NYC Apt Closet Solution - should I add walk-in closet?

8 years ago

I'm in the process of renovating a 1 BR apartment in New York City. The floorplan for the bedroom is included above. In addition to the bedroom closets there is only a coat closet and pantry closet. I've already demolished the walls shaded in the photo (the closet dividing wall) but now I'm considering bumping out the wall 2' so that the area where the existing closets are will have a depth just shy of 4' and be "walk-in".

I think it'd be cleaner looking to extend the wall the entire width of the room. With this expanded storage there would be no other storage furniture in the BR (just a bed and two nightstands).

Do you think this is a good use of space? Will resulting bedroom feel too small?

Thanks!

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groveraxle

8 years ago

It looks like an excellent plan. You may find that without the clutter of a dresser or chest of drawers, the bedroom actually feels bigger.

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Sigrid
8 years ago
Putting the bed in for comparison would help. I like dressers and would like space for them. I use the top for things like jewelry and I have a mirror. If this is for resale, you should figure out how many other people are like me. If this is for you, do as you please.
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8 years ago
I love the clean contemporary feel of just a bed night tables and a walkin closet for all my clothes
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Are you sure that you're actually getting "walk-in" functionality with a 4-foot deep closet? I mean, you're basically adding two 18-inch strips of additional shelving on each side (since the stuff at the back is already 2 feet deep and you need to be able to reach it, and putting full racks on the sides means you can't walk in). Your main gain from this is the new reach-in closet. Anyway, if 3 feet each of reach-in and new shelving in the "walk-in" is worth it, and can be made to offset the other storage you had previously, then go for it. I just didn't want you to think you were getting a walk-in fantasy closet out of this...
Bev
8 years ago
I would put in a walk-in closet, especially if you have the room. Since we moved last year, I have missed my walk-in closet and the only way I will ever have one in this house is to convert a bedroom.
emilyam819
8 years ago
I agree with acm. 4' isn't really a walk in closet. In fact, it may be less functional than a 2' reach in because any shelving you put on the sides covers up the hanging clothes on the back walls in the corners.
Kivi
8 years ago
No you don't gain a ton more storage inside the existing closet with greater depth, but you are getting a significant amount more when the single hanger depth section is also added. It strikes me as a good plan, and the remaining size of the bedroom strikes me as perfectly fine.
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Madden, Slick & Bontempo, Inc
8 years ago
I think it's a great idea and there is plenty of room for a bed and dresser or two in the remaining space. Maybe something L-shaped like this.
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Wendy Scott Closet Design
8 years ago
Going from 19" interior space to 48" is a fantastic idea. You would end up with 20-22" shelves on each side, and your hanging on the back wall would then have the correct depth. You wold still be able to see and access your clothing.
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Tina Ramchandani Creative
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Great idea! Will make the space look cleaner and will add value to the home. Good luck!

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