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Weekend DIY Walk In Closet

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Today I am sharing how to convert a room into a DIY walk in closet by adding built in shelves, hanging rods and a center island for clothes and shoe storage.  I have always wanted a big walk in custom closet with a center island and couldn’t be happier with how the new closet turned out. 

If you missed the walk in closet installation post, be sure to click through how to install a closet in a bedroom.  If you have been following along, you know that we partnered with Easyclosets to create this dreamy walk in closet. 

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How to turn a room into a closet

Turning a bedroom into a closet is as simple as lining the walls with shelving and hanging rods. We worked with the free e-designer at Easyclosets who helped design our closet but you can also use the free tool yourself and play around with storage and design ideas.

 

 

Our DIY walk in closet was easy to install and took a full weekend. Jim is a general contractor so this project went a little faster than it normally would have but this is a very DIY friendly project and the installation instructions are super easy to follow.

 

Here is the closet before as a spare bedroom. The bedroom was used as a guest room and it connects to our Jack and Jill bathroom which is shared with our master bedroom. I continually found myself getting dressed in this bedroom and my clothes were constantly all over the place! -ha. Finally one day I said, “lets turn this bedroom into a walk in closet!” Once we decided to convert this bedroom into a closet, there was no turning back!

 

Here is the closet after we ripped out the carpet and installed engineered hardwood with staples.

 

Once the hardwood was installed, we installed the Easyclosets white closet system with center island. If you are loving our closet system, be sure to click here and work with a free closet design consultant to create your own walk in closet. You can install this same system in any roof or existing closet. 

 

DIY Walk In Closet 

Looking like a pretty dreamy custom walk in closet right? 

It’s by far the nicest and biggest closet I have ever had! Making a room into a closet, even if it’s a small bedroom, will create more storage and provide an organized space or dressing room. 

An L shaped wall closet system can really pack in a ton of storage, hanging space and organization if you utilize every square inch of the space.

 

How to turn a bedroom into a closet

A few questions to ask yourself before you turn a room into a walk in closet:

Depending on how you answered those questions will depend on what type of closet system you install. It’s important to pre plan so that you design a space that will not only be pretty but functional.

 

How much space do you need for a walk in closet? In a perfect world you would have around 8′ x 5-6′ so that you can walk inside and have room to move but don’t let that deter you if you have a smaller space. It’s amazing what you can fit in a small room if you plan accordingly and utilize the space effectively.

 

When Patty (my designer at Easyclosets) and I were designing this space, my goal was to have enough shelving storage for shoes and jeans folded in half.  

I know many people hang jeans and fold sweaters but I am the complete opposite.

Hanger marks on my pants and ironing (even though I have an amazing pull out ironing board – keep reading …it’s fabulous!) isn’t my thing. 

Jim and I share this closet and he also has the original walk in closet (seen below) for his everyday work clothes. 

 

Click here to see Jim’s “before and after”small  walk in closet once we replaced the old wire shelving with this gorgeous white wood closet system. 

 

We decided to have two valet rods installed as well. 

As you can see, the one below is perfect for hanging outfits. 

I have always been envious of walk in closets that I would see online with valet rods showcasing cute outfits and I can’t believe I now have one!😀 

 

Should I turn a bedroom into a closet?

I personally think if you have other bedrooms in your home and you do not need the extra bedroom, then turning a bedroom into a closet is 100% ok. A walk in closet adds value to your home. We opted to lose a bedroom as we desperately needed more closet space and honestly, when we sell this house if the new buyer does not want the closet and prefers the bedroom, we will remove the walk in closet system, repaint the walls and convert it back to a bedroom. 

Jewelry Storage In A Drawer

The built-in drawer unit has storage for jewelry, a pull out ironing board and folded clothes.

I actually have the iron and steamer stored in the bottom drawer as the center island drawers provide a ton of storage for folded clothes. 

 

Easyclosets has so many fun closet accessories and I was so happy when Patty suggested the top drawer have a jewelry storage insert.  If  you already have drawers that you use for your jewelry,  this jewelry drawer organizer is a perfect addition to any closet. 

 

Built In Ironing Board In a Drawer

The drop down door below hides a pull out ironing board!

The pull out ironing board is so cool and very functional.

There is an outlet plug behind one of the drawer bases.  We tried to design around the plug but just couldn’t get it to fit properly so at some point, we need to cut a hole and install an outlet strip so we can access the plug. 

If you already have room in your current closet, this pull out ironing board can be attached to any wood surface. 

Pull Out Valet Rod

The second valet rod for Jim’s clothes is shown below. 

This valet rod from Amazon can be installed in any closet. We have two of them, one for each of us!

Here is the view into Jim’s work clothes closet (the old walk in closet) and entrance to the bathroom. 

The bathroom is on the list to renovate this year and I am looking forward to designing that space.

If you look closely, you can see Bentley laying on our bedroom floor :). 

We are planning to remove the hanging door above and install a sliding barn door track. The mirror will be fastened to the barn door which will slide the entire length of the wall space.  

Here is the view from standing inside Jim’s closet.

If you missed any of the posts related to this DIY walk in closet bedroom turned closet, be sure to click through the posts listed below.

  1. Jack and Jill master bedroom post
  2. Designing a DIY closet with Easyclosets post
  3. Changing out wire closet shelving with wood shelving (Jim’s closet)
  4. The installation of the big walk walk in closet below, how to turn a spare bedroom into a dream walk in closet. 

If you are looking for DIY closet organizers or accessories to add to your current closet system, I have rounded up some of my favorites below. Just click the link or images to shop!

Fabric striped storage bins |Versatile closet organizer |  Modular storage closet | Modular cube closet | Closet island with drawers | Wire shelf organizer | Valet rod | Velvet Jewelry Drawer organizer | Pull out ironing board | Reach in closet organizer 

 

 

Looking to install your own dream walk in closet in a spare room or simply update an existing closet, be sure to check out Easyclosets or the links I shared above and consider a DIY install. You can save a lot of money by doing it yourself! 

Disclosure: This post was sponsored by Easyclosets. All opinions and words are 100% my own. 

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How to turn a room into a walk-in closet

Wondering how to turn a room into a walk-in closet?

If keeping clothes neat in a bedroom closet that's not fit for purpose is proving a struggle, it’s surely time for a re-think. 

By re-purposing a spare room as a dedicated walk-in closet space, you’ll become an organizational diva, instantly able to lay your hands on just the item you need. 

Best of all, walk-in closet ideas, designs, and storage, can be customised so that everything is pristine and ready to wear.

How to turn a room into a walk-in closet

Choose a room to convert

Any room currently used as a home study, bedroom or bathroom is a prime candidate for conversion to a walk-in closet. 

Proximity to the master bedroom is a big plus, so you’re in luck if your home has a box room that’s barely used and could be knocked through. 

However, blocking off access to the corridor needs careful thought as it might put off potential buyers when you come to sell. 

Another clever bedroom idea that is an easy route to success is simply to steal space by partitioning a large bedroom.

How much space will I need for a walk-in closet?

Realistically, for most dressing room ideas or walk in closets, you’ll need at least 8 x 5ft (2.45 x 1.53m) space to work with. 

Even rooms with awkward areas such as alcoves or a sloping ceiling can easily be kitted out with bedroom storage ideas, such as shelves, drawers and hanging space. 

Though a high ceiling isn’t essential, one that is 7ft 3in (2. 2m) or taller allows for double rails of hanging space. 

A larger room could be the envy of your neighbors, accommodating a freestanding drawer unit, a vanity, space for ironing and pressing garments, or a comfortable armchair. 

Where do I position storage in a walk-in closet?

Depending on the space and position of the window and door, units can be in a single or double run, or a U-shape. 

Don’t crowd the room too much. You need space to stand as well as for closet doors and drawers to open. 

Clever small bedroom storage ideas, such as sliding doors and open storage, are an advantage where space is tight. 

Only the largest rooms can take an ‘island unit’ of drawers, as you’ll need space to walk around them. 

If dressing space is needed, allow a minimum of 4ft (120cm) depth. A shelf can be fitted above the window or drawers below it. Online planners allow you to drag and drop closet units onto a virtual room, moving them around to find an arrangement that works.

Make a checklist of all the things you intend to store. These might include this list below, and we've suggested practical solutions for some: 

What construction work will be needed to turn a room into a walk-in closet?

Deciding to move a door for easier access or partitioning a larger room with stud walls to create the walk-in closet has benefits but will add to the cost. 

Some plastering work may be needed to make good the area. Another cost consideration is removing or repositioning a radiator. Any changes to the electrics should be planned in at an early stage so consider the options for lighting and sockets. 

It’s helpful to make decisions on the décor early, too, in case any flooring installation, painting or wallpapering needs to be done before the units are installed.

How do I turn my bedroom into a walk-in closet?

To turn your bedroom into a walk-in closet, you have two choices. 

One is to take on the remodel yourself – flat pack units come with every conceivable arrangement of drawers, hooks, rails and hangers. Bear in mind that these standard size units may not fit the room exactly. 

A better route, in our opinion, is to use a company that specializes in fitted furniture. 

They will survey the room, talk to you about what you need to store and come up with solutions tailored to your needs, making sure that every inch of space is put to good use, including alcoves and sloping ceilings.  

Some companies have units with fixed door sizes, adjusting the panels between them for a precise fit. But a truly bespoke design from a specialist company or individual joiner is a fabulous option as the frame, doors and all the fittings will be made to measure.  

The choice for unit finishes is wide open, from pristine white to classic oak or painted designs. 

For small or dark spaces, doors could be mirrored, fitted with etched glass, or simply painted in a pale color. For walk-in closets that are a little more open, choose fabric or wallpapered panels to adorn the space. 

Planning in some open storage without doors will not only make the space appear bigger but allows some display space for your favorite handbags. 

If the walk-in closet adjoins the bedroom, select flooring, curtains or blinds and a complementary scheme that matches your bedroom color ideas for a seamless transition. 

It’s well worth spending a little extra on those things that make a world of difference.  

Smart dressing table ideas with drawers for cosmetics and hair styling will make the room a true gem, as well as a full-length mirror, freestanding or mounted on a wardrobe.

Fit internal wardrobe lighting and as the doors open all your favorite items will instantly come into sharp focus.

How much does it cost to turn a room into a closet?

To turn a room into a walk-in closet, expect to pay, on average from $750/£500 to $3,500/£2,500. Although you can, of course, spend much more for a bespoke build – from $8,000/£5,600 to $16,000/£11,500. 

Using off the shelf flat-pack elements, you could build your own furniture for a few hundred dollars.

How to equip a bedroom with a dressing room. Bedroom closet design. Photo of the dressing room in the bedroom

A bedroom with a dressing room is the dream of many people who have their own home.

A great chance to get ample storage space for your personal wardrobe, without much harm to the interior of the room.

The calculation of the bedroom and wardrobe is done on the skillful filling of the area and requires a thorough calculation, which ultimately ensures the convenience and comfortable use of the bedroom.

How to make a dressing room in the bedroom?

So how to make a dressing room in the bedroom (photo), choose the best size, place storage and storage systems, personal belongings.

Bedroom wardrobes are available in two versions:

What is the design of the dressing room in the bedroom:

To get a good and spacious dressing room in the bedroom, you need to allocate for this business at least 1.5 to 2.0 square meters of living space.

Such a dressing room in a small bedroom is too large in size, in this case it is best to choose a built-in wardrobe.

You also need to think in advance how to place lamps and lights.

How to choose a place for a dressing room

First of all, you need to properly plan the design of the room. Determine the location of the bed, and only after that start planning how to make a dressing room in the bedroom.

In narrow, but elongated rooms, part of the bedroom is simply fenced off, resulting in a leveled area. In square rooms, a built-in wardrobe is installed near the head of the bed, sometimes with a transition to the adjacent wall.

Corner dressing room in the bedroom will allow you to maximize the space of the room. Storage space in a typical living space is always allocated on the sides of the entrance to the room, a partition made of chipboard or drywall is installed above the door.

The structure thus obtained is trimmed from nutria with all kinds of shelves, drawers and stands. Installing doors outside. In a small bedroom, a dressing room is also possible, but only in a very truncated version.

Doors, even those made of glass, must be discarded. All the space allocated for the dressing room will be occupied by open shelves and racks; it is also appropriate to place a mobile hanger here. Thus, a small dressing room in the bedroom turned out.

Bedroom wardrobe design

Wardrobe combined with a bedroom is a rather large structure, massive doors look heavy and are suitable for large rooms.

To smooth the feeling, you need to unmistakably design the dressing room in the bedroom.

The layout of the wardrobe in your bedroom must be fully calculated, if you also want to create a private office, in this case you need to plan the workplace.

More ideas

If suddenly you have a desire to fence off and ennoble a good economic corner, this can be done in the simplest way.

It is necessary to enclose part of the living area with furniture or plastic shields, which can be easily fixed with a 40x40 mm beam.

The facade can also be finished with plastic by installing sliding doors or hanging a beautiful curtain.

Photo of dressing room in bedroom

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Dressing room in the bedroom is a practical and functional solution that came to us from enterprising Americans who have a dressing room, albeit in a mini format, in every bedroom.

Spacious dressing room in a small bedroom

The realities of our time are such that not every resident of city apartments can afford a spacious dressing room in the form of a separate room, because we are very limited in usable space, sometimes we save every square meter. However, if you approach the issue in an organized manner, you can even at a small bedroom to equip a dressing room You will kill several birds with one stone: organize things, optimize free space and hide clothes from prying eyes.

How to arrange a dressing room in the bedroom?

It is best to place the dressing room in a free corner or along a long wall. For decoration, choose materials that will match the style of your room, but do not need special care. Fabric wall decoration is not desirable, as it will attract dust. Instead of a large carpet, you can provide a couple of small rugs so that it is comfortable to stand with bare feet while changing clothes, next to it is a basket for dirty laundry. For wall decoration, plastic panels, MDF, PVC film, fiberglass, eco-leather and so on are most often used.

Lighting is a special issue, only a central ceiling lamp is not enough, it would be good to provide spotlights or clothespin lamps that are attached to the wardrobe system. A mirror with built-in lighting, as well as fluorescent lamps, also looks good.

Dressing room furniture should be as functional and comfortable as possible, most often it is shelving, baskets, containers, hangers, wall panels, roof rails. Conventionally, three types of dressing rooms can be distinguished:

It is desirable that a pouffe or a comfortable chair for changing clothes be present in the dressing room or next to it. If the room is spacious enough, the dressing room can be expanded and converted into an ironing room. All that is required of you is to provide a convenient location for sockets and a built-in folding ironing board. As for ventilation, it is enough to regularly ventilate the room, however, you can also purchase an air purifier or an ozonizer.

Often the basic equipment of the dressing room is as follows:

  1. 2 tubes for short items on hangers;
  2. 1 tube for long things;
  3. Trouser;
  4. Linen drawers;
  5. Hooks for belts and bags;
  6. Mesh baskets for shoes;
  7. Closed or open shelves for clothes;
  8. Mezzanine or deep top shelf for out-of-season items, suitcases and more.

The best wardrobe ideas for a small room or bedroom

Mobile hanger

At fashion shows, designers often use such elements. A mobile hanger on wheels is perfect for storing outerwear or business suits, and it does not take up much space. If you don't like closets in your bedroom and appreciate open space, you can purchase this hanger. If necessary, hooks for bags or belts can be attached to the side.

Mobile hanger as wardrobe in the bedroom

Dressing room near the head of the bed

You can arrange a dressing room along the wall to which the head of the bed adjoins. On both sides, put small lockers, hang closed and open shelves. This is a great opportunity to "divide" the territory: women's things will be located in one locker, men's things in the other. Simple and elegant, and on the open shelves you can arrange your favorite books and souvenirs.

Compact wardrobe in the bedroom at the head of the bed

Built-in wardrobe in niche

Moreover, a niche can be either already existing or separately designed. In new buildings, which sometimes rent out a “free layout”, this is not a problem at all: a couple of partitions in the right place - and a niche for a spacious dressing room is ready. All you need to do is to order a suitable size wardrobe with hinged or sliding doors, and then decorate the walls to match the rest of the room.

Walk-in closet built into the bedroom niche

Mirror cabinets

Mirrored and shiny elements are great to expand the space, so this should be used. Glass, mirrors, chrome surfaces - this is what you need for an interior in a modern style. The built-in wardrobe, lined with mirrors, looks very original, and if you choose light colors for decorating the room, you can visually make it larger and more spacious.

Dressing room with mirrors visually enlarges the space of a small bedroom

Mirrors on the bedroom wardrobe doors - a functional solution

Glass and metal partitions

Sliding partitions similar to Japanese doors will be an excellent solution for laconic interiors. With the help of partitions, you can zone the space, visually expand the room and maintain perfect order in it, hiding the dressing room from prying eyes. Combinations of frosted and transparent glasses, stained-glass windows, shiny elements look interesting.

Bedroom wardrobe partitions can be made of metal and glass

Roller doors

Even walk-in closets with one door look much more effective and tidy if a roller shutter system is used. Hinged doors take up free space and limit your actions, but the rail system is perfect for a small room. The doors can “leave” both on each other and on the adjacent wall.

Sliding wardrobe doors - great solution for very small bedrooms

Bedroom zoning with dressing room

Various items can be used for zoning: racks, cabinets, cabinets. The dressing room may well be located not in the corner, but in the center of the room, thus dividing the space in two in the proportion you need. Keep in mind that there must be a passage of at least 70 centimeters on each side. The dressing room can also stand in a “corner”, it really depends on the size of your room.

Zone your bedroom with a wardrobe

Open wardrobe systems

Of course, closed wardrobe systems are good because the possible mess will be securely hidden behind the doors, but if there is a catastrophic lack of space, it is better not to use partitions, screens, shutters and other dividers, but to limit yourself to a clear system of shelves and hangers.

Open wardrobe in the bedroom - for those who need to see their "wealth"

Dressing room behind a screen

Why is a screen good? - First of all, it is mobile, so if necessary, you can easily move it to another place. In addition, the screen can become an interesting interior decoration: now you can buy products made of glass, wood, with inlays, carvings, beautiful inserts. Choose the right one and boldly close the dressing area with it: elegantly and tastefully.

Screen your wardrobe in the bedroom - beautifully and aesthetically

Corner wardrobes

If the room is irregular or asymmetrical, a well-chosen dressing room can even out the walls and give the room an interesting look. In this case, it is better to give preference to built-in wardrobes, and choose the decor to your taste.

Break the stereotypes - make a corner wardrobe in your bedroom

Among the successful design solutions you can choose the right one for your bedroom! A comfortable, spacious, functional and cozy dressing room can be built even in a limited space. Try it and see for yourself!

Every woman dreams of a separate dressing room where her many things will be stored. A dressing room in the bedroom is considered an excellent solution, as this will allow you to effectively choose and try on different sets of clothes. It is created from a separate small room or space is allocated in the bedroom itself.

The dressing room in the bedroom has both pluses and minuses. The positive features of the solution include:

This idea can be realized for different bedrooms with different sizes. It is allowed to work in a room of 25, 20 sq m, 19 or even 15 sq m. However, the space allocated for the wardrobe may differ for these rooms. A well-known design organization operates in Moscow, offering different design ideas when creating a dressing room in the bedroom, and a photo of the result of their work can be seen below.

Dressing room in the bedroom, with proper arrangement, can be used not only for storing things, but also as a place for changing clothes. At the same time, its size cannot be less than 2 sq. m. If its dimensions are not less than 18 sq. m, then it is allowed to equip the dressing room in the bedroom with your own hands along the wall, and also to allocate one corner for it.

If you use special clips, rods or other modern storage accessories during the arrangement process, you can arrange a lot of items in a small space.

Location rules

The design of a bedroom with a dressing room should be thought out in advance, for which a competent project is drawn up. It is allowed to do it yourself, for which many photos are viewed. A specific project is selected, where the owner of the apartment then makes his own changes. It is often impossible to perform all the actions on your own, and even a photo design does not help, and at the same time it is desirable that the dressing room in a small bedroom be created by professionals.

The first step in the implementation of the project is the selection of a place for the wardrobe in the bedroom. To do this, one of the options is selected:

Along wall with window

Along the wall

Quite often, the rooms are quite large, so it is not uncommon to find a bedroom of 18 square meters. Bedrooms of 18 square meters are considered easy to repair, as it is possible to separate a lot of space for a compartment with things. If you properly organize this space, then it can be effectively used not only for storing clothes and shoes, but it will also be possible to place various suitcases and bags, a sewing machine and other items used for everyday life quite rarely.

Interior organization

The dressing room in the bedroom requires careful study in the process of its filling and planning. Most often, it is a completely isolated and closed space, separated from living rooms by partitions or screens.

The design of a bedroom of 18 square meters can contain a separate dressing room, and often several separate areas for storing clothes are created for one apartment or house at once.

If the appearance, content and design of a bedroom of 17 sq m changes, then it is necessary to carry out redevelopment work, since it is necessary to work with a limited and rather small space. The width of the cabinet is being thought out, allowing you to place all the necessary things, shoes and other items planned for storage in this area.

Even a compact dressing room bedroom should be multifunctional, comfortable and attractive, so the location of each item in it is thought out carefully and in advance. The planning process takes into account many points and tips from professionals:

Thus, if you correctly approach the organization of space, you will get a fairly comfortable little dressing room. It may be small in meters, however, with the correct arrangement of all items, it will differ in versatility and comfort of use.

Design and decoration

After organizing the place for these purposes, it is necessary to finish it so that it is attractive and pleasant for permanent use. The design of the bedrooms with a dressing room photo is presented below, and the choice of a specific direction depends on how the compartment is made:

Various materials are used in the finishing process, but plastic panels or wallpapers are most often used for wall decoration. For the floor, the same coating is usually left as for other rooms.

You can make a room in a modern or classic style, you can choose any other direction in design, which depends entirely on the preferences and tastes of the owners of residential real estate. Some people prefer to combine a storage space with a bathroom, it is separated by a special waterproof screen or plastic panels.

Lighting

Another important aspect of the competent organization of space is the creation of bright and high-quality lighting. Usually, in the bedroom, a dedicated dressing room does not contain windows, so it is important that it is well lit with artificial fixtures. Since people will be dressing and looking in mirrors here, it is extremely important that there is no blackout.

When planning a bedroom with a dressing room, some points are taken into account when planning lighting:

Thus, if you figure out how to make dressing rooms in the bedroom, you will get comfortable and multifunctional compartments for any room. They will be beautiful, comfortable and well lit. Not only things will be stored here, but also shoes, bags and other items that are used quite rarely. With a competent approach, the independent creation of such a space is ensured in accordance with their tastes and desires of homeowners.

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The interior design of a bedroom with a dressing room is a dream and a vital necessity. This is a great opportunity to acquire spacious storage spaces without compromising the aesthetics of the interior. The project of a bedroom with a dressing room is based on a competent organization of space and requires a careful calculation of ergonomics, which will ultimately ensure comfort and ease of use.

Wardrobe principle

Wardrobes can be divided into two types:

Dressing room in the bedroom, photo of the zoning of a small room

There must be several functional areas:

Photo of the dressing room in the bedroom, for arranging such a room you need a place of 2-3*3 m

In order to get a comfortable dressing room in the bedroom, you need to separate at least 1.2 m from the room with your own hands, 1.5-2.0 m is optimal. For small rooms, these are too large areas, so it is advisable to opt for a built-in wardrobe.

Built-in wardrobe in the bedroom, on the photo is an ergonomic storage system from furniture modules

Important: Think over good lighting: one general light, and separate directional lamps for each compartment, independent lighting for the mirror.

A large utility corner can be used more rationally. For example, if the length is 4 m, you can separate a room of 0.8-1.5 m for a bathroom. It is advisable to arrange a separate entrance, from the side of the bedroom. The uninitiated will not even guess the secret of your dressing room.

Types of dressing rooms - how to find a place

The design of a bedroom with a dressing room begins with the layout of the room. First, a place for the bed is determined, and only then the remaining space is zoned. In elongated, narrow rooms, you can safely fence off part of the room, this will even out the proportions of the space.

Bedroom design with walk-in closet, pictured built-in wardrobe, light color and reflective surface lighten bulky design

In square bedrooms, a built-in wardrobe is usually arranged around the head of the bed, sometimes with a transition to an adjacent wall. Angled design maximizes floor space.

Corner walk-in closet in the bedroom, photo of built-in sheet construction

In typical apartments for storage places allocate space on the side of the entrance to the bedroom. Perpendicular to the door install a plasterboard partition 400-900 mm, it turns out a niche. Mobile systems are mounted inside, which is quite simple to do with your own hands, or you order built-in shelving, cabinets. The type of doors depends on the free space in front of the cabinet: if there is 600 mm or more left, you can safely make swing doors, less sliding systems will help according to the coupe principle.

Shallow but spacious dressing room in the bedroom on adjacent walls

A dressing room in a small bedroom is quite possible, but in a simplified form, doors, even glass ones, will have to be abandoned in favor of saving space. Open racks, mensols with shelves, a mobile hanger, roll-out baskets on metal frames are appropriate here.

Simple bedroom interior with wardrobe system

Combined bedrooms-living rooms are recommended to be equipped with a special furniture wall complete with a wardrobe-bed. Such a set will save space, and the atmosphere will be maintained in a single design, color, material.

About design

Dressing room or built-in wardrobe are bulky structures. Wooden, blind doors look heavy and are only suitable for large rooms.

Wardrobe should not crush and hide the space of the bedroom

To smooth the feeling, you need to choose the right fronts:

Pedants will love transparent sliding systems

Reflective surfaces compensate for massive structures

The design of a bedroom with a dressing room should be thought out to the smallest detail. If an office is planned in the room, then a workplace should be provided that can be built into the closet, as in the photo below.

Ergonomic and comfortable bedroom for comfortable rest

For DIY

If you are on fire with the idea of ​​organizing a convenient utility corner, there is an easy way to build it yourself. You will need to fence off part of the room with furniture panels, they are attached using 40 * 40 mm bars or on the corners. The facade can be replaced with a beautiful curtain. The space inside is organized using shelving or ready-made ergonomic metal systems.

DIY storage space

Bedroom design with dressing room 100+ interior ideas

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With a limited area of ​​the apartment, it is necessary to combine the functional purpose of the same room. Often the bedroom also serves as a dressing room. To make the room not only functional, but also cozy, you should carefully consider its design. You can decorate the room in different ways. Let's take a look at the possible options.

Pros and cons of a bedroom with a dressing room

The bedroom is considered to be the most comfortable room in the house. Here they relax after a tiring day at work. This is a personal space that helps the owners regain their lost strength. Therefore, it seems very logical to store personal items in this room, and not in the living room.

The advantages of this option include the possibility of:

Among the shortcomings, it is worth noting the need to allocate free space and a careful choice of layout. This is quite difficult to do in small bedrooms.

Styles

The stylistic design of a bedroom with a dressing room can vary significantly. Each direction has its own characteristics, which must be taken into account when choosing finishing materials and furniture. This allows you to get a really functional and comfortable room. In some cases, elements from several directions are combined. However, in this case, you need to know the measure, since instead of the original interior, you can get a tasteless room. We note the features of the most popular and sought-after stylistic trends used in the development of bedroom projects.

Loft

The urban style loft is characterized by minimal decor and rather laconic design of the interior space. The dressing room is decorated using chrome-plated metal racks, wooden shelves. The latter can be attached directly to the wall.

Pendant lamps without lampshades and track lamps are widely used for lighting. They are positioned in such a way as to provide a sufficient level of luminous flux in the right places.

Some people refuse the loft style because the dressing room seems uncomfortable. However, if you follow the same direction when decorating the entire room, such a dressing room will harmoniously fit into the interior, and the bedroom will turn out to be cozy and functional.

Hi-tech

This stylistic direction offers to allocate maximum space for living. Non-standard solutions are actively used to make a number of interior items invisible, but at the same time helping them to cope with the task.

When placing accents, designers advise choosing pendant-type lamps with an original design or giving preference to wall sconces decorated with bright shades. Also, a bright rug will help to attract attention.

Actively used:

The dressing room is usually made closed. They try not to draw too much attention to its facade. The backlight is most often LED. It is located around the entire perimeter of the room.

Classic

This option can be called universal. A bedroom with a dressing room in a classic style has been out of fashion for a long time. When developing a project, preference is given to neutral shades. For the decoration of the bedroom, high-quality expensive materials are used.

Particular attention is paid to the functionality of the selected pieces of furniture. Often a pouffe or even an armchair is placed in the dressing room.

Country

When designing such a bedroom with a dressing room, natural materials are actively used. This allows you to demonstrate your closeness to nature and at the same time helps to create a convenient and comfortable interior to use. Most often used as finishing materials:

This makes the room look light, natural and comfortable. Preference is given to bedroom sets made of noble wood. They must be in the correct shape. Refuse to use excessive decor. The color scheme is the most diverse. Green, blue, beige colors and other natural shades found in nature are relevant.

Attention! Bright colors in a bedroom with a country-style dressing room are out of place.

Pop Art

Ideal for those who love bright colors. This stylistic direction allows the most daring combinations. You can decide on the most daring experiments. Given that we are talking about a bedroom in which you need to relax, the main thing is not to overdo it. The interior should not bother and "cut the eyes".

A wide variety of materials can be used. Thanks to them, the bedroom can really become the room in which you want to spend a lot of time and get a good rest after a busy day.

Art Deco

The choice of those who value luxury. You can achieve what you want with the help of individual elements. It can be a rather compact chandelier with an exquisite design or a unique figurine placed on a shelf. Original mirrors and thoughtful design of the bedroom set will help to achieve the desired result.

Rustic

A stylistic direction that owners of private houses will appreciate. Organizing a bedroom combined with a dressing room, natural materials are actively used here. Doors made of quality wood will help to achieve the desired result.

Projects

To make a bedroom with a dressing room cozy and functional, you should carefully consider the design of the room. It is acceptable to use different types of layouts, each of which has its own characteristics. We will have to carefully consider the possible options in order to find the optimal solution. We offer you to get acquainted with each layout in more detail, so that it is easier to develop your own project.

Linear

If there is no niche in the bedroom, you will have to allocate part of the interior space for arranging the dressing room. This is a suitable option for a large area. The dressing room is located along a blank wall. The geometry of the room remains unchanged. If the projects are carefully thought out, it is possible to ensure that the dressing room harmoniously fits into the interior and fully copes with the task.

The choice in favor of a linear dressing room is made due to its compactness and the possibility of being made in the same style with the bedroom set. For zoning the bedroom space, use:

The width of such a dressing room is usually at least 1.5 meters, so that when using it there is no feeling of discomfort. Given this, such an option is usually refused in standard apartments.

Corner

A versatile option that can harmoniously fit into the interior of a small and spacious bedroom. Thanks to the corner dressing room, it is possible to rationally manage the free space. It is placed in a free corner or on the side of a window or door. Most often, such a dressing room is chosen for square bedrooms or rooms of non-standard configuration. The execution of the corner structure can be any. It is possible to install an open system and a facade. The latter has a finished look.

The advantages of a corner dressing room include:

The main disadvantages are:

Built-in

If the bedroom has a niche, adjacent to it is a storage room or closet, a built-in wardrobe can be arranged in the bedroom. If there is no such structure, for the construction of such a structure, it will be necessary to allocate a part of the room, which will have to be separated with a partition. Quite often they are built into the dressing room

Attention! So that in the process of using the built-in wardrobe there are no difficulties, it should be borne in mind that its dimensions must be at least 1.5 meters.

A distinctive feature of the built-in wardrobe is the use of the walls, floor and ceiling of the bedroom as the main surfaces. Depending on the version, such systems are divided into:

Open

Such closets can be arranged in any bedroom, regardless of its size. All things are stored in an open way, as there are no doors and fences. Such systems are part of the bedroom, harmoniously fitting into the interior. However, the choice in favor of such a design is rarely made, since not everyone is able to maintain perfect order in the dressing room.

Having given preference to an open dressing room, it is worth solving a difficult task. It is necessary to achieve a functional and effective disposal of the area. With the right approach, it is possible not only to transform the room, but also to install a sufficient number of shelves and drawers. You can choose a ready-made version or make a system to order. Such multifunctional designs will become a real decoration of the bedroom.

Wardrobe

This is a turnkey solution that can hardly be called a dressing room. This is a closet used to store a large wardrobe. It is only necessary to choose a model with suitable parameters that can harmoniously fit into the interior. The depth of such furniture is about a meter. However, if desired, you can find a deeper version. If desired, such a closet can turn into a small room in which you can not only store things, but also change clothes.

The advantages of this option include:

Walls

Wallpaper is a universal solution. You can always choose the right option for a particular stylistic design. If a loft is preferred, you can pay attention to decorative plaster. Wooden panels are also quite often used.

Attention! When choosing wallpaper, you should give preference to waterproof models. They can be easily cleaned of dust.

Lighting

As a rule, there are no windows in dressing rooms built into the bedroom. Lighting devices installed in the bedroom are not able to provide a sufficient level of illumination of the shelves inside. Therefore, you should definitely take care of the presence of additional lamas and lamps.

It is preferable to install several spotlights to ensure an even distribution of the light flux. No less relevant are LED strips installed around the perimeter of the ceiling surface.

Attention! For comfortable lighting, choose lamps whose glow is as close to the natural spectrum as possible.

Furniture

The contents of the bedroom with dressing room may vary. It should be not only beautiful, but also functional. When choosing furniture, it is worth considering:

Based on this, shelves, rods with hangers, drawers are chosen for the dressing room. Their sizes are chosen taking into account the sizes of the stored things.

Use of the balcony

If the bedroom has a balcony, it can be used as a dressing area. The advantages of this option include:

The disadvantages include:

When planning to organize a dressing room on the balcony adjacent to the bedroom, you should take into account the specifics of the room. Such a design is not designed for a significant load, so you should refuse to install a massive cabinet or rack.

Ideas for a small bedroom

Developing a project in a limited space is quite difficult. We have to correctly choose the location and internal content of the structure. The best option is to highlight the corner of the bedroom or one of the walls. In this case, the room will not look fragmented. If the room is rectangular, make it square.

The dressing room is located behind:

At the same time, it is necessary to make sure that the dressing room becomes part of the bedroom interior. It should not stand out and attract undue attention to itself. The door is made small. The best solution is sliding models, accordions, compartments that take up little space.

The choice of open systems should be approached with extreme caution.

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