Almost everyone dreams of having their walk-in closet no matter how small or expansive your clothing collection is. A walk-in closet provides you with more room and space to organize your belongings while also serving as a dressing room. It can also serve as a potential personal space or stress-free zone.
Here are a few tips that can help you maximize every inch of your closet and make it a more stylish and functional walk-in closet.
Let the light flow through the room
Let light flow through your walk-in closet to make space feel brighter and more spacious. If there is a window in the room, it's best to place a mirror or narrow shelves next to it. It will let the sunlight in. In general, putting a mirror in a room is an excellent way to make space appear larger and brighter.
Take note that lighting is essential in a closet. It can impact the way you see yourself in an outfit. Also, it's best to install a full-length mirror so you can see your full body appearance in different outfits. You can install a customized mirror or a simple standing mirror - both can infuse more personality in your closet.
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Accent the ceiling or a wall with wallpaper
If you want to personalize your walk-in closet, the quickest way possible is to paint or apply wallpaper with bold colors to a wall or ceiling. It's best to choose something fun for your closet. Take note that this can be a potential fun space for you. If you want to try something unique without exerting too much effort, you can try the peel-and-stick wallpaper.
If you want something different, you can try accenting your ceiling instead of a wall. Applying wallpaper to your ceiling adds a significant impact on space. You can infuse texture, pattern, and color to make the area a bit unexpected but in a good way.
Incorporate some seating
You can try putting a bench in your walk-in-closet that can both function for additional storage and seating. A bench can be a very functional accessory in your walk-in closet. Fitting and putting on shoes will be a lot easier with a chair or bench to sit on. Plus, it can provide additional storage space for other personal things.
Add a dresser
If you already have a decked-out closet with floor to ceiling cabinetry, adding a dresser will not be necessary. But, if your space has racks and rails instead, incorporating a dresser will create a custom feel. It also adds texture and style to your walk-in closet in an ultra-functional way. Try placing a short dresser under a rail with only tops and blazers hanging on it. If you have a long wall, you can add a long dresser, the same way a short wall will work well with a tall dresser.
Walk-in closets vary. The dimensions of walk-in closets are usually long and narrow, small and square, and large closet with free walking space. No matter what dimensions your closet has, it's essential that you maximize its space and transform it into a functional space. Follow the steps we provided above to make your walk-in closet more stylish and functional.
