Open the Door to This Luxury Closet

Who hasn’t dreamed of a glamorous closet where clothing is hung just right and accessories are perfectly displayed? Any fashion lover can probably agree: An organized and well-styled closet can be a creative playground where the perfect outfit is put together easily, making getting dressed a treat.

Interior designer and owner of Ellecor Interior Design (623 S. Pickwick Ave., Springfield, 417-720-2602) Haden Long is adept at transforming spaces into her clients’ dream closets, and that’s what she did for one homeowner who wanted to convert an unused nursery. Long says it took some engineering to make the vision a reality. Springfield-based Weber Home and Land handled all the logistics. 

They first began with taking inventory of what the homeowner planned to store in the closet. “She wanted to be able to see everything,” says Long. “It’s just like laying out a kitchen.” Glass doors were used on all the cabinets so everything feels displayed and not packed away. Jewelry and watches are organized in felt trays and stored under glass on top of the island, which features drawers on both sides. They even added a pull-out laundry hamper to save space and keep things tidy.

“Sometimes we like to do a fun carpet in a closet, but for this house we did the same wood flooring that was throughout the house,” says Long. They used white paint on the cabinetry, walls and ceiling to keep the space light. “Clothing pops out better on white,” Long says. Long recommends using nice hangers and carving out spaces for accessories like hats, scarves and belts.

Long also recommends making sure you have room to grow. “Not everyone follows the one in, one out rule,” she says. Lighting is another important factor to consider when creating a luxury closet. Long used LED strips in every cabinet and added a chandelier for a touch of glam. Being intentional about your closet space and taking advantage of every square foot is the best way to get that luxury look.