Closet Layout Dilemma

2 years ago

We are in the middle of a whole-home remodel and I'm working on the design for our 11 year old's room. It's to the studs so we have the opportunity to redesign the closet. This is the only bedroom in the basement and it has an attached bathroom.

Most importantly, she is a talented ballerina and her top priority is having space to 1) hang mirrors and a ballet bar, 2) have plenty of space to dance. She would like a walk-in closet, but wants to balance the room the closet takes up with having enough space to dance.

Since she's wanting to maximize the space in the middle of the room, it's important that her bed be able to be pushed up against the wall.

I've created a rough draft and I was hoping for feedback and suggestions. I'm open to all suggestions. The furniture items in her room that cannot change (they can change position but we can't get rid of them) are her dresser and bed. For reference, her dresser is a floor to almost ceiling dresser (it has bookcases on top - from pottery barn).

Thanks for any and all feedback!

Closet (each section roughly 30")

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Patricia Colwell Consulting
2 years ago
Girls have very differnet needs in clasets so IMO you sit down with her to decide what those needs are for her. I think the walkin is taking up space a nice Pax reach in closet on the wall where you have the dresser would be a better choice IMO and all mirrored doors ,Then her desk in the corner where the closet was and the bookcase can go there too and the bed stays where you show it
Lindsey Brady
Original Author
2 years ago
Thank you Patricia Colwell Consulting (don't know why but it won't let me tag you). Admittedly, she is not the most organized (although very talented!) in terms of keeping her room clean. I think she wants a walk in closet so she can dump everything in there, hahaha! The problem when I try to put a closet on that left side (where the dresser is currently placed) is that if it's deeper than the dresser, it really blocks the entrance as you come in the room. We cannot recess it into the wall because there is plumbing and electrical (main panel box) that cannot be moved. Any other suggestions where we can keep the walk in or a true reach in closet (not modular)?
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remodeling1840
2 years ago
Blue painter tape should be your best friend. Use it to lay out the proposed closet, the bed, etc. My daughter used cheap wrapping paper to lay out her kitchen. She cut the paper into the sizes of the sink, the stove, etc. you get the idea. Use paper cut to the size of her desk, side tables, chair, etc. then as you move them around, decide on the best placement of the bed, the size of the closet. You and your daughter should visit Container Store to see various closet configurations. They will actually help you design the hanging space and the shelving she will need.
remodeling1840
2 years ago
If you plan the closet, she might not need a dresser.
Lindsey Brady
Original Author
2 years ago
@remodeling1840 Thank you for your suggestions! We will definitely try laying it out. The dresser is actually a really special piece to me (bought when she was an infant) - it has bookcases on top that go almost to the ceiling which makes it great storage space. Definitely won't let go of it for sentimental reasons.
blueskysunnyday
2 years ago
I don’t think having a closet on that left wall would bother me. You just come in and go right as long as there are 3 feet between the closet wall and the entry door. However, I don’t know that the closet would be long enough there once you make sure you have 3 feet on either side of it.
blueskysunnyday
2 years ago
How high are the ceilings? What about one of those beds like they have at pottery barn where the bed is a loft over a desk area? Then she could possibly have a bigger closet.