It’s true that custom closets are there to help you organize your clothes and your life. However, closet organization means different things to different people.
When you have plenty of storage space in different locations of the house, not just walk-in closets
In this case, you may consider installing a beautiful closet with lighted cabinets and glass doors to showcase your most prized items. For added elegance, you can place display cabinets in the most visible space in your closet. Of course, you can use this cabinet to store your favorite collectibles, bags, and other items besides your clothing. Photos and small artwork can go there as well.
You can also add more luxury features to your display cabinets. For example, a jewelry drawer adds a touch of sophistication to your space, and at the same time keeps your precious pieces and watches safe. For the drawer, consider asking your installer for soft-glide pull-outs.
When you want to utilize every inch of your walk-in closet
On the other hand, if you lack storage space, every inch of your custom closet becomes precious real estate. In this case, want it or not, you should do an inventory of your possessions to decide on the number and type of sections you’ll need. Even though counting and categorizing your items sound like a tedious task, you will be happy you did it in the end.
Basics in Custom Closet Design
As a matter of fact, there are just a few basic sections to remember when designing a custom closet:
- Full-length section - coats, gowns, and long dresses
- Half-way section - shirts, pants, blouses, jackets, and kids’ dresses
- Shelving section - sweaters, blankets, and linens
- Shoe section - shoes, boots, and sneakers
- Dresser with drawers section - jewelry, underwear, t-shirts, activewear, socks, and swimwear
Obviously, your contractor will rely on you as to your desired allocation of each section. For example, if you have an active lifestyle, then sneakers, leggings, and sports items dominate your wardrobe. You might decide to have more shelves and drawers, and less vertical hanging sections.
Ultimately, it is your closet, so take your time to analyze what items stay and what to let go. Take your time analyzing your possessions. However, don’t go down the rabbit hole by pinning too many design inspiration photos online. Of course, you can look at some web images, but stop when you feel overwhelmed. It is YOUR custom closet, so it should be as unique as you are.
