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12x7 closet ideas

3 years ago

12” deep closet with bifold doors In a bedroom that’s currently used for a game room.

Looking for ideas other than wire racks.

thank you.

bathroom renovation bumped into the closet Leaving 12”. 12” seemed like enough space...

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Nick

3 years ago

You can hang clothes the other way round, using a pull-out hanging rail that is fixed to the underside of a shelf. This is an example, just so you know what I am talking about but I cannot vouch for the quality. The shelf would need to be able to support the weight of what is on it, plus what is hanging from it.

I tend to agree that building and installing shelves would probably be best. If that is not practical, or if you are not sure if the walls will support shelves, the IKEA Billy range is 11'' deep, so might fit inside the closet.

Comments (7)

Nick
3 years ago
What do you need to store in the closet?
P C
Original Author
3 years ago
At the moment games. In the future folded clothes. I havnt found hardware that would allow hangers on the back wall. ideally 1/2 shelves and 1/2 for hanging clothes. Ty
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P C
Original Author
3 years ago
Worth mentioning. Not a California closet budget. $
tartanmeup
3 years ago
Hanging clothes need a depth of 24 inches. Twelve inches is for books or decor. Games would fit. Your closet's measurements aren't clear to me, sorry. Is it 7 feet wide by 12 inches deep? A handy person could build and install budget-friendly adjustable shelves. Or look into something like the Elfa system (The Container Store).
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Patricia Colwell Consulting
3 years ago
I would need to knwo where this is in the room and a floor paln IMO if you are palnning on this being a proper closet it needs to be at least 25” deep so making a new closet that is that depth would be my suggestion. I like Pax from Ikea for each in closets .
Jennifer K
3 years ago
Screw 1x2 cleats to the walls of the closet where you want shelves. Install 1/2 plywood shelves on top of the cleats. Cheap, sturdy and easy.

If you want something that doesn't put holes in the walls, buy a couple of bookcases and stick them in your closet.
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