Benefits of a Walk-In Closet
If you’re remodeling the master bedroom or have a spare room you’d like to upgrade, consider adding a walk-in closet. As the name suggests, it’s a closet or wardrobe large enough to walk into and view your clothing, shoes, and accessories. Generally, the room is fully lit so everything is visible, and a door is optional. The whole thing adds a luxurious feel to any bedroom as well as many excellent benefits to your home life. It’s truly a master bedroom must-have.
More Storage Space
Obviously, a walk-in closet is far larger than your average closet. This means you’ll have an abundance of space to store your clothes and accessories. This will also free up space in your master bedroom, since there’s no need to keep a dresser, coat racks, and other clothing-related furniture in your room. You can even store a small, folding ironing board in the closet to save space in the laundry room.
Better Organization
If you’re someone with a lot of clothes, it can be frustrating to put together the perfect ensemble, simply because it’s so hard to find everything you’re looking for. Digging through your dresser and combing through a traditional closet, where hanging clothes might be wedged all the way in the back, can be a massive pain, especially if you’re in a rush.
A walk-in closet solves this problem by having everything be easily accessible and viewable. Shirts, pants, dresses, and coats can be hung in their own section. Shoes and accessories can be displayed on shelves so they’re easy to find and grab.
Better for the Clothes
If you love your clothes, you want to keep them in good condition, and walk-in closets are perfect for this. Being larger, they have far better airflow than a regular closet. Shoes in particular will benefit from this. Sitting out in the open after being worn instead of shoved in a box will prevent sweat, mildew, and odor from festering.
On top of that, your hanging clothes will be out in the open rather than packed tightly together. This extra space between each garment will prevent wrinkles, which will cut down on how often you need to iron. That will save you time and hassle, and your clothes will last a little longer.
Convenient Dressing Room
Finding clothes isn’t the only good thing about a walk-in closet; it’s also perfect for getting dressed. Does your partner like to sleep in while you get up earlier? Treat the walk-in closet like a dressing room and get ready in there. This way you don’t have to stumble around in the dark as you get dressed, and your partner can sleep in peace. Consider installing a full-length mirror or vanity so you’ll get the full dressing room experience.
More Security
We all have valuable things we want kept safe and out of sight. This could be important documents, sentimental items, or emergency cash. A walk-in closet is a great place to store a safe to keep those things protected. It’s close to you during the night while you sleep, while still being hidden. You can even add a lockable door to your closet for extra security measures, especially while you’re away.
Don’t Have To Be Just Clothes
Not fashioned-inclined? No problem! There’s no law that says your walk-in closet has to only hold clothes. You can use the space to store bedroom linens, exercise equipment, art supplies, and more. If you’re a book lover, consider installing extra shelves into the closet to turn it into a personal mini-library. If you want a walk-in closet to be a hybrid clothing storage and art studio, go for it!
Walk-in closets really are incredibly beneficial. You get space, organization, security, and privacy all in one. Contact Sordan Construction today to discuss potential renovations and additions that can give your house a real boost.
