If, like esteemed fashion designer Victoria Beckham, you believe that getting dressed isn't just a daily necessity, but a ritual, you're likely always on the lookout for the most beautiful and inspirational closet storage ideas. They're probably as important to you as the next Bloomingdale's sale or Met Gala red carpet. Sound familiar? Us too.
Creating a separate dressing room is a smart move and doesn’t always require as much space as you think. Your walk-in closet ideas should always start with clever cabinetry – whether commissioned or bought off the peg – that will maximize storage space for a smart and streamlined look. It is a wonderful way to make the most of every inch of floor-to-ceiling space.
Walk-through closets and dressing rooms are sophisticated options that, when done well, can relieve storage pressures in both the bedroom and bathroom. Here, Victoria Beckham's vertical cabinets are not only practical but they merge beautifully into the architecture – and are a feature in their own right.
Long, narrow rooms such as this one make perfect dressing spaces. They have the ideal layout for a catwalk. Place a mirror on the end wall, but remember to add mirrors on the sides so you can admire your outfit from every angle. But that is not the only benefit.
‘Integrating the closets into the architecture optimizes storage and feels very luxurious,’ says interior designer Stéphanie Coutas. ‘Walk-through closets can also enhance the sense of privacy in the bathroom by moving it further from the sleeping area.’
Charlotte Crosland, founder of Charlotte Crosland, agrees that bespoke fittings are worth their weight in gold when it comes to spatial planning.
'Built-in furniture gives people precisely what they require,' she explains. 'It works particularly well in those areas that are awkwardly shaped and fit different requirements such as more shoes or hanging space or extra drawers.'
The dressing area should not only be practical, it should look decorative too. Closet doors have impact – think of them as part of the room design. 'Paper-backed fabric is a lovely way to add texture – we often use grasscloth from Thibaut,' says Lucy Barlow, creative director of Barlow & Barlow.
'Gravitate towards natural materials like timber, rattan and linen in bedrooms and dressing rooms,' says Deborah Bass, creative director of Bass Interiors. You can also use mirrors on doors, but if you'd rather not, try Deborah's canny technique. 'Have mirrored panels inside the doors, and a freestanding mirror you can move around.'
In Victoria Beckham's bedroom, the calming colors guide you in, and the textures and layers invite you to linger a little longer. The entire room is truly a masterclass in design.
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