While it’d be a dream come true for every closet to be a massive walk-in, some are just tiny. But, you can still makeover a tiny closet to gain more space.
Sometimes, simply reorganizing and adding a few shelves or cabinets is all it takes to go from cluttered to neat and useful.
Instead of lamenting the small space, turn it into something you love. Some customization and organization make all the difference.
Transform Into A Pantry
A closet doesn’t always have to be for clothes. If you want to makeover a tiny closet that you’re not really using, transform it into a pantry. Everyone could always use a little more storage for food and other dry goods, such as paper plates and napkins.
No matter how tiny the closet is, there is always space to add shelves. You can even add smaller cabinets to keep anything from falling out when you open the closet door. Plus, this makes it easier to turn the inside of the door into storage for brooms and mops.
Adding small custom shelving or racks to the door also allows you to store spices, seasonings and other small items. Pull-out shelving makes everything easy to reach.
Create A Tiny Bar
No room for a bar in your kitchen? Makeover a tiny closet into a makeshift bar. While you won’t have any place to really sit, you will have a convenient place to make drinks. Plus, you can simply close and even lock the door if you want to keep kids and teens out of it.
Use custom cabinets to add spaces for bottles. Add a few shelves for storing glasses or you can even use sectioned drawers to store the glassware.
Ensure you have a counter area above any drawers or small lower cabinets. This gives you a place to mix drinks. You can keep any supplies in drawers or cabinets below the counter.
Make A Hidden Laundry Room
A tiny closet actually works well for a small laundry room. If you’re lucky enough to have enough space, you can place your washer and dryer side by side. Use the space above for a small rack to hang clothing. Add a fold out board to the door for ironing, folding and pre-treating.
Or, if you have a stackable set, use the extra space to the side to add a small rack for air drying clothing and a counter for ironing, folding and pre-treating stains.
Build A Home Office
While no one might call your home office glamorous when it’s in a closet, it’ll still be your own personal space. Makeover a tiny closet by creating a set of base cabinets with a space for your legs. This creates your desk. Then, add some shelving above the desk for storing extra supplies, books and equipment. Add a light and you’re ready to hide away and get some serious work done.
HGTV has some great home office closet ideas. Plus, they list a few other ideas, such as examples of laundry rooms and bars.
Make The Most Of Your Vertical Space
If you want to makeover a tiny closet to store more clothing and shoes, try to make the most of your vertical space. Often, closets just have one or two racks for hanging clothing. This doesn’t help much with organization. Consider adding custom floor to ceiling shelving for storing shoes and delicate items that need to be folded. In a kids’ closet, you can even add drawers in the bottom of the closet just for shoes and toys.
Another option is to place another rack or even custom cabinets or shelving in the back of your closet and keep your racks on the sides of the closet. This creates a better walk in space and gives you extra storage in the back.
Ready to makeover a tiny closet in your home? Contact Edgewood Cabinetry today to discuss how to go from tiny to amazing.
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