In Master Bedroom, should I replace dressers with wall to wall closet?
Fritz Eichelberger
6 years ago
The bedroom is 15' 6" x 15'6". We have a long dresser and large chest for our clothing, electronics, miscellaneous storage. I'm thinking a wall to wall / floor to ceiling closet may be a better use of the space. Might look less cluttered
Concerns:
1. Might make the Master Bedroom look smaller
2. What to do with current closets (other side of the closets in the Master Bathroom.)
3. Build a custom closet or go with a "California Closet"-type of solution
Any thoughts or advice?
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roarah
6 years agoI used pax wardrobe in my master and I love the storage they offer. I used the European style, 8' tall in units of 19 " wide 15 " deep hanging depth to save ten inches of floor space. Affordable and functional.
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Comments (14)Keep playing with drawing til something makes sense. I tried to sketch something out, let's see if I can attach it. Did you want to add a tub, or just a bigger shower? If windows can be added to the left wall, it would really add more possibilities! I made the bigger closet skinny so the window light still comes in. This loses the hall closets so it may need more work. I am not a big fan of the hall between the closets, it was my attempt to keep the window. Either of the closets where the master was could be removed to be a sitting area or a desk area. Obviously I am not a professional. I just like looking at and thinking about floor plans. I am sure others will jump in to improve my sketch by criticizing it lol. I left the toilet and one sink in place. I think the shower could use the same drain and it would not be too bad to extend the pipes to make it bigger, and add the second sink. The entry point is a bit crowded but I was having trouble adding a second sink if I made the bathroom door by the closets....See MoreMaster bedroom walls, a short walk through and then the walk in closet
Comments (3)That layout sounds kind of like what the 2 bedroom units in the HOA I lived in when we were still in SoCal was like...The vanity area of the bathroom had a closet facing the vanity/sink side that was the two sliding door type, with a door to the toilet/tub+shower part of the bathroom to the right (left if you're coming in the door from the master bedroom) and a door to the master bedroom on the left (right if you're coming in from the toilet/tub+shower part of the bathroom) - another double door slider closet was in the master bedroom. They almost always painted all of the walls, the closet doors, and the doors in/out of each space the same color as the master bedroom because it was adjoining. The smaller bedroom accessed the bathroom through another door off the upstairs hallway, so sometimes that smaller bedroom would be painted a different color but not always. White (the same one as was used elsewhere) was a popular and sensible choice, you can always add color with accessories and art! White bedding can start to look dingy if you don't wash it in hot water (occasionally adding bleach to go into the load while it's running), so think about how much 'maintenance' you're willing to do before buying all the bedding in white (sheets and pillowcases in white aren't as big of a deal because you typically have 'decorative' pillows and a comforter/duvet covering them when you get the bed made each day). :) When we had the house on the market the 'stager' had us buy one of those cheap bed-in-a-bag comforter/shams/decorative throw pillow sets in white with a little area of patterned print down at the part that goes on the foot of the bed, which I thought was totally impractical given that our dog loves being on the bed and washing the thing would have made the fiberfill migrate around so it would be lumpy when it went back on the bed! At least the place sold in less than a month after being listed so we didn't have to worry about it for very long. :P...See MoreShould doors to Master Bath & Master Closet BE THE SAME STYLE?
Comments (4)Patricia Colwell Consulting ... Hope this helps clarify our project. Current door to bathroom is where "proposed linen closet" is. We're in "over 55" community in 2/2/2 home with limited storage. I have walk-in closets in both bedrooms & a 30x30" entry closet PERIOD. MAIN QUESTION: Could closet door be flat bi-fold, louver (main advantage to both being SUPPORT for closet organization), or pocket. I APPRECIATE ANY THOUGHTS YOU MIGHT HAVE ... THANKS!!...See MoreA big window in master bedroom closet and none in the master bedroom
Comments (4)Guessing the window is there for curb appeal on the front façade. Have you drawn a mock up to see what that would look like? Sky light /solar tubes add TONS of natural light!! Gotta wonder who the architect was and if it would be cheaper to move the closet so the window is part of the room, than mess with outside walls!!...See More
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