Your custom closet can be more than just a storage space. It can also reflect your personal style and maybe also the times you’re living in. Just as you might update your home to fit in better with the modern trends, you can do the same for your closet system.
Here are 10 ways you might elevate your custom closet and make it a trendy haven:
- Personalize the layout
- Add luxurious lighting
- Choose a chic color palette
- Install furniture and seating
- Don’t forget about the flooring
- Add smart storage solutions
- Install mirrors
- Experiment with textures and patterns
- Accessorize the space
- Refresh regularly
Let’s get started on your trendy closet makeover.
Personalize the Layout
Keep in mind that your closet should be personalized to fit your needs. So, before you start adding trendy extras, look carefully at the space to determine what you need to add or take away to ensure there’s plenty of room for what you’re storing. A well-organized layout will serve as the foundation for a trendy, stylish closet.
Add Luxurious Lighting
You’ll want to be sure your closet is completely visible, so evaluate your lighting needs. The space probably has a light overhead. Do you like it, or would you rather switch it out for something different, perhaps a chandelier? In addition to overhead lighting, consider adding LED strip lights to the undersides of the shelves, dimmable lighting for different times of day, or even a spotlight to really get a good look at your outfit.
Choose a Chic Color Palette
When it comes to color, you have tons of options. It’s easier to change out colors later if you start with a neutral backdrop, like white, gray, or beige. From there, you can add pops of your favorite colors. You can match your closet to your bedroom or try something really bold, like neon green, fuchsia, or maybe gold or silver.
Install Furniture and Seating
You can make your closet more elegant by adding something, like a gorgeous vanity, a comfortable chair, or maybe a fluffy ottoman. These pieces of furniture are functional, of course, but they also introduce some luxury to what might otherwise be a utilitarian space.
Don’t Forget About the Flooring
Chances are good that your closet floor is the same as your bedroom floor. Whether your flooring is carpet, tile, or wood, you can change it out for little money. Consider adding a throw rug on top of whatever floor you already have. If you have a hard floor you’re not happy with, you could learn how to stencil it or even try peel-and-stick laminate squares in a variety of colors or patterns. Use your imagination!
Add Smart Storage Solutions
Custom closets can hold a lot of clever storage organizers. For example belt racks can pull down from out of sight, and closet rods that are set up high can be pulled down for easy reaching. Pull-out shelves and shoe organizers are also popular. These all allow you to save space while also enjoying chic storage.
Install Mirrors
Mirrors add depth and style to any space, and the closet is no exception. Work with the lighting you have, and also think about what you might want to reflect off of them. In addition to looking elegant and making the closet seem larger, a mirror is perfect for last-minute outfit checks before you head out of your bedroom.
Experiment With Textures and Patterns
Since the closet is a small space, you can really enjoy having fun with trendy patterns and textures. Think about adding wallpaper, a patterned rug, or small items, like colorful storage bins. The Spruce offers tips for mixing and matching patterns, and their top tips include using colors of the same intensity (all jewel tones, all pastels, and so on) and including some swaths of solid colors to give the eyes a rest.
Accessorize the Space
You can actually beautify your closet with your accessories. Try hanging your scarves from hooks on the wall, for example, to add a pop of color. Jewelry can also be used to decorate if you hang statement pieces on wall-mounted jewelry organizers. Hats can hang from nails placed along the top of the wall.
Refresh Regularly
In order to keep a closet trendy, it needs to be updated regularly. You should be going through your wardrobe seasonally or at least annually, so use this time to spruce up, add a piece or two, or maybe change up the color scheme as desired. As you refresh your clothing, you can also refresh the layout or accessories to keep everything up to date and appealing.
Conclusion
Remember, keeping a space trendy doesn’t mean just following the latest fads. It also means creating a space that you enjoy using and looking at. It should reflect your sense of style and accentuate your wardrobe, and it can change regularly as your preferences change.
