Planning your walk-in closet

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A room just for clothes, shoes, and accessories? It's not as difficult as you might think. With the right approach, you can plan your walk-in wardrobe so that you can fulfill your dressing room dreams, even in the smallest space. In this article, we'll show you which furniture you need for your walk-in wardrobe and how to create storage where there previously was none.

Tip 1: Take your time to plan the layout of your walk-in wardrobe!

We cannot emphasize it enough: good planning determines the success of your project. On the one hand, you have too little rather than too much space in your own four walls, and on the other hand, you combine different types of custom-made furniture for"&" your dressing room.

Shelves, Corner cabinets , Sidebo"&"ards, Chests of drawers, Sliding doors or Benches ca"&"n be integrated into your walk-in wardrobe as desired.

So measure carefully and double check all measurements. Also pay attention to existing skirting boards, radiators and sockets and make sure to leave enough distance from walls and ceilings to set"&" up niche cabinets . To ensure that nothing goes wrong when measuring your room, we have prepared practical measuring instructi"&"ons as a PDF for download. Alternatively, you can book our measuring service for a small additional charge.

Tip 2: Make use of sloped ceilings or awkward nooks with sliding doors for your walk-in wardrobe!

What many don't know: You don't always need a separate room for a walk-in wardrobe. Unused niches or corners can be repurposed in just a few steps. Or how about a walk-in wardrobe under a sloping ceiling or even under a staircase? If you equip your walk-in wardrobe with a sliding door, a depth of just 120 centimeters is enough to create a practically usable space behind it. Sliding doors also save a lot of space in front of the wardrobe, as hinged doors require more room to open.

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Tip 3: Tailor the layout of your walk-in wardrobe to your needs, not the other way around!

It’s not about the available space, but about the right layout and features of your walk-in wardrobe. Take a critical look at your current wardrobe and ask yourself which elements you like and what your new wardrobe should offer: How many clothing items of each type do you want to store? Which items do you need regularly and which ones less often? This will help you plan the features (clothes rails, shelves, drawers, etc.) and layout of your new walk-in wardrobe. Shelving systems can also create a lot of space in small areas.
Keep these important dimensions in mind to ensure you enjoy your completed wardrobe for years to come:
Recommended shelf sizes depending on clothing item:
Tops: Shelf approximately 25 cm wide and 40–45 cm deep Jackets: Shelf approximately 10 cm high Shoes: Shelf approximately 22 cm wide
On the clothes rail:
Allow for a depth of around 50 cm. You can fit approximately 20–30 tops per metre.
Planning your walk-in wardrobe also includes deciding how you want to organise your clothes (e.g., by type, size, or season) and which clothing items should always be easily accessible – these should be placed in the “comfort zones” of your wardrobe, at a height of around 50–170 cm.

Tip 4: Plan the fittings, compartments, and shelves of your walk-in wardrobe according to your favourite clothes!

Practical helpers can greatly enhance your dressing room: For example, lift systems for trousers, skirts, jackets, and tops can be installed high up in the wardrobe. They make perfect use of the room's height and bring your clothes to an ergonomic level with just one movement.

By the way, it's also worth planning lighting for your walk-in wardrobe. With subtle LED lights with motion sensors, you can save yourself the hassle of a complicated lighting installation: The lights are easy to install and only turn on when necessary – for example, when opening the wardrobe door or entering the dressing room.

Tip 5: Gain storage space with your walk-in wardrobe

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Of course, off-the-shelf furniture is often cheaper, but it’s worth investing in a custom-made walk-in wardrobe. Only then can you make optimal use of the available space. A custom-made dressing room doesn’t have to break your budget. Simply configure your dressing room with the online configurator from Furnfab.com.de to bring your living dreams to life and get an approximate budget idea. Or contact our specialists, who will be happy to help you plan your walk-in wardrobe – of course, without obligation and free of charge.