“YOU NEED TO BE ABLE TO PLAN YOUR
WALK-IN CLOSET AROUND WHAT YOU HAVE AND WHAT SPACE YOU NEED TO ALLOCATE.”
an avid shoe collector may want a pull-out shoe rack, or perhaps an area of cubby holes for artful storage. If you’re going to go to the trouble of building a walk-in wardrobe, it needs to perform perfectly, and empty space will likely ruin the aesthetic. Resist the temptation to go overboard on baskets, drawers and other accoutrements - the majority of wardrobes will need to maximise hanging space.
START WITH A SARTORIAL STOCKLIST If you’re considering a walk-in closet, make sure it’s for the right reasons. Generally speaking, this is about something you really want personally, rather than adding value. “When adding value to a property, every square-foot counts,” says Julian Prieto, CEO of property renovation and refurbishment specialists, EDGE2 Properties (
myedge2.com). “And in Europe, real estate is about how many bedrooms and bathrooms you’ve got. Tis kind of project is usually for assets people want to live in for 10 or 20 years.” Walk-in closets are generally purpose- built and vary enormously based on space, budget and need. Tere is no catalogue case study or IKEA starter- pack that can construct a walk-in closet over a weekend - you’re going to have to think carefully about what will best work for you. Tis will determine the design of the space. “Rule number one is to understand your own wardrobe,” says Prieto. “You need to be able to plan your walk-in closet around what you have and what space you need to allocate.” A working professional might prioritise clothes rails for hanging suits and shirts, for example, while
CONSIDER HOW TO MAKE BEST USE OF THE SPACE Now you know what your room needs to accommodate, it’s time to go about fitting it into the available space. Tis will be slightly different for everyone, but unless you’re a rich list regular or minor royal (“I’ve built closets at around 300-square metres,” says Prieto), we’re assuming it won’t be particularly big. “Tere are some rules of thumb when it comes to small spaces,” says Prieto. “I would always suggest using just one wall and leaving the opposite side free - if there are two sides that are too close to each other, you won’t be able to see your own clothes. If that’s not
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