The children’s closets in my client’s new home had Home Depot systems installed by the previous owner. Because those systems are pre-fab, they don’t utilize every inch of space properly. Plus, drawers did not close properly and the shelves were thin and cracking. I designed new spaces for them that maximize each area and gave them more storage. My client said all three children were so happy with their new closets that they have been keeping them neat and organized!

Reach-in Closet

Tailored Living of Madison

Tailored Living makes the most of your reach-in closets. You don't need to live with just a shelf and pole. We can add more shelves, more hanging, and more space with our custom designs.

Custom Reach-In Closets

Mountain Sky Closets

Small transitional women's built-in wardrobe in Denver with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets and carpet.

Custom Master Walk-in for Professional Woman

Rylex Custom Cabinetry and Closets

Tilt Out Hamper with Removable Cloth Liner Kara Lashuay
Inspiration for a small traditional women's walk-in wardrobe in New York with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets and dark hardwood floors.

Built-in Bedroom Wardrobe Cabinets

Closet Solutions

The challenge on this project is very common in the beach areas of LA--how to maximize storage when you have very little closet space. To address this issue and also provide an attractive accent to the home, we worked with the client to design and build custom cabinets into the space of her prior reach-in closet. We utilized clean, white raised panel cabinetry with plenty of drawers, as well as hanging space and shelves behind the cabinet doors. This complemented the traditional decor of the home.

Contemporary Barn Door

User

A solid core raised panel closet door installed with simple, cleanly designed stainless steel barn door hardware. The hidden floor mounted door guide, eliminates the accommodation of door swing radius while maximizing bedroom floor space and affording a versatile furniture layout. Wood look distressed porcelain plank floor tile flows seamlessly from the bedroom into the closet with a privacy lock off closet and custom built-in shelving unit.

The Alpine at Bear Creek

Aspen Homes

Computer Nook for a small office or study room
Design ideas for a small arts and crafts gender-neutral walk-in wardrobe in Seattle with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets and medium hardwood floors.

Twin panel beds with a small desk area

More Space Place - Jacksonville

Inspiration for a small contemporary gender-neutral dressing room in Jacksonville with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, carpet and beige floor.

Modern Farmhouse Custom Closet

Curtis Lumber Ballston Spa

This custom closet designed by Curtis Lumber features Bertch cabinetry with Tuscany door style in Birch, Cambria Quartz countertop in Queen Anne, Jeffery Alexander Delmar hardware, and Palmetto Smoke Wood Plank tile.

Maida Vale in Focus: Realization Through the Lens

Studio 212 ltd

Transforming a small and dimly lit room into a multi-functional space that serves as a wardrobe, office, and guest bedroom requires thoughtful design choices to maximize light and create an inviting atmosphere. Here’s how the combination of white colours, mirrors, light furniture, and strategic lighting achieves this effect: Utilizing White Colors and Mirrors White Colors: Painting the walls and perhaps even the ceiling in white immediately brightens the space by reflecting both natural and artificial light. White surfaces act as a canvas, making the room feel more open and spacious. Mirrors: Strategically placing mirrors can significantly enhance the room's brightness and sense of space. Mirrors reflect light around the room, making it feel larger and more open. Positioning a mirror opposite a window can maximize the reflection of natural light, while placing them near a light source can brighten up dark corners. Incorporating Transparent Furniture Heai’s Desk and Chair: Choosing delicate furniture, like Heai's desk and chair, contributes to a lighter feel in the room. Transparent furniture has a minimal visual footprint, making the space appear less cluttered and more open. This is particularly effective in small spaces where every square inch counts. Adding Color and Warm Light Sunflower Yellow Sofa: Introducing a piece of furniture in sunflower yellow provides a vibrant yet cosy focal point in the room. The cheerful colour can make the space feel more welcoming and lively, offsetting the lack of natural light. Warm Light from Wes Elm: Lighting is crucial in transforming the atmosphere of a room. Warm light creates a cosy and inviting ambience, essential for a multi-functional space that serves as an office and guest bedroom. A light fixture from Wes Elm, known for its stylish and warm lighting solutions, can illuminate the room with a soft glow, enhancing the overall warmth and airiness. The Overall Effect The combination of these elements transforms a small, dark room into a bright, airy, and functional space. White colours and mirrors effectively increase light and the perception of space, while transparent furniture minimizes visual clutter. The sunflower yellow sofa and warm lighting introduce warmth and vibrancy, making the room welcoming for work, relaxation, and sleep. This thoughtful approach ensures the room serves its multi-functional purpose while maintaining a light, airy atmosphere.

New Master Closet in new addition

Custom Storage Solutions

This master closet was very narrow. Designed in chocolate pear with oil-rubbed bronze rods and hardware, a few drawers, double hang, long hang, with lots of shelves.

elfa Closets

The Container Store Custom Closets

Located in the en suite bathroom of a craftsman bungalow, the closet space is limited. Elfa shelving and storage from The Container Store, maximizes the space for folded clothes on one side of the vanity area and long-hanging clothes on the other side.

Custom Closet

Magpie Interiors, LLC

This lovely custom closet design adds tons of storage space to a small walk-in. The corner units make good use of otherwise wasted space.
Design ideas for a small modern walk-in wardrobe in Philadelphia with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Baby's Reach-In Closets

User

We started with a stripped-out reach-in, and created a closet customized to accommodate tiny clothing. The components are Bisque and the hardware is polished chrome.

Her Master Closet - Southwest View

Krueger Architects

Unlimited Style Photography http://www.houzz.com/photos/41128009/Her-Master-Closet-Southwest-View-transitional-closet-los-angeles#lb-edit

Walk-In Closets

Nieman Market Design

Inspiration for a small contemporary men's built-in wardrobe in Toronto with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Storage & Organization

After Paint, LLC

Clothing space on a wall or in a closet.
Small dressing room in Other with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Custom Closet

Magpie Interiors, LLC

This lovely custom closet design adds tons of storage space to a small walk-in. The corner units make good use of otherwise wasted space.
Photo of a small modern walk-in wardrobe in Philadelphia with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Custom Closets

Closets by Design Louisville

This is an example of a small traditional gender-neutral built-in wardrobe in Louisville with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

New Master Closet in new addition

Custom Storage Solutions

This master closet was very narrow. Designed in chocolate pear with oil-rubbed bronze rods and hardware, a few drawers, double hang, long hang, with lots of shelves.

Small Storage and Wardrobe Design Ideas with Raised-panel Cabinets

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.