When designing or rebuilding a closet, there are a few standards to adhere to. These standards involve the heights of the rods, widths and interior height of the closets. Though not set in stone, they will help you plan, organize and build your closet using tested methods and dimensions. Does this Spark an idea?
Width
A closet may be any width from 3 to 12 feet. The width depends on the size of the bedroom and the space required to store all the items in the closet. Usually bedroom closets adhere to a few different standard widths. They range from 4- to 8-feet wide for the normal bedroom closet. For walk-in closets, a width of at least 5 feet is typical. These closets go up to 15 feet in total width.
Depth
The depth of a closet is standardized at 24 inches. This depth leaves room for clothing to hang without scraping up against the walls. It is only for garment closets as other types of outer wear takes up more space. Coat closets require up to 28 inches of depth because coats are wider than shirts and pants. Many bedroom closets are designed wider than 24 inches to offer more space inside; however, this is a minimum standard that every designer must know.
Height
All closets are as high as the surrounding walls. Closets are built right into the room with framed walls running from the floor to the ceiling. A standard accepted practice is to make the interior height the same as the ceiling height. Even if it appears to offer no additional storage space, because shelving is usually only installed up to 6 feet from the floor, making the ceiling lower than the surrounding walls does not provide any benefit. Enlarging the ceiling in a closet is difficult as it would mean breaking through the joists in the room's ceiling.
Standard Rod Height
The standard height of a closet rod is 45 inches from the floor of the closet. This hangs suits, shirts, and pants at a comfortable level. Easy to reach, they do not drag on the ground. If longer garment storage is required for dresses and trench coats, rod height is extended to 60 or 65 inches, depending on the length of the garment itself. Very long dresses and gowns require 72 inches of vertical hanging height. If two rods are installed, one over the other, to save space, the top rod hangs at 80 inches, and the lower rod hangs at 40 inches. Always include at least 4 feet of rod length for each person using the closet as well.
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