jim Grote
Inspiration for a transitional women's walk-in wardrobe in Milwaukee with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Montclair, Upper Mountain Ave

MODCLAIR

Photo of a mid-sized transitional gender-neutral dressing room in New York with dark hardwood floors, brown floor and flat-panel cabinets.

Contemporary Closet

Inspiration for an expansive contemporary women's walk-in wardrobe in San Francisco with open cabinets, dark hardwood floors, white cabinets and brown floor.

bedrooms + closets

Lindsay O. Creative

Zoon Photography
Design ideas for a transitional gender-neutral walk-in wardrobe in Calgary with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, brown floor and medium hardwood floors.

Haute Bohemian

HSH Interiors

Suzanna Scott
Design ideas for a contemporary dressing room in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Elk Peak Ranch

Charles Cunniffe Architects Aspen

David O. Marlow
This is an example of a country gender-neutral walk-in wardrobe in Denver with glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Daughters Walk-in Closet & Basement Storage Closet

Bella Systems - Custom Closets

This is a girls walk-in closet. Bella Systems designed and installed a unit with 5 drawers and adjustable shelving above. There are also 2 units of adjustable shelving, 3 units of single or long hanging space with shelves above and 2 units with double hanging space. This was finished in a white melamine and brushed nickel hardware.

Jeld-Wen Windows & Doors

Schaaf Window Co., Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional built-in wardrobe in Chicago with dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

APPARTEMENT BOURBON

VITTORIA RIZZOLI ARCHITECTE

Dressing pleine hauteur en bois massif en latté, laqué blanchi. Le dressing occupe tout le couloir qui relie la salle de bain à la chambre principale. Il se compose de tablettes amovibles, de tirettes à chaussures avec amortisseurs, de tiroirs touche-lâche avec une façade en plexiglass et un encadrement en bois. La partie la plus haute comporte des tringles escamotables qui sont accessibles par une échelle amovible. En face, un grand miroir avec un encadrement de même finition et du même bois. Chaque penderie est équipée d’un éclairage LED intégré._ Vittoria Rizzoli / Photos : Cecilia Garroni-Parisi

Jeld-Wen Doors

Friel Lumber Company

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional women's built-in wardrobe in Baltimore with dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

DRESSING _ BOURBON

ARCHIWORK

Dressing sur-mesure by ARCHIWORK / Photos : Cecilia Garroni-Parisi
Photo of a small contemporary women's dressing room in Paris with open cabinets, light wood cabinets, light hardwood floors and brown floor.

Modern Bachelor Pad

Tosti Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern men's storage and wardrobe in San Diego with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, light hardwood floors and brown floor.

Daughters Walk-in Closet & Basement Storage Closet

Bella Systems - Custom Closets

Purple Storage and Wardrobe Design Ideas with Brown Floor

As compact urban living becomes the norm, there has become a higher demand for smart storage solutions. As a result, there are more innovative storage ideas than ever. Aside from storage baskets and shelving units, you can now install custom-made built-in wardrobes, shape-shifting storage cubes, and even concealed units. Browse the photos on Houzz for inspiration for a wide variety of storage and wardrobe solutions, from cube storage to wall units, shoe racks and sliding doors. You’ll find walk-in wardrobes boasting spinning shoe racks, lounge chairs and display cases with lighting; as well as more simpler storage solutions like room dividers that double as storage, pull-out baskets and floating shelves. If you decide to revamp your wardrobe or storage space, it’s important to consider whether built-ins are a suitable option. Although more expensive, shop-built and installed components are more durable and bring all of your elements together in one unit. If you can’t afford a built-in wardrobe, or if you need more storage, consider baskets, dividers, storage containers, hooks and racks to help ensure every item has a place, and opt for sliding doors to save space. A professional organiser can help you get setup.

How many cabinets should built-in wardrobes have?

The size of your built-in wardrobe should be largely dependant on how much hanging space you actually need. Just because you have a blank wall, for example, doesn’t mean it has to be filled with a large wardrobe. Position shelves above hanging space to be more ergonomic, and only add drawers if you plan on having an open wardrobe as this will add to the overall price. A dresser or chest of drawers is a better option for fold-away clothes, so long as you have the room. Shoe collections can also take up ample room in a built-in wardrobe, so consider a purpose-built cabinet or shoe racks instead.

How do I organise my wardrobe or cupboard?

With so many shoes, ties, clothes and bags to stash, wardrobe organisation is key. Use hooks, storage baskets, drawer partitions or dividers to keep your belongings in order. Storage baskets are great for storing things like belts and scarves, while shelf dividers can keep knits, jeans and shirts neatly packed away. Take pride in your shoe collection? Create a shoe storage display using a few strips of moulding mounted to the wall so you can hook your shoes. Similarly, an open robe can make your clothing a feature.

What extras can I include in my wardrobe design?

If you want a luxurious wardrobe, consider including a small sitting area with a window seat, storage ottoman, or lounge chair. You could also add a makeup vanity, complete with a jewellery box and makeup drawer. A viewing area with full-length mirrors will also make getting ready a breeze. Wardrobe lighting will bring the space to life – use display lighting to showcase your clothing, task lighting for functionality and mood lighting to set the scene.