How to Plan a Walk-in Closet: Dimensions, Layout and Lighting
A spare room or a bedroom corner can become an elegant dressing room. Here are the dimensions, layout rules and lighting tips you need.
A walk-in closet is no longer just for large villas. ARVEX Mobilya shares the key dimensions and rules.
Space
- Single-sided: ~60 cm units + at least 90 cm aisle.
- Double-sided: 2 × 60 cm + at least 100–120 cm aisle.
- U-shape: about 120 cm turning space in the middle. Open shelving can be 45–50 cm deep.
Heights
Long hanging 150–160 cm, short hanging 95–105 cm (can be doubled), shelves every 30–35 cm, shoe shelves 15–20 cm.
Layout by frequency of use
Keep everyday items between roughly 70 and 180 cm; seasonal items on top, shoes at the bottom.
Open, closed or glass?
Open feels like a boutique; doors keep dust out; tinted glass in aluminium frames is the elegant middle ground.
Lighting
LED strips under shelves and rails, sensor lights and a colour temperature of about 4000K help you see colours accurately.
Plan yours in our 3D planner and read our built-in vs freestanding wardrobe guide.
Frequently asked questions
How wide should a walk-in closet aisle be?
At least 90 cm for a single-sided layout and 100–120 cm when units face each other.
What hanging height do I need?
About 150–160 cm for long dresses and coats, and 95–105 cm for shirts and jackets.
