Closets are the perfect multiple use storage space for all kinds of items, but that doesn’t mean you should just stuff as many things in yours as possible. Multipurpose closets should be thoughtfully designed and organized to provide the maximum storage flexibility, aesthetic quality and ease of use.
Whether you want to add a new closet to your home or reimagine an existing closet to serve multiple uses, it helps to start with the closet type you are working with. For instance, a shallow reach-in closet won’t be usable for hanging up clothes, so there’s no need for long runs of hanging rods. Similarly, a walk-in full of shelves and drawers may have to be adapted for different uses, shifting shelves to fit the new items you’re storing or using drawer dividers to make them more purposeful for items other than their original purpose. Ideally, your multipurpose closet should be the right size to store all of the items you want to keep in that closet without feeling cluttered, cramped or difficult to navigate.
Twin Cities Closet Company specializes in helping you maximize and update your existing closet space, but we can also work with your contractor to ensure you have maximum flexibility and smart storage solutions if you are expanding or building completely new closets.
Examples of Multipurpose Storage Solutions
Whether it’s a reach-in closet to hang jackets, store craft materials and keep shoes out of the way or a walk-in that can keep all your clothes, accessories, jewelry and spare bedding organized, the right multipurpose closet makes storage a breeze. The key for success is how you utilize both the space and features within your closet to make using it as simple and pleasant as possible. Ensuring there is easy access to often-used items, enough drawers and shelves to avoid over-stuffing, smart design ideas that provide an elevated experience and areas to keep things that aren’t needed as frequently are all good concepts to keep in mind for multipurpose closet solutions.
Multipurpose closets can be located anywhere. In a bedroom, near an entrance or in a hallway, as long as there is enough space any reach-in or walk-in closet can be transformed into a multifunctional storage solution.
Multipurpose Reach-In Closets
Bedroom reach-in closets should be deep enough to allow for hanging clothes, even if they are going to be multifunctional spaces. A depth of 24 inches is the standard minimum for a reach-in closet, but if you plan on hanging bulkier items like coats, a depth closer to 28 inches is ideal. Hallway reach-in closets don’t need to be as deep if they won’t be used for hanging clothes, but you should still have enough depth to comfortably hold folded towels, linens, cleaning supplies, extra toiletries or anything else you want to store.
The standards for reach-in closet length are somewhat looser, but 6 feet is generally accepted as the norm. Shorter closets will have limited ability for hanging items and most homes don’t have dedicated wall space available for reach-in closets longer than about 8 feet.
While the units mentioned above are the general standards for closet space, they aren’t what every one has, and while that’s the reality, homeowners don’t have to struggle with less functional closet spaces. Twin Cities Closet Company can customize solutions for a wide variety of non-standard spaces, transforming an awkwardly deep or unusually shaped spaces into functional and attractive storage areas.
Whether standard-sized or non-ideal, all reach-in closets are better when paired with solutions that maximize the available space. Storage options include long-hang, medium-hang, double-hang, drawers, baskets and shelves that can be customized for a multifunctional space that perfectly fits your specific closet.
Multipurpose Walk-In Closet
Naturally, there are more options for creating flexible functionality for walk-in closets as they have more horizontal and vertical wall space and a larger footprint to move through and interact, opening up a whole world of flexible, clever design possibilities. Case-in-point: while the standard minimum width and depth is 4 feet for walk-in closets, there really is no real maximum. As long as you have the space, your options are nearly limitless. You can make your space feel maximized, purposeful, and multifunctional. This means that in addition to the traditional clothing, shoes, jewelry, linens and accessory storage, walk-in closets can include unique features like custom lighting and or even larger multipurpose elements like custom seating and islands.
Bring Your Custom Closet Design Ideas To Life
Update the style and expand the functionality of any closet space with custom solutions from Twin Cities Closet Company. Our team will handle every step of the design and installation process to ensure your dream closet is brought to life exactly as you envisioned.
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