| Looking at celebrity closets is a great way to get | | | | break it up. Instead of simply having a row of |
| storage and display ideas for your own walk-in. | | | | drawers, a hanging bar and then a row of shelves, |
| Closets are getting so big that a lot of people are | | | | try to make it more staggered. Have two shelves |
| actually turning bedrooms in their homes into luxury | | | | with three drawers underneath. Then on the other |
| changing areas with boutique style settings. They are | | | | side, you can install a deeper drawer with a laundry |
| reserving their actual closets for storing out of | | | | cabinet underneath. |
| season clothing, sports equipment and linens. | | | | You can make your designs more upscale by adding |
| If you don't have an entire room to dedicate to | | | | marble or granite countertop pieces above your |
| becoming a closet, consider redesigning an existing | | | | drawers or shelves. You can use these countertops |
| walk-in or utilizing a corner or wall of your room to | | | | for jewelry boxes, make-up stations or simply for art |
| becoming a clothing and shoe storage showcase. You | | | | or photo display. Another idea, as seen in Paula |
| can use a room divider or hang a curtain to hide the | | | | Abdul's closet, is to buy retail sunglasses display to |
| wardrobe area, or you can make it beautiful enough | | | | keep your sunglasses displayed for easy organization. |
| to show off. | | | | If you don't have a lot of sunglasses, you can use |
| If you dedicate a wall to becoming a closet, of sorts, | | | | retail displays to organize hand bags, scarves, ties, |
| then you can really let your imagination run wild. | | | | belts, jewelry or any other item that you have a lot |
| Check out images of celebrity closets online and take | | | | of. |
| note of the features that you like best. For example, | | | | You can also use celebrity closets to get ideas for a |
| if you have a lot of shoes, you may want to install | | | | theme. Do you like the rustic look? The old English |
| slanted shelves that showcase your collection. If not, | | | | style? Or do you prefer a more modern, sleek look? |
| you might opt for a low-profile "box" that hides | | | | Add personal touches like interesting hardware, pegs, |
| inconspicuously below your hanging clothes. You can | | | | hooks and organizers. For a more classic look, finish it |
| have a hinged lid that opens and closes, while the | | | | out with crown moulding around the ceiling and floor. |
| box spans the length of your closet design. Shoes | | | | Use cedar hangers or wood hangers to add that |
| and other items can be kept out of sight, but easily | | | | extra bit of class. For a sleek, minimalist look, you can |
| found when you need them. | | | | use nickel or chrome bars and pulls, metal hangers or |
| One way to make your closet design interesting is to | | | | chrome hangers and a sleek design. |