Design Ideas for Walk-In Closets

There are a lot of different sizes of walk-in closets available to choose from today. The size of your closet determines how you design the inside of it.  For instance, seating is great but it won't fit within a small walk-in closet. However, the bigger your closet is, the more features you'll be able to have.

• If you have a small walk-in closet you may not have any room to do anything in the way of seating or lingering. They are nice in that you have room to change your clothes. Careful planning helps you to make the most out of the remainder of your closet in a way that is effective. Make sure to leave the center area of your closet untouched so that you have room to access the walls. Include plenty of vertical storage on the walls in the way of shelving that reaches from the floor to the ceiling. Hooks are also great for hanging belts, scarves and ties. These should be located anywhere that you can’t place a shelf.


• Medium sized closets provide you with more space to move around in. You can separate these spaces so that they’ll each have their own function.  There is also enough room for you to comfortably add a bench in the middle of the closet but make sure that it is one that includes storage. Put a free-standing shelving unit on both sides of the bench with baskets on them with your jewelry inside. Attach hooks to the sides of the shelves for hanging belts or ties.  Hang a full-length mirror on the back of the door so that you can look in it before leaving. If you have room and electricity, mount an ironing board.


• Large-sized closets are the best. However, they do need to be separated into smaller spaces, each with its own purpose. Create a shoe area with a bench and a place to store your shoes and the items you use for caring for them.  Add a makeup station with a vanity and mirror. Make sure to use matching storage units so that everything is kept neatly. Set up a triple bag laundry hamper with wheels so that you can separate your clothes easily before carting it off to wash. Consider adding additional lighting such as a chandelier to ensure that you can see clearly. Recessed lighting within the shelves themselves is also great for lighting up individual items.