Closets 101:
Zachary Wheeler • March 31, 2025
From Basic to Beautiful
Do you want to take your closet beyond basic?
There are endless possibilities for your closet spaces and to bring them to their fullest potential. Whether you have a small entryway coat closet or an amazing walk-in closet, we have many ways to help you maximize this space. When you think of doing tasks and updating your home, a closet isn’t necessarily at the top of the list, BUT this is the type of space that a little can go a long way! A little sprucing up in a new space can bring you such joy!
Here are 5 ways to make that happen:
- Color! I will preach color until I’m blue(get it?!) in the face! Adding color to the walls will immediately brighten up the space. If you want to add the color to the shelving and cabinets, and leave the walls white, that would be fun too! A wallpaper or wall covering always looks amazing in a closet, or an accent wallpaper on the ceiling-umm yes, amazing!
- Furniture. Adding an upholstered bench or stool ottoman helps to finish the space. If you have room for something like this, you can use it to get ready and it also looks pretty!
- Rugs. This SHOULD only be used if you have wooden/tile flooring in the closet. You shouldn’t put a rug on top of carpet. Looks tacky. If you have an option for it, then a rug would look great! Blues, pinks and greens are fun uplifting colors.
- Organization. Every finished closet I’ve seen has storage bins. Whether you choose baskets or acrylic bins, you need somewhere to store your belongings. Matching bins always makes the closet look elevated and put together. So many options are available nowadays! Get to organizing!
- Mirrors. Lastly, this is the most important accessory for a closet! You must see what you look like once you’re ready! If you have the space for a floor mirror, perfect! If not, an elongated mirror hanging on a wall would work also. I just love floor mirrors!
I am an expert in Interior Design, so if you have a closet space that needs a good revamping, let me know! We can work together with a local closet company to get you the correct layout. This is the year of elevation, updating, color, and fun!
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Go from white and neutral to bold and beautiful
Mocha, Cinnamon, Ruby, Green and more! The main company I use in my business for paint is, Benjamin Moore. I have used them for years and love all their colors, stains, and products. From the whitest white to blackest black, they carry over 3000 colors for all your color needs! Beyond Benjamin Moore, we will touch on other company’s colors of the year. I love POPS of colors in design. Grays and Blues are still my go-to standards, but adding in a pop of color can make your space fun! Benjamin Moore Color of the Year is: Cinnamon Slate They describe this as a mix of heather plum and velvety brown. It is a lovely purple-y hue that would look great in a kitchen, foyer, or primary bedroom. Along with the Color of the Year, they also coordinate a color palette with that. These are colors that will complement each other and can be used together in rooms, like accents, doors, trim, etc. When I accent color, I do not mean an accent wall, just to clarify. These colors include: Rosepine-green/sage, Paris Rain-mint/light green, Sea Salt-neutral grey/white, Glacier White-white hue, Stained Glass-Teal/green, Leather Saddle Brown-burgundy/brown, Chowning’s Tan-Tan/camel, Tissue Pink-Blush pink, & Ashwood Moss-mossy green. Moving on to the other Colors of the Year. Here are my other favorites. Pantone- Mocha Moose A warm rich brown that would be perfect for a big open family room, or in a walk-in closet. HGTV Home for Sherwin Williams- Quietude A neutral green with gray and blue undertones. This would look great on kitchen cabinets or a comfortable sunroom! Behr- Rumors This is a deep ruby red with a bold warmth and would look wonderful in a moody library, home office, or a dining room. If you are looking to update paint in any of your spaces, all these colors would look great. Again, I work with Benjamin Moore, and they have plenty to choose from. I do color consultations often and work those colors into a full design. Get your 2025 started off right, and let’s get to work!
