But who builds a closet that is less than ten inches deep? Even if they would have taken the time to build shelves inside, what items would you store in such a small place?
Finally, after years of being annoyed with this dead end, I decided to do something with it. I knew with a little creativity, I could turn this worthless spot into a place of interest and beauty.I found a book of accordion music at the thrift store for a dollar.
It has handwritten dates inside of when the owner played some of the pieces. They were dated 1954! The pages show their age. I love how yellowed they are.
I tore out the pages and adhered them to the inside of the "closet", using wallpaper paste, overlapping the pages and adding parts of pages for interest.
I knew I achieved my goal when one of my sons walked by and said, "That's interesting." To which I replied, "Interesting is much better than what it was before." 
Now, the fun begins! I'm off to find some things to put in this interesting place.
pretty cool idea!
ReplyDeleteThat's so fun, Joy! I never would have thought of that. The possibilities for that space are now virtually endless!
ReplyDeleteI wonder what that space was supposed to actually be used for? I'm trying to figure something out (other than too small closet), but I have no clue!
very ingenious!! great way to work with what you have!! (it was a man's design, you know that, right?) can't wait to see what you end up putting in there!!
ReplyDeletewhat a weird little dead end! I cant wait to see what you do with the space. I really like the music sheet idea.
ReplyDeleteMan: the perfect place to lay the golfclubs.
ReplyDeleteWoman: the perfect place to hang all my purses!
I have a closet just like this (9 inches deep) with shelves from top to bottom. I use it to store cleaning supplies, medicine, first aid stuff, kleenex, extra TP, the iron. What I like about it is that it's shallow, so nothing gets lost or overlooked. However, if we had moved here and there weren't any shelves in it, I'm sure I would have been scratching my head as to what i was supposed to do with it.
ReplyDeleteI like what you've done with yours and look forward to seeing what else you add.
Hoe very very cool. i'm a musician and love bringing that into our home!
ReplyDeleteThat's being reaaly creative!
ReplyDeleteHow neat!! You do sometimes wonder what builders were thinking.
ReplyDeleteLooks great! Can't wait to see what else you add to it.
ReplyDeleteWay Cool! I would hang old photo's of family done in sepia tones....maybe in black distressed frames...oh, and maybe get a narrow table to slide in at the bottom, or just an old wooden chair.... maybe find some kind of an old accordion or stringed instrument to set on the chair...can't wait to see what you do with it! ♥ Lewaina
ReplyDeleteWhat ANOTHER neat idea you have had! Can't wait to see what you add to it.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see what you put there...how fun and creative!! Your ideas are endless, Miss Joys of Home!
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Hmmm...that is a weird space. When Hobby Lobby had their Christmas stuff at 90% off I found some stocking hooks that looked like musical instruments and the hook part was removable. They would look good in your space.
ReplyDeleteCant wait to see whats next!
ReplyDeletethat looks soooo cool. It's like a big framed piece of art. You're so brave I wouldn't have had the guts to do that.
ReplyDeleteVery unique and eye catching! Can't wait to see how it turns out!
ReplyDeleteHow fun!!!!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see the final product. Are you adding shelves?
ReplyDeleteLights?
It's great, it now looks like it was always meant to be there with a purpose! Way to go!
ReplyDeleteA #10 can (the big cans that you get at costco) is only 7" deep. Shelves + a bi-fold door = great food storage place!
ReplyDeletebeautiful! what a great canvas to work with!
ReplyDeleteHow about hanging wrapping paper and ribbon across the top half and put in an Ikea Norbo wall mount drop leaf table? Voila- a wrapping station behind your closet door.
ReplyDeleteWhat a strange space...You made it rock! I can't wait to see what you put in there.
ReplyDeleteBrilliant! You could still put some shelves in there for display.
ReplyDeleteWow! What a neat nook you've got there! Can't wait to see what you do more with it!
ReplyDeleteThe table below turned out great, too. Love it!
And the curtains...another great!
Happy terrific Tuesday! Les
I would have thought it was meant to store brooms, mops and buckets in. Too bad that it didn't have shelves in it.
ReplyDeleteYour decorations are beautiful though and I can't wait to see what you make it be.
wow, this is amazing! I love it!! :)
ReplyDeleteThat is very neat!
ReplyDeleteSandra
What a great idea! I can't wait to see what else you do with that space!
ReplyDelete-Dawn
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Cannot wait to see the finished product! It's beautiful already. You've really got an amazing gift of creativity.
ReplyDeleteWow. this is new... I am excited to see what else you do with that darn space.
ReplyDeleteVery creative, I like the way you think! :)
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of taking that space from head-smack to quirky and fun. Love the way you think!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea. Love the music book "wall paper" too. Look forward to seeing what else you do with it.
ReplyDeleteWow, that is so fun!
ReplyDeleteThat's a great idea! Can't wait to see how it turns out. Always a great idea!
ReplyDeleteMe too...waiting to see what you come up with! That is an interesting space!
ReplyDeleteWith an outlet added to it, it might have been a nice place for a fold-down ironing board to stay! ;)
ReplyDeleteMy Dad played the accordion back in the 50's... my mom still has his old squeezebox in a closet in her den. :)
Great idea idea. I love it.
ReplyDeleteStay chic!
I can't wait to see what you do with this space!
ReplyDeleteI'm waiting with baited breath! I love this and cannot wait to see how it turns out.
ReplyDeleteHayley
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www.becauseofheller.blogspot.com
We have one of those closets too! It never occurred to me to do anything with it, my kids usually clean the hall and family room by shoving everything in there.
ReplyDeleteSo creative!
Hi, I am enjoying your blog!
ReplyDeleteI think this space looks like a life size shadow box!
We have pages and pages of old sheet music (early 1900's)from my great aunt that passed away and haven't known what to do with them~this may be just the thing. Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteThat looks incredible, beautiful, amazing...I think you get the point...I LOVE IT!!!! Thanks for sharing and inspiring.
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