Closet Debacle

A 1950s house has tiny closets, like whoa!  Hubs is in the guest room, mine is in our bedroom.  Each is maybe 3' wide.  I managed to double it up and added a second pole to maximize the space.  However, there are several design ideas and future plans swirling in my head.

1) Our bathroom is TINY.  One sink causes plenty of little arguments as to who can brush their teeth first.  I would love to put in a double sink, but that would require that I give up my closet in our bedroom (it takes up the space at the bathroom entrance).
2) Hopefully the Grouper Room/Guest Room/Storage Room won't be forever ... if/when the Wolf fam grows, Hubs would have to give up his little closet.

What is one to do?  Well, a nice built-in wardrobe along side wall of our bedroom would be perfect.  With a tall dresser under the window (where it is now).  IKEA Pax seems like the perfect solution!  Here are some ideas I put together

Two different door ideas

And the inside organization.  I really think this would hold all our stuff that is currently in our closets.  We would still each have our own dresser.

• 3 rods for hanging shirts
• 1 rod for pants
• 2 shelves - for sweaters?
• 4 drawers for t-shirts and workout gear
• 1 drawer for shoes

It could change some, but is a good start....

Finish the House ... ?!

I got home from work yesterday and after finally getting through the whole mattress ordeal (long story) and having some space back Hubs says matter of factly "we need to work on finishing the house".  In context with the situation and what we were looking at at the moment - a pretty empty guest bedroom which is pretty much Grouper's room and Hubs closet - that meant filling some rooms with furniture!  Uh, yes please.  But, of course I know that is a verrrrry long process.

I would say, at least furniture wise, our bedroom is next on the list.  And, headboard/bed frame first so I can finally feel like a grown-up.

What I am working with (Grouper goes to bed super early, this was at 8 PM).  A nice new mattress but an ugly box spring (that at least needs a bed skirt)....

Here are some of my inspirations....

Colette Bed from C&B

Alison Headboard from Ethan & Allen

Fairmont Bed from Ethan & Allen

Quincy Bed from Ethan & Allen

I am still pretty split down the middle on overall type of bed  - wood bed vs upholstered bed.  I love the intricacies of the Quincy Bed as well as the softness and simpleness of the Colette Bed.  Now just to find something cheaper