How to Finally Get the Walk-In Closet of Your Dreams

How to Finally Get the Walk-In Closet of Your Dreams : For many people, their bedroom closet is a small, cramped place where clothing and other items are stuffed at random. Even for those who have a walk-in closet, the space is often disorganized and fails to live up to its potential. But it doesn’t have to be that way.

As Mike Wolf, director of marketing for Inspired Closets explains, the walk-in closet of your dreams — one where everything is perfectly organized in an aesthetically pleasing environment — is well within reach. It simply comes down to proper planning, and the right installation team.

Evaluate Your Current Space

“Before you really get into the process of designing your dream walk-in closet, you need to look at what you already have,” Wolf recommends.

“Start by evaluating the layout of your current walk-in closet. Sometimes, you can upgrade with a custom closet configuration that fits the existing space. Other times, you may need to do some more intensive remodeling or expansion to get to your desired outcome. When you know what you truly need, you will have a successful result.”

As part of this, Wolf advises that you take inventory of everything that you would want to store in your walk-in closet. This goes beyond clothing — take note of items such as scarves, shoes, purses, hats and more. A detailed inventory helps you determine just how much space is needed to properly organize everything.

It can also be useful to take measurements of usable wall space inside your closet. This will give you an idea of how much room is currently available for shelving, and whether you may need to expand the size of your closet area. If you need to expand the size of your walk-in closet, you’ll need to work with a skilled home remodeler to remove walls, reconfigure electrical wiring and so on.

Choose Accessories That Work for You

As Wolf explains, the right closet accessories are key to creating a truly organized space.

“Every walk-in closet needs areas to hang and fold clothing, but this is only the tip of the iceberg. The right accessories will make your closet space much more versatile and better suited to managing your wardrobe. For example, a jewelry tray or a pull out hook board provides the perfect place for earrings or necklaces without taking up too much space. Shoes can be especially tricky to organize, making shoe shelves an essential addition for most walk-in closets. Take an inventory of your items to determine which accessories you do or don’t need to maximize your closet’s usefulness.”

Even simple additions can have a surprisingly big impact on a closet’s storage capabilities. Shelf and drawer dividers, as well as baskets, will make it easier to organize clothing and other items as you see fit.

Mirrors and custom lighting configurations can make the space even more useful, allowing you to check your outfit without needing to go to another room. Lighting elements can be integrated directly into the closet shelving itself, or you can install overhead lighting that matches other light fixtures in the home.

Consider Your Interior Design Style

“Shelving and other features aren’t just functional — they should also match your personal style,” Wolf says. “Ideally, your walk-in closet will feel like an extension of the rest of your house. When closet features match the rest of your interior design style, the space becomes a cohesive part of the whole home. Instead of being a place that you want to keep hidden, it can be a space that you would be more than willing to show off to your guests.”

Key elements that can help in this aspect are the finishes used for closet shelving, and your lighting selections. Custom closet shelving materials are typically made of premium, industrial-grade composite boards, topped by a decorative laminate layer — the same materials used in most kitchen cabinet installations.

The use of these materials provides a wide range of finish options to better match your interior design preferences — regardless of whether you prefer a solid white or gray finish or a look that imitates natural wood. Other design aspects, such as hardware selection on doors and drawers or the use of glass-fronted doors can further enhance the space’s appearance.

Find the Right Installation Team

It’s one thing to know what you want for your walk-in closet — it’s another to make it a reality.

Working with an experienced custom closet design team can make all the difference in achieving a result that you’ll love. Perhaps most importantly, a quality, custom installation is long-lasting with adjustable shelving and other features that help you manage changing needs and preferences.

As a premier designer of custom closets, Inspired Closets is ideally positioned to help homeowners transform their closet space for the better. “No two homes — or homeowners — are exactly alike,” Wolf says. “By accounting for your specific needs and design preferences, our team can help you design a space that will serve you well for years to come.”

If you’re not satisfied with your current closet arrangements, you may wish to reach out to Inspired Closets. With an experienced team of designers and installers, their experts will help you finally get the walk-in closet you’ve always dreamed of.