New closet in 10 minutes for $10

[finally]

I have one teeny tiny closet for coats that is only about 18" wide and not deep and would not fit my winter coats.  I am redoing my small entry way and which will look similar to this when it is done (but only about 3 hooks wide and not yellow) but I don't want the whole thing filled with my winter coats.  So I had the great idea to convert the walk-up stairwell to the attic into a closet.  Since I have a full basement, I don't store anything up there and if I did need to get up there, it's easy enough.

Before: 

After:  I hung an old shower curtain on a rod across the opening and put a piece of cardboard over the top to keep attic dust from landing on my coats.  I installed a $10 rod and added an old carpet runner which made the steps a great space for boots and a basket for gloves, scarves (which got cut off but is on the bottom step).

 

[r]

Good way to maximize space!

[pumpkin]

what a great idea!

[Deleted]

Very cool!

[pitterwoo]

great use of space. I did something similar and love how it works out.

[mrsemilys]

Super smart! Great job!

[trident0]

Genius! But did you just say you have a walkup attic you don't use? You're also a decluttering prodigy.