DIY Closet Transformation

Why spend a fortune on a DIY home decor transformation when you can achieve a fresh new look for your beach house entrance with just a pint of mineral paint for $20.00 and a couple of new ceramic knobs for $10.00? This affordable project took only two days, and the result was a cleaned-out coat closet and a completely new vibe.

As a fine art painter accustomed to professional paints, I was pleasantly surprised by the coverage and quality of Fusion paint. The mineral paint went on smoothly, thanks to its perfect medium mix, which allowed it to slide along unfinished wood surfaces like soft butter. Its forgiving nature and easy cleanup, with no smell, made the process a breeze.

Success in any DIY project, especially painting, is primarily determined by the preparation. The first and crucial step is to prepare the surface before painting. I used T.S.P. cleaner (Trisodium Phosphate Powder) in a bucket with a clean rag to wash the entire closet. The amount of dirt, grease, and dust that came off was surprising. This step is vital to ensure the success of the painting job.


It is essential to have the right brushes for success. What I used is a durable, thick hog hair brush, specifically designed for painting furniture, and of good enough quality to prevent bristles from breaking onto the freshly painted surface... no one likes picking hairs out of fast-drying, wet paint! The brush was so durable that I could easily reach the tight corners and apply paint.  It's essential to work quickly when using this paint, so ensure there are no distractions while painting.

DOUBLE THUMBS UP!!! There was excellent mileage in one pint of paint, and it was enough to apply two coats to the doors and two coats to the closet frame. I read that it is a durable paint and should be gentle on the doors for 21 days, as the paint needs to cure thoroughly. 

It took eight years of looking at these bi-fold doors from Home Depot to make a final decision about what to do with the entrance into the funky beach house. 

This winter I was going through decor therapy and stopped into our local shop, Knackered Vintage to Modern Store, to buy some hand-painted ceramic knobs and a pint of mineral paint from Fusion. 

Finally, this summer I got back into the decorating mode and turned on one of my favorite podcasts, This American Life, to listen to insightful stories about real people. The tedious task of painting closet details can be alleviated by listening to podcasts. I find music makes me want to MOVE, whereas podcasts help me sit still and listen. Highly recommend PODCASTS for doing tedious work!

I had already started transforming the entrance this winter with cubby hole drapes made from handwoven Bali fabric and Indonesian wood beads. 

Read more about my DIY drapes transformation...

This winter, I also created a felted chandelier, titled "Falling Leaves." I had a lot of unknowns to make this special light for the entrance. Can read more about it here...Falling Leaves Felted Chandelier.

Viola Transformation!!! May this inspire you, Minaz