Planning a Custom Walk-In Closet? Check Out Our Top Tips

Including a custom walk-in closet in your interior renovation plans requires planning and a good understanding of your existing space. If your closet is poorly designed, you’ll end up with inefficient space that’s a pain to use. To make your closet worth the investment, it should be designed to fit your needs and habits. Here are DreamMaker’s best tips on planning a walk-in closet.

Include Ergonomics in Your Design

A well-designed closet puts all your most-used clothing, shoes and accessories within easy reach. Having open shelves and drawers for socks, underwear and smaller items at waist height makes it easy to see and sort what you have. Racks for hanging items should be within comfortable reach of all users. Seasonal clothes and items that get less use can be placed near the floor or above eye level to minimize visual clutter.

Choose the Right Lighting & Mirrors

Well-thought-out lighting has to be one of the most economical ways to add more function and visual appeal to a closet or, for that matter, any interior home remodeling project. Lighting is fairly easy to DIY, but a professional designer can show you how to use it efficiently and to the greatest effect. Some of the best places to install LED lights in a walk-in closet are under shelves and above crown molding.

Mirrors are another closet must-have. Done right, they can make a compact space look and feel more expansive. Our designers can also help you explore other possible options, from full-length pull-out mirrors (which work well for reach-in closets) to cabinet doors that can be set up to work as a three-way mirror when opened.

Add Storage Space for Your Shoes

Shoes don’t have to be relegated to the floor of your closet. Many designers advise storing them mid-height and in easy view, just as you’d store other key accessories such as handbags. This is especially important for large collections. If you want to maximize space, we can custom-design convenient and creative storage systems that will keep your shoes within easy reach and protect them from scuffs and scratches. Pull-out shelves above deeper drawers are another great way to maximize shoe storage space.

Let’s Start a Conversation!

If you’re looking for the best interior remodeling contractors for your renovation project, start a conversation with DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of Madison today. Call us at (608) 352-9944 or fill out our online contact form to get in touch with us. We serve McFarland, Stoughton, Oregon and many surrounding communities.

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