In the modern world, space is at a premium. Whether it's an older home built back in the days when people apparently owned one set of clothes or a modern loft apartment apparently designed for young folks who don't actually own anything, we all find ourselves in situations where we need another closet and simply don't have one – and we don't want some ugly exposed rack in the middle of the floor, either, or a clunky old freestanding wardrobe that eats up floor space.
If you fall into these categories, the only solution is to be creative with ideas for DIY Wardrobes. To help along, here are some smashing ideas for putting closets where you might least expect them.
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Creative Wardrobe #1: Loft Your Bed
This one might be best for the younger crowd unafraid of climbing a ladder when its bedtime, but it's a great idea: Take your bed and make it into a bunk bed … without the bottom bunk. If your ceilings are high enough, you can easily get 4-6 feet under your bed – which instantly becomes a rather spacious place for DIY Wardrobes. Hire a wardrobe installation contractor or set it up yourself, but you'll be able to store an incredible amount of stuff in this newly created space – and you haven't lost any floor space at all, because your bed's footprint remains exactly the same.
Creative Wardrobe #2: Under the Stairs
This is a bit more involved and will like as not require a wardrobe installation contractor unless you're very handy – but the space under stairs is almost always completely wasted. Whether it's open and exposed or covered with drywall, there's always tons of space under a staircase, and it always includes at least a few feet of full-height space under the highest steps. If you need more storage, tear out the wall and create an unusual wardrobe space that nonetheless will store a huge amount of clothing and footwear in some of the most wasted space in any house.
Creative Wardrobe #3: Freestanding Walls
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Let's say your space rich and closet poor: You have a big enough bedroom, but no closet to speak of. You don't want a rack just sitting out in the open, but you don't want a huge piece of furniture eating up space either. One solution is to buy a few freestanding bookshelves and place them side by side to create a wall of sorts, and build your closet on the other side. Position the bookshelves (they should be tall but leave a bit of space between the ceiling and their top) to form a small ‛room' – use a corner with two bookshelves forming a wall, or use three bookshelves to form an L-shape (three walls). Build your closet in that space. Bonus: For renters or people unwilling to drill into walls, use tension rods to create hanging space in your freestanding closet.
Extra bonus: Your closet is 100% mobile, so can be moved around your space at will!
A lack of closets doesn't mean you have to tear out walls and hire someone to build something. A little creativity and some effort and you can have a spacious closet that doubles as a creative 'show-off' spot in your home.
