3 Walk-In Closet Upgrade Features Ideal for Displaying Collectibles
Due to a lack of natural light and ample storage space, a walk-in closet is an ideal location for people to store collectibles like action figures, dolls, and movie memorabilia. A walk-in closet provides a lot of options for the collectibles, but you can cater the area to even more collectible storage with closet upgrades.
Learn how specific upgrades improve collectible displays and how you can completely transform the way you showcase some of your favorite items.
Built-In Shelves
Give your closet a lot more walking space with the use of built-in shelves. The shelves are built flush with the walls so you can fit more inside of the closet without taking up the actual square footage of the room. Flat built-in shelves give you the opportunity to easily display your collectibles in an organized way.
The shelves can also be installed at different heights to accommodate various figures. For example, if you have a large Godzilla collection, you can request a taller shelf for the figures. If you have small, 4-inch wrestling figures, then you can request a special shelf just for those figures.
The extra floor space also gives you room to display collectibles that stand alone. For example, you may have a freestanding Star Wars statue of Han Solo stuck in carbonite. You can organize everything in the room without having to make compromises for your collectibles.
Closet Island
Much like a kitchen island, a closet island features a flat base on the top. The installation of a closet island gives you an ideal location to display signature items in your collection. When you enter the closet, the island becomes the focal point of the room and allows you to feature some of your favorite collectibles.
For example, if you collect wrestling action figures, then you can display a wrestling ring in the island and put a collection of figures inside the ring. If you collect Hot Wheels cars, then you can set up your favorite collection of cars in the center of the island.
Closet islands may also include drawers for storage. The drawers are ideal for holding extra display accessories. For example, you may store figure stands, putty so figures can stand on their own, or Goo Gone to help remove price tags. The island can even act as a repair area if you need to fix broken parts, change outfits, or customize the figures in any way.
When you purchase a new collectible, you will have everything you need right in the island to properly display the item.
Custom Lighting
One way to help your collectibles stand out is with custom lighting. A walk-in closet features several ways to light up your collectibles. For example, if you have a closet island, then you can have a recessed light installed directly over the island center. The light will act as a spotlight and shine straight down on your display.
For built-in shelves, you can have LED strip lighting installed. The lighting will shine upward and help the collectibles stand out. Lights installed on the top of a shelf can illuminate the figure and eliminate any harsh shadows created by each shelf.
You can also have mood lighting installed in specific areas of the closet. For example, if you have horror movie collectibles, then you can have red lights installed in the section to create an eerie atmosphere to go with the collectibles.
Consult with our closet experts at A Tech to find out more information on closet upgrades and innovative designs to help with your collectibles. We will hear your vision and help make the closet become a reality you can enjoy for years to come.