Now that our son has moved from his
colorful big boy bedroom into what was previously the guest room, his closet needs some help. It’s the smallest closet in all of the bedrooms and the only one without a built-in dresser or shelves. His
former closet was a great size and had lots of shelves for extra storage. The current closet only has 4 hanging areas, not ideal for his current needs.
When
The Container Store reached out regarding the Zillow Digs design expert trend report on the latest buzz in closets these days for function and design, it gave me the nudge I needed to get started on my son’s closet. Today, I’m happy to share with you “what’s in” and “what’s out” for our closets and give you a peek at my kid closet inspiration!
Even more exciting is that Zillow Digs and
The Container Store are offering a lucky reader a $5,000 closet design with a
Container Store design consultant, including installation! How cool is that?! Go
HERE to enter!
:: CLOSETS – WHAT’S IN ::
1. Items on Display
Use transparent containers, hooks, and cute storage boxes to create stylish storage.
If you have room, add additional features such as an ottoman, chair or packing ledge to create a stylish and function part to the room.
Add wallpaper or paint to take your closet to the next level visually.
2. His & Her Finishes
Split finishes and a clear distinction between his side of the closet and yours. Many couples share closets, so it’s great to see how his and her things can live together in harmony.
3. Lighting
Directed, recessed lighting, LED lights, or even battery-operated string lights make it easy to see what you wear and what you don’t.
:: CLOSETS – WHAT’S OUT ::
1. Mix and match spaces. It’s better to be cohesive with the same hangers and shelving.
2. Behind the door storage or hiding everything away. Let your things be seen!
3. Dark wood closets. The new closets are light, bright and accessible.
:: CLOSET INSPIRATION ::
As far as our son’s new closet goes, I’m thinking an
Elfa system with a few shelves to take advantage of the height in the space and some pull out drawers would make the small closet much more functional. Here’s what I have in mind:
I love the selection of storage items at
The Container Store and especially the blue huggable hangers. I have huggable hangers in
my own closet and they create so much more room to hang clothes. I’ve never seen them in blue before.
You can click on the picture for a link to the item.
I love this post!!! We are in the early stages of building our house, so I am writing all of these ideas down! I'm a big believer in a house doesn't have to be huge as long as your closets are set up and organized well. At our last house we had the elfa system and loved it!
I agree! Creating lots of usable storage in this house was a big focus and I find now we actually have more than enough. This one closet is one of the only spaces that needs a little help! Best wishes on your build- that is so exciting!
I love huggable hangers, especially in cute colors for my daughter!
I hadn't seen the colored ones before! So cute!
I would love to see how his actual closet turned out (even if the lighting isn't perfect)! Like many Houstonians, I live in older home with tiny closets. I am a sponge for new ideas and new solutions to fit more in, and be able to use it! XO, Amanda @ life on linton
I'll show you next week! And we're fellow Houstonians! 😉
Those animal bins are the cutest, perfect for a little boy's room!
xoxo, SS
The Southern Stylista
My husband custom built out our master closet in the house we have for sale, so now that we are in our new house, which is much better, I still definitely miss that closet! We now both have our own closets, which is great, but I told him I'm definitely going to need him to build mine out again!
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Talented hubby! I'm happy to have my own closet too and I think he prefers his own space as well!
WOW this is my ideal wardrobe in y future home:D
I love huggable hangers, especially in cute colors for my daughter!
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What are the dimensions of the closet you redone!! I am considering same options for our master closet which is long but not so wide (about 5 – 8ft)
Hi Racine! Sorry it took me so long to answer your question- I had to find the dimensions! It’s 9’4″ x 13″2. Hope this helps!