Building A Small Bedroom Closet

Imo the closet is best on a short wall.

Building a small bedroom closet.

If there is less than 30 between a window s trim edge and a wall corner you may need to put the closet on another wall. We framed out the closet and ran the electrical wiring. The most logical place would. Once the room and closet was painted it was time to design and build the shelves for the closet.

Check with your local building department. The first step is to build a closet frame and fasten it to the surrounding walls. Consider tall shelving built in cabinets cubbies for shoes a tilt. Whether it is a wall or walk in closet will depend on the amount of room available to.

Remove any base or ceiling trim and carpet from. I painted the walls of the bedroom and the closet the drywall needs two coats. We had to relocate the switch for the bedroom ceiling light and we added a light and switch inside the closet. Clothes need a minimum of 24 interior depth for hanging.

I used a warm gray called worldly gray from sherwin williams. This can be the most difficult part of the process. A small bedroom closet doesn t really need a light but it didn t cost much to add one. Lay out the walls and doors.

Finally you will hang the closet rods or customize the interior with rods shelving drawers and any other accessories you desire. You need to leave room for a door to open. Even if you don t need a permit you ll need a licensed electrician if you plan to put a light in the closet. Also consider whether windows might be in the way.

Next you will trim the door opening and install the door s of your choice. Use grid paper 1 4 scale is common with specific dimensions it will serve as your materials guide as well as your blueprint.