Today's Repurposeful Monday is actually a continuation
of Friday's Before & After projects -  repurposing closets
into more useful areas of the house.

If you absolutely, positively do not need the foyer closet to
house coats and umbrellas consider turning it into a decorative
nook.  It will make the foyer seem larger and more inviting.

 

 

 

Chad Jackson

This closet is a mud room all by itself.



Source

Even though I never saw the 'before' photo of this

foyer, I think that a bench is better than a closet.

This bedroom had two closets - one was turned into a

bookcase.  Now the room has SO much more character.



Home Decor & Design

Seriously, who doesn't love a nook?



Houzz

You just can't over-estimate the rewards of adding

architectural interest to an other-wise boring area.

Aiken House & Gardens

It's hard to believe that this lovely
sitting area was formerly a closet.

The same closet/seating area with different pillows and accessories.

The wall-mounted light fixtures make this area even more functional.

 

 

Hospitality Designs

Drapes add a sophisticated touch to this space.



Point 2

Such a sleek and modern look.

How much do you love this closet-turned-bookcase?!  It's so

cool that the homeowners left the louvered doors in place.

 

 

A basement rec room closet was converted into bar space.



 



Point 2

Who knew that a closet could be so elegant?





Better Homes & Garden

I simply love this project.

Lots of houses with staircases have a little area under the steps

that is either a closet or is simply walled-over, unused space.

This darling sitting area is now a compliment to the foyer.

A few years ago I did a post similar to today's where I featured this

picture.  I loved the idea so much that I kept the photo.  Cute, isn't it?



What better use of a closet (amidst book

shelves) than as a reading nook?

 Yes, what was a closet is now a bed!

Houzz
What 'tween wouldn't love to have this bedroom?
And, golly!  Check out those extra drawers.

Ana White
This nursery nook still works as a closet
but now it's so much more.

Handmade Charlotte

 You can almost double the size of a child's
room by installing bunk beds in a closet.

Point 2
Definitely a contender for Coolest Parents on the Block idea!

Let's get real - at some point ALL children's rooms are
less than pristine.  What's so amazing about this photo
is that a house façade was built in front of the closet.

I know!  Darling idea, isn't it?

Project Nursery
Putting the crib in a closet space is a great idea if
the baby shares the nursery with an older sibling.

NOTE:  one of the great aspects of turning a closet
into another type of space is that you can simply
rehang the door(s) and - boom - it's a closet again.

Here's another photo that I posted in the past:

Houzz
A mini-library!  I love it.

Houzz
Smart looking desk cubby hole.

Source
One of the things that makes this little office so appealing is that
it's painted a cheerful color that compliments the rest of the room.

Note the special touches that made this
closet office conversion so complete:

Point 2
The board and batten molding, the chic chair, the mirror,
and art-inspired clipboard are genius touches.

Did you like today's Repurposeful Monday closet ideas?
Maybe these photos will have you considering your
closets' full potential.