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Thursday, February 22nd, 2018
No stylish walk-in closet should be found minus this Hooker Furniture Accents Melange Encircle Floor Mirror.
Count how many times you open your wardrobe each day and you’d realize just how useful this piece of furniture is. When it comes to walk-in closets, though, people do not seem plan just as they would layout their bathrooms or the kitchen. It’s time to take this part of your home more seriously.
The Ideal Measurements
The depth of your wardrobe, of course, varies. The ideal dimensions for a regular-sized one, though, is at 60-65 centimeters (this is already including the doors). This should allow more room for hangers, clothing, bulky pieces of clothing, and you.
If you like to have a wardrobe that has doors, then consider having the sliding type as this would save you much space. Hinged ones are suitable for more spacious walk-in closets and, even then, you can still use that extra space where the door swings out.
Consider having glass doors. They will help stop dust from accumulating on most of your clothes, shoes, and bags. See if you can also have a mirrored backboard to help reflect the light.
What is a walk-in closet without enough hanging space, right? Long coats and dresses need more space than your regular clothing so give them enough room to hang freely. This should be a space where you don’t need to fold your dresses or coats anymore. The right measurement is 188 centimeters.
Always consider the advice of a professional designer when you are going about your internal choices such as gaining extra space as well as height.
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Add the Right Furniture
The walk-in closet can be as exciting as you think it to be. The only limit is your imagination so go ahead and add the best-looking furnishings. A set of drawers can be placed there that is about 80 centimeters tall. This allows for three drawers to accommodate your clothing storage requirements.
Always be consistent with the lines in your space. This ascertains that you will have a visually pleasing walk-in closet to use and also to show off from time to time.
Any fashionistas would also agree that proper shoe shelving should be set up in a walk-in closet. This is so the pairs of shoes will look new and are also easily accessible. The ideal height for a shoe shelf is about 22 to 26 centimeters. This is a home for your flats and heels and even some men’s shoes.
Maximize the Space
Since walk-in closets also make use of space, you might as well maximize what you have. You can add storage units all the way to the ceiling. Higher shelves should do the trick as well as stylish pigeon holes where you can put your off-season clothes and accessories.
Remember those boots that have been causing storage problems lately? You can now have them displayed in your walk-in closet. Just double the measurement for the shoe shelves meant for regular shoes. Your boots can now become decorative elements during those months when they are not in use.
If you have to add boxes to your shelves then do so.
A Place for Everything
Since this is a haven of sorts, then clutter should have no place in it. Everything must be in its proper place so your bags should not mix with your shoes or your clothing with your accessories. You gotta keep this room organized so that it will be one aesthetically pleasing sight to behold.
Display all your bags and other accessories just as you see them inside high-end shops. Achieve this kind of look and add some pigeon holes for your belts and the hubby’s neckties. There should also be a separate area for the millinery (or the hats).
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Thursday, November 9th, 2017
The Hooker Furniture Living Room Yates Ottoman is perfect for HIS walk-in closet.
Great closets are one of the most sought-after pieces in every home. In places where space costs you a leg (e.g. New York City), you need to make wise use of every inch that you pay for. New Yorkers are even willing to pay for tiny, cage-like pieces with a lock for mere safekeeping.
Closets can be turned into space which even serves as a home for people from this state. While this is not what is being suggested, this just says a lot about how walk-in closets are the most amazing utilitarian spaces.
The Minimalist
Luckily for most people, there is no need to turn a closet into their living space. They can just enjoy their homes and, in fact, they even have ample space to spare. It is these spaces that can be converted into a beautiful, simple walk-in closet.
Even a small wardrobe can be turned into a walk-in closet. Keep it classy and classic. This is the perfect organization space for your statement and prized pieces.
A Lady’s Dream
A huge walk-in closet is every lady’s dream. Even large families can share this space. It can be luxurious-looking or it can be low-key. But, as always, it is always a space that can showcase a woman’s shoe or dress collection.
Those clothes in a storage unit can be transferred for good inside the walk-in closet. If you’re feeling it, you can even add a dress form mannequin to complete the room.
A DIY Project
Here are some steps that you can make a space become a walk-in closet –
A Versatile Space
The walk-in closet also offers an opportunity to create depth in a bedroom. Since this room is often situated inside the master bedroom, it should be versatile and spacious enough to carry clothing, shoes, jewelry, bags, and just about every piece of accessory that he or she owns.
Bring in the right furniture pieces into this space. Primarily, you need a wardrobe that can serve as the focal point in this new room. Be sure to bring in a bench or two, some chairs, carpeting or an area rug, even full-length mirrors.
Shelving units and drawers are always wonderful additions.
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An Accessory Habitat
Banish all those shoes that have been scattered on the floor for the longest time. You could have shelves and organizers specifically for your shoe collection. These same shelving units can be used to house your wide array of bags and other accessories.
Make sure to use the floor space, too, for your high heels and boots. These are the ones that often don’t fit inside shelves so better create a space for them on the carpeted floor.
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Thursday, March 2nd, 2017
Place this Hooker Furniture Bedroom Skyline Bench in the middle of the walk-in closet to complete the look.
There was a point in time – believe it or not – when humans did not store their clothing inside closets. The walk-in closet, no matter how glamorous, was not always in existence; in fact, it just took form in the recent years.
Wardrobe History
As textiles and clothing technology evolved, worn clothing became a lot easier to manufacture, hence, there was an increase in cabinets’ decorative qualities. More and more people saw the need to own sets of clothing and these, of course, needed storage solutions.
Different cultures showed different progression in terms of clothing storage. Ancient Egyptians, for instance, stored their clothing inside woven baskets that were made out of reeds. Makes you think of Moses and where he was placed into as a baby, right? The wealthy used alabaster chests instead of these not-so-durable baskets.
The wealthy Greeks, on the other hand, kept their clothes inside wooden chests. The Romans also used the same material for their chests but they took the design further by inventing the walk-in closet of sorts with their armorium.
This basic wooden box used to be carried everywhere to transport the Romans’ weapons and armors. This box evolved to become an expensive, ornate chest that the wealthy wanted to keep.
The Birth of Walk-in Closets
During the 1870s, hanging rods were eventually installed inside wardrobes. Ancient hangers soon followed and it was around 1880 when, in Dakota, an apartment building finally showed some reach-in closets. These were specifically designed for clothes.
It is not that easy to prove the exact point when walk-in closets came into its full existence. European monarchs had so many clothes that can fit into entire rooms so it was just a matter of time before someone realized that the solution is a storage room and not mere closet.
In the U.S., specifically in Park Avenue showed a new level of cabinetry where electrical outlets, locked doors and shelves come aplenty.
Going back to the ‘50s, the closets became more popular with a lot of lower to middle class homes requiring these as a standard part of their homes. A few authorities suggested that the suburban moves brought about the onset of big closets.
In the ‘80s, the revolutionary walk-in closet became more popular with the closet industry soaring ever higher. Most walk-in closets have been born in pop culture, with one being featured on Mariah Carey’s appearance in the show Cribs.
Choose Your Style
Be sure to continue your style from your bedroom or the bathroom to your walk-in closet. Pick complementary colors for your paint, accessories and art pieces. Be sure to achieve a smooth flowing style throughout the rooms.
Should you have a contemporary bedroom, then be sure to keep the finishes of your walk-in closet in the same hue but with a different shade or tone.
What’s a walk-in closet without this Biltmore mirror?
And Then There Was Light
What is a walk-in closet without proper lighting? Task lighting is the best kind of lighting for this room though this does not mean that you should not consider decorative lights, too. You can choose to hang pendants or install sconces along with track lighting to illuminate this new room. Place baseboard lights so you can display your boots and other shoes on the floor.
Storage within a Storage
You can get creative by having decorative hooks installed in your walk-in closet. Place additional storage boxes or woven baskets to hold accessories such as scarves or belts. Handbags and shoes can be used as decorative elements on their own. Hat boxes as well as fabric shoeboxes are also practical ways to store items.
So, are you ready to set up your own walk-in closet?
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Saturday, March 5th, 2016
Hooker Furniture Bedroom Windward Media Chest offers the maximum amount of drawer storage.
Just like all appliances and furniture, closets nowadays come with more than one purpose. A smart closet is one piece of furniture that is known to hold clothes which can also be the sitting room or dressing room itself. Closets these days are more durable, adaptable and more convenient to use. You can improve the functions of your closet whether it is big or small.
Walk-In Closet Needs
If you are in need of a dressing room, then you need to place a closet that is huge enough to store your clothes. You can also consider having some shelves where shoes and bags can be placed.
Another piece of furniture that you must have there is a chair. This is needful during those moments when you need to wear your stockings, socks or shoes.
No walk-in closet is considered complete till a mirror has been installed there. The place where the mirror will be hung has to be free from blockage. To test whether you have ample space, get three feet away from the wall where you plan to install the mirror. There should be nothing that could hamper your view of the mirror. The back of a door is a great place to install one.
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Dressing Room Needs
Apart from the furniture requirements for a walk-in closet, you would also need an ironing board and an iron inside the dressing room. It would also be nice to have a vanity table on one corner. This will hold all of your cosmetics and toiletries.
Adding a television inside the walk-in closet or dressing room is also becoming more common. Make sure that you have it installed at eye level so that you would maximize your viewing enjoyment.
The Smart Closet General Requirements
It is wise to take advantage of every possible space in your dressing room or walk-in closet. Have some bins on your high shelves or roll out boxes on the floor. An additional closet pole would also make a huge difference on the amount of clothing stored in that room.
Consider also your lighting. Closets work when you are able to see what items are inside it. Windows offer natural lighting during the day but it is important to use only sheer curtains rather than thick drapes. Should you be tempted to use drapes, then make sure that you install proper lighting whether it is pendant lighting, recessed lights or the classy chandelier.
Artificial light also has to be provided between you and the closet’s contents. Remember that incandescent bulbs tend to heat up so they become a fire hazard in the long run. Fluorescent lighting is best because it is also code-compliant.
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You also need to know what your smart closet will hold. Are you fond of wearing dresses more than shirts and pants? Then you’d need a taller closet to hold your dresses. Many closets have ample hanging storage but not enough drawer or shelves.
Do you stack or hang clothes? When you are the former, then seek out a smart closet that also offers enough shelves or drawers where you can place your shirts, blouses, socks and hankies.
Think of the clothes that you regularly wear and how you get dressed. The design of your walk-in closet, dressing room or even the closet that you buy all depends on these factors. It pays to have your clothes and accessories visible at all times. This sort of arrangement will give you real choices once you are getting dressed.
Use wire bins, belt and tie racks, shelves, and other adjustable storage items to maximize your dressing room or walk-in closet.
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Saturday, January 16th, 2016
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There is a huge advantage in having a walk-in closet at home. This can provide you with lots of extra storage space for your clothes and other stuff. This kind of closet, though, requires an equally huge amount of energy and preparation time. If you’re still interested, then it’s time to explore your options.
The first option is to set up multiple shelves on two or more sides of the space allocated for the walk-in closet. The more shelves that you set up, the categories you can create, meaning, you can have a separate shelf for your shoes, for your bags, and for your designer clothing.
The design of the walk-in closet also depends hugely on your storage needs. Almost always, it is adjacent to the master bedroom and can be accessed by a separate door. You have the option to continue the theme in the master bedroom to the walk-in closet. In other homes, this room is near the biggest bathroom.
Here are some guidelines if you want to store your clothing, shoes, bags and other accessories in the right manner.
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Put Tasteful Furnishing
Armoire drawers and dressers would still look great inside your walk-in closet. These can hold seasonal clothing such as sweaters, sweatshirts and jackets. For the regularly used clothing such as jeans, blouses, shirts and undies, use a more accessible and spacious closet.
Yes, there is nothing wrong with putting a closet within a walk-in closet. In fact, the most beautiful closets, drawers, and vanity tables will make a huge difference on the overall attractiveness of the room. Put in some matching storage units and you can stow away more apparel and some tools needed in keeping clothes looking their finest. Have a separate drawer for buttons, iron, ironing board, and a mending kit.
Modern armoires and wardrobes now come in various styles. Choose the piece that is most appealing to you. Consider also your chosen theme for your walk-in closet. The classiest wardrobes that you can find and eventually consider an heirloom are usually made of wood. Find out which wood can make your space more charming.
Also, do not forget that no walk-in closet should be without an elegant mirror.
Let Go of Pre-Loved Clothing
Clothes are better able to retain their best looks if they are stacked in a neat way. This is also the case if you hang them freely. So go ahead and create some breathing room in your drawers and closets by giving away some of your apparel. Those that you have not worn in a year or no longer fit you can be given away as donations.
This curvy chair from FFDM’s Collectors Room is a beauty to behold.
Use Labels
Create a reminder system that would indicate which items go where. This is an effective way to speedily locate items or for other people to return the items to their proper places. Like items should be stored together.
Apart from labels, you can also use wood hangers for your special garments. The larger the hanger, the better able they are to retain the original shape of the garment.
There are also some people who prefer to have weekly dividers in their closets.
It’s a small wonder why many people prefer to have pre-sorted clothing and accessories storage units. It becomes a lot easier to dress up during busy mornings if you have everything in its proper place.
Customization for Children
Even smaller children would benefit to have their own closet inside your home’s walk-in closet. Choose multitier cabinets or those with dividers. While plastic boxes and fabric bags may be used as storage units but these cannot provide the level of toughness that you need if you really want to protect your children’s church clothing, uniforms, shoes or toys.
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