How much space do you need for a walk-in closet?

1. Consider your personal requirements

Are you a serial hoarder or do you have all your outfits perfectly planned? The dimensions of your walk-in closet depend a lot on your passion for clothing. Before you begin planning the project, our advice is to take some time to consider your closet - both current and future - by answering questions such as:

• How many clothes do you own? How many do you plant to buy in future?
• Would you like to store your shoes, handbags and accessories in the walk-in cloeset too?
• Do you need room for seasonal garments too? For instance, heavy overcoats in winter and swimwear in summer?

Rationalising is the first important step to determine the overall bulk of the clothing to hang or fold, and hence the dimensions of a functional walk-in closet.

2. Measure the available space

Once you have established what your requirements are, you will need to check the feasibility of the project, consequently considering various options:

• Dressing room

Do you have an extra room, yet to be furnished? Turning a spare room into a walk-in closet is the ideal solution to build your own glamorous dressing room, to try on the day’s outfits without being disturbed.
 

• Walk-in closet

For the sake of convenience and available floor space, do you prefer having your walk-in closet right in your bedroom? Depending on the layout of your bedroom, you can opt for linear or corner projects or even free-standing solutions, tailoring the custom-sized structure for your clothing and accessories.
 

• Closet

Would a walk-in closet be too bulky? A valid alternative is to make the most of the vertical space, fitting large cabinets with visible modules, to satisfy a fashion addict, or closed if you prefer your closet neat and tidy.

3. Plan the interiors

Now comes the fun part: it’s time to think about how to divide up and accessorise the interiors of your walk-in closet. Here are some options:

• shelving units and shelves, which are indispensable to fold away your garments, shoes and handbags;
• clothes racks, of various shapes depending on the intended garment, such as trousers, long dresses, trench coats, etc.;
• mirrors and lighting, to select your outfit carefully and see how you look;
• organizers, which are vital to keep you underwear, jewellery and small accessories in order.

Take the time you need to plan your project thoroughly so that you can create a space that is functional, organised and attractive: with the help of Scavolini furnishing experts, you’ll have a custom-sized walk-in closet with bespoke modularity and finishes to adapt to any setting!