I’ve been compiling ideas and inspirations since my previous post, My Dream Closet, and I’ll admit it’s changed more than a few times and to be honest it will more than likely change a few more. In determining the layout of my closet I had to decide what my closet functional needs, the things I would like to have and the things that I absolutely can’t live without and then decide how to incorporate those things into my closet design and of course my budget. Here are the steps I came up with in determining the layout of my closet
- Determine the layout of the closet storage system working around the structural elements such as doors and windows, make sure to measure the dimensions to ensure your built in will properly fit into the space.
- Choose the location for the rods and drawers within the storage system as well as any additional items such as tie and scarf hangers, hanging shoe organizers, etc
- Determine if there are other functional items such as rolling racks, purse racks, etc that will need for your closet. Determine the location for each working around the built in closet storage system
- If you would like to add seating and additional furniture into the closet you need to also determine where you would like them to go, measure the space and select items that will fit into those measurements
- Now on to the good stuff, what do you want your dream closet to look like…..determine the style that you want to use, look at other closets to get ideas and inspirations for your closet. Once you’ve decided the style move on to the color palette. Now you can start picking out the furniture, window treatments and decorative accents
Here is the list of Must-Haves that I came up with for my dream closet
- Closet storage system covering 1 wall and 1/4 of a second wall
- Decorative Boxes
- Tie and Scarf Hanger
- Hanging Shelf Organizer
- Rolling Rack
- Purse Rack
- Shoe Rack
- Vanity Table & Mirror
- Vanity Stool
- Window Bench
- Mirrored Doors
- Chandelier
- Rug
- Window Treatments
And…..here are the photos I used for my vision board. Let me know what you think!!
Pink & Grey Color Palette
DIY Master Closet Storage System Design Plan from Anna’s Plans
This is what the above closet design plan looks like when complete. I am going to add decorative moulding to dress up the drawers and top of the closet storage system
Love the Pull-out ironing board. I absolutely have to install the ironing board in one of the drawers of the closet storage system
Closet Storage & Organization Must-Haves
Mirrored bi-fold doors
DIY Shoe Racks with Crown Moulding
Vintage inspired Vanity Table & Mirror
Grey Zebra Vanity Chair
Window Bench with decorative throw pillows
Love the Grey Zebra
White Crystal Chandelier, the perfect addition to any dream closet
Window Treatments – DIY Window Cornice & DIY Curtain Panels
Images via Houzz & Anna’s Plans
Where in the world did you find those Mirrored bi-fold doors? I love them? Or did you make them yourself?
Hi Jennifer, thanks for reaching out! Unfortunately I don’t have the closet doors 🙁 I just have them as part of my inspiration board for what my future closet 🙂 Checkout this link, it will take you to the Houzz page for Modern Craft Constructions (They are the ones that built the doors) they tell how they made the mirrored doors. I hope this helps! http://www.houzz.com/discussions/118328/Where-did-you-find-these-closet-doors-
This is so cute! I am working on redecorating my room, and I really want bi-fold mirror closet doors but my dad hates the idea. He is afraid it is too 70s and I’ll end up hating them. But nope, I love them! Plus, mirrors make rooms look bigger. 🙂
Hi Jessica, I love your idea of the shoe rack, I am going to use it. Thank you.
Yay, I’m so glad to hear that, I’ve actually found a few other ways to store/display shoes. One way is taking your best shoes and displaying them on a bookshelf (it actually looks better than it sounds). So glad to hear this idea helped!!
Do you have the plans with cut sheet for the DIY Master Closet Storage System Design Plan? I could not see where they are on the site.
Hi Jessica,
I am curious as to where you purchased your Bifold mirrored closet doors?
Thanks,
Mike
Hi Jessica,
Did you end up getting the mirrored closet doors? Where did you find them?
Thanks!
Patty.
Hi Patty, unfortunately I didn’t end up getting the mirrored closets, I feel like I’ve seen tutorials on how to make them on pinterest, but after doing research on where those came from I found out they were custom doors professionally installed. Sorry, I wish I were able to provide you with more info!!