Build a Better Bedroom: Inspiring Walk-in Closets

A cramped closet stuffed with a thicket of shirts, skirts and trousers makes dressing a struggle and leaves clothes crumpled and damaged. Which is why so many of us would love a walk-in closet. The last word in style in the clothes storage world, these supersize closets allow you to find your clothes easily, store them neatly and keep everything from shoes, bags, hats and ties ordered and on hand. The very best walk-ins even double as dressing rooms, making putting on clothes in the mornings an effortless pleasure rather than a stressful struggle. Here are some of our picks from the best, most beautiful designs.

Be bold. If sleek storage and a restrained color scheme are not your style, make sure your walk-in reflects this. There is no rule that says serious storage needs to look sensible! So use bright paint on woodwork, add patterned carpet and include a decorative bench for a space that’s as personal as the clothes it houses.

Go for white and wood. Rather than the dark, moody feel that many windowless walk-ins have, this lovely wardrobe is a vision in white. Dark wood creates the storage structure and mirrored sides help to maximize the light, while crisp white shelves and drawers make the whole space feel open and the clothes easy to locate.

Glaze it. Rather than make your walk-in closet and all its storage a semihidden space, integrate it with the bedroom by glazing its walls. This gorgeous closet is a wonderful feature in the corner of this room, its woodwork painted a deep smoky blue and its contents softly lit to draw the eye.

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Build a Better Bedroom: Inspiring Walk-in Closets