You probably know that goldfish grow to fit the size of their bowl, then they grow no more. Closets and garages are somewhat subject to the goldfish principle: The stuff we want to store in them accumulates to fit the size. So -- to some extent -- a larger closet gives you "permission" to accumulate more clothes /more stuff and excuses you from weeding out things that just aren't being used. I suggest you take a look at what you have now, and measure it. If your current storage is lacking, ask yourself how much it should expand -- half again as much? double the space? same amount of space, but with more shelves /less hanging space? If you had more space, would you add more clothes? Do you need more clothes? What else will you store in your closet besides clothes? Do you want to store your suitcases there, or do you prefer to keep them elsewhere? Do you want a spot for jewelry? Do you want ALL your clothes to store in the closet, or will you have a dresser in the bedroom as well? How many handbags /shoes do you have? How about oddball stuff like gift wrap? Do you store coats in your bedroom closet? Ski wear? Your old wedding dress? A box of baby clothes even though your kids are teens? Again, measure your own needs. I don't know what's "enough" for you, but I can tell you what we're thinking: - 8x12 rectangle closet in the master bedroom -- based up on our current wardrobes, this will hold everything we have (and more) and will allow us to e x p a n d our clothing storage so that things aren't just crammed in. I like the idea of things being easy to see /easy to reach. - We're placing the laundry room next to the closet -- the convenience feature being obvious. If not for the door to the laundry, we'd have gone with an 8x10 closet. - We're leaving a "blank space" on the wall for some hooks. This'll be for hanging worn-once jeans, etc. - This is to be our retirement house, and the 8' width allows space for a walker. Also, my 99-year old grandmother keeps a chair in her closet so she can sit down while choosing clothes -- the extra width would be valuable for that. - I do not want a window because sunlight bleaches clothes. I do hate walking into a dark closet with my hands full of things to put away, so I'm planning to use automatic lights. - I would not plan an island. Given that you need clearance space on both sides, an island would require more space than I'd devote to a storage space. - A mirror is a good idea, but I'd try to put it on the back of the door rather than allowing it to eat up valuable hanging /shelf space. - I intend to have a medium-sized dresser in the bedroom, which will hold undergarments, swimsuits and pajamas. Everything else'll be stored in the closet -- we'll have shelves for jeans and sweatshirts.

If this were my closet, I'd have the upper shelf around the perimeter, but I would have the single and/or double rods on each side. That would give you 13+ feet of single hung rod (more if double hung). In the middle, directly in front of the door, I would have the dresser. I would even mount cubbies or shelves above the dresser. Shoes can be stored on racks under the clothes or on the shelves over the dresser. With the above configuration, you would just step into the closet and turn left or right to access the hanging clothes. (Dont forget that you can install another shelf over the door on the inside of the closet. Handy to store items you need to keep - but don't access offen like tax forms, kid's artwork to save, etc. Either have a light in the center of the ceiling or install a plug in lamp/light on top of the cubbies/shelf in the center.

I agree but I never want to walk through the bathroom to get to the closet, closet design is all about what you have to store in the closet . I have 100+ pairs of shoes so need a spot for them. I love my window in my walk in closet the natural light is great for putting outfits together and I also have LED lighting in daylight bulbs for the same reason. You can easily have a moveable island in the center but first change the way to enter the closet.That freestanding tub seems very close to the wall you need at least 12” there to be able to clean behind the tub.

I like the reflection you'll get from the window onto your mirrors above vanity. I like the semi-private toilet allowing 2 in bathroom. What about doing a built-in linen as suggested (more of a cabinet than a closet), which means no door needed. Then move door to the bathroom up near all the other doors. You'd need a different kind of door - it puts all 3 in the same spot and you'll have door swinging issues, but a pro here could offer suggestions on that. Would love to see photos. Bermuda - wow :)