Hi. We do not have a closet in our bedroom. I want to build one, but am wondering how large it should be. Any rules of thumb for figuring this out?
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In older homes, it's not unusual to come across bedrooms without closets. Armoires were used in eras past to store clothes and accessories – a trend that's somewhat on the rise with customizable wardrobes.
Even in homes with added wardrobes and armoires, though, closets are never a bad idea – especially from a resale standpoint. In terms of size, I've never heard anyone complain about a closet that's too large! Balance your storage needs with the amount of square footage your room will lose. Closets add value, yes, but not if they reduce a bedroom to the size of a postage stamp!
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