How to organize a 60" master bed closet to fit everything? Rubbermaid?
We are building a house and unfortunately the smallest closet in the house will be the master bedroom closet - and we can't change that. So, it's going to be 60" wide, 24" deep, reach in closet with bi-fold doors. I really, really want to get rid of our dresser (currently holds: my unders, workout clothes, swimsuits, pajamas, DH's unders, long underwear, t-shirts) and put everything into the closet - to save space in our bedroom, and because we've never liked our dresser. We can store tall boots and coats in the coat closet, my wedding dress and formal gowns can go in DD1's huge closet, so our closet will just be our actual everyday clothes. We can also store out-of-season clothing elsewhere.
So, do you think this is doable (60" closet only, no dresser)? If you've done it, any advice? I've read a bunch of old threads and am leaning towards going with the Rubbermaid Configurations system, but am not sure which configuration will be most efficient. I will need a long hanging area for maxi dresses. I'd really like to add some drawers for unders/swimsuits/workout clothes but don't see that drawers come in the kit. Has anyone added drawers? What have you found to be the best option for jeans - shelves? Drawers? Something else? Are shoes on the floor fine or do you prefer having a shelf for them?
One perk is that we'll only be able to keep what we actually love and wear! DH is really good about paring his closet down, and I think I can be too.
Any advice or motivation is welcome, thank you!
Allison
DD1 11/05
DS 04/08
DD2 11/11