When working with a minimal amount of square feet, it comes down to using every square inch of the space. I am always inspired by the creative alternative solutions for an otherwise typical closet. In some tight quarters, they've been transformed into the bedroom, kids' room or the home office. In my apartment, I have a pretty decent size walk-in closet and I always wondered if I could utilize the space better.
I can get a little claustrophobic in small spaces, so I would have to take off the door on the closet to inhabit the space. Looking at the photo of the bed in the closet, I can only imagine sharing the room with another person. The home office solution would probably work best for me.
Images from Left to Right:
- Home Office: Before & After: Closet to Home Office Transformation
- Bedroom: Roundup: Closet Bedrooms on AT
- Bedroom: Closet Bedroom from Alvhem
- Kids' Room: How To Fit Two Kids In A Closet & Make It Look Cool
- Home Office: Inspiring Workspace Solutions: Nooks, Closets and Offices
Have you found alternative uses for the closet in your home? I would love to hear some other ways the closet can be utilized.
Images: Christopher Sotelo, Alvhem, Jordan Ferney/Oh Happy Day!, Gregory Han
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My wife and I have a small closet in one of our guest rooms that is a semi-walk in. We turned that room into the den and I found a small desk that fits into the closet along with a chair. I put some shelves on the wall in front of the desk to hold everything I need and it is now a fully functioning office nook. The best part is when I am done I can close the door and no one has to look at computer monitors, papers or files.
i second that, crayfish.
I don't think it is a problem to transform a small closet into a space with a different purpose; I find a bigger challenge in finding space for storing clothes etc. when no built-in (or insufficiently small) closets are available.
i'm converting an odd, underused closet into a tiny craft studio.
why is that poor baby in a jail!?
ditto crayfish.
We had to do the opposite - turn our office INTO a closet.
Love the baby prison!
Katanne - I hear you. I have a narrow, long walk in closet in my small space and use every square inch of it for storage.
I think this article is for those blessed with a big closet but who are actually minimalists with their wardrobe (or other items that need to put out of sight).
kid cage in a closet!
My favorite office space ever was in a closet with a window(near Boston, btw). Because it was so small, I was able to go OTT with girlifying it. It was tiny but efficient. It was the thing I was sorriest to leave behind when we left that house.
But I have also had closets too small for a coat hanger and I feel for those living with them.
I always get jealous when I see people who have so much closet space that they need to find other uses for all that space. I'm in crayfish's boat -- very little closet space in my home, so I have to defend what I have with my life.