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Walk-in Closet Ideas for Small and Master Closets

If you’re looking for closet organization ideas for your home, today I’m sharing dozens of beautiful master closet ideas, custom closets, and wardrobe ideas, along with decor and storage ideas and tips for bringing more beauty, function, and organization to a large or small walk-in closet. 

For a long time, I didn’t give our bedroom closet a second thought.  But at some point, I realized that as one of the first spaces I see each day, our small walk-in closet probably deserves as much attention as any other room in our home.  

To make your closet both functional and beautiful, start with a color scheme or design style you love (letting your favorite clothing colors and styles inspire you), then add in lighting, accents, and storage solutions that bring your master closet or dressing room to life.  The possibilities for creativity are endless!

jenny martin design - coastal prestige homes - master closet designJenny Martin Design – Coastal Prestige Homes

Home and closet trends for 2025

We’re seeing an interesting mix of new and returning interior design trends for 2025. 

Some popular decor trends for the home in 2025 include the use of neutral color palettes, curved and rounded furniture styles, a touch of quiet luxury, organic modern spaces, modern coastal and California casual influences, and more.

Love this beautiful walk in closet design with built-in shelves for organization - Cambridge Home Co master closetCambridge Home Co – The Cabinet Gallery Utah

Also, we’re seeing a return of warm wood finishes throughout the home — not just in furniture, but in wood flooring and cabinetry, as well.

Master Closet Design and Decor Ideas for 2025

If you’re looking for ideas for decorating your closet, as you browse through the inspiration photos below, make a mental note of what you love about each space.

Notice whether you’re drawn to the cabinetry or the layout, lighting, rug, color scheme, flooring, decor, or the closet organization ideas. Or perhaps, like me, you’re drawn to a little bit of everything!

Pure Salt Interiors

Creating a beautiful and functional walk-in closet that reflects your style and personality isn’t hard to do. 

As you’ll see in the beautiful spaces below, it simply involves working with the space you have, paying attention to a few basics, and adding your own unique touch.  

1. Keep it bright

First, since the master closet is often a windowless room, try to keep it bright, well-lit and clutter-free so you aren’t tripping over things — or choosing mis-matched shoes!

Monika Hibbs

If you don’t have sufficient overhead lighting, you can even add a small table lamp, which brings beautiful ambiance to a closet space.

West of Main

See my lighting post for more lighting ideas and sources.

2. Add a place to keep purses, hats and scarves

Adding a few hooks to hang purses, scarves, and hats is an easy way to bring both functionality and style to your master closet.

The Life Styled Co.

In our master closet, a couple of robe hooks allow me to hang several purses in an otherwise unused space.

master closet refresh - jane at home

 

Glass-fronted closet cabinetry is another wonderful way to display and store purses, handbags, shoes, and more. 

California Closets

3. Keep it organized

Walk-in closets can get completely lost in piles of clothes, shoes, purses, and accessories, so finding creative organization solutions for your items is important.

The gorgeous closet below features built-in cabinetry for corralling hats, bags, shoes.  Plus, there’s additional storage space in the closet island.

Three Birds Renovations

To keep clutter to a minimum, try to think of everything you want to keep in your closet — then decide what kind of storage and closet organization options you’ll need. 

This might include shelving, drawers, hanging rods, hooks, and/or built-in closet cabinetry.

Studio McGee

A dresser can be a beautiful and practical addition to your closet, providing extra storage space as well as a surface to display small items and decorative accents.

Monika Hibbs

A dressing table or desk is another way to incorporate extra storage and functionality in a large or small master closet.

The Cabinet Gallery Utah – Cambridge Home Co.

A few decorative lidded boxes placed on closet shelves help fill the space and provide a place to stash small items.  The integrated lighting in this beautiful closet is a wonderful addition, too!

California Closets

4. Provide a spot to sit

Another thing I love to include in the closet is some type of seating so you can sit while you put on your shoes (or think about what to wear!).

The Life Styled Co.pendant lights

Ottomans or upholstered cubes provide the perfect seating solution in a closet or dressing room. 

West of Main

If you have enough space in your closet, a built-in bench seat is another fantastic option.

The Cabinet Gallery Utah – Cambridge Home Co. – pendant chandelier

5. Add warmth with a rug

A rug or carpeting can soften your closet space, add color and texture, and pick up any dirt that’s tracked in. 

Studio McGee

Annie Selke makes a great range of easy-care rugs, perfect for the closet. 

Runner rugs are also a nice option if you have a narrow or small master closet, like ours.

master closet refresh - jane at home

 

 

See my Favorite Area Rugs post, as well as my post on Where to Find the Best Vintage Runners for more ideas.

6. Don’t forget a mirror

Mirrors are a wonderful addition to the closet. 

jenny martin design - coastal prestige homes - master closet designJenny Martin Design – Coastal Prestige Homes

Not only do mirrors brighten and lighten a walk-in closet they make it easy to take a last-minute look at yourself before you head out for the day.

Kate Marker Interiors

7. Add in some personality

When planning your closet decor, think about using colors and pieces that reflect your personality and sense of style. 

Find decorative accents, photos, and trays that speak to you and express the look and feeling you want your closet and home to convey. 

As a bonus, a pretty tray or beautiful boxes are also wonderful for holding jewelry, keys, wallets, and other small items you need to keep track of.

Marie Flanigan Interiors

8.  Go vertical

If you have a small closet and need additional storage space, try to use all the vertical space you can, running your cabinetry and/or shelving all the way to the ceiling, if possible

House Beautiful

Running cabinets to the ceiling also makes your closet feel more spacious and grand.

Stunning master closet with built in cabinets and shelves, island, marble top, and woven pendant light - the life styled co. - interior designThe Life Styled Co.

Where to Shop for Closet Cabinetry, Storage Solutions, Rugs, Hampers, Lighting, and Decor

Designing and organizing the closet, regardless of its size, doesn’t have to cost a lot of money.  

Below are a few of my favorite places to shop for closet storage baskets, hangers, hampers, decor, rugs, lighting, and more:

Pottery Barn (hampers, rugs, baskets, lighting, mirrors)
TJ Maxx (baskets, hampers, rugs, lighting, decor)
Target (storage bins, hangers, baskets, decor)
The Container Store (organization solutions, bins, and baskets)
Serena & Lily (lighting, hampers, rugs, baskets)
Rejuvenation (cabinet pulls, mirrors)
Wayfair (lighting, rugs, hampers, storage bins, mirrors)
Amazon (lighting, storage, rugs, decor, mirrors, hampers)

closet organization ideas

I hope you found these master closet ideas helpful.  Whether you have a small closet or a luxurious large dressing room, the most important thing is to create a beautiful and functional space you love.

Wishing you a wonderful day! xo jane

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