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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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Do’s and Don’ts Small Walk in Closet Design – Innovate Home Org – Columbus Ohio

So, your small walk-in closet is a DISASTER! Join the crowd.

As an owner and designer of custom closets in Columbus Ohio I’ve seen  thousands of closets and I get the same comment from people BEFORE I step into their closet. They’ll say ……

“Mike, sorry about this closet. It’s such a mess.”

I tell them there’s no need to apologize. Most closets are D.O.A. (Dead on Arrival) before you even put one stitch of clothing inside them. They’ve been slapped in by the builder as an afterthought. They’re not designed to be efficient or effective. They’re DESIGNED to check off the ‘this home has a closet box.’

And when you want a new design which doesn’t repeat the mistakes of your closet’s past, you may be clueless where to begin.

I get this, and I’m going to help.

You see below I’ve outlined 21 do’s and don’ts which will not only help you get your arms around a closet design which works (and adds storage), but also one which adds style.

So, let’s dig into the ‘do’s and don’ts so you can start actually enjoying, not apologizing for your closet anymore.

#1– DO put your top shelf at the right height

Here’s a closet mistake which is as common as white on rice. This mistake is your top shelf is set too low, which doesn’t allow room for double hanging (that’s an industry term for one set of hanging clothes on top another). For most 8’ high small walk in closets your top shelf should be 7’ from the floor (or 84” high). When you move up the top shelf to 84” you’ll have room for 2 sets of hanging clothes below. This INSTANTLY doubles your desperately needed hanging space.

Image Source: www.closetenvy.com

#2– DON’T use corner shelves  

People think corner shelves look so nice. And I’ll grant you they do look nice. However, here’s 3 reasons you need to do without corner shelves…especially in a small walk-in closet.  

 

 

Bottom line – I’d stay away from corner shelves in small walk-in closets.

#3– DO understand the advantages and disadvantages of wall hung vs. floor-based closet systems.  

Wall hung closets (ones which are mounted onto the wall) are nice because they use less material and are budget friendly. Their primary drawback is they can’t be as deep as floor-based closets. Therefore, they hold less.  

Floor based systems, in contrast, give the finished furniture look. You can have multiple depths. However, these benefits come with a higher cost than wall hung.  

And while there’s no ‘correct or incorrect’ decision on which is best it’s always smart to know the advantages of each. Learn more by reading How to Choose between a Wall Hung and Floor Mounted Closet Organizer.

#4– DON’T use 12” deep shelves and repeat past closet mistakes

Most wood and wire closet shelves are 12” deep. And while these shelves work OK if you have small feet and you’re storing shoes on them, most people aren’t using their shelves for small shoes. They’re using shelves for bulky jeans, sweatshirts and sweatpants. These bulky clothes hang over the edge of 12” shelving. They make your closet look messy.

Insist (space permitting) on 14” deep shelves. They’re the industry standard for professional organizers. And with this advice I’ll give you one warning and let you in on one ‘dirty little industry secret’ few people will tell you about. You see companies try to ‘sneak in’ 12” because it saves them money. Watch out for this tactic. Sure, it saves them money, but doesn’t give you a better functioning closet.  

#5– DO add drawers for more style AND space

Drawers not only make a closet look elegant, but what many don’t realize you’ll also be able to store 2 to 2.5 times more things folded in a drawer than hanging on a rod.

You can add depth to your storage with drawers which can be 16”, 19” and 23” deep. Also, drawers hide the messiness which IS your partner or spouse.

 #6– DON’T buy a closet system without seeing a 3D design

I don’t know about you, but most people can’t visualize a closet (or anything else for that matter) in 2D. If penciled drawings of closet sections (like seen below) mean nothing to you raise your hand.

When you see a 3D closet design, you’ll see how the space will live for you.

#7– DO insist on adjustability

The #1 problem most people are ‘stuck with’ in their current closet are fixed hanging rods in the wrong location. As we talked about earlier, they’re set too low for double hang sections and too low for an efficient amount of space above the top shelf. This lack of adjustability results in ‘walk-in dead’ spaces. This equals a screwed-up closet. This is blunt, but true.

The key to solving this problem (irrespective of whether you use a wood, laminate, or wire shelving system) is adjustability. Make sure your rods and shelves can be moved up and down. This gives flexibility to change your closet layout and use every inch of space.

#8– DON’T let Pinterest make you delusional about what’s possible in your small walk-in closet

I have to admit I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE looking at glam closets on Pinterest. And as a matter of fact this social media site inspired me to write 21 Things to ‘Glam Up’ Your Closet Recommended by Award Winning Closet Designers.

And while I’m a fan of doing everything possible to not only make a closet functional but also fun (with as many bells and whistles as you can afford), it’s critical to not delude yourself thinking your small walk-in closet is going to stack up (yes, that bad closet pun was intended) and become something Kim Kardashian is drooling over.

No, the first key to designing a small walk-in closet is to figure out how to efficiently fit clothes, shoes, and jewelry. Figure out function first. Second, address you desire for fashion. And if you’re unsure how to go about this, get help from a professional closet designer. Smart designers have been down the road before. They’ll marry ‘the big 3 together – fashion, function and finance. If you’re looking for some of these tricks read #9 below.  

#9– Do use tricks to add ‘bling’ if your closet budget isn’t big

If we’re being real most of us have ‘Dom Perignon tastes but our budgets are more ‘Budweiser-esque.’ We want champagne style. However, we need to cling to our beer budget.

So, while you may want the fancy closet with the wood Shaker style drawers you need to Get Smart (just like the old detective show) with selections which will work in your teeny-tiny closet. You need ideas which don’t break the bank. Here’s 3:

Image Source: Patty Miller Boutique Closets and Cabinetry

 

#10– DON’T put hanging vs. hanging in the corners

DO NOT repeat the mistakes of closets past. Don’t design hanging space which butts against hanging space in the corner.  This creates a ‘Bermuda Triangle’ corner (although I’m not sure a triangle can also be a corner…but in this case it just might be true). Solve this problem with the design strategy below. Put shelving on the wall adjacent to the hanging.

#11– DO use thin and sturdy hangers

Those fat plastic hangers or HUMONGOUS wood suit hangers suck up too much space between hanging clothes in an already small closet.

Smart hanger design is one place where thin really is in. My favorite are thin velvet hangers. Clothes don’t slide off. And these hangers don’t eat up room you don’t have.

#12– DON’T buy ‘modular’ closet systems

There’s nothing wrong (in theory) with ‘modular’ closet systems. They’re sold based in common widths to save money. This is a good idea……. EXCEPT……. the widths of YOUR closet walls weren’t built with these modular units in mind. And this leaves dead space at the ends. With custom closets, a professional designer takes two side to side measurements (since most walls usually aren’t square and plumb). They use ‘non-modular sizes’ (especially at the ends) to take advantage of every square inch you’ve got.

#13– DO ‘separate’ your closet if you want to stay together

If you’re the “Felix” (an OCD neat freak) to his or her “Oscar” (he or she’s never met an organization system, they couldn’t avoid) you know a shared small walk-in closet CAN (and has) been the source of waaaay too many fights. And while ‘changing’ him or her (even with a dose or two of behavioral therapy) hasn’t worked thus far – you still need to figure out how to share this closet and not want to kill each other.

A starting point to sharing a closet (without concocting a plot which will land you in jail) is creating a ‘Mason/Dixon’ line separating his and her (or her and her or his and his) spaces. This dividing line can be a section of shelving or drawers. That way you can at least keep your side neat. And if you want more ideas to make the most of shared closets read Storage Wars: 7 Essential Tips to Win the Battle of the His and Hers Closet.

#14– DON’T bury your shoes underneath hanging clothes on the floor. Give footwear the respect it deserves. Give them shelves.

Shoes on the ground, shoes on the ground, you can’t find the pair you need with your shoes on the ground … a ‘somewhat’ famous singer never said.

Although you love your shoe collection it gets the worst treatment in your closet. They’re buried under hanging clothes (and they can’t even sit flat on flimsy wire shelves the builder threw up ‘lickety-split’ when constructing your home).

In your closet redesign add flat, adjustable shoe shelves. This strategy ‘promotes’ your pumps and puts spark into your sneakers.

#15– DO remember to have fun with your ‘feature wall’

Most people don’t realize they have a ‘feature wall’ in their closet, but everyone does (even if their closet is a disaster today). You see your feature wall is the best visible wall when you enter your closet. This is the wall which can shine (even if you need to go more ‘budget’ on the other walls). This is the wall which can make you actually proud to enter your closet.

On this wall use fun and functional drawers. Show off your finest clothes (long dresses and suits). Add a fun accessory like a wardrobe rod to stage tomorrow’s clothing. Your small closet can be cool…. really…. I’m telling the truth.  

#16– DON’T hang your clothes like you wear them

If you’re like most, you put your blouses and shirts on the top rod and pants and slacks on the bottom rod. This ‘seemingly’ makes sense because it’s how you wear them – from top to bottom. However, using this method is causing you to miss a valuable storage opportunity.

You see because folded pants take up less vertical space, if you put the pants on the top and shirts on the bottom, you’ll gain a shelf for more shoe storage.

#17– DO stay open to changing how you’ve stored for years. Fold more. Hang less.  

One of the problems with ‘finding’ more storage in your small closet is many people are as fixed about how they like to store (for example hang EVERYTHING, or I’m a ‘stacker’) as Dad is about his politics. And this can be a HUGE hurdle to a more efficient and effective design.

For example, ‘hanging everything up’ (as Mom used to harp for us to when we shared a reach in closet with our brother or sister) takes more room than folded clothes in drawers or on shelves.

If you want a more efficient closet, fold more, hang less. Don’t be the ‘old dog’ who can’t learn new storage tricks.

#18– DON’T forget to work around light switches, outlets, vents, and windows

So, you go out and buy this ‘whiz-bang’ modular closet system made in budget-cutting standard sizes. You’re dying to roll up your sleeves and put an end to the mess you call your walk-in closet.

You put up the first section. You step back and say, “Fantastic. ”  

You put up the second section. You say, “I’m pretty doggone good.”

You attempt to put up the third section. You step back and start spewing ‘French words’ even Old Man Parker from A Christmas Story hadn’t uttered. Your modular closet section is landing smack dab in the middle of the outlet (or register grate, or light switch…you name it).

No closet design is successful without identifying (and working around) switches, outlets, soffits, and windows. Don’t buy anything until you’re sure it’ll work in your space. If you don’t want to sweat these small (but critical) details, hire a pro who will be responsible to figure out the ‘zigs and zags’ of your closet and work around them.

#19– DO know how the costs add up

You’re trying to balance what you need vs. what you can afford in your walk-in closet. However, it’s hard to know how to get costs down so you can afford to do the job. Well, here’s simple Closet Economics 101 you need to know.

When designing – adding a higher mix of hanging will make your project cheaper and conversely, adding doors and drawers’ will drive costs up.

#20– DON’T be afraid to be a PIA (Pain In the *ss). Ask more questions.

When researching a walk-in closet, you have LOTS of questions. After all, this isn’t something you do every day. And this is why you can (and should) ask lots and lots and lots of questions. Whether you’re getting assistance from a professional closet designer (like me or one of my staff… sorry about the shameless plug) or trying to find somebody who knows anything about closet systems in the aisles of a big box store, don’t be afraid to ask questions.

If the professional designer or store personnel aren’t willing (or are frustrated helping you), TAKE YOUR BUSINESS ELSEWHERE!

#21– DO get ‘professional’ help (no, not that kind)

As Lao Tzu once said, “A wise man (or woman) knows what they don’t know. ”

And if you’re not an expert in closet design it usually pays (in a better – and more cost-effective design) to get ‘professional…. (’er closet design’) help.

Call a company like mine (Innovate Home Org in Columbus Ohio) or ask me for a referral to one of my closet buds across the country to assist you. Many will give a Free 3D closet design to boot.

Do you need more help with a small walk in closet?

I hope these 21 Do’s and Don’t have put you on the right path to a better small walk-in closet design. If you’re in Central Ohio call me (or one of my team) at 614-545-6888 for answers to your closet design questions or learn more on our closet design blog.   

Thanks for reading and putting up with my (sometimes…OK, maybe more than sometimes) wacky humor.

Mike

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examples of room design, photos of interior ideas

The layout of modern apartments does not provide for special rooms, floor wardrobes. It is unprofitable for all family members to store things in cabinets - furniture takes up too much space. A narrow dressing room, equipped in the apartment, will be the solution to the problem. You can place a storage system in one of the rooms, economically arrange shelves, drawers, bars for coat hangers. This design is convenient to use, it does not clutter up the room.

  • Dressing room design
    • Modern style
    • Khaki style
  • Photos of narrow dressing room design examples:

    • A small storage room will hold not only clothes, but also bedding, blankets, pillows, so wardrobes are more often arranged in bedrooms. Special built-in systems along the walls effectively align non-standard rooms in length or width.

    In houses and apartments, it is easiest to arrange it in the bedroom, separating it with sliding compartment doors or any other wall.

    For partitions it is more convenient to use a frame profile construction. Hangers, holders, supports are made of metal. It turns out a full-fledged narrow dressing room, a photo with options for internal planning will help evaluate the possibilities of the premises.

    Small dressing rooms can be designed with multifunctional designs.

    Important! It is more convenient to use multi-level lighting. So that the light hits all the shelves.

    Layout options

    The type of layout depends on the size of the vault. With a linear placement of the storage system in long narrow dressing rooms, two entrances are made on both sides, for convenience, a through passage is left. Modular sections can be built in a U-shape or in the form of the letter "G".

    Even a high (up to the ceiling) cabinet or rack with a walkway can act as a barrier.

    Angled

    The most practical option, with a clear view. Shelves are made rectangular, square and triangular.

    Weekend items are put away in the far corner, everyday clothes are closer to the door.

    U-shaped

    Be sure to have enough space inside, between the shelves. Usually, on the one hand, hanger bars are placed at different heights, on the other hand, shallow niches of different heights for shoes are placed.

    Arranging a dressing room in the bedroom of a non-standard shape will balance the geometry of the room.

    Options for filling the dressing room

    Thinking through the design of storage, take into account the volume of clothes, length, quantity. Provide a place for storing household items and bedding.

    The main purpose of a small dressing room is to organize a huge number of seasonal and everyday things.

    Rods

    In narrow, long wardrobes, hangers are usually placed at different heights:

    Choose a part of the room that is in a corner or in a cul-de-sac. This is a good solution for apartments that are small in size.

    When space permits, install spiral rods or pantographs.

    Try to make sure that in a small dressing room there is room for maneuver so that you can turn around in it, hang things neatly.

    Drawers

    Drawers of various depths help to rationalize the use of space, designed for underwear, trifles, accessories.

    A prerequisite is the dryness of the room, as it will contain wardrobe items.

    Shelves

    There are sliding and fixed shelves. The former are used for large knitwear, bed linen, the latter for small items.

    Consider ventilating your storage space.

    And others

    Make pull-out hangers for trousers and jeans, install boxes and baskets.

    If there is absolutely no space in the dressing room, give up the doors, make the space as open as possible.

    Choosing a place for a dressing room

    It's not a problem if the dressing room is narrow and long, the photos will give you ideas for interior filling. Areas for storing clothes and shoes are arranged on the attic floors, in rooms according to the same principle - they separate part of the space with a partition or screen. Each of the storage options has advantages and disadvantages.

    Remember that in such a room your mood for the coming day is created, so it should be as comfortable and convenient as possible.

    Please note! On too small an area, it is impossible to equip a rational wardrobe. The minimum size is 1.5–1.7 m2, it is not advisable to finish a smaller area. It is advisable to immediately think over the details of fastening the filling, the possibility of backlighting.

    Living area

    Separate a small area for storing things is better in the corner or by reducing the length of the room. A simple and practical idea is to put sliding doors as a partition, they take up little space. No more than 15 cm. When space allows, they make swing structures, build a corner or linear closed wardrobe.

    Corner storage systems are made isosceles and versatile, depending on the possibility of the room.

    Living room

    It is better to transform a narrow space into a wardrobe using a frosted or smoky glass partition. A great option is to use mirrors, just keep in mind what will be reflected in the mirror surface. A space that can accommodate outerwear and shoes for all family members will significantly unload the area at the front door, turning a rectangular living room into a proportional room.

    A simple option is to convert the room into a separate room where outerwear, shoes and everyday items will be stored.

    If out-of-season items are stored, there is no need to constantly use the storage system in the living room. At a short distance from the sliding partition, upholstered furniture, a table with chairs are installed.

    The main task is to make the systematization of things as simple and accessible as possible.

    Please note! When there is a niche in the living room, it is best to fence off the unused living space for storage.

    And others

    To place wardrobe filling elements, use the interior space, replace one door with a sliding structure. The glass is tinted from the inside - covered with a reflective film, cabinets are made closed, or shelves are covered with a Roman blind so that things do not fade, shoes do not shrink in the sun.

    Another option is to equip an insulated loggia.

    Storerooms, which in apartments are turned into a warehouse of unnecessary rubbish, it is wiser to use rationally, turn into a comfortable dressing room.

    Having a larger pantry opens up a wide range of planning possibilities, but requires a thoughtful approach to the location of storage systems.

    Dressing room design

    The enclosed space of the room is equipped without hinged doors, using open shelves. It is allowed to install drawers that do not interfere with moving in tight spaces.

    There are several storage systems. For example, a dressing room can be arranged in the form of a large closet with open shelves.

    A narrow dressing room is decorated in modern styles, minimalism, light colors are welcome.

    To make it convenient to use the side walls, the central part must be at least 1.5 m long. This is conciseness, clarity of forms, symmetry, the rejection of pretentious decor in favor of functional accessories that harmoniously fit into the design. High-tech, loft, Scandinavian and eco-style saturate the premises with air, light, and prevent clutter and disorder.

    Before furnishing a dressing room with furniture, it must be prepared taking into account all the requirements.

    Laconically designed storage areas are made with a minimum of partitions, retractable, lift, roll-out structures are used. Lighting plays a big role. There is a spotlight, touch sensors that automatically turn on the light.

    Neutral color palette visually expands the walls, expanding a small space.

    Khaki style

    The meaning of the concept "khaki" is multifaceted, firstly, it is a universal name for colors. "Dusty" and "earthy" shade combines natural tones from sandy dirty to brownish marsh. The khaki color style implies military and minimalism. Generally speaking, the concept of style implies universality, combinatoriality, mixing derived elements in a different order.

    The combination of khaki with white or beige is used to visually expand the space.

    VIDEO: How to equip a narrow dressing room in an apartment.

    Photos of narrow dressing room design examples:

    Planning a narrow dressing room, as in the photo, will turn out in the bedroom or living room. The sliding door option is the best solution for small apartments. You do not have to clutter up the space with cabinets, the hallway will be unloaded.

    As for storage systems, you can either buy ready-made structures, or purchase components and do the installation yourself.

    In standard apartments, a separating screen or partitions made of plasterboard, laminated chipboard are installed. In a small room, they make a linear layout, if space allows, they place shelves and rods with the letter “P” or on both sides.

    The choice of wardrobes in furniture stores is quite wide: from luxurious wardrobes made of lacquered solid wood to products from chipboard and plain plywood.

    design ideas for a bedroom or closet

    The problem of storing personal belongings occupies an important place in the organization of living space. Traditionally, wardrobes are used for this purpose, but a dressing room can be a much more convenient solution. And it is not at all necessary to allocate a large room for clothes - any corner with an area of ​​\u200b\u200b2 sq.m. The rational design of the dressing room will ensure the effective use of each free area, allowing you to forget about bulky wardrobes, chests of drawers and mezzanines.

    Dressing room in the bedroom

    In houses and apartments where a separate dressing room was not provided initially, it is easiest to arrange it in the bedroom, separating it with sliding compartment doors or any other wall. The role of a barrier can be performed even by a high (up to the ceiling) cabinet or a rack with a passage.

    Darkened frosted glass with sandblasted patterns will look very modern. The advantages of this option are the environmental friendliness of the material, its ability to transmit sunlight and the minimum thickness.

    Arranging a dressing room in a bedroom with a non-standard shape will balance the geometry of the room. Behind the screen, it is easy to hide the excessive length of the walls, the presence of niches or ledges, using each feature of the architecture to the fullest.

    Dressing room in the closet

    Even in very small apartments, where there can be no question of a special room for clothes, at least 1-2 sq.m. sometimes reserved for storage. Often this space is ignored, but if desired, it can be easily turned into a comfortable dressing room.

    It is worth adding a mezzanine, narrow side shelves, lower drawers and metal rods to an ordinary 1x1 m niche, and it will become a great alternative to an expensive wardrobe, which would still have nowhere to put.

    It is recommended to use a mini dressing room with access to the corridor for outdoor and seasonal clothes, winter shoes, bags - this will help relieve space in living rooms. This solution is also preferable from the point of view of hygiene rules.

    Having a larger pantry opens up a wide range of planning possibilities, but requires a thoughtful approach to the location of storage systems. It is also very important to take care of sufficient ventilation of the room, protection of things from moisture, insects, animals and odors.

    Dressing room layout

    Depending on the area, the location of door and window openings, the number of things and the owners' own preferences, the layout of the dressing room can be done in different ways. Each of the presented options is characterized by certain features that make it suitable for a particular type of room.

    Linear layout

    Reminds a familiar wardrobe, with the only difference being that there are either no doors at all, or a floor-to-ceiling partition is installed instead, and inside there is free space for moving along the shelves. This arrangement of the dressing room is ideal for installation in a rectangular room along a blank wall or around a doorway.

    Parallel layout

    Optimal solution for elongated corridor-type rooms, with a window or a large mirror opposite the door. In this case, the shelves and hangers are located on opposite walls, so that all things remain in sight, they are easy to get to, and the spaciousness of such a dressing room can only be envied.

    The presence of a window opening solves the issue of ventilation and daylight, so it is a parallel layout that can be recommended when initially designing a dressing room in an apartment or house drawing.

    U-shaped layout

    Is one of the most convenient options when arranging large wardrobes. To make it convenient to use the side walls, the central part must have a length of at least 1.5 m.

    Corner layout

    Allows efficient use of space in rooms with limited space - bedrooms, hallways, nurseries, attics. Placement of storage systems at an angle 90° makes it possible to store twice the amount of things compared to a conventional line cabinet.

    You can separate the dressing room using sliding compartment doors - both standard and radius (semicircular). For high rooms, plasterboard or plywood partitions with a doorway are suitable, curtains and screens are different.

    Arrangement of storage systems

    Before furnishing a dressing room with furniture, it must be prepared taking into account all the requirements. First, it must be a completely dry, ventilated area. It is undesirable to store clothes through the wall with a bathroom, kitchen or in the outer corner of the building, especially if it gets wet and is poorly lit by the sun. In the absence of a window, a ventilation opening with a fan will help to organize the correct microclimate, which will turn on automatically at specified intervals.

    The second important criterion is isolation from extraneous odors. To give things a pleasant aroma, you can put pillows or bags with dry herbs to them: lavender, mint, linden flowers. Essential oils of plants will also protect clothes from the appearance of moths and other insects, and in order to protect your favorite wardrobe items from encroachment by pets, you should tightly close the lower shelves and doors.

    As for the actual storage systems, you can either buy ready-made designs, or purchase components and do the installation yourself. The choice of wardrobes in furniture stores is quite wide: from luxurious cabinets made of lacquered solid wood to chipboard and plain plywood. The utilitarian purpose of the room does not set high criteria for the aesthetics of shelving and hangers, but the quality of fittings, moving elements and fasteners should be given the closest attention.

    To ensure a convenient arrangement of things, it is necessary to consider the required number and dimensions of certain compartments. For example, in a women's wardrobe, the height of the hangers should accommodate floor-length dresses, which is at least 1. 6-1.8 m. The same height is recommended for outerwear. For jackets, shirts, 1.2 m will be enough. The optimal size of the shelves is 30-35 cm. The depth of the cabinets is calculated based on the width of the shoulders, and can vary from 50 to 70 cm.

    suitcases, pillows and blankets. Above eye level, you can arrange shelves for hats, bags, umbrellas, gloves. The middle sections are occupied by hangers and shelves, under them are chests of drawers with drawers for linen, at the very bottom - nets and boxes with shoes. The latter is conveniently stored in an inclined form, at an angle of 45-60 °, as well as in rotating radial structures.

    Proper wardrobe lighting will make it easier to find what you need. For natural color reproduction, it is desirable to choose a neutral or warm white spectrum of lamps. In addition to the bright overhead light, spot LEDs that can be mounted in shelves will not interfere. Instead of ordinary lamps in the dressing room, small spotlights will be appropriate, the direction of which can be changed at your discretion.

    Useful extras

    In addition to storage systems in the form of racks, drawers and hangers in the dressing room, you can not do without other auxiliary items. What exactly do you need to comfortably and quickly put together an image for work, walking or going out?

    Ironing board - no one will notice it when folded, especially if you hide this useful thing in a narrow niche between wardrobe sections. Additionally, you need to install an outlet and find a place for an iron, while strictly observing fire safety rules.

    Folding ladder is needed to get the right thing from the upper "floors". And if an ordinary chair or stool can cope with this function in a small dressing room, then a light metal staircase will be indispensable for high rooms.

    Organizers for jewelry, hair clips, ties, belts and other jewelry keep small details in plain sight and always at hand to add the last zest to the finished ensemble.

    Full-length mirror is an essential attribute of a full dressing room. It can be installed in a free recess, make a mirrored door, or attached to a partition from the inside.

    Side light sources should be located 8-10 cm on either side of the mirror, slightly below eye level, and another lamp directly above the mirror. Thus, the face and figure of a person will be illuminated without the formation of shadows that distort the appearance.

    Dressing room finishing

    Although the dressing room is usually hidden from prying eyes, even it can not do without a minimum finish. Given the purpose of this storage room, you can use the simplest materials. The main thing is that they do not accumulate dust and moisture, and also do not interfere with the free circulation of air.

    Floor

    The floor in the dressing room can be exactly the same as in the living room, bedroom or nursery. Suitable wooden boards (including unpainted), parquet, laminate, cork. It is worth giving up carpet and rugs - small villi from woolen clothes, fur collars, pieces of thread, and just dust can clog into them.

    Walls

    The only requirement for the walls in the dressing room is that they do not crumble, otherwise sand with cement or lime can stain things. Suitable ordinary painting, inexpensive decorative plaster, paper wallpaper. The footage of this room is usually small, so it is advisable to choose a light color - white, yellowish or beige.

    Ceiling

    The ceiling does not play a big role in the design of the dressing room, so it can be left completely unfinished (especially if the rest of the design is made in the loft style). In the classic versions, a flat, light surface would be appropriate - painting, wallpaper, hanging panels, stretch fabric, etc.

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