What is it about closets that “have me at HELLO” I have no idea. Is it that I just love the organization of it? That everything seems to have it’s place and it seems so “perfect” (because I am a perfectionist)? Is it because it’s the “home” for all of the things I find lovely that make us feel great every day, as in our wardrobe? There’s something about dream closets I obsess over. And while mine might never look like any of these, a girl can dream, right?
I’ve picked out 10 of some of my favorite closets. .. by the way, the one that is a 2-story closet didn’t make the list… a bit TOO much for my brain to comprehend. {ya right! .. I mean have you ever???}
So I have identified a few patterns here if I can somehow incorporate into my space. I might not be able to, but still… I think these are the factors that I’m so drawn to:
The built ins. Now I have built ins… mine are more in the way of a huge island I walk around and the hanging stuff is all around. But, that hanging stuff isn’t “inside” a built-in. It’s on their bars and yes, I have some stuff custom on the sides, like shelves for shoes and bags, but how NICE to not be able to brush your shoulders against the racks of clothes! I’m into those “tucked away in thru those sliding doors” closets. So when I say “built ins”, I mean there are doors within the closet so that you don’t actually see all the clothes but this clean beautiful space.
I’m a mirrors girl. First, it always makes a space look larger, so that’s a plus. Second, I just love em. That’s all. So cover those doors in mirrors and I’m one happy girl!
Beautiful lighting. Lighting is hugely important because their beauty isn’t as important as their function. Because I have this built in that goes ALL the way up to the top of my closet, I needed something that produced some SERIOUS light. So I have two long large fluorescent things in there. Nothing sexy by all means, and nothing sparkly dripping from them either, but it gives me the light I’m needing. I’m considering making some changes.
Finally, frankly, they’re just all lovely. It just doesn’t get more simple than that. Are they beyond what I need? Of course! Am I obsessed with them? Of course! They’re simply stunning. They feel like a dressing room. Maybe because that makes me feel more like a “lady”. But it’s just a beautiful thing to have a beautiful space to have all your personal things tucked away in.
Why are there no pictures of my closet here? Well, let’s just say, I didn’t want to scare you for one. And two, it needs a MAJOR overhaul. Meaning, I have a shitload I need to sell and donate. Lots with tags even that I’ve never worn. My goal is by this summer (yes because I have a master bath I need to finish this spring, that I bought the tile for LAST November… 2013!) to have my closet in order. Can I make that a goal and then share it with you?
I just did! {wink!} … I call that accountability. #onpurpose
All of these images taken from my Pinterest. If you like these, you can see them and more of other dreamy things. Feel free to follow along with my pinning delights if you so desire!
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