All You Need to Know About Different Types of Closets
Dominic Mwangi
Closets
A closet is a tall cupboard or wardrobe with a door used for storage.it could be a piece of furniture with doors at the front and shelves on the inside, which is used for storing things such as clothes, food, utensils among others.
There are various types of closets;
Walk-in closet
It is a closet that is half the size of a room and is mostly located in the bedroom since it allows room for dressing. This closet facilitates the storage of clothes, shoes as well as organized stuff. Since it needs too much space, it is suitable for master bedrooms. This closet accommodates drawers, sliding shelves with drawers, pull-out shelves, and shoe racks. This closet can be used for; dressing, ironing, folding, and hanging clothes, it provides storage for clothing, make-up, and jewelry, it allows for hairdressing and make-up dressing, and it also allows room for organization.
Benefits of a walk-in closer
Since it's open for customization, a walk-in closet is a perfect choice for storing clothes, shoes, and jewelry.
It can be used for getting dressed since one can install a hairdryer, a mirror, and other appliances.
Valuables can be safely stored in this closet since it allows for locking.
It is easy to organize, retrieve, and locate stuff since it is spacious.
Built-in closet
This is a fitted closet that economizes on the available space and is more efficient in storage and is simple in maintaining. It's mainly found in the bedroom.it is used for dressing as well as the storage of clothes and jewelry.
Benefits of a built-in closet
They are minimalistic in space.
They are cheaper and easier to upgrade compared to a walk-in closet.
Things are easily in sight since there is full utilization of space.
The combination of shelves, hanging rods, and compartments enhance the total utility of the available space.
It can be used for dressing since a mirror can be fitted on the closed doors.
Reach in closet
This closet is usually found in corridors or bedrooms since it doesn't take too much space. This closet is organized by shallow depths. It has shelves and closet organizer systems on the back wall. If well organized a smaller reach-in closet can store a lot of stuff. This closet has drawers, poles, compartments as well as open racks. It is used for the storage of clothes, shoes, and jewelry.
Benefits of a reach-in closet
This closet combines various storage options that open the storage space and also helps in the organization.
A reach-in closet allows for neatness due to the drawers and shelves.
The drawers can be used for the storage of jewelry as well as important documents.
It suits small space hence where there is insufficient space its recommended.
Armoires
These are essentially decorated free-standing large cupboard which functions as a wardrobe. Typically, it has a lot of hanging space, shelves, and drawers for storage. It is portable hence ease in relocation.
Benefits of Armoire
It adds an elegant touch to one's bedroom because of the vintage flavor.
Accommodates a lot of clothes when well organized and this promotes tidiness.
It can also be kept in the living room for keeping the television set as well as other stuff.
It can be used for the storage of children's toys as well as their games.
It can be used in the dining space for storage of cutlery and other tableware.
It can be easily moved since it is portable.
Linen closet
It is essentially a small version of a reach-in closet. This closet is mostly located along the hallway between the bathroom and the bedroom. It can be architecturally designed with a sliding door, hinged doors, or door-less access.
Benefits of a linen closet
It is used for storage of towels, beddings, bed sheets as well as pillows.
It accommodates the dryer as well as the washer.
The storage potential of a linen closet is largely determined by the extent of shelving efficiency.
Importance of closet organization
A well-organized closet brings very real and measurable benefits to one's quality of life. These benefits include;
Increased clarity
A cluttered closet hinders decision making. However, space is clear and this makes it easier for the selection of a perfect outfit.
Improved outlook
All the outfits are at the fingertips and in the ready-to-wear condition in an organized closet. This increases the sense of confidence in how you look since the clothes are on point.
More money for your clothing budget
An organized closet reduces the possibilities of buying what is already present hence prevents duplication of clothes that are similar to those in the closet.
Contributes to others
Seeing everything in your closet can make it easier to donate clothes that are no longer in use to charitable organizations. This increases the available space for more storage.
Increased energy
With fewer distracting elements you will feel less stressed and more energized each day.
Added storage
An organized closet that is fully optimized will naturally create room for more storage. This promotes tidiness due to the reduced congestion
