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21 Small Walk-in Closet Ideas To Optimize Your Bedroom
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Having a small walk-in closet in your bedroom makes it necessary to streamline your belongings and optimize functionality so that you can keep your wardrobe organized and accessible.
What Is a Walk-In Closet?
A walk-in closet is large enough to allow one or more people to open the door and walk into the space to access clothing. A reach-in closet only lets you open the door to reach in to access clothing. Oftentimes both sides of the closet and the far end are filled with rods and storage for clothing and there's a small "walkway" measuring at least a few feet wide that lets you walk into the space.
The key to maximizing a small walk-in closet is to pay attention to layout, tailoring the style and storage elements to your wardrobe and needs. Check out these small walk-in closet ideas that are as stylish as they are functional.
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Keep It Open
Design by Leanne Ford Interiors / Photo by Max Kim-bee
This small, open walk-in closet is built into the contours of this white-washed bedroom from Leanne Ford Interiors, keeping clothes visible and accessible while creating an effortless and livable feel.
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Make It Multifunctional
From Great Beginnings
Iryna Federico at From Great Beginnings packed a ton of functionality into this narrow slip of a walk-in closet without skimping on style. Open clothes storage at the far end is complemented by a DIY dressing table on the left wall that's complete with a large mirror, bench seating, and accessible storage for cosmetics, creating a two-for-one walk-in closet and dressing room with a small footprint.
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Paint It Dark
Fantastic Frank
This small walk-in closet from Fantastic Frank is painted in midnight blue that contrasts with the white walls and wide plank hardwood flooring of the Scandinavian-style bedroom. The deep matte color adds depth to the space, making it feel larger by erasing the perception of where the walls begin or end. The closet has room enough for a small dresser that is painted in the same shade to help it blend in.
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Install Mirrored Doors
Erin Williamson Design
Mirrored doors on the closet within this walk-in closet from Erin Williamson Design bounce around the light from the opposite window and help double the space visually.
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Add a Sliding Glass Door
Fantastic Frank
This small Swedish apartment walk-in closet from Fantastic Frank is accessed by a sliding glass door with white panes that helps to make the small space feel more open. The inside of the closet is painted in the same tones as the rest of the space for a cohesive look.
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Label It
Finding Lovely
Finding Lovely multiplied the storage in this small walk-in closet with a combination of hanging rods and open and glass-front shelving, adding labeled storage baskets that hide clutter while keeping everything easy to find.
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Add Drawers
Design by Leanne Ford Interiors / Photo by Nicole Franzen
In this small walk-in closet from Leanne Ford Interiors, an edited selection of clothes is hung from a rod on the shorter far wall, while a slim long chest of drawers with a low profile provides storage for everything else on the right side, maintaining a light and airy feel.
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Dress the Walls
Design by Mel Bean Interiors / Photo by Laurey Glenn
This Tulsa, OK walk-in closet from Mel Bean Interiors has enough room for a narrow dresser that is pushed against the back wall, where a round brass-framed mirror adds light and dimension. Matching upholstered stools provide space for putting on shoes, and gray grasscloth walls and a low pile carpet make it feel tailored.
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Compartmentalize It
Laura Cattano Organizational Design
Laura Cattano Organizational Design created a small walk-in closet for an extensive shoe and handbag collection by installing simple wrap-around shelves that offer maximum storage while leaving just enough room to maneuver in and out.
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Take Sides
Design by Studio Peake
This galley-style dressing room from Studio Peake has a mix of open and closed storage, a top row of woven baskets to hide clutter and a bold use of color from the zigzag runner to the upholstered pouf that unites function and style in the relatively compact space.
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Have a Seat
Casa Watkins Living
Casa Watkins Living turned a small walk-in closet into a mini dressing room by adding a Persian-style runner, a gold-rimmed mirror that reflects natural light from the opposite window, and a thrift store rattan chair for putting on shoes, or closing the door and stealing a little me-time.
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Use Transparent Accents
Home Made By Carmona
Blogger Ursula Carmona of Home Made By Carmona added a transparent glass console table under the window of this small walk-in closet that doesn't take up much visual space and doubles as display space or a dressing table.
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Hang Removable Wallpaper
Casa Watkins Living
Casa Watkins Living gave this small walk-in closet an inexpensive makeover by hanging stacked bracketed laminate shelving and hanging rods that are tailored to fit a kid-sized wardrobe. Removable wallpaper in a vibrant orange and pink Ikat pattern adds color that complements the pink walls of the bedroom.
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Optimize Every Inch
Laura Cattano Organizational Design
Whether you're freestyling it or hiring a professional to build a custom storage system, be sure to maximize every last nook and cranny of your small walk-in closet, like this one from Laura Cattano Organizational Design.
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Leave the Doors Off
Design by Emily Bowser for Emily Henderson Design / Photo by Sara Ligorria-Tramp
Emily Henderson Design left the doors off this small walk-in closet to maximize storage inside and create room just outside for a dresser and bench seating.
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Add a Mirror
Design by Becca Interiors
A large wall-mounted mirror doubles the perception of space in this small walk-in closet from Becca Interiors by providing sightlines to adjacent rooms.
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Be Transparent
Design by Maite Granda
Interior designer Maite Granda used transparent glass doors on this jewel box accessories closet that shows off the floor-to-ceiling open shelving for bags, shoes, and jewelry that's lit like a boutique display.
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Make It Easy
Laura Cattano Organizational Design
If you are a renter who wants to optimize your small walk-in closet without installing permanent infrastructure, take a cue from Laura Cattano Organizational Design and set up an Ikea Pax wardrobe system that you can disassemble before moving out.
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Go Vertical
Fantastic Frank
Hardwood floors and minimalist, all-white drawers, shelving, and hanging space make this small but tall Stockholm walk-in closet from Fantastic Frank feel bigger than it is by drawing the eye upward and using every inch of available space.
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Add a Peel and Stick Border
Casa Watkins Living
Casa Watkins Living decorated this small kids' walk-in closet with peel-and-stick wallpaper borders, an easy DIY that makes stepping into the pint-sized space colorful and fun.
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Use Transparent Storage Boxes
Laura Cattano Organizational Design
Keep your clothes and accessories dust-free but visible by using stacks of identical transparent-front storage boxes like this small walk-in closet from Laura Cattano Organizational Design.
How to Organize Every Room in Your Home
35 Best Walk In Closet Storage Ideas and Designs for Master Bedrooms
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Repurpose Old Furniture
Bjorn WallanderThis Marie Antoinette-esque walk-in closet is an inspiring place to get dressed. Designer Annie Brahler enlisted a carpenter to "stretch" an old armoire to accommodate her shoe collection. The Belle Epoque chandelier casts a flattering rosy glow over the space, complementing a chair and painted island, which was cobbled together with multiple cabinets.
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Save Space With a Custom Rotating System
Robert PetersonAlison Victoria created a 360-degree rotating closet system with Closet Works that features a hidden full-length mirror and ample storage for shoes. Sourced from the Corbel, French doors that date back to the 1800s close off the modern space.
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Set up a Vanity
Eric PiaseckiIf you have a small desk or vanity in your closet, use pretty jars or a tray to store your jewelry and makeup.
The stool can tuck right under the desk to keep the pathway clear when outfit planning. Mirrored cabinet doors and a pretty paint color, as Gideon Mendelson did here, complete the statement.
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Experiment With an Unexpected Paint Color
David A. Land"I threw a curveball with this retro revival pink paint, Nancy's Blushes from Farrow & Ball,” says designer Andrew Howard. "It's fresh, but it has a vintage quality, reminiscent of the bubblegum I loved as a kid," he adds. He decided to cover everything in the vibrant shade, from the trim to the shoe shelves. Plus, he notes that the shade is a flattering one for every complexion (a bonus for that mirror pep talk).
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Incorporate Location-Specific Motifs
Emily FollowillGlass enclosures with metal frames make for splashy storage while allowing the occupant's shoes to steal the show in this walk-in closet by Meredith McBrearty.
The wall hooks—mounted antlers—speak to the Texas location and local style, while also providing room for an extensive hat collection.
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Make It Modern
Tamsin Johnson InteriorsTamsin Johnson crafted a neutral yet unique color story in this modern walk-in closet for an especially fashionable client. The floating shelves and hardware-free drawers provide ample storage while also appearing clean and fresh, while eclectic lighting and marble countertops add personality.
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Upholster the Walls in a Matching Fabric
Julian WassA floral fabric brightens up this walk-in closet designed by Gary McBournie, which he upholstered for a soft effect. The adjacent primary bedroom features curtains in the same fabric for a cohesive whole.
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Let It Flow Into the Bedroom
Tessa NeustadtAlmost everything in Tammy Randall Wood's walk-in closet off the main bedroom is tucked behind closed storage for a calm, clutter-free atmosphere.
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Install Task Lighting
Paul RaesideRecessed lights are best when you're trying not to take up any vertical space, but a small sconce or adjacent sconce can also help. In this closet by Les Ensembliers, the nook is equipped with recessed lights.
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Warm Up the Room With Carpeting
Simon WatsonJeannette Whitson opted for a soothing slate gray paint and contrasted the cooler tone with warm brass hardware. She also opted for a sand diamond motif carpet for the floors—a must in a walk-in closet, where hardwood floors or tiles might be a rude awakening on cold mornings.
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Stay Organized
Isaac MendelsonThanks to those woven baskets on the top shelves in this closet designed by Gideon Mendelson, the focus stays on the beautiful finishes and materials and keep unseasonal items of rarely-used items out of sight.
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Opt for Display Cabinets
David A. LandDesigned by Castle Home's in House Beautiful's Whole Home concept house, this walk-in closet has all the bells and whistles and then some, but it's also just smart. To make the room feel less claustrophobic and, well, like a closet, Castle Home opted for display cabinets rather than solid doors. This allows the space to feel airier and even bigger—not to mention, the transparency forces you to stay organized.
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Build a Three-Paneled Mirror
Heather HilliardThree-paneled mirrors are popular in dressing rooms for a reason—you get to see your outfit from every angle. And as you can see in this walk-in closet designed by Heather Hilliard, they also make the room feel larger.
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Set the Mood
Leanne Ford InteriorsGetting ready each day is more enjoyable when your walk-in closet feels relaxing, stylish, and comfortable.
This one features plenty of storage room thanks to those drawers, and the antique stool adds an effortlessly elegant vibe.
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Add a Runner
Nicole FranzenIf your walk-in closet is long, narrow, and windowless, introduce warmth with a runner that features a fun pattern. That built-in bench is also a good call—it provides seating without taking up extra floor space.
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Build an Island
Heather HilliardThe open shelving in this Heather Hilliard–designed space makes finding the perfect shoes so much easier. And the extra-large island? Not just storage— it’s also a surface for folding your clothes.
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Bring in Baskets
PHOTO: Dustin Askland; DESIGN:Thanks to those woven baskets on the top two shelves in this closet, we can focus on the stylish leather ottoman and all those gorgeous shoes. Aside from helping you stay organized, storage baskets will tuck away anything unsightly.
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Use Your Shoes as Decor
Studio DBWhat better way to decorate a vanity than by flanking it with a gallery of shoes? Opt for built-in open shelving so your favorite shoes can double as decor.
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Install Under the Cabinet Lights
Dacian GrozaWhen you're getting ready, lighting is everything. In this walk-in closet designed by Heather Hilliard, the under-cabinet lights provide extra task lighting to make it easier to see while you pick out an outfit. They also add a moody, romantic feel.
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Install Fancy Lighting
Leanne Ford InteriorsIf you don't have built-in cabinets, an open wall shelf or etagere is a great alternative. Those gorgeous accessories and shoes on display can contribute to the décor scheme. Then add a glam chandelier to polish things off.
ideas for lighting inside and above
It is not always possible to place a closet in the most lit place, often you have to find the right things by touch, constantly shifting them.
To cope with such a problem is quite simple - if you organize the backlight. In Europe, furniture without additional lighting is almost never produced, many domestic manufacturers also add this function as an additional one to storage systems.
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What is the backlight for?
Wardrobe auxiliary lighting has a function not only practical but also aesthetic. Therefore, such furniture has many significant advantages:
- cabinet filling light saves time by helping you find everything you need faster;
- device helps to maintain a constant order in the closet;
- if you organize overhead lighting near the mirror, it will be even more convenient to use the closet;
- decorative elements improve the design, make the interior more original.
Lighting can be mounted in any wardrobe: classic, compartment, kitchen, shoe cabinet.
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Lighting selection
The furniture market offers several options for lighting, which are completed with storage systems. Buyers have plenty to choose from.
Halogen cabinet lighting
One of the most common types of lighting is halogen. The design is made of halogen lamps. This incandescent lamp is filled with fumes that release bromine or iodine. Gas prolongs its service life, increasing heating up to 500 degrees. Such lamps are very bright, but this can not always be considered an advantage. A hot lamp can affect the material of the cabinet (deteriorate the appearance, increase the evaporation of formaldehyde resins and other harmful substances that may be present in the composition). For this reason, it is impractical to embed such lamps. If you take the design in hand, indelible spots remain on the lamp. Even slight drops in the network affect the sensitivity of the device. If you decide on a halogen backlight, mount it on the visor in the form of overhead lights.
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LED cabinet lighting
This type of lighting has more advantages: high quality, safety, economical energy consumption, durability. The system is a semiconductor device with electron-hole junctions that generate light by passing electricity through them. This type will appeal to environmentally responsible consumers. Products are produced in two types: a set of several light bulbs or in the form of a lamp with a linear arrangement of diodes. Unlike alternative lighting options, LEDs practically do not heat up, they can be safely used inside a wardrobe made from any wood analogs (not excluding chipboard). Neither overheating nor formaldehyde should be feared.
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Fluorescent backlight
This type of backlight is rarely used today. Usually it is mounted to illuminate a place in front of a mirror or on a hanger bar. Discharge illumination is a light source that generates ultraviolet light waves by discharging current through mercury vapor.
They are transformed into a luminous flux with the help of a phosphor. The main problem of such lamps is safety, because the presence of mercury in case of damage to the device can seriously affect health. Mercury and its compounds are classified as substances of the first hazard class, so the disposal of used lamps is carried out by special companies involved in demercurization.
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Cabinet lighting with LED strip
The strip looks like a flexible board with small diodes mounted on the contacts. For decorative purposes, this is one of the best types of finishes. The tape is sold in skeins of 5 m, you can buy any quantity, the main thing is to know exactly your needs. There are several options for the LED strip:
- self-adhesive tape can be easily attached to any substrate;
- waterproof variety - the best solution for a bathroom cabinet;
- multi-variant RGB tape is used for decorative design, it is convenient to alternate the color of the bulbs with the controller.
There is an option to suit every taste and need.
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Places for mounting the cabinet lighting
The part of the cabinet where the lamp should be mounted should be determined first. The option of installing the backlight depends on the purpose of the installation.
External lighting
Cabinet cornice . Illumination of the protrusion of the upper part of the furniture allows you to evenly illuminate both the space in front of the cabinet and its interior. Most often, spotlights are used from above.
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In addition, additional lighting is often provided even during repairs - on the ceiling in front of the storage system.
Lower part . This option is relevant if you need additional lighting for the lower compartment, for example, a shoe rack.
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Lately illumination of the inner contour of the cabinet has been popular - this method will help to illuminate almost all of its contents.
Interior lighting
Doors . Facade lighting has a decorative rather than a practical function. It is used not only in new furniture - such decor can significantly update an old cabinet. Usually, an LED strip is fixed along the contour of the doors.
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Shelves . The lamp on the shelf helps to see its contents. Any type is used, except for halogen lamps (due to powerful heat, they can ruin clothes).
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Shoulder bar . The method will help illuminate all the insides of the wardrobe. Suitable LED type as well as fluorescent.
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Switching methods
When choosing your lighting option, pay attention to the switch on and off option.
The remote control, for example, can control the types of colors, the degree of brightness and other lighting characteristics. There is also a special controller for this purpose.
Motion sensor
Automatic control with motion sensors means that the light will turn on when you approach the wardrobe, as well as if you try to open the door. After leaving, it turns off.
Switch
The light is turned on with a button. You can’t imagine a simpler way, but it’s inconvenient to constantly turn it on with your hands, especially if the wardrobe is often used.
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Power options
Choose from two power options:
- Household power supply is a reliable source, but not always acceptable: you have to think about where to put the cable. In the absence of electricity, the backlight does not work.
- Autonomous power supply - a way when the lamps are charged from a battery or several batteries.
The latter method is budgetary, the first is durable and reliable. Several LEDs can be charged with three batteries for at least six months. - Cover for hinges. A latch with a pair of LEDs is put directly on the door hinge. It is powered by three GPA76 batteries. During the day, such a source may not be enough, but in the early morning you can see the contents of the closet. You can mount the overlay in a minute by putting it on the door hinge. Inside there is a vibration sensor that turns on the light when you touch the door handle.
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Ways to install lighting devices
The backlight installation procedure requires concentration of attention, so it is better to think over the installation scheme in advance. From the mains, you can run the cable in an open way, fixing it on the walls, or closed, using a cable channel.
After choosing the installation method, decide on the type of illumination.
The mortise is inserted into the holes prepared in the visor and selected sections. For decoration, the tape is mounted on the facade of the cabinet. Overhead lighting is placed in the place where it is needed. It can be mounted in the form of a circle, square, oval, rectangle, triangle. If the lighting needs to be bright, use more powerful overhead lights. Mortise analogues can also be used as decor, but it is more difficult to embed them.
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Step by step installation process - if you decide to do it yourself
If you have thought out the installation scheme with a mark of batteries, switches, lamps and stocked up with the necessary materials and tools, you can get down to business. Of the tools you may need:
- drill with attachments,
- screwdriver,
- stationery knife,
- furniture stapler,
- soldering iron,
- scissors,
- pliers,
- cutting pliers.
Before installation, it is worth checking how the cabinet with lighting will look like - a bad choice of place can ruin the entire furniture design.
- Measure a suitable piece of tape and cut it according to the markings on it. It is not recommended to make wiring with a solid tape - the consumption of electricity increases, the service life decreases.
- Transfer the diagram to the frame of the cabinet, marking the locations for the switch, power supply, etc.
- Attach a 10x10 mm plastic corner to the selected area (liquid nails can be used).
- In a secluded place, drill a hole with a drill.
- Lead the electrical cable into the wardrobe.
- Select the mounting location for the switches.
- Connect everything to the power supply.
- Test wiring.
Shelves can be easily and safely wired from the back. Lighting should not only be effective - it should not interfere with opening doors, getting things out and putting things in.
Photos of cabinets with lighting
Cabinet lighting is beautiful and comfortable. For reasons of safety, practicality and aesthetic perception, the optimal solution is the LED version with automatic control. Whichever option you prefer, get inspired by our selection and act!
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Sliding wardrobe in the hallway filling, photo instructions
Sliding wardrobes have been produced in our country since the end of the last century and quickly became popular. The love of residents for such models is explained not only by a modern and stylish appearance.
The universal wardrobe is characterized by economical use of the hallway area due to the sliding opening system, and most importantly, it allows you to compactly place a large number of clothes and things for various purposes. In order to rationally use the interior space, sliding wardrobes are produced in the hallway with professionally designed content, the photo of the options of which makes it possible to choose the most suitable design. 9Ol000 in the hallway due to a variety of devices, ready-made modules is able to accommodate a fairly wide range of items. Manufacturing enterprises offer to install components specially designed for the full use of every millimeter of volume. You can choose them from the photo before starting to design furniture.
Among them are:
- shelves for shoes of different types, sizes, ways of fastening - retractable, "hamburgers", side, one, two, three-tiered;
- drop bars, cloakroom lifts in numerous configurations - equipped with a manually operated mechanism for easy use of the space in the upper part;
- mesh boxes, baskets, shelves for linen, socks, toys or any other items and accessories;
- holders and hangers for trousers, ties, cufflinks, belts;
- compartmented drawers for small accessories, jewelry, watches, tools;
- coat hanger bars.
Which accessories to choose
You can put things in order in the house when every thing has its place.
The interior layout of the hallway compartment is significantly different from the layout of the departments of the model intended for installation, for example, in a bedroom or a nursery. The filling of a corner and radius cabinet is not the same as an upright one. Features of their shape affect the size and type of components.
A large compartment is usually left free in the central lower part. It is useful for overall equipment, for example, a vacuum cleaner.
The main areas that should be in a compartment include:
- linen drawers with a depth of 15-30 cm - necessary for the separate storage of men's and women's underwear, hosiery;
- compartments with a bar equipped with a wardrobe lift - used to place clothes by groups, types;
- britches, neckties;
- special boxes 12 cm high, equipped with cells 10x10 cm - convenient for storing small accessories, tools;
- shelves, boxes for shoes - when choosing the appropriate configuration, you need to remember about all sizes of shoes and boots, including those with high or medium tops, and also provide for storage places for products in boxes;
- shelves and hooks for bags - rigid products must be placed on shelves, and soft bags, backpacks made of textiles can be hung on hooks;
- suitcases - given the large number of models with different dimensions, compartments should be planned based on personal needs;
- bedding - they require space of a certain size, it is allocated, usually, in the upper part of the closet, on the mezzanine shelves.
Internal filling: what to look for
In order to ensure maximum comfort when using a sliding wardrobe, to fully use the usable space, it is necessary to correctly calculate and equip functional compartments, taking into account photos and recommendations from experts.
In cases where the design and manufacture of furniture is carried out by employees of a specialized enterprise, they independently develop the content in accordance with the specified parameters of a particular customer. Typical options are usually presented in the photo of the existing catalog of works.
The project is based on:
- niche or product dimensions;
- shape - straight, radius, angular;
- design features according to design;
- type of finish;
- quantity, types of things and clothes to be placed;
- material possibilities of the client.
Conventionally, the entire volume of the cabinet can be divided into 3 parts:
- mezzanine - designed for storing things for long-term storage or those that residents rarely use;
- medium - is used for the main items that are constantly in use;
- lower - used to place shoes.
If you want to make a wardrobe or filling yourself, you should pay attention to the recommended number of departments and their sizes, available in the photo:
- sections for clothes on a coat hanger, equipped with a crossbar. It is advisable to have several of them, with different heights, so that you can place:
- men's coats, raincoats, floor-length dresses - 170–180 cm;
- women's outerwear - 130-150 cm;
- shirts, shirts, blouses - 80–110 cm;
- trousers - 80-120 cm.
- on the shelves in the central part it is convenient to store knitwear - jumpers, sweaters, T-shirts, which are deformed in a suspended state.
The width of the compartment for them is 50-60 cm, height - 40 cm; - if you plan to install book shelves, their height is 25–35 cm;
- under the ceiling, departments are arranged, about 50 cm high, to accommodate suitcases, sports and rarely used household items;
- wide - 60-80 cm and high - 45-50 cm compartments must be planned for bedding: blankets, blankets, pillows;
- several low compartments in the lower part of the cabinet are provided for shoes. Their height is 20–30 cm;
- small drawers are convenient to use for storing linen, household items. To open them, recesses for the fingers should be planned. If the design provides for the installation of handles, then the depth of the drawers is calculated taking into account the size of the fittings so as not to touch the sliding doors with it.
Practical tips
There is no standard, suitable for everyone, option for filling a wardrobe.
Some manufacturers on their websites offer customers to view photos of typical models and make a calculation of the cost, taking into account individual parameters, the number of shelves, drawers, type of fittings, materials used, assembly services. “Your” content can be seen before production, make the necessary adjustments based on the size of the family budget:
- it is considered that the wardrobe should be 60 cm deep in order to fit clothes on a coat hanger hanging on a bar. In the closet of the compartment model, part of the internal volume - about 10 cm, is occupied by a sliding system. Therefore, it is necessary to increase its depth by at least 5 cm, that is, in finished form, this value must be at least 65 cm;
- The number of vertical compartments must match the number of doors. It is much more convenient to use a closet when each of them has its own department. If the doors are wide, then two compartments can be placed, but it is undesirable to make a configuration when shelves or bars are placed between the canvases, in the center;
- drawers must be placed so that they are smaller than the door frame, otherwise they cannot be opened.
This does not apply when the cabinet is four-door; - for the convenience of using drawers, it is better to use mechanisms with full extension on ball bearings. Such systems operate smoothly and silently, are more reliable and durable;
- when shelves have a large width - from 80 cm, partitions should be provided under them to avoid bending under the weight of clothes;
- a particularly long rod over 100 cm must be supplied with a vertical crossbar connected to it, fixed in the bottom and in the upper shelf;
- wishing to complete the filling with additional accessories, for example, baskets, a tie, a system for shoes, you should first correlate their dimensions with the capabilities of the compartment;
- to organize the backlight, you need to use halogen lamps installed in the remote canopy. Then the entire filling will be evenly illuminated;
- , in order to securely connect the entire structure into a single whole, the extreme side openings with a bar should be combined with shelves or drawers.
This form will provide additional fastening of the side wall with all compartments.
Which wardrobe to choose
For a small hallway, one, two-door wardrobe or its corner variety will be an appropriate option. Usually, filling in them consists of two compartments. In a single-door design, half of the closet remains open, used for hanging and storing everyday clothes, shoes, and accessories.
Smaller models have compartments necessary for storing outerwear, shoes, boxes for hats, gloves, and household accessories. If the dimensions and design of the corridor allow you to install a wardrobe with large dimensions, their filling provides much more opportunities for implementing ideas for placing things. Here you can place sports equipment, household appliances, bedding, tablecloths, bedspreads.
Additional shelves and drawers, which can be selected from the photo, are suitable for storing seasonal clothes and shoes, bags, umbrellas, hats, linen, as well as a variety of household items, such as jewelry, needlework accessories, tools, books, utensils .
