Building A Small Bedroom Closet

Once the room and closet was painted it was time to design and build the shelves for the closet.

Building a small bedroom closet.

Even if you don t need a permit you ll need a licensed electrician if you plan to put a light in the closet. The first step is to build a closet frame and fasten it to the surrounding walls. The most logical place would. A small bedroom closet doesn t really need a light but it didn t cost much to add one.

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. You need to leave room for a door to open. Also consider whether windows might be in the way. Decide where to locate your closet.

The following day is when i got to work. 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. Lay out the walls and doors.

Clothes need a minimum of 24 interior depth for hanging. In a small space every inch counts and we needed as much space in the closet as possible. Whether it is a wall or walk in closet will depend on the amount of room available to. Finally you will hang the closet rods or customize the interior with rods shelving drawers and any other accessories you desire.

Consider tall shelving built in cabinets cubbies for shoes a tilt. I used a warm gray called worldly gray from sherwin williams. Check with your local building department. We had to relocate the switch for the bedroom ceiling light and we added a light and switch inside the closet.

We framed out the closet and ran the electrical wiring. Imo the closet is best on a short wall.