Is the walk-in closet outdated?

Do you feel stressed out by large open spaces full of clutter and clothes from the 90s?  You’re not alone. Neat is stylish, and when it comes to lavish living, custom-sized and personalized storage solutions are taking over.

You may have dreamt of walk-in closets with endless arrays of apparel reminiscent of fashion shows and billionaire movies.  But when it's actually time to settle and you find yourself faced with the decision between a walk-in closet and built-in closets, your own decision may surprise you. Not many people who can afford space choose to have a walk-in closet.  So what's driving this trend? 

A museum of outdated memories

Minimalism is a hot trend and so people are choosing to keep things that they actually need when they need them.  The danger of having a walk-in closet is that you may find yourself hoarding clothes from 10 years ago.  A built-in closet and the effort to optimize space can always serve as a reminder not to hoard.  Everything else can go to the Salvation Army.

Remember that walk-in closets can also drive wasteful consumerism. An unfillable storage space back at home could drive you to buy more clothes that you don't actually need.   A built-in closet gives you total visibility of your clothing inventory helping you make strategic purchases at the right time.

A room full of clutter

Think of all the beautiful ways you can roll up your clothes and stack them nicely in a drawer.  Now imagine having a room full of rods and hangers that limit the way you move or arrange your clothes.  In many ways, a walking closet eventually leads to a cluttered space that you may grow to hate.  Are you sure you want to go down that path?  

There are many other storage space ideas to consider.  For example, you can achieve an aura of lavishness and ease of access to your clothes by removing the doors of your built-in closet. It not only improves accessibility but also gives you more space for a shoe rack or a dresser. You can choose to install curtains or leave the space open. 

Boutique-style wardrobes are in fashion

Chic boutique-style wardrobes elevate your storage and dressing experience. They feature nicely sized glass doors that display your clothes in style.  The result is an Instagram-worthy artistic display, complemented by hanging rods, shelves, and drawers for full functionality. 

You can install ambient lighting to elevate the mood and add more personalization, such as suede-lined drawers.  This alternative is space efficient.  It makes it easy to stay organized so you won't have to worry about your bedroom becoming a hoarder's dungeon.

Glass display cabinets 

Think of all the dust that your expensive clothes and jewelry can accumulate in a walk-in closet.  What if there was a better way to safeguard them while keeping your bedroom neat and cozy? Enter display cabinets.

These are custom-fit cabinets with wood and glass parts, offering numerous shelves for jewelry, shoes, and apparel. This is a more luxurious option that turns your bedroom into a sanctuary of sophistication and cuts down your dressing time because you can see everything you own.

Takeaway

The walk-in closet was once a real estate trendsetter, but the curve has flattened. The demand and functionality of this facility are is declining as the world gradually becomes minimalistic and space-saving.  But you can still enjoy lavish alternatives, such as glass display cabinets that protect the beauty and durability of your fashion investments. Your options are limitless.