Closet

Closet Inspiration - Primary Bedroom Closet

The Need:

Create a closet system for a couple that utilizes the full width, depth, and height of the space. The client had the builder refrain from installing any wire shelving, giving us a clean slate and full flexibility. They asked us to split the space into his and hers sections, include an area for their hats, make space for a purchased hamper, store spare hangers, address the poor lighting, and add a full‑length mirror they already had on one of the walls.

The Solution:

Space planning determined the layout. Consideration was given to the doorway and the placement of all items to be added, including the hamper. An inventory was taken of all their shoes and clothing, from coats, workout gear, pajamas, undergarments, and swimwear to accessories such as belts, ties, caps, and scarves.

Once inventory was completed, designs were created and proposed to the client. After a few design edits, we placed the order, adding two pullout rods for scarves and ties and two valet brackets for daily clothing prep. Three extra blue‑grey shelves were purchased, one to be cut for a creative solution for spare hangers and two for possible future use.

We chose a blue‑grey closet system, which sits beautifully against their pale wheat carpet and toffee walls. It also appealed to the couple because it coordinated with the bedroom’s palette of greys, blues, beige travertine flooring, and the matching wall color.

We added their tall black‑framed mirror to an end wall, a few fabric open and closed storage bins in cream, black, and grey, and wall hooks specifically designed for caps. We purchased rods for the closet system and the custom addition, added hardware knobs, and replaced all plastic hangers with wooden and felt hangers.

We installed the closet system with two high‑low sections per side, one tall hanging section per side, and a large shoe section with ten shelves. Two center sections with doors include an upper hanging section and four drawers each for items such as pajamas, undergarments, socks, workout gear, and swimwear. We also installed a track lighting system to direct light toward each section of the closet, improving visibility throughout the space.

When meeting with clients, we always discuss typical daily behavior to offer solutions tailored to their needs. For example, many organizers file‑fold t‑shirts, tanks, camisoles, and undergarments, yet some clients prefer not to fold anything. In this case, the client was fine folding some items but preferred to hang graphic t‑shirts since they had the space.

Seasonal items such as winter gloves, beanies, and scarves were placed in open containers higher in the closet. Two open grey bins with handles were placed on the top shelf above the hamper for additional hangers if needed. The two open grey bins on the bottom shelf are for undergarments, making it easy to grab either a laundry bag by clothing color or the applicable bin.

Another discussion item was their frustration when putting clothing away, since empty hangers were often hidden between the existing clothes. We provided a solution using the rod above the hamper holding spare hangers. When clothing is removed, the hanger is placed on that rod. At the end of the day, clothing can be re‑hung if worn again, placed on the valet, or added to the hamper. Once laundered, the hanger is already on the rod, ready to be used. It has been working well for them both.

Reuse and Upcycling of Materials:
Being sustainably conscious, we always recommend saving items that can be repurposed within the home. In this closet, we incorporated the black‑framed mirror, their existing hamper, and several wooden hangers they already owned.

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Products and Sources Utilized in this Project are below.