Essential Design Tips For Your Custom Closets

Seven Design Tips For A Custom Closet

Done right, custom closets bring order into your daily routine. Done wrong, and there’ll be mismatched sight lines and overflowing cubicles that add a cluttered feeling to your space. Creating custom closets means designing with intent, which is step one in your closet design process.

1: Create A Design Plan With Intent

Measure, measure, and measure again. The most important part of designing your custom closet is making sure that the space you design can fit all of your clothes. A standard-depth closet may work in many cases, but if you have wider coats or statement pieces, you’ll need to order custom closets with the right depth.

The same goes for the vertical height of your clothes. You want your tallest closet section to fit your tallest clothes, without any fabric bunching or brushing the floor. For cubicles and shelving pieces, consider the size of your clothes when folded down. You want to have a workable space to move clothes and hangers around, so don’t make your space too small. Your closet will also expand as you buy more clothes– thinking ahead can save you hassle down the line.

2: Consider Your Storage Needs

Part of designing with intent is working with what you have. In addition to measuring the height and width of your clothes, you need to take an inventory of the clothing and accessories you have. How many shirts or blouses? How many pairs of pants or skirts? What about shoes and bags? With these numbers, you can start to visualize how much space you need for each clothing group.

You can also start to think about how you want to use your custom closet, and therefore how best to organize it. If you want to separate your work and casual clothes, you’ll need to have an appropriate number of single- and double-hanging sections to separate the different parts of your wardrobe. Think about how you’ll use your closet and the route you’ll take to select your clothes for the day– putting all your frequently used clothes in one section can make it more likely to turn cluttered.

3: Design A Layout That Works

Primarily, your closet layout relies on the size and shape of the space you have available. With more space comes more freedom, but there are plenty of opportunities for built-in or walk-in custom closets for smaller spaces. What matters most is effectively using the walls and corners you have at your disposal. By working with a professional closet renovation team, you can optimize your available space to create a closet that’s both stylish and easy to use.

4: Add Smart Storage

Closets are all about storage. Storing clothes, shoes, and jewelry in one place can look visually cluttered if not done well, however. Smart storage, like pull drawers or cabinets make your custom closet look cleaner and helps to keep it organized. Many choose to leave their statement pieces out on display, along with shirts or blouses that require ironing, but drawers for active wear and intimates keep your spaces clear and the appearance of your closet aesthetically pleasing.

Other smart storage options include jewelry drawers, tie organizers, and laundry baskets, turning your closet into a functional space instead of a simply decorative one.

5: Use Corner Spaces Efficiently

Corners are odd spaces in interior design, but a good renovation considers this space as usable. Especially in smaller custom closets, every inch of storage space matters. We recommend custom shelving in tight corners. These offer a spotlight for shoe storage, bag storage, or accessories like scarves and hats. In many cases, full corners look more aesthetically pleasing than empty spaces, so don’t be afraid to pack in whatever suits the space.

6: Balance Form and Function

When balancing form and function, we want to think again about how we’re using our space day to day. Because this is a closet and dressing area, we recommend installing built-in mirrors. These open up the space and give you the chance to look over your outfit, and they provide a visual break from hanger upon hanger of clothing.

Another functional element of a closet to consider is seating. Even if you’re short on space, having a small bench positioned in your closet gives you a space to sit and put your outfit on, or to consider your options for the day. You can elevate your space through the design you choose, but the function offered by a bench is unparalleled in custom closets. If space allows, you can also fit a custom-built-in bench against a window or in a nook between shelves. This adds an element of luxury to your closet, elevating your daily routines.

7: Don’t Forget Lighting and Accessories

A custom closet is a functional space, and as such, it needs appropriate lighting. For a more upscale, designer appearance, we recommend putting recessed or hidden lighting into the custom cabinetry sections, shining a spotlight onto your clothes without feeling too glaring. Other home accessories, like cabinet pulls, add personality to your custom closet, alongside function.