Never Underestimate Your Small Closets
Many older homes in Tulsa have small, inefficient closets. Even new homes often miss major opportunities to maximize storage. If this describes your closet, you might be wondering: "What's the point of having my small closet redesigned? Would it really make a difference?"
The real potential of your closet might shock you. Let me explain with a Before & After.
Before
Small Closets Need Big Structure
The closet above feels cluttered, disorganized and weighed down. It's clear that attempts have been made to organize it—notice the slacks hanging together on the left side, the stack of jeans up top, and dresses to the right. But the closet just isn't working.
This closet has no designated shoe rack, no drawers or cabinets, and no user-friendly hints about how to get organized.
That's one thing I love about a smart custom closet design: The built-in cues create a roadmap for organization!
Now, take a look at this small closet, re-imagined:
After
Small Closets Can Be Stylish and Efficient
The image above is of the same closet, and the same amount of clothes. But a custom design and beautiful closet shelving make far better use of the available storage space.
See what I mean about the organization cues in a great closet? Having well-planned space for the things you need to store makes it much more likely you'll store them well. As a bonus, the aesthetic impact of this beautiful closet provides incentive to maintain it!
Here’s another example of what’s possible in a small closet:
More Small Closet Ideas
The closet below is on the smaller end of walk-in size. White cabinets lighten up the space, and divided hanging areas cue tidy storage habits. A custom shoe rack and adjustable shelving give this closet enough structure to keep shoes, sweaters, and handbags in line.
Here are two more examples of beautiful, functional small closets: A cedar closet with durable shelving and a fresh layout, and a bathroom closet with open shelving for linens and toiletries.