Will a pocket door work? We are changing from a door that opens into the closet to a pocket door. This means completely moving the entrance from the south to the east AND re-configuring (ie:new) the whole closet. We thought about changing the entrance even more... from inside the master bath to outside, in the bedroom, but decided we like it in the master bath. It's nice to have everything right there and we will include storage for some bathroom items. TP, towels, etc.

Thanks. I guess there's not much more than I can do but the obvious? There's definitely room for more shelving to be put up. Saw a set of sliding / bypass doors on a closet like this on line and may think about doing that, would probably give me a little more playing room and possibly allow me to open it up a little more. Honestly, with all the measurements I took of this house, that's one I forgot, the linen closet. It's your typical one door closet opening, it's just very deep. I think a U shape with ventilate shelving would be better, and stuff would be easier to reach. THANKS!

We had a closet the same size that my four older children (2 girls to boot) shared with room to spare, so it sounds like you and your DH need to get a handle on what is in there. Ask ourself some questions. There is a reason why you acquired 4-5 sets of bedsheets. Did you get tired of the old ones? wanted something fresh? worn out? That should help you decide which ones to donate. Personally, I got down to only had one set per child...I would strip the bed, wash, dry and put it on immediately. No storing needed what so ever. Now that the kids are grown, my DH and I recently downsized to a 2 bedroom. Even though we tried to keep things to a minimum before, it's hard to not fill the space if you have it (not overfill). When we moved, we took careful aim at the toiletries and took out what each of us needed daily and put that in our main bath cabinets. The rest went into one drawer as surplus. When we are out of the daily, we reach into the supply. Being that we had an oversupply it took many months before we had only one additional. I hate to shop, but even I have to admit I end up at the local discount store at least once a week, so if I forget something on my list, I usually have enough to get me till the next shopping visit, even if the items is completely missing in the surplus drawer. Same thing for light bulbs, pretty much everything in there. Use up what you have and quit buying, it will eventually get better. If you can't emotionally wait that long, just acccept the finacial loss (however much or little it is) and get the emotional freedom....Considering the average shrink probably charges at least $100, your getting a bargain for emotional tranquility, not to mention the marital bliss. Borrow from the library (you don't want to have to store the book after you're done) and read the 1st chapter of "The Happiness Project". My sister and I were laughing hysterically at the classifications on clutter. We both found ourselves in these classifications at some time in our lives. Your young so it's great that you recognize the tail tail signs before it gets even more overwelming. Good luck.

Louvered doors are traditionally installed on linen closets as a humidity control. Modern houses don't usually require that. Bifold doors are commonly used on closets as a space-saving measure- no need to keep a large area of floor clear so that the door can swing. So if you don't have space or humidity issues, use the door type that pleases you.