Walk-In Closet Design Ideas for Small Spaces

Make the Most of Your Wall Space

If floor space is at a premium, it’s important to think vertical! Shelves, hanging organizers, or wall racks all allow you to minimize the impact on the floor space while maximizing your usage of the area overall. 

Stackable storage bins, baskets, hooks, and pegboards are other options to consider. You can use them to hang bags, belts, or scarves, or in the case of bins and baskets, to store these small items. This keeps them off of the hanging rods and surfaces – making the space look neater and keeping the items safe from dust and falling on the floor.

Add Excellent Lighting

While adding lighting won’t make a small walk-in closet any larger, it will make it more usable. Particularly in a smaller space, good lighting will increase functionality. When you can see everything that’s in even the recessed corners of your closet, that will make the entire system work better and more smoothly.

Some options to consider include:

• LED lighting: Place LED strips under shelves or inside cabinets to brighten potentially dark spaces.
• Wall-mounted lamps: Add wall-mounted sconces to light up corners without taking up any floor space.
• Motion lights: Having lights turn on automatically when you enter the closet (and turn off when you exit) will ensure you can see what you need each time you walk in.
• Natural light: If you happen to have a window or skylight in your closet, make sure it’s uncovered or use only sheer curtains to allow the light to shine in. UV-blocking film will keep clothing protected from fading while still letting the sun brighten the space.

Consider Pull-Out Components

You may want a lot of various accessories in your closet – mirrors, hampers, an ironing board, or an extra rod, for example. In a small closet, though, how can you make them fit without sacrificing space needed for other components?

The answer here is to use pull-out or fold-down organizers. My team can put in a mirror that you can pull out to check your outfit, then roll it back flush against a wall when you’re done. A valet rod telescopes out to allow you to store the next day’s outfit, then slides back in later. Hampers, ironing boards, and tables for folding can all pull or fold out for you to use them, then simply tuck them back into place when you’re done.

Work Around Architectural Features

Some closets, even small ones, have features that take up space you might not have wanted to give up. If your room is on the top level of your home, for example, you might have a sloped ceiling in the closet. Many closets have cubby holes or attic access doors, and some even have windows. 

The nice thing about a custom storage solution in your walk-in closet is that we can accommodate various features. A sloped ceiling can be worked around by installing shelves at different depths. We can build shelving around access doors, and maybe a bench seat that lifts up for more storage would be perfect under a window. Talk to your designer about your concerns, and we’ll give you some ideas for navigating your closet’s unique features.

Improve Your Organization System

In any closet, organization is the key to neatness, but this is even more true in a smaller closet. Carefully consider how you want to hang your clothes. Some options include keeping outfits together, keeping separates stored by type, or hanging everything in color order.

The Spruce recommends reserving the front and middle of the closet for clothes you wear the most, while putting the lesser-used items toward the back. If you have too many items, you might consider a closet purge. Learn all about this method on Tastefully Minimalist.

Conclusion

Putting some thought into how to best organize a smaller walk-in closet to accommodate all of your wardrobe needs while also maximizing its overall storage potential can be a challenge. That’s where my team and I come in! Contact us for a free consultation, and we’ll show you samples, walk you through options, and even design your custom closet system using our 3D software. We’re looking forward to working with you, so call today.

Source

• https://www.thespruce.com/how-to-organize-your-closet-2648411 
• https://tastefullyminimalist.com/closet-purge