There’s just something magical about having a nicely organized closet. Knowing that everything has its place can make you feel better about yourself and your home, but getting it to that state can seem like an impossible task. Enter TikTok creator @Creatively.Crisp , who managed to create a luxe faux built-in look for her closet using some affordable ClosetMaid alternatives she found at Lowe's!
Now, look at your closet, then look back at us. (Maybe do it just one more time, just for good measure.) If it's anything like ours, it's probably quite the mess. And guess what? It was the same for this social media user as well—at least before she embarked on her faux built-in closet adventure.
"Wire shelve are so inconvenient; this looks great 👏," one TikTok user responded to the above video.
Another commenter wrote: "Gorgeous, I love this as it’s realistic and affordable!"
And others complimented the new look saying it looks "great" and "so much better," sharing that they want to try to replicate what she did.
Built-ins for a closet are custom-made storage units designed to fit perfectly within your closet space, maximizing storage while looking sleek and luxurious. But here’s the kicker—they can be pretty darn expensive. Custom-built closet systems often come with a hefty price tag that can make you feel like you need to start saving for a few years before you can even think about having one.
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But fear not, fellow closet warriors! If you want that chic built-in look without breaking the bank, you can always do what this genius lady did and get yourself some ClosetMaid items . (There are also similar options available at Target or even IKEA, which has handy dandy systems built just for this!)
These storage solutions come in various shapes and sizes, allowing you to mix and match to fit your closet space perfectly. In her project, this video's creator arranged multiple levels of storage for her closet using everything from taller bookshelves to shorter shoe organizers and everything in between. The result? An organized, stylish space that looks far more expensive than it actually was—which was $727.66 in total.
"Money and effort well spent!" one user commented.
Others raved about how "amazing" the "bargain" transformation looks.
And another commenter couldn't help but think ahead, sharing, "I bet the return on investment is large if you were to sell your home."
One of the benefits of using the ClosetMaid system (or IKEA's, if you go that route), is that you can actually go to their websites and put in your size and dimensions. They will then allow you to play around with spacing and set-up. This means you can "try before you buy" to see if it will fit and what works versus what doesn't.
For an even more finished look, we recommend adding some trim to the seams between the shelves and organizers. This simple addition really helps sell that built-in appearance by giving it a seamless finish. You can also add a coat of paint to make everything match your space or leave it as is for a cleaner, minimalist look. Either way, your closet will look like it cost a fortune, even though it didn't!
Remember, a little effort goes a long way, and sometimes the most impressive transformations come from thinking outside the box—or in this case, the closet.
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