8 Closets That Became So Much More Than Just Storage

Maximizing space can be achieved in many different ways—shelves, storage, multifunctional furniture—but have you ever considered using your closet space for another purpose? Closets truly are a thing of glory: a coveted space to hang your coat and organize your shoes, but can they also play a bigger role in your space? We’ve got a few other ideas below.

Living in a studio apartment comes with its own set of obstacles, space being one of them.Sarah不让她莫平面布置图影响她的决定ve into her cozy studio, and was able to actually fit her entire bed into her closet, creating a warm and welcoming refuge she refers to as her “bed nook.” This creative use of space has actually turned her closet into her favorite “room” in the house!

Welcome to the jungle! A lack of backyard space didn’t stopSummerfrom expanding her ever growing (literally) collection of plants. Summer converted her kitchen closet into her own personal grow garden—with an organic selection of fresh veggies, herbs, and greens right in her New York apartment.

This creative couple’s mega-fun idea was to turn their closet into a bright and cheerful workspace. With three shelves stocked with everythingLaura or Raycould need for work, this fun and quirky office has all the essentials, PLUS loads of personality.

You’re a lucky person if you’ve got the space and the water hookup to turn a closet into a small laundry room. Tile the back, add some storage, and you’ll never have to visit a laundromat again. This one comes fromSouthern Living.

This walk-in closet is a nice size to begin with, so it’s not a huge stretch to make it into a nursery.Mama Travel Pantsdid a great job however, and the space easily fits baby and lots of practical storage to boot. It can be done in asmaller closettoo.

This closet turned reading nook is any kid’s dream!Julieoriginally created this reading nook for her daughter when she was ten years old. When her daughter entered her teen years, it was time for an upgrade. We love the sophistication and the versatility of this space as her daughter grows.

And book nooks aren’t just for kids. This one, designed byThomas Kroeger Architectslooks like an ideal place to spend a rainy afternoon.

Anuconverted a boring closet into a welcoming mudroom with a DIY floating bench. With hooks, bins, and and a spot to sit and put on your shoes, this DIY mudroom has all the functionality of a normal closet, but with a much happier aesthetic.