Creating a walk-in closet requires space, but having the space is a fantastic way to store your clothes, shoes, and even everyday accessories in an organized manner. And it doesn't have to be expensive; there are many great ideas for organizing a walk-in closet on a budget, which we'll share with you today.
If having a walk-in closet has always been your dream, go for it! Many people today are looking for homes with walk-in closets, so making room for one in the master bedroom could be a smart investment. We'll tell you what you need to consider when planning one.
Go for an open dressing room
Wardrobe fronts increase the price, so foregoing them will help you reduce costs. If budget is a priority, opt for an open wardrobe without doors, using a modular system to efficiently distribute the interior space.
These modules, which you can find at affordable prices at Ikea or Lery MerlÃn, often also have organizational solutions that make interior layout easier. Come on, they allow you to design your dressing room in a simple and comfortable way. Pax from Ikea or Spaceo from Leroy Merlin are a great example.
Drawers, the best solution for the lower area
Drawers, like fronts, tend to increase the cost of a dressing room; however, we consider them essential. And there's a relatively inexpensive way to incorporate them: opt for budget-friendly drawer units and forgo custom-made solutions.
The variety of drawer units available today in furniture or DIY stores will allow you to find one that not only fits your budget but also the layout of your dressing room. Place them at the bottom and you'll enjoy the necessary storage space for organizing outfits, accessories, and jewelry.
Place hangers and hangers on top
Hanging rods are essential in any wardrobe or closet, as they allow us to hang shirts, trousers, dresses, jackets, and coats. Take advantage of the top of your drawers to install some rods. 80 centimeters in height is usually sufficient for hanging trousers and shirts.
You'll need a bit more height to hang your dresses or outerwear , so reserve a space of around 130 centimeters high to comfortably hang these items. Only you know what clothes you wear and therefore how much space you need for each type.
To make your hanging area look tidier, make sure all your hangers are the same. It might seem trivial, but the difference is huge. You can buy them in two or three different colors—they're easy to find in soft pastel shades—but stick to the same style and hang hangers of the same color all in a row.
Complete your dressing room with shelves
Shelves are an affordable way to complete your dressing room. If you've opted for commercially available dressing room units, you'll find solutions designed specifically for shelving. Otherwise, you can always buy shelves and brackets and attach them to the wall yourself. They'll be perfect for organizing t-shirts, sweaters, shoes, and countless other items in boxes and baskets.
Get boxes for clothes
A few boxes will make an inexpensive dressing room more practical. If you install a lot of shelves, be sure to find boxes that make the most of the available space to store out-of-season clothes or items you use less frequently. Take a look at the boxes and bags in the image on the right. Since they are all the same color and neutral, they help the dressing room look tidier.
A pouf with storage, to put your shoes on
If you're going to treat yourself to a walk-in closet, add a comfortable seat like a bench or a rigid pouf with storage . This will allow you not only to put on your shoes comfortably but also to store some of them. You'll kill two birds with one stone, as they say.
