Uploaded April 2022 | Updated September 2026, 44 minutes ago
I've been hard at work with our bathroom remodel and while most of it is still in pieces, I did manage to put something together this week to share with you!
When we originally decided to remodel our bathroom, I had wanted to tear out this closet completely. We didn't need the storage space and I didn't like the boring, basic closet here.
However, since the ceiling was textured, tearing out these walls would have involved patching and trying to match the texture and it was more hassle than it was worth.
So, instead of removing it, I decided to keep the existing structure and just rework it into something a little more...custom.
I turned the basic closet into some built in open shelves perfect for storing towels, toiletries, or just adding some simple decor to our new bathroom.
You can check out the full tutorial on the blog here:
woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-turn-a-closet-into-built-in-shelves
I'll have plenty more projects to share throughout this remodel, so be sure to follow along so you can see all the progress!
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Tools & Materials
Tools:
Circular saw: homedepot.sjv.io/AooaYx
Cutting Guides (optional): amzn.to/325pRR6
Miter saw (optional): homedepot.sjv.io/yd96v
Pocket hole jig: amzn.to/32eoPBY
Drill/Driver: homedepot.sjv.io/Aoo6Ya
Shelf Pin Jig (optional): amzn.to/3FbgZaZ
Drywall finishing tools (to patch drywall if needed)
Nail Gun (to attach/replace baseboard): homedepot.sjv.io/c/1404662/1169744/8154
Materials:
3/4" plywood: homedepot.sjv.io/9rR95
2x4 scrap (roughly the length of your closet width)
Small piece of drywall for patching
3/4" Iron on edge banding & 1 1/2" iron on edge banding (optional): amzn.to/3q7dI6f & amzn.to/3FNI4Az
Shelf Pins: amzn.to/3e3rtNN
1 1/4" pocket hole screws: amzn.to/3FKfikk
2 1/2" wood screws
Drywall Screws
Drywall tape/spackling for patching
Wood finish as desired
I've been hard at work with our bathroom remodel and while most of it is still in pieces, I did manage to put something together this week to share with you!
When we originally decided to remodel our bathroom, I had wanted to tear out this closet completely. We didn't need the storage space and I didn't like the boring, basic closet here.
However, since the ceiling was textured, tearing out these walls would have involved patching and trying to match the texture and it was more hassle than it was worth.
So, instead of removing it, I decided to keep the existing structure and just rework it into something a little more...custom.
I turned the basic closet into some built in open shelves perfect for storing towels, toiletries, or just adding some simple decor to our new bathroom.
You can check out the full tutorial on the blog here:
woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-turn-a-closet-into-built-in-shelves
I'll have plenty more projects to share throughout this remodel, so be sure to follow along so you can see all the progress!
Follow Woodshop Diaries On:
Website: woodshopdiaries.com
TikTok: tiktok.com/@woodshopdiaries?
Facebook: facebook.com/woodshopdiaries
Instagram: instagram.com/woodshopdiaries
Pinterest: pinterest.com/sharamccuiston
SHOP NEW WOODWORKING TEES AND BUILDING PLANS HERE:
woodshop-diaries.myshopify.com
How to cut plywood using a circular saw: woodshopdiaries.com/cut-down-plywood-sheets-with-circular-saw
How to apply iron on edge banding: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-cover-plywood-edges
How to use a pocket hole jig: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-use-pocket-hole-jig
*Affiliate Links Below
Tools & Materials
Tools:
Circular saw: homedepot.sjv.io/AooaYx
Cutting Guides (optional): amzn.to/325pRR6
Miter saw (optional): homedepot.sjv.io/yd96v
Pocket hole jig: amzn.to/32eoPBY
Drill/Driver: homedepot.sjv.io/Aoo6Ya
Shelf Pin Jig (optional): amzn.to/3FbgZaZ
Drywall finishing tools (to patch drywall if needed)
Nail Gun (to attach/replace baseboard): homedepot.sjv.io/c/1404662/1169744/8154
Materials:
3/4" plywood: homedepot.sjv.io/9rR95
2x4 scrap (roughly the length of your closet width)
Small piece of drywall for patching
3/4" Iron on edge banding & 1 1/2" iron on edge banding (optional): amzn.to/3q7dI6f & amzn.to/3FNI4Az
Shelf Pins: amzn.to/3e3rtNN
1 1/4" pocket hole screws: amzn.to/3FKfikk
2 1/2" wood screws
Drywall Screws
Drywall tape/spackling for patching
Wood finish as desired
