I’m beyond excited to share our latest transformation featured on Cubby at Home: a once-forgotten closet that I converted into a functional, stylish workspace—with a floral mural backdrop and all—for only about $500 Cubby At Home+1Cubby At Home+1.
🪴 From Cluttered Closet to Creative Corner
This closet started out as a chaotic “catch-all,” filled with leftover toys, random stuff, and unused hangers. We needed a smart, tucked-away workspace that felt both purposeful and beautiful—and it just so happened that closet offered the perfect solution. Now, it’s a vibrant nook that opens into the family room but closes easily when creativity takes a backseat .
🛠️ Design & Build Highlights
Here’s how I brought this “cloffice” dream to life:
- Custom Floral Mural: Painted on the back wall to instantly elevate mood and invite creativity naptimedecorator.net+8homemadebycarmona.com+8Hand Makes Home+8Cubby At Home
- Built‑in Shelving Hack: Easy-as-can-be shelves made with 1×2″ pine nailers and plywood, trimmed out for a bespoke built-in look Hand Makes Home+3homemadebycarmona.com+3homemadebycarmona.com+3
- DIY Desktop: A half-inch plywood desk slotted into the closet, supported by drawer bases or salvaged cabinets—functional, durable, and visually cohesive Hand Makes Home+7homemadebycarmona.com+7homemadebycarmona.com+7
- Organized & Styled: Hidden cord solutions, attractive bins, cabinet storage, and a showstopping light fixture make it polished and practical homemadebycarmona.com+1homemadebycarmona.com+1
✨ Why This Closet Office Works
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Space-Efficient Transformation
No room? No problem—just one closet became your home office. -
Personality on a Budget
A clever mural and fresh paint brought flair without breaking the bank. -
Privacy + Productivity
You can shut the doors at day’s end, keeping your workspace discreet and contained makeandtell.com+12homemadebycarmona.com+12Marty's Musings+12familyhandyman.com+10thespruce.com+10homemadebycarmona.com+10homemadebycarmona.com+1Better Homes & Gardens+1.
💡 What You Can Learn from This
- Look for overlooked spaces—hall closets, linen closets, pantries—as hidden opportunities.
- Use simple materials (plywood, paint, moldings) to mimic custom built-ins, saving time and money.
- Integrate lighting, cable management, and aesthetic storage from day one—details matter!
- Add a mural or wallpaper to anchor the design and elevate a small footprint.
🎨 Ready to Create Your Own “Closet-office”?
If your home feels like it’s missing that little corner of calm creativity, a closet might just be the answer. Whether you want help selecting materials, painting a mural, or designing built-in elements—I’ve got your back.
Curious how this could translate in your space? I’d love to dream with you about color, layout, and finishing touches.
With tucked-away style,
Kara Kirchhoff
Founder & Creative at Bohemian Enigma Design
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