Industry surveys of closet companies rank accent lighting, decorative hardware, glass doors, hampers and jewelry inserts as the top upgrades of the past year. Here are 25 ideas designers we match are installing in Baltimore-area walk-ins, grouped by budget.
Under $500 each
- Valet rods that pull out for outfit planning.
- Tilted shoe shelves with fences.
- Belt, tie and scarf pull-outs.
- Pull-out hamper with a removable bag.
- Battery LED strips on motion sensors.
- Adjustable shelf pins so the layout changes with the seasons.
- Full-length mirror on the back of the door.
- Hooks at the entry for tomorrow's outfit.
$500 to $2,000 each
- Jewelry drawer with velvet inserts and a lock.
- Glass-front drawers for folded knits.
- Hardwired LED shelf lighting on a door sensor.
- Pull-down rods for high hanging.
- Laundry sorter with three bins.
- Charging drawer for watches and phones.
- Cedar-lined section for wool.
- Bench with lift-up storage.
$2,000 and up
- Center island with drawers and a stone top.
- Glass-door display cabinets with lit shelves for handbags.
- Vanity zone with lit mirror and outlets.
- Wood veneer in walnut or white oak.
- Back panels and crown molding for a built-in look.
- Hidden safe behind a drawer stack.
- Rotating shoe carousel for corners.
- Sliding library ladder for tall walls.
- Coffee bar or beverage drawer in an estate dressing suite.
See these in person. Browse our design gallery or request a consultation and a designer will bring samples of the hardware and finishes.