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6 Top Dream Closet Ideas

Dreamy giant closets are among my favorite things to browse on Houzz.  I love to look for practical storage solutions I can use myself.  The favorite closet photos this quarter were a combination of practical built-ins and closets that could be mistaken for upscale boutiques. Here are a handful of the most popular new closet photos added to Houzz. Here are some takeaways that we can apply to our own top dream closet ideas.

1. Hidden storage. A pullout shoe cabinet keeps those beautiful high heels easily accessible and dust-free.

There’s nothing more convenient than having your ironing station handy in the closet or laundry room, but it’s not so convenient when you have to lug that big sucker out and unfold it. A clever cabinet includes room to easily stash the flip-down board, as well as space for the iron, an electrical outlet and even the starch.

2. Floor-to-ceiling use. A library ladder provides access to those high-up cabinets — great storage for out-of-season or rarely used items.

If you don’t have room for a rolling ladder, using an ottoman or chair that can double as a step stool is an easy way to maintain access to items stored up high inside your top dream closet.

Takeaway: This idea can be applied to a small closet that’s not a walk-in. Choose seating nearby that’s sturdy enough to be used for a boost.

3. The dressing room. Dressing areas incorporated into large closets are also trending right now. This turns a closet into a real room where you can linger and enjoy the space, which might include natural light, beautiful mill-work, mirrors and dining-room-worthy light fixtures. One note about a closet with a window; make sure to protect clothing and accessories from damage from direct sunlight.

Takeaway: Even if you don’t have room in your closet, you can create a special dressing table area. Style a bedroom desk or table or a spot on the vanity that’s just for makeup and jewelry. Sometimes it’s as easy as adding a seat you love and a tabletop mirror.

4. The hidden closet. This kind of space is so smart. Clothing and accessories can be hidden and protected behind beautiful doors. Consider a dressing table or a large daybed for laying out outfits and sitting down to put on shoes. Add a rug and a light fixture to finish off the sophisticated gallery-space feeling.

Takeaway: If you’re short on storage, look to see if there’s any potential for built-ins within the walls or in a wider hallway. The dead end of a hallway is also a space you can make good use of. Especially if it has enough room for a large chest of drawers. Lighting, an accent wall and artwork transform it into a compelling vignette.

5. Upscale boutique style. Roman shades, animal-print carpeting, fringe chandelier and an accessories island that doubles as a dresser make a closet look like a Beverly Hills store straight out of Pretty Woman.

Takeaway: Consider backing the closet in something reflective like metal or mirrored glass. Back-lighting in a closet transforms the utilitarian shelves into a boutique display to admire.

Takeaway: Be sure to install adequate lighting in your top dream closet, whether it’s overhead or built into the racks. It will prevent you from walking out of the house wearing one navy shoe and one black one on a dark morning.

6. The closet takeover. If you have an oddly placed, little-used closet somewhere in the house, you can transform it by simply removing the door. Cabinets and shelves backed by wallpaper turned a small closet into an elegant bar. Depending on location, other uses could include a media cabinet complete with TV, a landing zone near an entry or a homework station.

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