When contractor Rodolfo Cabrera, 41, sees empty spaces, he sees potential. In three weeks, he turned his unfinished and unused attic into a 270 square-foot walk-in closet for his wife.

Each entry covers a new home-improvement project. Here, a DIY closet system comes to life as Lakesia Jennings, a self-taught creator, transforms her builder-grade walk-in into a coveted dressing room.

Photo courtesy of Case Design/Remodeling, Inc. When designing a walk-in closet, Allie Mann of Case Design/Remodeling, Inc. advises building in shoe storage and investing in a full-length mirror.

Have you ever desired the experience of a walk-in closet, those that are oh-so-popular in reality television and Hollywood but simply cannot afford the costs? Well, now you can hack your way with ...

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However, building a closet without professional help can often be more trouble than it's worth, even for the most seasoned DIY-ers. Designing a closet may sound easy in theory, especially if you ...

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—Jennifer, Mumbai. To build a walk-in closet you need to have a combination of a small dresser, hanging rod, and shelving that can turn an empty wall into an organised closet space.