A long and narrow closet is a big challenge for homeowners to design. We rounded up a few long narrow closet design ideas that will tell you how to optimize the storage space and still keep the style up.
Customize Fitted Closet Or Rack System
A fitted closet and hanging rack system are capable to increase the depth, expand the inside space of the closet and take full advantage of the dead corner on the upper ceiling. Looks oppressing when you walk in? Leave the top of your custom fitted closet about 30mm apart from the ceiling.
A contemporary narrow closet with stained wood drawers, cabinets and shelves and some railings for clothes plus a window for natural light.
A grey narrow closet with open shelves and railing, a basket for various stuff is a small and laconic space to store your clothes.
A minimalist white closet with shelves and open storage compartments, with a lit up mirror and lit up shelves is cool and features a lot of space.
A mint green closet with shelves and drawers and built-in lights is a stylish idea with a soft touch of color.
A mint green narrow closet with lots of drawers and open storage compartments, with lit up shelves and a chandelier.
A narrow and small closet with neutral shelves, closets and lights and a large mirror plus a small pouf.
Make Use Of Awkward Corners
The corner is a place that is easily ignored in most long narrow closets. To make good use of the corner, it is highly recommended to turn the corner into a corner cabinet or shelving space.
A narrow blue closet with open storage compartments, drawers and railings, a mirror and a black leather stool.
A functional desk shelf highlights this narrow closet, complemented by open shelves and a lidded basket. Railings provide ample hanging space, while a chair adds versatility. Enhance lighting to keep the space bright and useful.
A narrow closet with open storage compartments, drawers, railings and lights, a har organizer hanging on the wall.
A narrow walk-in closet with glass doors, with open cabinets and shelves, with mirror drawers is a glam and refined idea.
Arrange Your Closet Single-Sided
If you have a long narrow closet in a small size, avoid installing your closet around, and a space with single-sided closet will allow you to move around comfortably. It will also make reaching things convenient and storage spaces will be easy to access.
A narrow walk-in closet with glass sliding doors that cover all the storage units and a vanity in the end of the space.
A narrow walk-in closet with open storage compartments and drawers is a lovely space with built-in lights.
White airy shelves and storage baskets optimize this narrow walk-in closet. Drawers and railings offer additional storage, while a mirror adds depth. A potted cactus introduces a refreshing touch of nature.
Lit up open storage compartments make this narrow white closet both stylish and functional. Railings and a built-in dresser maximize storage, while the lighting creates a modern, airy feel. Utilize vertical space for optimal organization.
Open storage compartments and drawers define this narrow white walk-in closet. Railings provide ample hanging space for clothes, while shoes are neatly organized. Utilize the vertical space to keep everything accessible.
Increase The Number Open Cubbies
If you want to expand the usable space of a long narrow closet, or want more space to move around in depth, try open cubbies, which will perform a marvelous result. The open design reduces the blockage of dividers or doors, and further increases the depth of the narrow closet.
A narrow white walk-in closet with shelves, open storage compartments, railings, lights and lit up shelves.
A neutral and very chic closet with drawers with glass doors, open shelves and drawers, open shelves and faux fur stools plus a crystal chandelier.
A large mirror adds depth to this neutral and warm-colored narrow closet. Open storage compartments, drawers, and shelves provide versatile storage, while railings offer hanging space. Use a warm color palette to create a cozy atmosphere.
A neutral walk-in closet with open storage compartments, drawers and shelves plus railings is a cool space to store your shoes and clothes.
A small and elegant narrow closet done with white storage units, with glass doors, drawers and a curved mirror in a gilded frame.
Direct The Rack And Shelves On The Wall
Similar to the design of reduction on the inside closet doors, the back panel occupies at least 2cm in depth. If your chosen hanging rack system is the same or similar color scheme as your wall, to save space for moving around, it is possible to direct the timber or rack system on the wall.
A glamorous crystal chandelier illuminates this small white closet with built-in shelves and wardrobes. The open storage cabinet offers easy access, adding to the chic look. Opt for stylish lighting to elevate the space.
A small and glam closet with open shelves and storage units, drawers with mirror fronts, a pink rug and a faux fur stool is cool.
A small and lovely walk-in closet with botanical wallpaper, a white storage unit and railings for hanging clothes and steps.
A small and narrow blue closet made of IKEA Pax wardrobes, with open compartments, shelves and drawers, a chandelier and some boxes.
A small and narrow closet done with IKEA items, a large open shelf, a white stool and railings for clothes is a nice space.
Increase The Number Of Drawers
Replace your hanging space with drawers in your small and long narrow closet. It is tested that the storage space of drawers is 2 to 2.5 times more than that of the hanging area. That is to say, you can stock 2 to 2.5 more clothes into drawers than you can hang. If you are not somebody who hates folding garments, and pursue more storage space, don’t miss the drawer addition in your long narrow closet. Not only that, drawers can be a great asset to store your jewelry, eyeglasses, belts, ties, scarves and hats without damage.
Shoe shelves attached to the wall make this small, narrow white closet highly functional. Open shelves and railing provide ample storage for clothes and accessories. Optimize space by keeping shoe storage vertical and accessible.
Light-stained drawers and open storage compartments make this small, narrow walk-in closet functional. Railings provide hanging space, while a black vintage chair adds character. Choose light finishes to keep the space bright.
Artwork adds a personal touch to this small, narrow walk-in closet with open shelving and storage compartments. Drawers provide additional storage, keeping the space organized. Personalize with art to make the closet feel unique.
A small and narrow white walk-in closet with holders for clothes, open shelves for shoes, drawers for smaller stuff is cool and organized.
A large open shelf with boxes enhances this small contemporary white closet. Dressers and holders with hangers maximize storage, while a stool adds convenience. Utilize open shelving to keep items organized and easily accessible.
Increase The Number Of Shelves
Shelves can be stacked layer by layer to the ceiling, making full use of the vertical space. The orderly shelves create a clean and tidy effect, while also visually creating a sense of spaciousness.
A small minimalist closet with holders for hangers, lots of drawers, open shelves and a single black chair.
Dome drawers and a creative stool are key features in this small minimalist closet. Open storage space and holders for hangers keep it organized, while a glass sliding door adds a sleek touch. Use sliding doors to save space in tight areas.
A small neutral closet with an L-shaped shelf for boxes and a rack under it to hang stuff, a couple of IKEA dressers.
Arrange More Shoe Shelves
Arranging a shoe shelf in your long narrow closet is an urgent thing to do if you are in favor of collecting shoes. But you should reject cubbies as your shoe storage shelves. Before building the shoe shelves, you should know: for men, you should set the shelves at a minimum of 14 inches or 35.6 cm in depth. For women, at a minimum of 12 inches or 30.5 cm in depth. If you want more flexibility, it is suggested to change the fixed shelves with adjustable ones, so you are free of making your shelves move with your shoes and boots.
Open shelves and built-in drawers make this small Nordic closet highly functional. Holders for clothes hangers offer additional organization. Embrace the Nordic style for a clean, practical storage solution.
A small stylish closet done in light stained wood, with holders for clothes hangers, some open shelves, built-in drawers and a black chair.
A small white closet done with IKEA storage units, open shelves, storage compartments and railings, a white faux fur stool.
Install Sliding Doors If Required
Imagine you have to unfold a hinged closest door in a narrow space. Where should you stand? Will the doors hit your shoulder or body? Is it convenient to take out the garments and close the cabinet door? In this case you need a horizontal sliding cabinet door which will spare much more space for the passway. These are all the tips about long and narrow closets, we hope they were useful for you!
A stained narrow walk-in closet with lots of shelves, drawers and even steps to reach all the necessary things.
A stylish neutral narrow closet with large open storage compartments, drawers, cabinets on top and some boxes plus a glass door.
A tall and narrow white closet with lots of shelves, open storage compartments, railings for clothes and built-in lights.
A tiny girlish closet with botanical wallpaper, a faux cascading plant, open shelves, some cubbies, holders for hangers and a wooden stool.
Built-in shelves and a clothes hanger rack define this tiny Scandinavian closet. Boxes for shoes keep the space tidy and organized. Embrace Scandinavian design for efficient and stylish storage solutions.
An ultra-minimalist black and graphite grey closet with lots of shoe shelves and some drawers plus holders for hangers.