wendy says

    December 20, 2011 at 12:27 pm

    My husband is rushing out to buy me wood working tools and lots of books! Like I could ever do something as beautiful as your closet! You are totally amazing, I love all the details and your sticktuitivness is inspiring! Absolutely Amazing! 🙂

    Reply
    • Sandra says

      December 22, 2011 at 2:57 pm

      Thanks Wendy. I bet you could…it’s taken me 10 years of practice/work to get to this point so don’t get discouraged. 🙂

      Reply
  22. Jaime says

    December 20, 2011 at 12:35 pm

    Sandra it’s executive – to say the least! – it belongs in the White House, fit for a princess. You need to get paid for your work, seriously someone would give big bucks and you’re worth it. Congrats on the finish.

    Reply
    • Sandra says

      December 22, 2011 at 3:08 pm

      Thanks Jaime! If I ever finish a house and then we don’t move right away, I’ll start taking orders. (Like we’ll ever stay in a house after it’s done!) 😀

      Reply
  23. Teresa A says

    December 20, 2011 at 12:36 pm

    Congratulations – beautiful work. You should be so proud…your crafts-womanship really shows, and such a HUGE job…all I can say is..WOW

    Reply
  24. [email protected] says

    December 20, 2011 at 12:37 pm

    You are AMAZING!!!!! This project justs blows me away. You are a Master Carpenter – no doubt about it. The closet – if you can even call it that is just to die for. You need your own DIY Show!!!!!

    My best- Diane

    Reply
    • Sandra says

      December 22, 2011 at 3:10 pm

      Thanks Diane. I just wrote “Carpenter” as my “Occupation” for the first time today. I never know what to write…DIY’er? Remuddeler? Today I decided that I am a carpenter even if only for myself. LOL

      Reply
  25. Sarah says

    December 20, 2011 at 12:43 pm

    That looks amazing! I love everything – from the storage to the light fixtures. Beautiful and well worth the effort!

    Reply
  26. Lynn R says

    December 20, 2011 at 12:47 pm

    Absolutely GORGEOUS!!!!! Great design, great execution!! Pat yourself on the back for a year or so, Sandra!!!! Love it!

    Reply
    • Sandra says

      December 22, 2011 at 3:11 pm

      Pat, pat, pat, pat, pat…This could get tiring…

      😀 Thanks Lynn!

      Reply
  27. sharlee says

    December 20, 2011 at 12:53 pm

    Speaking of Princess Bride, that closet is fit for a princess! It’s HUGE and absolutely beautiful. Once again, I think you are amazing. Merry Christmas!

    Reply
  28. Melanie says

    December 20, 2011 at 12:58 pm

    It’s absolutely beautiful!! I want one! Thanks for sharing your talent and hard work. You are amazing!

    Reply
  29. Brittany says

    December 20, 2011 at 1:02 pm

    Oh my goodness! So, can you just throw a mattress on the floor in there so I can sleep in the middle? Seriously, that is the most amazing closet I’ve ever seen! Nice job Sandra (and Wes!)

    Reply
  30. Jessica says

    December 20, 2011 at 1:04 pm

    Sweet!! I’m so glad you did this for you! Now my husband wants to do our closet for me! It’s beautiful!

    Reply
  31. Stephanie says

    December 20, 2011 at 1:05 pm

    WOW, WOW, WOW!!! It is so awesome! Great work! Now enjoy the rest of the holidays, you totally deserve it! Enjoy your new closet!

    Reply
  32. Ericka says

    December 20, 2011 at 1:13 pm

    I’ve never commented before, but I had to say that that closet is freakin amazing! I wish I had half the skills you do!

    Reply
    • Sandra says

      December 22, 2011 at 3:15 pm

      Thank you so much Ericka! It really means a lot to me that you took the time to comment. 😀

      Reply
  33. Jamie Harris says

    December 20, 2011 at 1:32 pm

    Words do not do that space justice! You are amazing and your style just impeccable. Bravo and enjoy!

    Reply
  34. Mindy says

    December 20, 2011 at 1:40 pm

    I think Carrie Bradshaw will want to move in. So gorgeous!!!

    Reply
    • Shannon A says

      January 7, 2012 at 1:43 am

      Too funny! That was one of my first thoughts too! And this closet is SO amazing and you didn’t need a ‘Mr. Big’ to build it! LOVE it! 🙂

      Reply
  35. Emily @ On the V Side says

    December 20, 2011 at 1:42 pm

    I so totally have closet envy – the space is AMAZING! BIG HIGH FIVE TO YOU!!!

    Love it Love it Love it. And I’d like to move in soon. 🙂

    Reply
  36. Brandy Miller says

    December 20, 2011 at 2:01 pm

    That is stunning! Great job.

    Reply
  37. Jenna, SAS Interiors says

    December 20, 2011 at 2:17 pm

    Can I move in? My mattress won’t take up too much room and you can just walk around me! On a serious note, it looks amazing Sandra. You did such a wonderful job and you stuck it out!!

    xo Jenna

    Reply
  38. Amanda says

    December 20, 2011 at 2:31 pm

    Holy cow! If I had a closet space that big I’d have to go shopping to fill it! That is absolutely gorgeous, what a great Christmas present to yourself!

    Reply
  39. m @ random musings says

    December 20, 2011 at 2:37 pm

    that is absolutely.gorgeous – if I feed you, can you come do my house next?

    Reply
  40. Lorraine Ferguson says

    December 20, 2011 at 2:45 pm

    OMG, OMG, OMG! I just want to live in your closet. I am so glad you included the before photo (I had forgotten how awful it was!). You have amazing talent and I aspire to be like you!

    Reply
  41. Kimberly says

    December 20, 2011 at 3:02 pm

    It is one of the most beautiful things that I have ever seen!!!

    Reply
  42. Gina says

    December 20, 2011 at 3:06 pm

    UNBELIEVABLE!!! You’re my idol!!!

    Reply
  43. Kristi @ Creative Kristi says

    December 20, 2011 at 4:05 pm

    Gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous! I am SO happy for you!!!! 🙂 🙂 Congrats!!

    Reply
  44. Chandra says

    December 20, 2011 at 4:18 pm

    This is a beautiful closet. I can only wish to have one like it. It was worth the time it took you. GREAT JOB!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Reply
  45. Jerri C says

    December 20, 2011 at 4:30 pm

    It is phenomenal!!!! I am so envious of your mad skills. I kep showing my husband your updates hoping to spark something within…… Still waiting. Lol.

    Reply
    • Sandra says

      December 22, 2011 at 3:17 pm

      LOL Well, maybe the next project will be more his style and therefore more motivating and then once he gets started… 😀

      Reply
  46. Dacia says

    December 20, 2011 at 4:38 pm

    Oh my, it’s absolutely beautiful!! Great job Sandra, I’m in awe of your skilz 🙂

    Reply
  47. liz says

    December 20, 2011 at 4:54 pm

    It’s unbelievable. You’re a genius. I’m so jealous. 🙂

    Reply
  48. Lesley says

    December 20, 2011 at 4:58 pm

    Seriously, that is amazing!! A dream closet. You are incredibly talented.

    Reply
  49. Candace says

    December 20, 2011 at 5:02 pm

    Wow…it is dreamy….You are incredible. Way to go, I hope you enjoy it! 🙂

    Reply
  50. Catherine says

    December 20, 2011 at 5:34 pm

    WOW! That is amazing and so beautiful! What a transformation!

    Reply
  51. Donna says

    December 20, 2011 at 6:48 pm

    That is one stunning closet–sheer perfection!

    There is nothing to equal the joy and relief of finishing a long, involved project, is there?

    Well done!

    Reply
    • Sandra says

      December 22, 2011 at 3:19 pm

      Thanks Donna. Nothing comes to mind… 😀

      Reply
  52. Frankie says

    December 20, 2011 at 6:56 pm

    WOW! That is one amazing closet! Carrie Bradshaw would be jealous! 😀 Seriously, you do really beautiful work and should be very proud.

    Reply
  53. Katy says

    December 20, 2011 at 8:15 pm

    woot woot! awesome! I really like those chandeliers. When I saw this update pop up I thought “OMG are the rolling ladders in too???”
    That’s the part I’m most interested in seeing how you rig it up. Although you could quit now and it would still be like living in Jennifer Lopez’s house. You da (wo)MAN!!

    Reply
    • Sandra says

      December 22, 2011 at 3:22 pm

      I wish! I’m at a good stopping point for now. I’ll move on to other projects that NEED to be done and then, someday when I’m bored, I’ll tackle the ladder! At least we’re not tripping over our clothes any more. Heavens part, angels sing! LOL

      Reply
  54. Joy says

    December 20, 2011 at 9:05 pm

    I Love it! and I know what you mean about biting off a big chunk. The playhouse needs to be done in 3 days! And I work full time. Yikes. I love your work … now enjoy it 🙂 Merry Christmas!!!

    Reply
    • Sandra says

      December 22, 2011 at 3:24 pm

      Good Luck Joy. The playhouse looks amazing now. I thought you were done!

      Reply
      • Joy says

        December 26, 2011 at 11:28 pm

        Woo Hoo! I made the deadline and she loved it!!! I am so excited 🙂 Now to
        write a blog to send to you to share 🙂 I am so excited as I have not ever
        done this before … so here goes nothing.

        Reply
  55. Shaunna says

    December 20, 2011 at 9:12 pm

    It looks amazing!!!! You OUTDID yourself this time, friend!!
    🙂
    shaunna

    Reply
  56. Marsha says

    December 20, 2011 at 9:19 pm

    Wowweee Zowweee! You did it!! It’s just beautiful, Sandra!! Your best project yet!

    Reply
  57. Andrea says

    December 20, 2011 at 10:44 pm

    Incredible! I am in closet love. Nay, closet LUST!

    Reply
  58. Nancy LeB says

    December 21, 2011 at 12:30 am

    wowza – great job! take a bow, pat yourself on the back and do the happy dance!!!

    Reply
    • Sandra says

      December 22, 2011 at 3:27 pm

      Oh, I did my happy dance! Several time actually! LOL I will be debuting in a “behind the scenes” video soon. LOL

      Reply
      • Nancy LeB says

        December 22, 2011 at 8:04 pm

        video of the dance or the closet? lol

        Reply
  59. Erin @ Two Story Cottage says

    December 21, 2011 at 12:56 am

    It’s a masterpiece. Seriously. Just beautiful. I love all of the details. Your perseverance is enviable. You won’t know what to do with yourself now!! 🙂

    P.S. Why is it that guys never close drawers? I just don’t get that.

    Reply
    • Sandra says

      December 22, 2011 at 3:30 pm

      Thanks Erin! I don’t get it either. I think half the time he leaves doors/drawers ajar just to see me double-take, stop and close…stop and close…all over the house. He probably creates an obstacle course (of sorts) for me and then sits back to watch the frenzy! LOL

      Reply
  60. Karen @ Feral Turtle says

    December 21, 2011 at 6:16 am

    I am speechless. It totally takes my breath away!

    Reply
  61. Steph says

    December 21, 2011 at 7:45 am

    You did an incredible job! What vision you have. Your husband is so lucky to have you. 🙂 Wishing you and your family have a very Merry Christmas.

    Reply
    • Sandra says

      December 22, 2011 at 3:31 pm

      Thanks Steph. Merry Christmas to you!

      Reply
  62. Lisa~ says

    December 21, 2011 at 12:15 pm

    Oh Sandra it is fantastic! I am so proud of YOU! Lisa~

    Reply
  63. Sarah says

    December 21, 2011 at 2:34 pm

    Soooo amazing and I can imagine it’s definitely worth it. That’s seriously a dream closet. I wish I had HALF the skills you do. 😉

    Anyways awesome job and I hope you enjoy it immensely! 🙂

    Reply
  64. Nancy Wyant-Barr says

    December 22, 2011 at 8:24 am

    AMAZING that is the only word I can think of and how incredibly talented you are!!!!!

    Merry Christmas!

    Nancy

    Reply
    • Sandra says

      December 22, 2011 at 3:32 pm

      Thank you Nancy! Merry Christmas to you too!

      Reply
  65. Clydia says

    December 22, 2011 at 10:05 am

    I am so freakin impressed! You did an ah-mazing job! Merry Christmas!!!

    xoxo,
    Clydia
    threemangoseeds.blogspot.com

    Reply
  66. Patricia says

    December 22, 2011 at 10:24 am

    What an amazing transformation. YOU ROCK!!! This really is a well thought out closet plan. For those of us who look at our homes and dream of projects, you inspire us to take the leap and start. For my husband (the ultimate handyman) this means he will not have any rest this year. I like that you and Wes finished the project together. Every time we have worked together, the project turned out twice as good as we planned. Merry Christmas to you!

    Reply
  67. caru says

    December 22, 2011 at 11:24 am

    it’s Amazing. Wonderfull. congratulations!!!!!!!

    Reply
  68. Pink Toes and Power Tools says

    December 22, 2011 at 11:38 am

    Love it! You are an inspiration!

    They say that after giving birth, women produce some hormone (or something) that makes you forget the labor part. That’s the only way you’ll ever go through it again. There must be some correlation with that and building. I’ve often gotten to the “throw a match in” part of building, but once it’s finished I’m jumping into the next project. At least with building there are no dirty diapers and I get more sleep…most of the time!

    Enjoy your well-deserved time off and Merry Christmas!

    Reply
    • Sandra says

      December 22, 2011 at 3:47 pm

      Haha. Well, moving into the closet has already made me forget how much I was hating it so I guess I’ll be tackling another project soon. Good thing I did a couple posts about my problems so I’ll have a clear recollection of the reality of the project. I always underestimate time, money and effort! Merry Christmas to you!

      Reply
  69. Stephanie Stimson says

    December 22, 2011 at 11:48 am

    Holy Hanna…I would need to do some serious shopping to fill up my side if I had a closet even 1/2 that large! Hubs t-shirt collection would easily fill up his side. :/ Great job and we all knew you would eventually see the light at the end of the closet tunnel! Can’t wait to see your next project! 🙂

    Reply
    • Sandra says

      December 22, 2011 at 3:58 pm

      Thanks Stephanie! Thank goodness for lights at ends of tunnels!!! Some tunnels are much longer than others but they all have them and actually stepping INTO the light is so satisfying.

      Reply
  70. Pine Tree Home says

    December 22, 2011 at 11:15 pm

    Here’s to perseverance! Looks awesome. Job super cooper well done.

    Reply
  71. Nichole says

    December 26, 2011 at 2:05 pm

    Beautiful! You are amazing! I have been watching your progress through this project and I think you are so incredibly talented. I also really admire your determination. You inspire me to tackle some projects I have wanted to take on for a long time. The payoff looks so worth it 🙂

    Reply
    • Sandra says

      January 7, 2012 at 9:49 am

      Thank you Nichole. I definitely had to draw some determination from you all there at the end. This project was a bugger! I’m super happy with it NOW THAT IT”S DONE. LOL

      Reply
  72. honey we're home says

    December 27, 2011 at 9:53 pm

    Gorgeous girlie! So well done! You must be ecstatic:)

    Reply
  73. Tiffany says

    December 30, 2011 at 8:24 pm

    Its gorgeous! Great job.

    Reply
  74. Angie says

    January 4, 2012 at 2:28 pm

    This is beyond gorgeous!! You’re my hero…I want to be just like you when I grow up 🙂

    Reply
  75. jen @ tatertots and jello says

    January 7, 2012 at 12:44 am

    You are amazing, amazing, amazing!!! I love that closet. All I can say is WOW!!!

    xoxox
    Jen

    Reply
    • Sandra says

      January 7, 2012 at 9:52 am

      Thank you Jen!

      Reply
  76. Nat says

    January 7, 2012 at 1:03 am

    Love it! So, where is ‘his’ closet???
    Ha, great job, wish I even had a closet! 🙂
    Nat
    doodlecraft.blogspot

    Reply
  77. Miss Charming says

    January 7, 2012 at 8:17 am

    Truly amazing! Can’t believe how awesome it looks. You definitely have a gift.

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  78. Patti says

    January 7, 2012 at 8:30 am

    OMG! Fantastic! How big is the rest of your house? This looks like your own private boutique! I love this. Thanks for sharing!

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    • Sandra says

      January 7, 2012 at 9:54 am

      Patti the house is large but this is the only room that is pretty…but I’m working on fixing that! It’s only going to take ForEVer! LOL

      Reply
  79. Missy says

    January 7, 2012 at 9:32 am

    You are amazing and truly talented. I love everything about it…Great Work….can you come to Dallas?

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  80. Miss Mustard Seed says

    January 7, 2012 at 10:37 am

    Girl, you are a beast. I tip my hat to you and your mad woodworking skills!

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  81. Jen says

    January 7, 2012 at 12:53 pm

    Jaw. Dropping. Amazing. Will you come build one at my house?? 🙂

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  82. Kristi @ Addicted 2 Decorating says

    January 7, 2012 at 2:25 pm

    Holy cow!!! That’s unbelievable! It’s gorgeous, and that video is so fun. I’d be doing a happy dance too!

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  83. Kristen @ My Covered Bridge says

    January 9, 2012 at 8:49 am

    This is really incredible! My husband and I want to make built-ins for our living room – this is inspiring me to get it done! Congrats on a great closet!

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  84. Abbie (Five days...5 ways) says

    January 9, 2012 at 9:37 am

    Um, WOW!

    Celebrities, eat your heart out! That’s way better than most “fancy-schmancy” tv closets I’ve seen. Well DONE!

    I would be thrilled if you would link this up at my first ever Feature Friday Free-for-All (200+ links already and growing…yes, I’m a little excited! ; )).

    http://www.fivedaysfiveways.com/2012/01/feature-friday-free-for-all-1.html

    P.S. I’m your newest follower. : )

    ~Abbie (www.fivedaysfiveways.com)

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  85. Maury @ Life on Mars says

    January 9, 2012 at 9:59 am

    Holy cow… seriously, I’m so stinking jealous of this closet. I want to drool a little bit. This is so incredible. I’m a new follower! I hope you’ll follow me back but no pressure!

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  86. Kelly @ View Along the Way says

    January 9, 2012 at 5:25 pm

    I need to find a way to pick my jaw up off the floor. I think you pulled this closet right out of my dreams! 🙂 Congrats on making the top 6 – I’m still blown away that my bed was included among such gorgeous projects as yours! Well done!

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  87. Fishtail Cottage says

    January 9, 2012 at 9:27 pm

    what more could a girl ask for! it’s amazing! xoox, tracie

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  88. Cheapchick says

    January 9, 2012 at 10:56 pm

    Wow. You just added major value to your home. If you ever sell the first woman who walks in your home will buy. Awesome!

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  89. elaine says

    January 10, 2012 at 4:43 pm

    Ummm…. holy camole woman!!! Freakin’ fantastic! I think you are my new hero! Just linking over from ‘better after’ and am amazed. New follower alert! 🙂

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  90. Chris says

    January 10, 2012 at 6:44 pm

    Hands down, Sandra. This is THE project of the year for me. I’m just blown away by your skills and your courage to take this on! So cool! My favorite part? Your happy dance at the end of the video. Loved it. 😉

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  91. Jenni says

    January 10, 2012 at 8:01 pm

    Holy cow. No joke, this is AMAZING and totally inspiring. I love the video!!

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  92. ka says

    January 10, 2012 at 9:15 pm

    I just came over from A2D because I just had to see more of this INCREDIBLE closet! I’m ready to hire if you are willing to do it all over again 😉

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  93. Tamara Ahrens says

    January 10, 2012 at 9:50 pm

    WOW!!! I found this post through Addicted 2 Decorating. I am so impressed with your skills! I’m the “tool person” in this house–but you just blew me out of the water! Congratulations. Great work!

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  94. MainlineMom aka Sarah says

    January 11, 2012 at 4:49 pm

    Man, if only I could wield a drill and circular saw like THAT!! That’s some seriously mad skillz girl.

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  95. Linda says

    January 12, 2012 at 12:50 pm

    I am still in aww…you are fantastic! This is one of the most beautiful closets I have seen. I need to go back and read all of the posts for this.It’s just crazy good!

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  96. barb miller says

    January 12, 2012 at 3:07 pm

    WOW!!! That is incredibly beautiful. Such attention to detail. Thanks for putting in all that effort and sharing it with us. It is encouraging me to make the changes to my closet I really want to make. Love it!!!! Well done!

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  97. Kris says

    January 14, 2012 at 10:08 am

    THIS IS INSANE! I am so jealous. You’re such a visionary. Enjoy that closet! It’s the little [er, big?] things in life, isn’t it?

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  98. Michelle says

    January 14, 2012 at 8:04 pm

    Oh Sweet Jesus, this is fantastic. I’m drooling and bowing to you at the same time.

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  99. Shellie says

    January 17, 2012 at 3:16 pm

    Holy-crap wow. That is just….wow. I feel like I shoud have something better to say but that room is just gorgeous! This is the first I have read of your blog and I am about to go see more!

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  100. Kari says

    January 17, 2012 at 3:55 pm

    The dancing kills me.

    And the fact that it is extraordinarily AWESOME work… that too.

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  101. Peggy says

    January 17, 2012 at 4:25 pm

    What else could ANYbody say after watching that video other than, ‘WOW!’? Okay…WOW!

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  102. Marie Cole says

    January 17, 2012 at 5:30 pm

    Wow, does that look fantastic, great job!!!! Now lets see it full of clothes and shoes. 🙂

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  103. ashley says

    January 17, 2012 at 5:41 pm

    i just came over from Better After… watched your recap video and just sat here saying HOLY COW! I’m amazed. Your closet is amazing.

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  104. Amanda McCann says

    January 17, 2012 at 6:11 pm

    Oh my Oh My Oh My!!! You have made an absolutely gorgeous closet! I am so jealous! Enjoy!

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  105. Terry Moore says

    January 17, 2012 at 6:11 pm

    I am now a follower because of your dreamy closet. Can’t wait to look around your site more!

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  106. Melissa S. says

    January 17, 2012 at 6:57 pm

    !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Absolutely positively stunning!!! You are an inspiration to every woman out there. What an accomplishment. I am sitting here in absolute aaawww! WOW. Enjoy the fruit of your labor girl!

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  107. Melissa @ Living Beautifully says

    January 17, 2012 at 10:24 pm

    omg…I just discovered your site through Better After and you are officially my new idol-lol. You are not only super talented, but also a carpenter, designer and truly a super woman for accomplishing that! AMAZING JOB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Its simply incredible!!!!!! 🙂

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  108. Margaretq says

    January 18, 2012 at 12:06 am

    Found you via “Better After” and this closet is going to be a long-cherished project, lasting through years and years of changing wardrobes!

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  109. Paul says

    January 18, 2012 at 2:35 am

    AWESOME !!!!!!!!!!!!!
    build by a women !!!!!!!!!!
    Yu got my highest praise !!

    Paul

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  110. Tracy says

    January 18, 2012 at 11:45 am

    Love it! I’m jealous. 😉 Where did you get the light fixtures?

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  111. Melissa @ HOUSEography says

    January 18, 2012 at 1:05 pm

    All I can say is DITTO!! Fabulous job – I am jealous!!!

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  112. Solrosa says

    January 18, 2012 at 1:11 pm

    I’m deeply impressed!!! I found your blog at “Better After”. Wow! I’m just amazed! The work!

    Have a nice evening! 😀

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  113. Tiffany says

    January 18, 2012 at 2:08 pm

    WOW! Beautiful & impressive! Thanks for sharing.

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  114. Katie says

    January 18, 2012 at 4:19 pm

    Wow – your closet is awesome!!! You should feel proud that pictures of it have Pinterest :). I think every woman is jealous of your closet now. Awesome job!!

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  115. paper + cloth says

    January 19, 2012 at 2:31 pm

    holy amazing!!! i’m very jealous but also completely inspired! it’s absolutely gorgeous!

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  116. Carissa says

    January 20, 2012 at 2:08 pm

    Ok, when I first saw your picture on Pinterest I was thinking, “Oh, some spoiled brat with a beautiful custom closet.” Then…, I watched your video! Kudos! Truly amazing work…you go girl!

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  117. Carissa says

    January 20, 2012 at 2:09 pm

    Ok, when I first saw your picture on Pinterest I was thinking, “Oh, some spoiled brat with a beautiful custom closet.” Then…, I watched your video! Kudos! Truly amazing work…you go girl! Well deserved!

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    • Sandra says

      November 11, 2012 at 4:56 pm

      LOL Thanks Carissa!

      Reply
  118. Trish @TheOldPostRoad says

    January 20, 2012 at 2:28 pm

    I am so VERY impressed! Great job!
    -Trish

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  119. Trish says

    January 20, 2012 at 4:09 pm

    Wow! You did an AMAZING job. I’m inspired!

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  120. Agus says

    January 20, 2012 at 6:27 pm

    omg!!! I want to be like you when I grow up lol, seriously you are amazing!!!

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  121. Linda says

    January 23, 2012 at 9:55 am

    Hi Sandra

    Just wanted to let you know that I featured you on my own blog this week. Your blog is amazing and an inspiration to many ladies that try to do what you achieve.
    Check it out.
    http://coachhousecraftingonabudget.blogspot.com/2012/01/inspiredcom.html

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  122. The Single Nester says

    January 23, 2012 at 4:23 pm

    What a great job! I am impressed!

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  123. Lori Craig says

    January 25, 2012 at 11:55 pm

    LOVE your closet. Super impressed. Love when your hubby came in at the 9th hour and helped with the (what looked like) drawer pulls. LOL. Congrats!

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  124. Jennifer says

    January 30, 2012 at 4:31 pm

    Hi there! I love this closet! My fiance and I are getting married in November. We are thinking of building our own house and I’m wondering how much this cost you?

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    • Sandra says

      January 30, 2012 at 5:26 pm

      Hi Jennifer. Congrats on your wedding. So, you’re not the first person to ask this question and I haven’t answered. My closet is a certain size and I needed a certain amount of material based on the design that I came up with. What MY costs were wouldn’t help anyone figure out what THEIR own costs would be to build out their own closet. I will say it cost a LOT less than having it done by a custom cabinet maker but it took WAY more time to get it done.

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  125. Agus says

    February 1, 2012 at 4:49 pm

    I am back lol, I was watching the video againg… and I wanted to ask how did you do the sparkle text effect of the intro of the video, which program did you use? , is so cute!

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  126. Michele @ The Scrap Shoppe says

    February 23, 2012 at 11:26 pm

    WOW!!! I’m blown away by the transformation! It is fantastic! I think I would put a cot in there and sleep. 🙂

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  127. All Artful says

    February 25, 2012 at 8:09 pm

    You have made every girls dream closet! Love it!!!

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  128. lola says

    February 27, 2012 at 8:23 am

    looks fabulous, can you show us how you make drawers?

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  129. Sandra says

    February 28, 2012 at 4:53 am

    This is amazing! I’m speechless!

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  130. Liz VanKirk says

    March 5, 2012 at 12:30 pm

    I am in total awe of your carpentry skills! I also really loved the video that you made of you building it. Got a chuckle with the happy dances you all had! I am a follower now and put your blog in the favorites! You give us all inspiration to build our projects! Keep up the great work.
    Liz

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  131. Rachel says

    March 29, 2012 at 12:37 am

    I want to thank Pinterest for bringing me to your blog. It is fantastic, and this post gave me so much inspiration for designing the master closet in my new home. Just curious, what did your budget come out to be? I’m sorry if this was posted and I didn’t see (I tried to look through all the comments, too!) THANKS AGAIN!

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    • Sandra says

      May 13, 2012 at 11:10 am

      LOL It’s a lot of comments to sort through. I haven’t shared that information. It’s a lot for a DIY project but it’s a lot less than if I’d payed a closet company to come in and put entry level, melamine units. I spent a lot on the drawer hardware alone. 22 soft close, self closing drawer glides and 24″ bar pulls adds up. I could have spent less on lower end hardware, but why? I think a girl has to splurge every once in a while. LOL

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  132. Weezie says

    April 7, 2012 at 5:46 pm

    Ditto on thanking Pinterest. Am starting a master closet remodel and yours is almost exactly the same dimensions as mine! So nice to see the years-long dream realized before I even start. This is fabulous! One question – do you think a (very) skinny island would fit in the middle?

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    • Sandra says

      May 13, 2012 at 11:06 am

      Not in my closet. It could only be 12″ wide, leaving only 2′ aisles and that would look too crowded in my opinion. I built my cabinets 24″ deep. If I’d only done 18″, as is more standard for closet cabinets, I could have wider aisles but still a very skinny island. I’m not sure how that would look. It’s all a matter of what you want in your closet. How you need it to function. That’s the beauty of building it yourself: You can build it however you want. 🙂

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  133. zozo says

    April 10, 2012 at 2:46 am

    great work!congrats!i’m so jealous of this!

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  134. Costas says

    May 9, 2012 at 12:02 am

    Well, I think I’ve been stunned for the past hour since I saw your video on youtube and followed you here and went through your projects. I have to admit my mail sovinistic side of me in the first seconds of your video was thinking, this is going to be a disaster. Well, hats off to you and shame on me for thinking only “manly” men like Mike Holmes can do stuff like this 🙂 You’re simply amazing. In fact you have inspired me to take up on a redesign of my (much smaller) walk-in closet. If I manage to do 50% of what you did I think my wife will be happy and my marriage will keep on strong. You had given me great ideas and between this and a very simple but “idiot proof” link I found on how to build drawers I think I can tackle it. I do have a question though. It appears that you cut strips to expose the cement on your floor. What is the reason behind it?

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    • Sandra says

      May 13, 2012 at 11:04 am

      Well thank you Costas. The “closet” that I tore out before I built my new cabinets had been installed before the floors where installed so when I pulled it out, the subfloor was exposed. (One of those things you discover during demolition.) I just build over it as my cabinets were deeper than what I pulled out so it wasn’t a problem. Except for one area where I had to cut out and replace some flooring. No big deal. Just more dust! LOL

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  135. Ka says

    May 18, 2012 at 1:40 pm

    Hi Sandra…… truly amazing….. I’m speechless……… where do I start???? Okay, well all I really want to say is AWESOME JOB!! I really wish I was HANDY!! MAJOR PROPS TO YOU!! I’m thinking of building my own closet organizer. Would you happen to have steps on how to build one?? It’ll be my first building project!

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  136. Jim says

    May 26, 2012 at 1:26 pm

    FANSTASTIC!! Just stumbled onto your page(s)…all I can say is, “WOW!!”, and agree with the reader who said you need your own HGTV show!! Congrats!

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  137. Mark says

    June 16, 2012 at 11:06 pm

    Awesome Closet!! My wife wants something similar and I’ve now found some inspiration. Few Questions: Are there any plans for this? It appears to be all plywood/mdf sheet goods and then solid wood 1×2 and 1×3 face frames and then a base unit of 2x4s to raise them up. Does that sound right? Are you covering the exposed plywood edges with edge banding or just sanding/painting them? Thanks!!

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    • Sandra says

      June 18, 2012 at 10:33 am

      Thanks Mark. I posted my plans here. http://www.sawdustgirl.com/2011/09/05/master-closet-design-plans/

      It is MDF and Sanded Ply. There aren’t any exposed edges as the whole thing has a faceframe. The base is 2×6 as I have 6″ baseboards in my house. Although I couldn’t find a match and ended up having to stack the base in the closet but the original intention was to continue with the 6″ base.

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  138. Jyn says

    July 5, 2012 at 3:18 pm

    So what did you use for the light fixture in the middle? I have a large VERY TALL closet with (ick) flourescents in the middle… I want to change them out.

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  139. Fabio Silva - From Brazil says

    July 11, 2012 at 10:47 pm

    Nice Job. Congratulations.

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  140. Sandy says

    July 15, 2012 at 5:57 am

    Your work is perfect! I re did mine and although I’m so happy with it, yours is amazing! Great Job

    http://thewondersofdoing.blogspot.com/2012/06/i-feel-like-candice-olsen-reveal-my.html

    Sandy

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  141. Audrey says

    July 18, 2012 at 11:40 pm

    I just wanted to leave a note to say that I have never seen anything so amazing! You are truly an inspiration!

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    • Sandra says

      July 18, 2012 at 11:47 pm

      Thank you Audrey. That means a lot to me!

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  142. Luana says

    July 19, 2012 at 3:36 am

    Hi, Sandra!

    Has no way to repeat again and again how WONDERFULL is your closet! Im amazed!

    When I grow up I wanna be like you! hahha

    Im trying improve my closet. I went to Home depot to get some information, but OMG! They didnt know the inf. I have 3 drawers 23″ width x 17″ depth and 8″ hight. I need build a cabinet to place them. How do I calculate the cabinet size?

    I appreciate your help.

    Thank you very much for sharing!

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  143. Julie Peterson says

    July 22, 2012 at 10:39 pm

    OMG. I had NO idea that when I pushed “play” I was going to be so impressed! I do a LOT and build a LOT of things on my own but I don’t think I could ever do what you did on that closet!

    Your def. an inspiration. Not to mention the thanks for the video… I have a blog myself and after building and renovating a few homes I know the true work that goes into documenting things like this. Good job and THANK YOU!!!

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  144. Andra Matera says

    July 25, 2012 at 10:29 pm

    Sandra,

    They say imitation is the highest form of flattery. I design kitchens and bathrooms for many of my clients after I sell them homes. I am on a job with my husband now and having a stellar real estate selling year so we have just started the fixing up thing on the flip I purchased when the market crashed. I have a 10 x 13 closet and I had one of my carpenters attempt built ins. It was a wreck to say the least. I brought in the GC who is also a 40 year veteran of cabinet making. I showed him your video before I read your comments and told him this took you a weekend. I told him you were the daughter he never had! He laughed and said you could come work with us any day. We drew up our plans yesterday after we watched your 2.5 minute video. I will have what you have by next week but your images were the only thing that even moved me for a closet. The only difference will be the darker floor and a few less cubicles. Thanks for the inspiration. By the way, I showed a client the pics that I printed this morning and we will be doing this for her as well. I am going to charge her $30,000. She didn’t blink. Keep it up kid!

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    • Sandra says

      August 25, 2012 at 11:58 pm

      Sweet, if I ever need a job, I might hunt you down and hold you to that “job offer”. 🙂 That’s about the number I have in my heard for this closet. If I charged myself for my time, it would be a $25,000 closet…so far. I have a few things left to do in there!

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  145. Ray says

    August 19, 2012 at 6:46 pm

    Hey,

    I love what you’ve done with the space. I am looking to do the same to my mother’s empty space. I was just curious in what type of wood you used?

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  146. Stephanie says

    August 25, 2012 at 10:06 pm

    Hi, I know it’s been a while so I hope you get notifications for this. My husband and I are wanting to do this to our unfinished upstairs random room that was “added” by dry walling off the attic space which is now our master. Premades are SO expensive and I am pretty handy. How much did this cost you and what materials did you use? It looks like prefabbed material so shiny and smooth! I want luxe for less. 🙂 It’s lovely!

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  147. Natalie A. says

    September 7, 2012 at 11:36 pm

    Lady, you are AMAZING! We will be starting our new build soon & the thoughts of your closet are constantly swirling in my brain. You are my total DIY hero. You need an award for this stuff.

    I was with the cabinet designer today & asked him the approximate cost to outfit our master closet.
    Drumroll………..
    $20k!!!

    My bachelor’s degree did not cost that much. Seriously (& no, I am not 86).

    I need some mojo from you – some courage to take this on & advice for the naysayers (they will be aplenty). I think I will actually keep this little, ahem, big project to myself for a while so I don’t have to deal with negative poo.

    Also, is there any sort of possibility to build most of this baby remotely? Otherwise it will take me a year to finish if I try after we move in & that won’t fly w/DH.

    Thank you kindly for you input!

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    • Sandra says

      September 8, 2012 at 12:48 am

      You could build the boxes off site and haul them if you have a trailer big enough and enough help to carry them in. These are big and heavy which is why I built them in the room. It would be very difficult to get them around corners and through doorways.

      The cost will vary depending on what you want to achieve.

      The actual boxes are really simple. Adding the faceframe is pretty simple as well. There are a lot of components and you just need to plan well. Trimming it out is where it gets tricky. The little details is what makes the difference between a really nice, high end custom job and an off the shelf, modular unit looking built in.

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  148. Natalie A. says

    September 8, 2012 at 2:09 pm

    Thanks Sandy! 🙂

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  149. tammy says

    October 6, 2012 at 11:08 pm

    Fantastic Job! We have watched your video 3 times. It is so well done, and so much fun to watch. i love your silly sense of humor. We had planned on just installing those ready made closets in our new walk -in, until we seen yours from a pinterest pin. We fell in love with your built-ins. So we are in the middle of our project. I have started posting pics this evening, and hope to have more up tomorrow showing them with the front trim, and crown molding on. The floor molding has to wait on the wood floor. Thanks for posting your pics and inspiring us all.

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  150. Kinga says

    October 13, 2012 at 10:46 pm

    I just discovered your website and oh boy…You’re amazing!!! Great job on the closet, way to go!!!

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  151. Pamela says

    November 3, 2012 at 7:12 am

    Absolutely gorgeous!

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  152. Gayle says

    November 10, 2012 at 5:07 pm

    Enjoyed looking at all your great ideas! I can’t seem to find a place where you shared info on those wonderful light fixtures in your closet. Did I just miss? If you don’t mind I would appreciate purchasing info–THANKS for help and INSPIRATION!

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    • Sandra says

      November 11, 2012 at 4:58 pm

      Thanks Gayle. Here’s a link to that post.

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      • Gayle says

        November 12, 2012 at 2:49 pm

        So sorry but can’t find the link on your reply? Am I just missing it?

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        • Sandra says

          November 12, 2012 at 11:40 pm

          http://www.sawdustgirl.com/2012/01/30/lights-camera-lights/ I think my own blog deleted my own link. The nerve! LOL (Or more likely I just didn’t “paste”.

  153. Jenne says

    November 11, 2012 at 4:04 pm

    WOW! That is an amazing walk in wardrobe. I am so jealous. Mind you, I had a thought. What about you come to England and stay with me for free and whilst you’re here you can build me some wardrobe space as a thank you! Hee Hee
    Honestly, I am amazed at what you have created with wood. Your library I have seen too. Amazing.
    Sadly what I loved most was the token drilling of a few holes by the man (your husband?) so he can tell everyone he built it! That is what my hubbie does. Even with small things like jigsaw puzzles….he has to put a piece in somewhere so he can claim he helped 🙂
    BUT even more humorous was your happy dance at the end. I laughed so so much. It was just what I needed (been laid up in bed for a week sick now) to perk me up.
    I will now be following your blog avidly.
    Thanks for sharing, it’s great to see what hard work can achieve.

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    • Sandra says

      November 11, 2012 at 5:03 pm

      LOL My husband never takes any credit for my projects. He hates DIYing too much. 🙂 Installing drawer fronts is a two person job (for me) and I wanted to be the one to eyeball the location and hold the front in place while he screwed them on. I was very appreciative of his help because after 4 months I was SICK of working on that room by myself! LOL ENgland sounds good. 😉

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  154. Jane Ng says

    December 12, 2012 at 7:07 pm

    Hi just got to see your fantastic and amazing video on youtube that lead me to this page here. But did you delete all the pictures of your walk-in closet from this website?

    Anyway thank you for an amazing video that for a few seconds made me think that I could do that on my own as well.

    Oh yes, I was wondering. The rectangular cuts in the flooring, what was the purpose of those? (you can see them 30 to 40 seconds into the video)

    Jane

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  155. monica says

    December 13, 2012 at 8:29 pm

    what are the dimensions – (wall to wall) of the closet? I’m trying to get an idea of how my closet will be and CAN look if I do it right!!!!

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  156. Paul says

    March 9, 2013 at 2:05 pm

    The closet system is great. Where did you find the lights?

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  157. Deb says

    March 11, 2013 at 7:50 pm

    Totally awesome! Do you feel powerful now? You should! If you could build something like that, you can build ANYTHING!

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  158. Irene says

    March 14, 2013 at 11:54 am

    You make it look so easy! You did a great JOB!

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  159. John says

    March 17, 2013 at 6:15 pm

    Hi Sandra,
    Great project. I am looking to do something similar for my wife.
    I am unable to find the plans and materials list for the Master Closet built-ins. Can you advise the dimensions of the cabinet shells? The height of the middle shelf of the cabinets, seems to be two different heights. The size and height of the drawer boxes. Is the MDF 3/4 or 1 inch?
    Thanks, John

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  160. Jen says

    March 27, 2013 at 3:32 pm

    Hi! I have been LOVING the creativity and ideas here, but I have a question. There’s a link (on one of the zillion pages I’ve looked at) to a cabinet-building tutorial, but when I click on it, I get a 404 error. Halp! Thanks!

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  161. Andrew says

    March 27, 2013 at 8:44 pm

    Wow you are truly gifted & I love your work. May I ask, what did you use to edge the closet verticals and horizontals and were they larger than the actual shelves/sides etc. Thanks.

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  162. Michael says

    March 29, 2013 at 2:49 pm

    Your closet project is amazing! We have a master walk-in of similar size and configuration. Just curious what it cost in in materials?

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  163. Monika says

    April 4, 2013 at 1:38 pm

    HI.. I can’t find the link to the “building closet drawers” entry.. Can you tell me what wood you used for the drawers?

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  164. Paul says

    April 6, 2013 at 1:13 pm

    I love the master closet built in. Can you tell me the source of the ceiling lights?

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  165. Laura @ Inspiration for Moms says

    April 10, 2013 at 6:04 pm

    Wow! Speechless! You did an amazing job. The video was so fun to watch. Great, great job! 🙂

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  166. Nancy says

    April 25, 2013 at 3:20 pm

    I can’t tell you how many times a day I’ve been visting this website becuase of your closet.. I could live in it.. Can you me how the edges were finished? Did you use a special finishing tape so that the ends of the MDF or Plywood grains isn’t appearent. I would love to see a closer image of your shelves.

    Thank you,
    Nancy

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    • Sandra says

      April 25, 2013 at 4:42 pm

      There are faceframes on the front of the shelves so there are no exposed edges.

      Reply
  167. Lauren says

    April 27, 2013 at 7:16 am

    I can’t believe no one has asked…where did you get those gorgeous lights?

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    • Sandra says

      April 27, 2013 at 10:12 am

      Oh, it has been asked. LOL There’s a whole post just on the lights. http://sawdustgirl.com/2012/01/30/lights-camera-lights/ 🙂

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  168. Angela says

    April 27, 2013 at 7:06 pm

    I just became your biggest fan! I’m absolutely in awe of your talent! Thanks for sharing!

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    • Sandra says

      April 27, 2013 at 11:56 pm

      Thanks Angela!

      Reply
  169. Darren DeBlance says

    May 1, 2013 at 12:20 pm

    Moved into my new home a year ago. The previous owners walled off the front dining room and made a doorway into the Master bedroom. So now my wife has a large walk-in closet w/ double hung window and arch and 12ft ceilings. But they went cheap in the shelves and such. I want to do something like the modules (boxes) you built. I think I’ll need about 5.
    What did you use for wood? Plywood or MDF?
    If plywood, what type? and what thickness?

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  170. Jaclyn says

    June 17, 2013 at 6:34 pm

    You are pretty amazing….I cant believe you built that closet!!!! WOWWWW!!

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  171. Greg says

    June 22, 2013 at 9:47 pm

    What paint did you use on the plywood without it bleeding through. Latex or oil? Any Primer? And are your 1xs on the edge flush or you have a slight lip?

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    • Sandra says

      June 22, 2013 at 10:02 pm

      Greg I used oil based ProBlock primer and then water based paint.

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    • Sandra says

      June 22, 2013 at 10:03 pm

      …and there is a 1/4″ overlap on the faceframes.

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  172. Tyler says

    June 28, 2013 at 10:56 am

    When building the cabinets do you use a dado where the shelves attached?

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  173. Amanda says

    June 28, 2013 at 1:00 pm

    That video [and the fact that you did that project all on your own] was IN-FREAKING-CREDIBLE!!! Totally inspiring. Nicely done. 🙂

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  174. Monika says

    July 7, 2013 at 10:49 am

    Ok another question.. If you have face franes hiw do you attach the drawer slides (the ones where they attach on the sides) ? I saw your post about installing drawers in your garGe but they didnt have face frames…?

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    • Sandra says

      July 8, 2013 at 12:13 am

      cleats

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  175. Lemon Balm says

    July 8, 2013 at 8:55 am

    linens, blankets, precious articles, and much more. In other areas of the house, one can use them for storing books, music discs, DVDs, towels, cleaning products, bed linen, off-season clothing such as caps, woollens, parkas, and so on. The best part is that your built in wardrobe can be customized to your needs and for the purpose of use, by using it with different combinations of shelves, racks, bins, and so on.

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  176. shannon says

    July 11, 2013 at 2:52 pm

    Hi,
    I am wondering if you could provide a $$$ amount spent on materials for this project. You did a phenomenal job…Love the video

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  177. Anna says

    July 19, 2013 at 6:36 am

    I am researching built ins for master closets and came across this, amazing work and after watching the video with my husband, he says “she’s my hero!!” great work 🙂

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  178. Anne, ShoeStrings says

    August 4, 2013 at 6:56 pm

    I love your closet!!!! You make it look easy. Enjoy!!!

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  179. Michelle says

    August 26, 2013 at 8:10 pm

    I was wondering what space you had to work with to begin with. We are going to be building a closet from the floor space of our family room to turn it into the master suite. I just can’t decide how much is a good amount when our room is 16 X 13 to begin with. Any advice would be Wonderful! Thanks!

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    • Sandra says

      September 30, 2013 at 4:07 pm

      You can look back at all the project update posts to see dimensions, design an how it came together if that will help. 😉

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  180. Jim says

    September 23, 2013 at 12:54 pm

    Awesome Sandra!!! Thanks for posting all of this online. We are building a closet similar to yours in layout. We have used alot of your tips and without them, I don’t know if it would have been possible. We still have alot of work to do, but we are making alot of progress.

    We have used the Kreg rip cutter, with the styrofoam like you suggested to make ripping full sheets of plywood, easier. We also used the drawer tutorial to make the drawers with the dado cuts, and the jig to align and install the slides.

    Just wanted to say thank you because your tutorials, tips and videos have made this possible for us!

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    • Sandra says

      September 23, 2013 at 6:34 pm

      Jim that is so awesome! I hope you will post come pictures of your closet on The Sawdust Diaries when it is finished!

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      • Jim says

        September 29, 2013 at 11:53 pm

        Sandra, you saved me again today when I started the crown molding! Thanks so much for making it so easy (kinda)!

        Here is a link to my progress video with most of the trim installed. It has been a process, but I can see the light now!

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      • Jim says

        September 30, 2013 at 3:26 pm

        Thanks Sandra! Will do.

        Did you glue all of your trim molding onto your cabinets or just nail / caulk / paint?

        I didn’t glue it because I was afraid I would mess up a piece and then have a hard time getting it unglued. I had that problem when I built a cabinet door and had to remake the door 🙁

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  181. Anamaria Moura says

    October 24, 2013 at 10:51 pm

    Dear Sandra,

    I live in Brazil, just finished to build this big house, with lot of closets to be built and would love to have you around. Is there any way that I could hire you to make the plans and design of my closets and bookshelves, so that a local carpenter could easily do it? Please let me know if this would be possible and the costs associated with it.

    Kind regards,

    Anamaria

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  182. Christian says

    October 29, 2013 at 2:36 pm

    Hi!
    We are building a house and of course over budget. So we are trying to copy your walk in closet, which I love by the way! Was wondering if you used furniture paint or just regular wall paint? Also do you remember what color of white you used?
    Thanks so much!
    Christian

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  183. kristin says

    November 15, 2013 at 9:50 pm

    Best. vid. ever. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  184. jyothianil says

    November 19, 2013 at 9:58 am

    Great job. Your closets are awesome. I am a new bee. Can you please advice on the material you used.

    White closets:
    Did you buy the regular plywood and user primer and white. Can you please advice on the wood and the paint to bring the white finish. How did you do the wide border between the top and second closet. Is that the plywood piece.

    Wood closets:
    Can you advice on what material and the stain we should use to make wooden color closets. Do we need to stain them or do we get stained sheets in homedepot.

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  185. Yvonne @ Dress This Nest says

    December 12, 2013 at 4:39 pm

    I LOVE your “making of” video! So much fun. I also love your closet and am looking forward to reading through all of your how-to entries about how you made this happen. Thanks for sharing!

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  186. nancy says

    December 27, 2013 at 8:06 pm

    Wow, you are beautiful and talented! Love the ending of your video with the whole family. I am working on smaller projects now, but I will without a doubt attempt this at some point. You are definitely my inspiration!

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  187. Sarah says

    January 20, 2014 at 10:23 am

    Hi, I loved your closets, we’ll okay just loved everything you did to entire house. I was wondering if there was a reason as to why you used 2 different materials on your closet. Is one better as far as shelving and drawers. I am wanting to build something similar but with a deep cherry finish or mahogany. Any suggestions would be appreciated on best wood or composite type(I think that’s what I’m thinking of). Thank you in advance

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  188. Brian says

    January 21, 2014 at 6:11 am

    Hello Sandra,
    what an amazing job you did, I’m sure you are so proud. of yourefforts. I too am a new bee and I’m about a year away from starting a few simular projects. Can I get some direction from you.

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    • Sandra says

      March 3, 2014 at 11:00 pm

      I’m not taking new clients right now but email me as you get closer to your projects for more detials.

      Reply
  189. Kent says

    March 3, 2014 at 10:25 pm

    How did you attach the non-permanent shelves?

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    • Sandra says

      March 3, 2014 at 10:59 pm

      with shelf pins

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  190. kelsey says

    July 24, 2014 at 2:31 pm

    Curious- what are the dimensions of your closet

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  191. Tracy says

    July 31, 2014 at 1:15 am

    Firstly I just wanted to say your work is freaking amazing. You are an inspiration and make me want to get my hands dirty and try fixing mine and my husbands teeny tiny walk in robe. Do you use an app to help you design your work or do you draw everything up? If you do use an app, which one is it?

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    • Sandra says

      July 31, 2014 at 1:42 pm

      I use free Google Sketch-up.

      Reply
  192. Aaron says

    February 28, 2018 at 3:16 pm

    How deep it did you make the cabinets?

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  193. Amanda says

    August 15, 2018 at 8:42 pm

    That is so beautifully done. Can you please please please just build me house 🙂

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  194. Marti says

    January 15, 2019 at 6:24 pm

    I can’t believe I haven’t seen this closet before. It’s just gorgeous. I was just surfing pinterest for ideas before building cabinets for my closet when I found this. I’ve been see-sawing about whether to put mine on a base (because I’m short and that makes the rod that much higher), and wondered if you did it for looks or for dust bunny control, or some other reason. I just hate the way dust bunnies seem to grow along my baseboard in my current closet, so that’s the reason I’m considering the bases.

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    • Sandra says

      January 15, 2019 at 9:39 pm

      I built my cabinets on top of a base because I prefer how that looks. If you are accumulating dust bunnies along the baseboard now, removing the baseboard won’t change that much. They will just gather in the bottom of the lower cabinet or at the base of the cabinet. Just sweep often I guess.

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  195. Tim says

    April 17, 2019 at 10:00 pm

    Hi. Love the closet. Quick question, for the cabinets on the end, did you double up the plywood/MDF? From the pictures looks like your face board is wider than 1/2 but it appears to not stick out into the cabinet. On the video it wasn’t shown the end piece. Thanks!

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    • Sandra says

      April 18, 2019 at 8:59 am

      I used blocks (scrap wood) to bump out the outside and then added beadboard.

      Reply
  196. Joshua L Cheselka says

    May 5, 2020 at 5:18 pm

    Awesome job! How did you do dress up the base? I can see the rails run across and a bottom stile. Just stacked molding over it?

    Reply
    • Sandra says

      May 5, 2020 at 10:39 pm

      Yes, I stacked baseboards.

      Reply

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