Six tips for creating your dream closet

Creating a picturesque closet in your home may be expensive, but it doesn’t mean you can’t have a spot that’s functional, fabulous and beautiful with a small budget. You can turn your wardrobe into space of your dreams with the following doable tips and tricks.

1.         Create ambience through colour

Blush pink and dusty jewel tone colours are wonderful. Paired together in a closet, they are classic choice. The muted palette is versatile enough to pair with any type of clothing and accessories, yet doesn’t feel stark or boring compared to an all-white scheme. The fresh palette makes a closet feel more sophisticated, while also fostering a tranquil, calming atmosphere.

2.          Invest in statement seating

The easiest way to upgrade a room comes down to a simple solution: great seating. The addition of a stool can take a dull closet into a place of purpose. Whether working with a chair or a classic lounge, a tasteful seat adds instant glamour, while serving as a perfect place to discard unwanted outfits.

3.          Put it on display

To put your best outfit forward, use a variety of tools to keep your options readily available. You can opt for a fashionable dresser or wardrobe to keep things organized instead of utilitarian-style baskets and bins. If you’re searching for a modern way to keep organized and display your clothes and accessories, decorative ladders are a simple design trick to easily arrange items to contemplate outfits and looks. Additionally, its important to keep smaller items clutters-free. You can hang a couple of S-hooks and attach a wire basket and you have an easy catch-all place for your sunglasses and other fashion accessories. Longer items such as scarves and belts, can easily hang from the rungs. And don’t forget to incorporate a full-length mirror so that you can take in the fabulous ensemble you just created.

4.          Add in artwork

Let your personal style shine through! You can use artwork or framed pictures to  get you there or at least provide some inspiration in the process. You can hang a mood board with your favourite outfits to get your creative juices flowing. Room dividers and screens are also a source of artistry, often displaying beautiful scroll work or carvings that add dimension to a closet space.

5.         Lighting, lighting, lighting!

Lighting sets the tone for your space and highlights the outfits you try on, Track lighting works wonderfully to illuminate dark corners discretely. Chandeliers are a great overhead light source that also add style and glamour to the closet and task lighting are equally important in providing ample illumination along dressers. Regardless of the type you pick, be sure it stays true to the glam space you’re envisioning.

6.         Step it up

Take your closet to new heights – literally. A stylish footstool is an easy way to reach the higher-placed items in your closet’s storage. It can also be used to stack leftover clothing or as an extra pop of pattern in your space. Either way, consider it the multi-functional accessory your closet needs.