5 Smart Walk-In Closet Ideas
Often a fixture of modern master bedrooms, walk-in closets add an element of sophistication to your bedroom while providing much-needed storage and organization. Some walk-in closets take up an entire room while others are a few square feet.
Regardless of the available space, with a little creativity and an innovative organization system, you can have the walk-in closet you have always dreamed of. Below are some ideas to help you create a closet that you can be proud of.
- Shape
Select a suitable shape for your closet. Generally, walk-in closets come as straight, L-shaped, or U-shaped. To maximize storage, go for the U-shaped closet. Alternatively, choose the L-shaped closet if you want enough space for dressing and walking around. Opt for a straight walk-in closet design if you have a smaller space and you and your partner need separate storage sections.
When choosing a closet shape, consider factors such as the available space and whether you would need to tear down walls to install a closet system of your desired shape.
- Storage
Add appropriate storage solutions for better organization. Ideally, a walk-in closet system should comprise of drawers and cabinets, hanging space, and shelving. Protect your valuable clothes and accessories from dust or damage by storing them neatly in drawers and cabinets.
Create hanging space for shirts, coats, or other apparel that you need easy access to. Install shelving to organize your shoes, bags, and smaller items like ties.
- Seating
Add functionality to your walk-in closet with a seating solution. Factor in the size of your closet when choosing a seat to ensure there is adequate space left and that the closet retains its overall ambiance.
Ottomans are common seating solutions due to their versatility. You can also use ottomans that open up for storage. If you prefer other styles, you can install a window seat, a small bench, a seat carved out of the closet island, a couch, or a chaise lounge.
Consider adding a vanity area to modernize your walk-in closet. With smart organization, you can fit a built-in vanity even in small spaces. To create a vanity area, you will need a countertop, mirror, seat, drawers, and dedicated lighting.
- Display
Your closet is more than just a storage area; it can hold sentimental value. Add a touch of luxury to this space with innovative displays that show off your fashion items including jewelry, shoes, bags, and apparel.
Borrow inspiration from your favorite boutique and organize items in their sections, color coordinate accessories and clothes, or display your favorite items together. Showcase your fashion objects using jewelry displays, shelving, racks, ledges, and mannequins.
To achieve a beautiful walk-in closet display, keep it simple. Maintain the zen in your closet by spacing out your items in a minimalist and uncluttered fashion.
- Lighting
Install the correct lighting for functionality, comfort, and quality ambiance in your closet. Consider your closet’s size, design, and layout when choosing directional lighting fixtures. Opt for a track light with multiple fixtures to illuminate all corners of a large walk-in closet or go with single light fixtures for smaller closets.
For supplemental lighting, install under-counter lights to supplement the overhead lighting. These types of lighting fixtures usually use LED or fluorescent bulbs, which are ideal for lightening up darker corners, behind racks, and underneath the shelves.
Choose fluorescent over incandescent bulbs. Fluorescent lighting produces less heat and more natural light, which benefits your makeup application and lets you see the true colors of your clothes.
Whether you are looking to build a walk-in closet in a newly constructed home or you want to reorganize your existing one, work with someone that understands the art of closet organization. Contact A Tech for expert help to get organized and stay organized. Request a free consultation today to find out about our innovative closet shelving & organization products.