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Master Closet Design in New Build

14 years ago

Hi there! We are only a week away from installing closets in our new home. My walk in master closet is about 12 1/2 feet wide. My husbands closet is around 10 feet wide. So I was wondering, for new builds, what normally does everyone go with? I have searched gardenweb with no success. Input and/or pictures would be great!

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adellabedella_usa

14 years ago

Our custom cabinet makers made the shelves in our closets. To design them dh and I sat down with the dimensions of the room and drew it out on paper. We decided to go with his and her sides of the room. Hanging rods can only go a certain span across a room without reinforcement so we started by putting two equal his/her shelves on the wall at the back of the room and worked from there with each of us designing our own side. We both had an idea of how much hanging space we needed for pants and shirts. We've designated the rest of the back wall for that. The width of hanging clothes is 23-24 inches. We have another wall for hanging space for dresses and suits. Then we've added various shelves for places to put shoes or bins/baskets. I don't like to waste space so I had the guys go on up to the ceiling around the room with more shelves. We have one short 3 foot wall space where we couldn't put shelves so a full length mirror will go there. We haven't moved in yet so we don't know how functional our plans are, but it looks good. The cabinet guys did walk around with me to mark the walls and make modifications as needed.

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dixiedoodle
14 years ago
I am not sure exactly what you mean by "what does everyone go with" in new construction, but I designed our master closets on easyclosets and then handed the print out to the trim carpenter who built them onsite. Our master closets are 7 X 15 each and the cost ended up around $3K. We used all-wood construction for shelving, frames and rails...painted to match the other trim in the house.

Others use one of the design/build companies like California Closets, or they will use the metal pieces which are more adjustable.
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stayn2busy
14 years ago
adella, can you post a picture? Our closet is 12x15 and I wanted to have a dresser built in the center. I like the idea of taking the shelves to the ceiling, would love to see yours.
bigkahuna
14 years ago
Angrog here is what I did in this one.( almost finished but not quite) If you are in town tomorrow( sun) at the convention center has a home show 10-6 There are a few closet people there.

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adellabedella_usa
14 years ago
Can you send me an email through my link? I've let my account for posting expire.
gopintos
14 years ago
Good grief! That is a bedroom! haha

Does anyone still use a dresser and/or chest of drawers in the master bedroom anymore?
bigkahuna
14 years ago
GoPintos. Its 14'x17' with the island. This allows the bedroom to be a bit smaller if you like and eliminate furniture in the sleeping area for some. She was in a tight condo with few small closets and I told her I would fix that issue for her in this home ! I think it did the trick
cynandjon
14 years ago
angnrog,Try to think about how many clothes you hang, or if you prefer to fold them. Then you need either shelves or drawers. Whether you need ample room for shoes, drawers for socks etc.
I'm not crazy about the rack type shelving, so I prefer to go with solid.

Big K Thats the size of most master bedrooms, Hahahaha
Its beautiful though, My WIC isnt that big,and its a weird shape. I'm still trying to figure out how to set it up.
angnrog
Original Author
14 years ago
Thanks everyone! I just went with the Rubbermaid Kits from Lowes' for a 6-10 foot and a 4-8 Foot Kit. We used both kits to install in the closet. I was very happy with the outcome. I will add pics when I get them!
gopintos
14 years ago
Oh those look pretty good. Yes please post a picture. Much better price than the quote I rec'd :-)

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