Bedroom Remodel Tips: Things To Consider When Planning A Custom Closet

Planning a bedroom renovation can fill you with an overwhelming sense of excitement and anticipation. Imagining endless possibilities and envisioning the space of your dreams brings a rush of creative energy. From floor plans to new color schemes, you may forget about the most important part – your closet! A custom-designed walk-in closet is all about you, with your favorite things at the ready. Each piece of furniture is created for easy access and organization, to help you see what you have and find what you need. For many, the dream of creating a custom closet can quickly turn into momentary frustration. When it comes to design, make sure you’re not sacrificing quality for quantity. In the long run, a poorly designed custom closet costs just as much to install as one that perfectly suits your lifestyle and needs. If you’re getting ready for your next renovation, here are a few things to consider when planning a custom closet remodel.

Consider Your Space

While some people may opt for dressers to hold their clothes, a custom closet can help clear up that space in your bedroom remodel. If clothing storage is the primary goal of planning your custom closet, design it with a wardrobe in mind. This means doing your homework to figure out what size and shape will best suit your current and future needs. For example, if you’re renovating, is your current closet big enough? Would it be worth it to sacrifice some additional space for the closet? The benefit of a well-designed closet is that you likely won’t need a traditional dresser, which frees up square footage in the bedroom.

However, if you plan on using your closet for other activities, such as doing your hair and makeup, adding a large mirror, or other items that may take up real estate, the option of building off the space is also there. You can even convert an adjacent room if you have it available.

Get and Stay Organized

The purpose of a closet is to stay organized. A well-designed closet focuses on maximizing your space to do just that. If you want to make the most of your storage space, start by knowing everything that you own. Take inventory of your clothing, group like items together, and even donate pieces you don’t wear anymore. Once you know what you have and what type of space is needed for each piece, it will be easier to design a closet that does just what you want: fits everything perfectly!

Finally, once you’ve made a list and planned out your closet, it’s time to measure! Once you have the measurements for all of your items, you can start designing your new closet with the appropriate storage solutions.

Are You Sharing?

Do you share your bedroom with a partner? Plan on sharing your closet space, too? If so, it’s important to make sure you’re planning a custom closet for him and her. There are tons of differences between men’s and women’s clothes, including size, storage, and necessities. If you are looking for the perfect closet, you need to think about what type of clothes your partner stores. Does she have a lot of accessories? If so, you’ll want some drawers with jewelry and/or deep shelves that hold hats and bags. Is he business casual? You’ll want to make sure there is enough room for multiple ties, belts, and hanging space for button-downs.

If you have a large closet, you don’t need to split it evenly. It’s important to take inventory of your clothes first so that you know how much room each partner needs.

Keep Ergonomics In Mind

A well-designed closet can be more than just a place to store your clothes. It should be simple and easy to use so you’ll want to spend time there. Things like shelving, seating, and open space to walk comfortably are important things to think about while planning a custom closet Open shelves are best at waist height so it’s easy to see what you have. This can make mornings a little less messy. Drawers in higher drawers and lower drawers for less worn items make reshuffling unnecessary. By designing your closet so that every item has its specific place, you’ll never need to reorganize again because your clothing, jewelry, and accessories won’t have any place to go.

Limit Your Drawers

Draw space is always a good idea in your closet, especially when looking for storage for smaller pieces. Whether it’s for small items, jewelry, or lingerie and socks, they’ll provide the best storage options.  However, when compared with drawers, shelves take up less space in your closet and give you a retail-like look. Shelves allow for more accessible storage. They also take up less real estate on your walls, allowing for a more organized look in your closet.

Keep Off The Floors

It’s easy to get used to throwing things on the floor, especially our shoes. However, there are many more creative, space-saving shoe storage systems than shoving them under your hanging slacks. With shoe racks, you can maximize the space in your bedroom by creating a new walk-in closet organizer for your footwear. Shoe storage systems can help organize and protect your expensive shoes. not only that, but freeing up floor space can allow more room for seating, additional storage, or anything else you may want out of the main area of your bedroom.

Possibilities Are Endless

The future of closets isn’t limited to clothing. As the demand for smart features increases, so does the number of companies that are developing smart clothing organizers. These include valet rods that pull out to hold clothing pieces pre-selected for packing, custom LED lighting that can mimic daylight or evening light for putting on makeup and a cooler to hold perishable cosmetics. A bedroom remodel brings tons of new possibilities and can encourage you to create something completely new.

Your renovation is specific to your personal needs. Everything is possible—it’s all up to you to decide what you need.

Start Your Bedroom Remodeling Journey with Re-Builders

We all dream of that moviesque bedroom. Whether yours includes a walk-in closet or added space, a seating area, or even a larger master bath, we are ready to get you started. While everyone’s vision is unique, we want to make sure that you are comfortable with your decision. Our team works closely with you to design a space-saving solution that meets your wants, needs, and budget. When you work with us, there is no guesswork about what the final product will look like.

Re-Builders gives you the expertise you need to get your Myrtle Beach home remodeling project off the ground! We can handle everything from design to acquiring permits to project completion. Let us help you through the renovation journey. Check out some of the other work we’ve done to get you started. Contact Re-Builders to learn more about our home renovation options. Please give us a call at 843-448-0041 or request a quote here!