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with lots of bling make a statement. Lights also can be incorporated into the shelving for specific task lighting. 4. Larger closets also allow for multi-functional spaces, including the addition of a beverage center. We have seen small refrigerators, coffee pots, and microwaves in the closet space. Why not enjoy your morning beverage right there in the “closet” while getting ready?
When I bought my first house I thought that good closet organization was a well thought out system of shelves and hanging space; something that kept everything organized, but not something that had any style beyond the style of the clothes that were hanging there. Princess Mia’s closet in Princess Diaries 2 (2004) showed me just how fabulous closets could be! She had a space for everything and exclaimed “I have my own mall!”
Today, fabulous closets are popping up all over the area as homeowners deck out their existing closets or convert spare bedrooms into dressing rooms. The most popular way to get a large stylish closet in an existing home, is to convert a room that sits empty most of the time. The space has the potential to become so much more than a closet when you start to incorporate some of the latest trends. 1. Larger spaces provide the opportunity for a floating chest of drawers in the middle of the room. These islands can replace or supplement a dresser in the bedroom. 2. A seating space in the closet makes putting on shoes and socks easier. Sometimes that is a chair, bench or ottoman. If the space allows it, a window seat with storage is a great idea too. 3. Lighting that moves beyond just an overhead light. In larger feminine spaces, chandeliers
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5. Women aren’t the only ones with large wardrobes anymore, so plan on having separate his and hers spaces in the closet. Each space can have its own character, too, reflecting the individual style of the user. 6. A special place for shoes is a requirement in most closets today.