Most women will confess that they crave more closet space. Add to that the fact the closets seem to be an afterthought in many homes built even into the ’70s and you can see why closet design ideas that multiply the available space as if by magic are so sought after.
Yet you don’t have to settle for the closet space the architect designed into your home, humble as it may be. In fact some simple questions can get you headed towards more ample storage solutions.
Could you make use of higher and lower hanging bars for slacks and jackets?
Do you think a drawer divider will work for you?
If you are lucky enough to have a walk-in closet, how big is the space and do you want to continue to be able to walk around freely when inside your closet? There are closet design ideas to implement that can preserve walk around space or use it for more storage.
Are you also redesigning a closet for your children? If so the hardware that works will be different than if you’re redoing the one in the master bedroom for example.
What kind of floor do you have for closet area? Would you prefer carpet, wood or vinyl?
If the floor plan of your home is closet challenged, asking questions like these can point you in the right direction. Offering ideas and insights you may not have realized existed.