When it comes to designing closets you want to ensure the entire footprint of your space is being utilized to its fullest potential, and not an inch of space is wasted. Closet design can be personalized and tailored to suit the user’s exact needs. We will review some design tips to help you plan for your next closet renovation.
Storage Requirements
Closet design is a personal choice that every homeowner should be heavily involved in. Whether you are designing your own closet or working with a professional, it is important to know how many linear feet of space you need for each design feature. It is important to examine your current closet and decipher what you like and dislike about it and what you wish you had more of. As a starting point, determine how you personally like storing your clothes and go from there.
Design Features to Consider
We have highlighted some key features for you to incorporate into your next closet renovation!
Adjustable Shelves
- Great addition to a closet because your items are always visible and easy to access
- Provide you with flexibility in terms of what you store on them. Various items such as folded clothing, shoes, purses, etc. can be stored and the adjustability assists with this. You can also add in and remove shelves on a need-to-need basis.
- We would recommend not extending shelving into tricky corners as it can make the items difficult to access
Drawers
- Small drawers for jewelry and watches
- Make the closet feel neat as all of the items are hidden within
- Allow for an opportunity to stylize above the drawer space. For example, they can be used as dressers with a mirror and lights, artwork, or floating shelves.
Long Hanging
- It is always good to have a little bit of long hanging space somewhere within the closet design
- Used for long dresses and coats
- This space always comes in handy when you least expect it!
Half Hanging
- A staple in closet design and a must-have for all homeowners
- Try to maximize this space as much as possible in the design of your closet as most people prefer to hang clothes
- Allows for clothes to be organized neatly and be easily accessible and visible
- Hanging spaces can extend into awkward blind corners to ensure the space is not being wasted and the clothes are still easily accessible
Benches
- Great addition if you have room for them, but should be a lower priority compared to having adequate storage
- Great for sitting down and getting dressed
- Allow for storage into blind corners and can help make awkward spaces more useable
Drawer Organizers
- Excellent for storing jewelry and watches as they keep things compartmentalized
- Can be used for clothing to keep it organized but might limit space within drawers
Tie and Belt Racks
- An organized way to store items that otherwise take up valuable space
- Tie and belt racks usually don’t interfere with other storage elements and can be tucked away in unused spaces and pulled out when needed. An excellent upgrade that can go a long way to help maximize every inch of your space.
Coat Hooks
- Great addition if you have unused space
- Good for items that need to be quickly accessed daily
- Can be great behind doors to utilize storage
