35 Fashionable Walk-In Closets Straight from Our Favorite Designers (2024)

For an ultra-glamorous walk in closet, opt for a built-in vanity with plenty of storage for all of your essentials. In this one, a bold ruby red paint color keeps it dramatic.

As far as walk in closet ideas go, this one might flip your routine upside-down, but it's brilliant. Rather than hang your bottoms on the, well, bottom, give the appearance of a more organized closet by hanging what you have less of up top.

Walk-in closets aren't just for clothes. In designer Bunny Williams's home, table linens and serving pieces get special treatment in a large storage space of their own.

Closets don't have to be boring. In this spacious room, a monochromatic paisley accent wall creates interest without distracting too much from the clothes.

If there you don't have an abundance of square footage to work with, look up. In this walk-in closet, a towering shoe shelf adds ample storage and encourages you to keep the floors clear, while the stars on the ceiling add a whimsical flair.

This Marie Antoinette–esque walk-in closet is an inspiring place to get dressed. Designer Annie Brahler enlisted a carpenter to "stretch" an old armoire to accommodate her shoe collection. The Belle Epoque chandelier casts a flattering rosy glow over the space, complementing a chair and painted island, which was cobbled together from multiple cabinets.

Alison Victoria created a 360-degree rotating closet system with Closet Works that features a hidden full-length mirror and ample storage for shoes. Sourced from the Corbel, French doors that date back to the 1800s close off the modern space.

If you have a small desk or vanity in your closet, use pretty jars or a tray to store your jewelry and makeup. The stool can tuck right under the desk to keep the pathway clear when outfit planning. Mirrored cabinet doors and a pretty paint color, as Gideon Mendelson did here, complete the statement.

"I threw a curveball with this retro revival pink paint, Nancy's Blushes from Farrow & Ball,” says designer Andrew Howard. "It's fresh, but it has a vintage quality, reminiscent of the bubblegum I loved as a kid," he adds. He decided to cover everything in the vibrant shade, from the trim to the shoe shelves. Plus, he notes that the shade is a flattering one for every complexion (a bonus for that mirror pep talk).

Glass enclosures with metal frames make for splashy storage while allowing the occupant's shoes to steal the show in this walk-in closet by Meredith McBrearty. The wall hooks—mounted antlers—speak to the Texas location and local style, while also providing room for an extensive hat collection.

Tamsin Johnson crafted a neutral yet unique color story in this modern walk-in closet for an especially fashionable client. The floating shelves and hardware-free drawers provide ample storage while also appearing clean and fresh, while eclectic lighting and marble countertops add personality.

A floral fabric brightens up this walk-in closet designed by Gary McBournie, which he upholstered for a soft effect. The adjacent primary bedroom features curtains in the same fabric for a cohesive whole.

Almost everything in Tammy Randall Wood's walk-in closet off the main bedroom is tucked behind closed storage for a calm, clutter-free atmosphere.

Recessed lights are best when you're trying not to take up any vertical space, but a small sconce or adjacent sconce can also help. In this closet by Les Ensembliers, the nook is equipped with recessed lights.

Jeannette Whitson opted for a soothing slate gray paint and contrasted the cooler tone with warm brass hardware. She also opted for a sand diamond motif carpet for the floors—a must in a walk-in closet, where hardwood floors or tiles might be a rude awakening on cold mornings.

Thanks to those woven baskets on the top shelves in this closet designed by Gideon Mendelson, the focus stays on the beautiful finishes and materials and keep unseasonal items of rarely-used items out of sight.

Designed by Castle Home's in House Beautiful's Whole Home concept house, this walk-in closet has all the bells and whistles and then some, but it's also just smart. To make the room feel less claustrophobic and, well, like a closet, Castle Home opted for display cabinets rather than solid doors. This allows the space to feel airier and even bigger—not to mention, the transparency forces you to stay organized.

Three-paneled mirrors are popular in dressing rooms for a reason—you get to see your outfit from every angle. And as you can see in this walk-in closet designed by Heather Hilliard, they also make the room feel larger.

Getting ready each day is more enjoyable when your walk-in closet feels relaxing, stylish, and comfortable. This one features plenty of storage room thanks to those drawers, and the antique stool adds an effortlessly elegant vibe.

If your walk-in closet is long, narrow, and windowless, introduce warmth with a runner that features a fun pattern. That built-in bench is also a good call—it provides seating without taking up extra floor space.