Walk-in closets continue to be a popular trend for home upgrades and renovations. They can be an excellent addition to your lifestyle and a significant selling point for potential homebuyers. However, when determining whether adding a walk-in closet is the best idea, there are many things to consider. Here are the key advantages and disadvantages of walk-in closets to help you decide:
Amazing Storage Potential - When you consider that a walk-in closet is like an entire room dedicated to your wardrobe, it’s easy to see the appeal. With the right layout, you can keep and display an enormous amount of clothing, shoes and accessories all in one place. Walk-in closets also allow you to dedicate a space to more delicate or expensive items, like jewelry, that can get lost in the clutter of daily life. By using a combination of hanging rods, shelving and drawers you can unlock the full storage potential of a walk-in closet.
Customizable - There are entire companies and firms dedicated to custom closet design. There are also countless products and solutions available to DIY your own closet layout, from shelving units to garment racks to drawers and more. Rather than a normal closet, a walk-in grants the opportunity to customize the space to meet your specific needs. Everybody’s wardrobe is different and you can maximize your storage efficiency and take the best possible care of your belongings by customizing your walk-in.
Expensive - Unfortunately, a walk-in closet can be expensive. Even if you already have the space in your home and don’t need to pay for a full remodel, finishing touches can add up. Things like lighting, custom shelving, mirrors and other decor are costly. You can save some money with the DIY approach to perfecting your walk-in closet rather than hire a team of professionals to help, but creating the ultimate closet space has the potential to be time-consuming and expensive.
Potentially Overwhelming - For many, simpler is better for storage. This is especially true for clothing and shoe storage, as these things have a tendency to become cluttered and overwhelming, no matter how fastidious you are in your organization.
However, adding too much space and too many organization options can be the opposite of helpful: instead of helping you bring order to your wardrobe, you may find it overwhelming or more messy than before. It’s important to consider whether you would prefer a simple approach to your closet.
Walk-in closets are a desirable feature and a goal for many homeowners. However, they are not for everyone and every home. Consider the pros and cons if you’re thinking of adding your own to make sure you get the best potential solution for your needs.
Ted draws energy and joy from building synergetic relationships with his Clients. Ted's nature is graciously gregarious and persevering; he's honest; and he's been dedicated to a substantial list of clientele throughout his 25 years in the hospitality business and almost two years as a REALTOR. His passion is creating a sincere, successful relationship with people.
Ted grew up in a family of Realtors in central Indiana, earned a degree in economics and philosophy from the University of Notre Dame, and jumped into all aspects of the restaurant business. His ensuing hospitality career path eventually led him into the Event Management Sales & Service role in hotels and quickly guided him to Los Angeles, San Francisco, and finally to a luxury resort in the Napa Valley, where he, his husband, and their dog have resided for almost a decade now.
The irony is not lost on Ted that his ‘growth’ journey has culminated in“living happily ever after” in an agricultural area with a small-town feel and sense of community strikingly reminiscent of his youth…and as a REALTOR nonetheless!