Is that the sofa from UO that everyone's on about?

This post is so timely for me. I just remodeled two tiny adjacent closets in my bedroom into one decent-sized one (well, a guy that I paid did). I have been planning to get some of those sliding Ikea panels to cover everything but surprisingly I like the way the clothes look out in the open...it's kind of like a store, except I already own everything in it. I think AT just saved me $50 and a trip to Chicago!

I have curtains on my closet, but always keep it open. I feel like it adds a little color to our bedroom and forces me to keep my clothes tidy. http://www.flickr.com/photos/mviamontes/3526224090/in/set-72157623595026541/

That's a seriously monochromatic wardrobe. Does Laura ever wear color?

This really seems to work best when there is also a curtain to cover things up.

I personally can't stand open closets... no matter how organized and coordinated they are they still come across as cumbersome and untidy to me. Bt if it solves a difficult space problem then I can understand the appeal.

I really don't like the open closet look--I don't mean an open closet door/curtain, but the out-in-the-open clothes racks always look unappealing and awkward to me. But I commend the people who can keep open clothing storage organized.

BetterBombshell - I totally agree

I'm on the side of covering up the closet...curtains, great. No matter how tidy and well-executed the configuration it's just too much busy-eye distraction for me. But well-organized is always a boost.

Open closets stress me out. I might be able to tolerate curtained space, but I'd do just about anything necessary in the way of sacrificing space to have a real closet or an armoire.

Picture #1 is exactly what I have been imagining for my bedroom. To make it look as though I am sleeping in my own clothing store. I have a closet but it is tiny and awkwardly placeed. I would really like to replace my dresser and chest of drawers with open hanging clothes storage.

I like this pic so much I am saving it to a flashdrive!

I don't understand all of the comments about dust and fading. Does open clothing in open storage collect any more dust than in a walk in closet? I haven't noticed significant fading of any of the other fabric items in my bedroom (duvet, pillows, rug). Why would clothing fade any more than those items?

Unless you have a walk-in-closet or dressing room - doors or a curtain for your wardrobe are a must.

When you bring home a date, they're not going to enjoy gazing across the room at your "Personal Clothing Store" or open shelves of shoes, folded t-Shirts & sweaters.

Hey bepsf, what's a "date" doing in your bedroom???? LOL

We spend a lot of money on clothing, whether we spend a lot for a few pieces or spend a little on a lot of pieces. I can understand wanting to protect your investment, but I also understand enjoying an open closet arrangement as decoration.

Lucky for us, we have a choice.

On further thought, a "date" won't even remember your open closet...

@mviamontes, Thanks for the mini house tour. Very cute condo. Love the updated sink.

Open closets scare me. I love my walk in because I can close the door on the mess.

I love open closets, but alas, I have cats. I am currently in the market for clothing storage, and it will have to be an armoire or wardrobe. If I get one with a sliding door though, I can have the convenience of seeing my whole wardrobe a ta glance when planning outfits, but still be able to close the door to keep my sweaters from becoming cat beds.

virtualjess, a *SLIDING* door will always hide at least half your wardrobe. An accordion door would let you see ALL of your clothes, tho.

Midwestdiva, stick the dresser and/or chest in the closet (and remove the door) and get a free-standing clothes rack.

I have a problem remembering what clothes I own, so I really love open closets.

My wardrobe is far too colorful to pull off the open closet look. If my closet were open, I may subconsciously restrict my wardrobe to the color pallet of my bedroom. I love to dress in color and pattern, so we can't have that.

having lived in a studio with no closet space but a little closet in the entry area....I had an open closet setupe. if your clothes are not all neutrals like in picture 1, it will look messy and very disorganized even if it is organized and hung perfectly in color/print/arm pant length coordination (i worked a lot of relatively higher end retail places so I have lots of experience doing it) ...also if you get a lot of natural sunlight directed at that wall, your darks and brights will fade. although i really liked the idea as it forced me to be incredibly neat...for the first time in my life, i put away all my clothes at night.

An open closet would make me crazy, so would an open cabinet kitchen.
And totally off subject; how can people wear so much black clothing, I know its a New York thing, but its depressing. Color is life! Life is color!