Seven Tips for a Luxury Custom Closet

A customized walk-in closet is a luxurious touch to any bedroom. Not only does it serve a purpose for organized storage, but it also creates a pleasant retreat and a calming way to start and end each day.If you dream of a luxurious closet, here are some tips from Callen Sales Design Consultant Marie Owens to help you reach that goal.Lighting: This can’t be over-emphasized. A single overhead light casts shadows and makes it hard to distinguish colors, such as between navy blue and black. “Instead, replace with directed lighting and spotlights, and for a special touch, a chandelier, sized appropriately to the space,” Owens said. Another luxurious upgrade is to install LED-lit hanging rods.Customized storage: Organizing clothing items by type makes it easy to view and select. “Use valet rods, hanging rods in multiple heights, pull-out hooks for ties, belt racks, shoe shelves that are tilted with a stop on front so they don’t fall, pull-down closet rods for easy access to items stored higher up, and jewelry drawers with organizational dividers and velvet liners,” Owens said.Island: Nothing says custom like having an island for additional storage and a place to set items such as your purse or briefcase, and having a handy spot for folding clothes. Just like kitchen islands, a closet island should have a high-end top like granite or marble.Mirrors: A full-length mirror is a must-have, but consider one that gives a 360-degree view or a custom mirrored wall.Matching hangers: Even the smallest of closets look tidier when all hangers are the same.Ironing board: A discreetly hidden ironing board that you can pull out is more necessity than luxury when you need to touch up a few wrinkles.Work with a Sales Design Consultant: Designers know how to work with difficult spaces and can imagine storage solutions you may not have thought of. “We’ll ask questions about your style, whether you have a shoe or purse collection, whether you need space for long dresses or formal wear, whether you like to see everything at once or prefer to have items behind doors and drawers,” Owens said. “Don’t think you have to have a 10 x 10 room to create a walk-in. Even small spaces can be customized to maximize organization.”Callen's design specialists have plenty of ideas on how to develop a closet that works best for you. Call Callen, the leading remodeling company in Brookfield, for inspiration on how to get started.