A Comprehensive Guide to Master Closet Size And Design - Exclusive Closet (2024)

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What is the best size for a master closet? ›

The standard size of walk-in closets starts at about 6 x 10 feet or 7 x 10 feet for two people. In general, 100 total square feet is ideal for adequate storage and easy navigation. Plus, this size will allow you to create storage on all three internal walls as opposed to just one or two.

No clothing closet should be less than 24 inches deep (front to back). A hanger is 18 inches wide, the width of an average man's shoulders, and the garment needs breathing space. Allow 36 inches from the top of a clothing rod to the top of another clothing rod when creating double hanging space.

A general rule of thumb is that you should have 1% of hanging for every square footage of the home – before double hanging! So a 2,000 square foot home should have 20 lineal feet of hanging in the walk in closet(s).

Your closet should be at least 24 inches deep, so your clothes clear the back wall. If you're adding shelves for woman's shoes, make sure they're about 6 to 7 inches apart vertically. For shelves being used to store folded clothes, they should be about 12 inches apart vertically.

The ideal size for a walk-in closet is generally 4 to 6 feet wide and 6 to 10 feet long. Luxury closets may be bigger, measuring 8 feet by 12 feet or up to 10 feet by 16 feet.

What You Need to Know About “Average” Master Bedroom Size. The typical size for a master bedroom is 14 feet by 16 feet, up to 224 square feet. This size is pretty spacious and allows for a king-size bed, which is often the primary piece of furniture in the room.

A clothes closet should have a minimum depth of at least 24 inches deep, so the clothes can clear the back wall. Shelves for women's shoes should be spaced about 6 to 7 inches apart. Shelves for folded clothes should be placed around 12 inches apart.

The ideal depth for a reach-in or wardrobe closet tends to be 10 to 12 inches for a closet that is 26-inches deep. A shelf depth of 12 to 14 inches can still be manageable for a reach-in closet that is more than 28-inches deep.

No. While there are requirements that make a bedroom a bedroom, according to Realtor.com, having a closet isn't one of them (at least in most states). This story we have all heard about a bedroom requiring a closet is simply lore, and I'm here to put an end to it!

The size of the master bath and walk-in closet can vary significantly, but a common arrangement is to have the master bath in the range of 100 to 200 square feet, while the walk-in closet may range from 50 to 150 square feet or more.

What is the size of a closet layout? ›

Ensure enough space for your wardrobe by providing a minimum of 24 inches per person for hanging clothes. However, it's always better to have extra space, so consider adding more hanging space if your wardrobe demands it.

EZ Closet and autoClosets mobile are two of the most downloaded closets design apps in the App Store. Design a closet with your iPad, iPhone or iPod, inserting items in the front view of each one of the room walls. Insert cabinets, clothes and accessories.

The closet's depth can be gauged by measuring from the back wall to the front of the side walls. Similarly to how you measured the width, place the 1” mark on the back wall and extend the tape all the way down the side walls until reaching the front of the closet. Record this number as the depth of the closet.

Reach-in closets can be found in entryways, hallways, and bedrooms. Your standard reach-in closet is typically a rectangular shape and can range between three and six feet wide. A typical reach-in closet is approximately six feet long, eight feet high, and 24 inches high.

The square and small walk-in closet is a great choice for a home with space constraints. These walk-in closet dimensions are usually 5 feet by 5 feet. With these dimensions, you can barely call it a "walk-in closet," but I'm including this example because it's the amount of space many homes have.

Typical widths can range from 24” to 72”. For spans up to 36”, your closet doors will have two panels or one door opening from the right or left. For widths between 36” and 72”, four panels will be needed for your bifold door, or two doors – one on each side.

Possible dimension arrangements: 6 to 8 feet in width, 6 to 8 feet in length (36 to 64 sf). 6 ft x 6 ft is the smallest walk-in room that you can get away with. It allows for a 32 inch door to access along with cabinets or shelves above the washer and dryer.