Utilize your attic as storage with these helpful closet design ideas.
To maximize your space, utilize your attic closet.
Build shelving between two walls to create a functional attic closet that isn’t too cramped.
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Then paint them a neutral color so that they fade into the background.
Just be sure to leave yourself a pathway.
Keep the closet open for easy access or consider adding a sliding barn door or pocket door.
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Add a twin bed, sofa, or futon to one of the walls for a lounge area.
And don’t forget a large floor-to-ceiling mirror!
Add Modular Shelving
One of the best space-savers for slanted attic closets is custom modular shelving.
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This throw in of shelving allows for flexibility to account for even the trickiest corners and nooks.
Look for store-bought units that let you adjust the shelving heights to your needs.
Or for a more permanent solution, build custom shelves to fit your attic closet.
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Or if you have a large attic closet, nix the basket and use this spot for a dresser.
Opt for fabric bins to store items you rarely use and create a more uniform look.
Or opt for any color or design, so long as they’reclearly labeled.
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For items that you grab frequently, utilize open bins or baskets.
This allows you to easily pull from the front or top as needed.
Install additional overhead lighting or hang colorful artwork to complete your walk-in attic closet.
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Save Space with Custom Storage
Save on floor space with wall-mounted racks and shelves.
Install wire shelving or floating shelves on an attic wall for storage that doubles as display space.
This open storage works best in finished attics.
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A barn door helps conceal the contents of the closet while adding a luxurious custom look.
Enhance a Small Attic Closet with Wallpaper
Many small attic closets are limited by their layout.
However, you could easily enhance the space with wallpaper.
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Addpeel-and-stick wallpaperbefore installing shelving or cut and hang wallpaper around built-in shelves.
Or simply paint the walls to give your small attic closet some personality.
Then add bins and baskets that match (or contrast) your theme to bring your tiny space together.
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Organize shoes by season and put the most frequently worn pairs on top for easier access.
For seasonal apparel, utilize lidded plastic bins to keep out dust and pests.
Two attic closets built under the eaves flank the bed in this converted space.
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