Build Basement Storage Closet

Use a bolt cutter rather than a hacksaw.

Build basement storage closet.

Apart with a 1 4 in. Basement storage areas are among the most sought after features in a home. Although shelving and drawer units are floor based this is essentially a suspended closet system. Shorter than the length of the closet.

The space underneath a staircase for example is a great place to build a closet. When you use toggles hold the 2x4 in place drill the toggle locations about 2 ft. Bypass closet door track. I decided i could just build them from scratch.

Bit through both 2x4 and drywall. Attach the studs to the walls with construction adhesive and toggles or by nailing to an existing stud. If you need to build a section on the floor a partner can help you lift and steady the unit while you attach it to the wall. Cut shorter shelves to avoid marring closet sidewalls cut full length shelves at least 1 2 in.

Supplies needed to build the closet doors 7 1 6 select boards. Building the basement bedroom closet first day. Since this closet is in our basement and our basement ceilings are less than 8 feet normal off the shelf closet doors would not have worked or would have had to be modified. Closets can vary from very simple designs to elaborate affairs.

Base moulding covers any gaps or shims needed to accommodate the uneven floor in the floor based sections.