Remember to add organizational elements once your closet is complete.
If you're looking to create a little extra organizational space in your home, building a closet can provide you with the space you need. You can build a closet almost anywhere in your home, from the kitchen to the bedroom. Remember, however, that wherever you build you'll lose floor space in the room. Does this Spark an idea?
Use Wasted Space
If you've got an alcove, corner or other spot you don't use, turn that wasted space into a closet. In corners and alcoves with walls, part of the basic frame of the closet is already built for you and, in some cases, you may only have to create a door. In the bedroom, turn a space where a large dresser sits into a closet with room for a smaller dresser inside.
Think Vertically
As you plan your closet, remember to think vertically as well as horizontally. Oftentimes, older closets feature small doors which make it difficult to store anything above your head, limiting organizational space. Add taller and wider doors to your closet to increase this space's usability, or leave the doors off entirely to create an open, walk-in closet feel. This will allow you to see more of the items in your closet, increasing visibility and giving you more ease of selection.
Add Light
When designing your closet, add lights to your basic design. A simple ceiling light may make it difficult to see all of the items in your closet. Create holes for or leave space to install other lighting, such as canister or recessed lights in the ceiling or track lighting on the walls. If you don't know where you want to place your lights, review the area once your closet is built but before you've finished closing in the walls to find the right spots to place lighting.
Create Air Flow
Whether you're building your closet in a bedroom, a basement or someplace else, create air flow to eliminate dampness issues. Due to their closed in and dark environment, closets can become the favored growing places for mold and mild, especially in places prone to dampness, like the basement. To solve the problem, include a simple bathroom fan in your closet design. You can program the fan to turn on periodically, or install a switch. Choose the quietest fan you can, especially in bedroom closets, so that the sound of the fan won't disturb your sleep.
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