A Place for Everything: The Jetted Wall Space
When customizing a closet space, it’s essential to consider key rules that will meet your needs not just when your twins are babies, but as they grow, or even if you want to convert it into a guest bedroom. Think long-term and stay within your budget.
Since this was a regular bedroom with a single closet door that wasn’t centered in the middle of the wall, the actual closet jetted out a bit into the room. Fortunately, the original builder utilized the high ceiling inside the closet space, saving me the expense of opening that area up.
Planning and Safety Considerations
Before the girls arrived, I planned how to manage and utilize my space efficiently. My firstborn taught me the importance of avoiding too many furniture drawers, which can be safety hazards, and minimizing laundry do-overs. At his young age, everything was a climbing post, and he loved undoing my neatly folded laundry.
Before the girls arrived, I planned how to manage and utilize my space efficiently. My firstborn taught me the importance of avoiding too many furniture drawers, which can be safety hazards, and minimizing laundry do-overs. At his young age, everything was a climbing post, and he loved undoing my neatly folded laundry.
Top 3 Key Rules for Customizing Your Twin’s Closet
1. Anchor The Space
Place a hutch in the center of the closet to divide things equally. Consider placing rods for tops and bottoms on each side. Currently, my top rod holds all my girls’ tops, dresses, and outfits. Until they mature, I won’t be using the lower rod. Both rods are set at the same height of 33 inches for hanging space. All installations are fully secured to prevent potential falling furniture on our children.
2. Maximize Space From The Floor To Ceiling
After installing double hanging rods, think about how to utilize storage spaces efficiently. Keep related items together and make room for great storage features like:
- Hideaway Mirror
- Ties, Bows, Scarves, Hats, Robes, Jewelry
- Uniforms
- Personalized Door Hangers
- Message/Schedule/Reminder/Places to Go Boards
- Luggage, Purses, Wallets, Gym Bags, and Backpacks
- Clear Containers for Clothes and Keepsakes
- Books
- Games, Puzzles, Activity Boxes, Easels, and Art Supplies
- Toys
- Laundry Hampers
3. Drawer Installation
Including drawers in your closet system can reduce the amount of furniture in the rest of the bedroom, offering an open and uncluttered space to rest and relax. It also allows you to keep everything you need close by. We like to store big toys, playstation units, fancy tents, and kid-sized tables or lounge areas in their room.
Getting Started: Designing Your Twin’s Closet Space
Quick Sketch | Custom Reach-in Twin Closet
Get inspired by looking at ideas on Pinterest. Sketch out what you want the closet space to look like and what you need it to do. Write down your measurements with a measuring tape. Contact your preferred remodeling contractor for a quote with the gathered information. Include visual references of closets to help your contractor understand your vision.
Measurements for Your Remodeling Project
Here are some of my measurements to give you an idea of what you’ll need to discuss with your contractor:
- Rough Closet Space: 2.5 feet deep x 7.5 feet wide (25 inches x 91 inches)
- Space from Floor to Ceiling: 10 ft
- Hutch: 6.5 ft x 25.5 inches wide
- Shelving: 33.25 inches wide
- Drawers:
- A and D are 6 inches deep
- B and C are 6.5 inches deep
- Hanging Clothes Space: 33 inches tall
- Double Doors or Slide Doors: 32 inches wide x 79.5 inches tall
- Baseboard and Door Frame: Replace, add extensions, and match paint
- Keyless Door Knobs & Door Stoppers:
- 2 exterior and 4 for the drawers
- 2 rubber ending door stoppers
- Paint: Matt Finish White interior for closet, hutch, shelves, and doors
- Flooring: Wood
- Budget: $1,600 to $2,300
By following these guidelines, you can create a functional and stylish closet for your twins that will grow with them and meet your family’s needs.
