One of these creative closets might inspire your!
Closets aren’t just for coats and linens anymore. As you prep for spring cleaning, consider creating a creative closet or two to keep things clean and organized, even though the constant commotion may tell you otherwise.
Professional organizer Susie Salinas shared a few creative closet ideas to help you maximize space in fun and functional ways.
The Magic of an Organized Closet
Susie emphasized the importance of giving closets a specific purpose. “There is something magical about an organized, fun, clean closet,” she said. By dedicating each closet to a single function, keeping things in order becomes much easier.
This can transform your home and make daily routines more efficient. “ Sometimes we ask a little too much of our closets and they have a lot of functions,” Susie emphasized. “As a professional organizer, what we have found is when you give closets one specific purpose, it’s going to be much easier to maintain them.”
The Sports Closet
For families with active children, a sports closet can be a game-changer. Susie described a project for a family with limited space and multiple sports activities. “Her kids did multiple sports throughout the year and their sports gear was spread out in many different places around the house,” she explained. To solve this, they created a dedicated sports closet.
The key to this closet was versatility. “We added some slat wall… it’s so versatile. You can change where the hooks are, you can add baskets, you can move things around as needed,” Susie noted. This adaptability lets the closet grow with the family. They also included wall-mounted shoe containers, an over-the-door organizer, and high shelves for off-season equipment.
The Doll Closet
For younger children, a themed closet can be both practical and fun. Susie shared a project for a client whose daughter loved American Girl dolls. “We were able to kind of create a giant dollhouse where she could play with the dolls,” she described. Adjustable shelves allowed for different vignettes, such as a recording studio or a farm.
This kind of closet can be adjusted to whatever you child is interested in. Whatever they are loving or collecting, you can keep it all in one place. “It’s going to be so much easier for them to find what they need, but also know where to put things away at the end.”
As children grow, these closets can evolve. “This client… is now a tween, and so we have since transformed this closet for her into an accessories closet,” Susie explained. Whether it’s for dolls, dress-up clothes, or other collections, a dedicated space helps keep everything organized and accessible.
The Dressing Room Closet
For adults, a dressing room closet brings a touch of luxury to daily routines. Susie described a project where a client converted a guest bedroom into a dressing room. “She really needed a space for her shoes and her accessories and all of her clothes to be together,” Susie said.
They designed wall shelving systems and maxed out the storage space in the closet that was already in the room. “ She could even add an island, a chandelier, and… she’s created her own closet,” Susie said.
Find more of Susie’s ideas on Instagram at @systemsbysusie, or visit her website at systemsbysusie.com.
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