Closet Storage Ideas: New Wardrobe Armoire with Unique Lighting
Wardrobe Closet with Unique Lighting Solves Bedroom Storage Problems
Although this was a relatively new home, the builder's original closet space for the master bedroom proved to be inadequate for the homeowners' long term needs. The original master closet was too small to meet the clothing storage needs of a dual career couple. Closet Works solved the problem with a new wardrobe closet that spans the length of the room.
This large floor to ceiling custom wardrobe was backed with the same 3/4-inch-thick laminate material used on the rest of the closet. A simple moulding treatment was used along the floor and ceiling to trim out the new closet. There are two depths to this system, 24-inches deep for the hanging sections and 14-inches for the majority of shelving sections. The 24-inch depth is needed to ensure that the doors will close completely when there are hangers on the clothes rods. On the other hand, 14-inches is the optimal depth for shoe shelves — and this couple has a lot of footwear to store. The shallower depth is also good for folded clothing. Folded sweaters and knit tops will not get pushed back and lost in the back of the shelf. Several shelves were kept at the 24-inch depth to allow for the storage of oversize items.
Construction Details:
- Color: Weekend Getaway laminate with The True Touch of Wood™
- Doors: Nine extra long doors in the Bella five-piece laminate style were constructed by doweling two smaller doors together
- Rods: oval closet rods in polished chrome for hanging behind closed wardrobe system cabinet doors
- Hardware: Emerald style knobs for cabinet doors
- 8 pull-out pantry shelves with scalloped front were used instead of traditional closet drawers: Similar in function but more economical than drawers, the shallow sides of the pantry shelves keep small items from falling off the shelf or getting lost.
- LED closet lighting system in warm white
- Construction: Floor based closet system with 3/4" backer board
- Trim: Base and crown slab moulding
New Wardrobe Armoire Includes a Closet Lighting System
The owners wanted a custom, built-in look with lighting. The new LED closet lighting system presents a beautiful display at night worthy of an art gallery. It also provides task lighting when searching for clothing. Because the closet spans the entire wall, grometted electrical cutouts were included in the backerboard to allow access to the outlets. These power the lights. The electricals for the closet lighting are serviced through a removable access panel in the bottom of one section of closet.
