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How to Size Your Closet Accurately: The Basics

Is there truth in the saying ‘Measure twice, cut once”? Customizing a closet can be intimidating for many because of the measurements.

Check out 7 general guidelines to help you size your closet accurately:

• A clothes closet should have a minimum depth of 24 inches deep, so clothes can clear the back wall
• Shelves for women’s shoes should be spaced 6 to 7 inches apart
• Shelves for folded clothes should be about 12 inches apart
• 84 inches is the minimum height to hold double hanging rods
• Blouses/skirts take up 1 inch of rod space
• Pants and dresses consume 1 ¼” of rod space
• Jackets and suits utilize 2 to 3 inches

Bonus Tip: When measuring your closet, find a partner willing to hold the measuring tape to ensure accurate measurements.