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Closet design in this room

user-86517 | Posted in General Discussion on January 28, 2006 08:19am

My wife has been asking me for the past two years to for a better closet. Apparently she doesn’t share my sentiments that a night of cigars, poker and whisky are just as good as any fancy closet. But I’m stumped as to how to design a better closet. Our bedroom has vaulted ceilings (a converted attic space) and the angled ceiling comes down low. I’m not going to bump up the roofline for a closet, but I would like your opinions on how to maximize the use of the existing bedroom space. This doesn’t need to be a walk in closet; just something nice and organized with some drawers/shelves/closet rods.

Thanks,

–Andy

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  1. DonCanDo | Jan 28, 2006 02:56pm | #1

    It's hard to see how big the room is, but I would consider bringing the closets out another foot or so (to increase the height) and running them all the way across the wall.  It doesn't look like that little alcove would be good for much besides a small chair anyway.

    Keep in mind that you'll need custom doors because of the non-standard height.

    -Don

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    Matt | Jan 28, 2006 04:29pm | #2

    The bad news... :-)  She is right - the closets need to be at least covered.  :-)

    What is the height of the existing knewall at the front of the closets?  What is the size of the room?  What are the door styles in the rest of the house - or at least the room entry door?

  3. TomT226 | Jan 28, 2006 05:07pm | #3

    Remove the two separate walls and replace with a common wall between for door and clothes rod mounting.  Bump a trim wall of sufficient length on each existing wall to use standard folding or sliding doors with a soffit above.  For hanging clothes support, I like to use 1-1/4 EMT buffed with a angle grinder and wire wheel.  You could also build an open base unit at the bottom with a shelf on top to store more shoes.  You'd have to make sure it wouldn't interfere with long dresses or coats.

     

  4. Stevefaust | Jan 28, 2006 06:14pm | #4

    i agree with matt... cover those closets.   Put your self some fancy accordian style doors on there.

    Then head out with the money you saved and finish your poker game.

     

    Goodluck

  5. tuffy | Jan 28, 2006 09:09pm | #5

    If that were my bedroom, I'd just tear those closets out and replace them with cabinetry.

    By getting rid of the studs and drywall, you'd be gaining back four inches of thickness on the fronts and sides--a veritable boon considering your limited space.

    Well designed cabinetry would let you take better advantage of your space too. Cupboard doors to conceal the hanging stuff, maybe a couple of shelves way in the dead space in the back for some shoes and purses, and drawers on the bottom for odds and ends.

    Or instead of bugging you about it, your wife could just make some danged curtains to hang in front of the openings.

  6. Piffin | Jan 28, 2006 10:45pm | #6

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  7. Piffin | Jan 28, 2006 10:53pm | #7

    ooops - got more

    These were made with brass chicken wire ( Rocklers) ower the curtain backing.
    Take less room than full thickness walls, and there are shelves and drawers on one side interior, with hangers on the other side.

    I agree that yours should fill that wall. you could do curtained front or sliders to save space, put drawers or shelves in the center.

     

     

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      user-86517 | Jan 29, 2006 02:11am | #8

      Well, I really appreciate your input on this matter. It seems that most everybody thinks that extending the closet the length of the wall would be a good idea. It is true that the alcove is wasted space. I like the idea building down a soffit and making the entire closet look like a bank of cabinets. Thanks again for all the advice...Now when i get around to actually doing it, I'll post some pics so you can see what you have wrought.--Andy

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