How to transform a flat closet door
I love a quick DIY update, and these closet doors were the perfect candidate for one. Last Fall, I worked on the guest room update for the One Room Challenge; see it here. Towards the end of the six-week challenge, I was trying to choose between painting the doors blue or grey when I came across an IG image with a headboard trimmed out in molding, which I fell in love with and decided it was perfect for the doors! A little visual interest was exactly what the doors needed.
After
The other thing I was looking for was AFFORDABLE as I had budgeted carefully for the space, and the coffers were running low. The doors were in good shape, just a bit meh.
Before
Materials Used:
-Wood molding (we used 2-inch strips from Home Depot)
-Miter saw
-Wood glue
-Pneumatic nailer
-Spackle
-Paint
We found these inexpensive wood strips at Home Depot for around 1.00 per foot.
I had grandiose plans to lay out a very intricate design when my husband reminded me of my limited geometry skills. Point taken. Since I was short on both time and math skills, I decided on a simple design.
We started gluing the strips to the doors and added a few pneumatic nails to help hold them in place while the glue dried.
Here I am hard at work supervising.
Once the molding was up, I filled in along the edges with a spackle to ensure a clean line when painted. It drives me crazy to see those little lines where the paint separates from the wood piece in molding.
The final step was using a high-quality paint. I am a fan of Sherwin Williams Emerald Interior paint and primer in one. I used Gray Matter SW 7066. 3 coats.
Added some pretty new Brass hardware.
I mentioned this was a quick and easy way to update closet doors! Don’t you agree?!?! The paint was leftover from another project, but even if I had included a quart of paint total cost would have been less than $50.00 and took a weekend. The details make all the difference!
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Closet Door Update Before and After
As always, I appreciate your taking the time to stop by!
Until next time,
-Libbie
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Wow! What a difference it makes! I’m going to find a closet door to transform!
I’m still searching for another! Next time I’m going for a slightly more complicated pattern. If you find one to transform make sure to come back and show it off!
I absolutely LOVE the closet doors! It’s such a huge transformation and they look custom. Fantastic job!
Thank you sweet friend! I still like to sit in the room and stare at them.
That is an amazing transformation. And really finishes that beautiful room. I also love the headboard. Have you a post on that?
Thank you, Hilda! I did make a post on the headboard. It was also pretty easy. Search for the Woodblock Headboard under DIY.
The doors look amazing! You never know where a little inspiration can lead.
Isn’t that the truth?! Love all the inspiration out there. Thank you for stopping by.
oh wow! Those closet doors look amazing! It adds such a crisp, modern, structured look to the room! I love it!
Thank you, Amy. I love that they somehow elevated the doors to balance that wallpaper.
Love the closets! I just added the same trim to my wall in my living area.
However, though I wanted to caulk the trim, I didn’t because my home is a rental. Easier to take down when/if I need to. 
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Julie,
I stopped over to see your wall and LOVED it! It’s a great way to update that doesn’t have to be permanent. Kudo’s.
Oh, and Libbie… Would love for you to share this on Homestyle Gathering tomorrow at My Wee Abode!
Feel free to share away!
Thanks for the invite Julie!
What a difference! I love the handles that your chose and the added trim looks so much nicer. I have some plain closet doors I really want to do this on them. Thanks,
Thanks for stopping by Cindy! Those handles were a bargain on Amazon.com
Libbie what a difference the addition of the trim makes. It looks so much more modern and sleek now. And I cannot say enough about that wall!!!
Thank you for stopping by, Mary!
Wow! Amazing makeover, I’ll be sharing this one!!
Thank you, Roxanne! I love how it’s the little upgrades that can make such a difference.
Thanks for linking-up at Homestyle Gathering, Libbie! Be sure to come by tomorrow!
Wow! What a great idea! I will start a remodel of my family home in NC soon. The original louvered doors are still in place in all the bedrooms. I will be updating or replacing using your idea. Thank you for sharing!
Thanks for stopping by Catherine! When you start updating come back and share your photos. I love to see everyone’s updates!
Such a huge difference made with a few items. I love how they turned out!
Love the look of the doors!! Really upclassed? them. Thank You.
Thank you for the love! You made my day!
So nice!!! Also admiring your beautiful wall !!!
Thank you, Andrea!
I still walk in this room to star at the wall paper!
The whole room is beautiful and the closest doors are awesome! Thanks for the idea
Thank you, Anne.
I have updated 4 sets of closet doors since this one! (Might be a little out of control)
Thank you for stopping by.
-Libbie
Love this project, now I really want to know how you created the accent wall. Please share.
I love your idea and it looks doable for me. Thank you very much for sharing.
Very cool idea & looks great
I LOVE your job “supervisor” 
. Came out really nice
Thank you, Mary! I am very good at my job!!! LOL!
Hi there,
Is it possible to provide a link for the beautiful hardware on the closet door?
Hello Maureen,
Here is the link: https://urlgeni.us/amzn/rHe8
They have gone up in price since I bought them but still seem like a decent price for handles this size.