The Property Brothers Unveil A Stylish Closet Alternative For Storage In Small Rooms

Sometimes a room is so small that it doesn't quite have enough space for a full-sized closet. This incredibly frustrating limitation can be a real headache for homeowners with tons of clothes. If you have a small room yourself, you may have turned to organization tools like storage containers to resolve the problem. There is a chance that you have even transferred some of your clothes to a hallway closet to try to make your small bedroom feel bigger and less cluttered. These are great temporary solutions, but Jonathan Scott's built-in closet made with space-saving cabinet doors might be an even better alternative for storage in small rooms.

The "Property Brothers" star unveiled the bold design choice as part of a tour of his own home that was shared to the Drew & Jonathan YouTube channel. Unlike traditional closet doors, the cabinet doors on the closet shown in the clip are compact and take up very little room when they are opened up. This is the perfect way to make a larger closet work in a small room. The stunning dark wood and brass hardware Scott selected also proves that this hack can add to the visual appeal of a space.

In taking a peek at the closet highlighted in Scott's house tour, you can see that it was installed along a wall that faces the bed in the room. This is a great way to make the most of a small bedroom that does not have enough space for a walk-in closet. The unconventional use of the cabinet doors is vital to make this design technique work. When you open them, you are still left with plenty of room between the closet and the bed. If you were to install traditional closet doors here, they would open up way too far out into the room. This would not only look awkward, but it would also be far less functional.

If you would like to try this space-saving closet door idea in your own small room, you have several options to choose from when it comes to cabinet doors. The ENKÖPING door from IKEA in the shade Brown Walnut comes in a variety of sizes and provides that dark wood look Scott selected for his own closet's cabinet doors. However, you could also opt for the White Wood color if this better suits your space. Home Depot also sells a wide variety of cabinet doors in various paint colors and wood shades. The Hampton Bay cabinet doors Home Depot are a great option for those who prefer something customizable because these are made-to-order so you can get the size that works best.

There is a chance that you are not able to implement Scott's space-saving closet in your own home. If you rent or simply cannot work the renovation into your budget, it might not be possible. Thankfully, there are a few alternatives you can consider instead to help you maximize space in your small bedroom. The BRIMNES wardrobe from IKEA would allow you to create a similar look. You would need to place the item along your bedroom wall to mimic the placement of the closet shown in the house tour. Line up two or three of these wardrobes side by side if you require more storage room.

Although this item would not be built into the wall, the narrow doors on the furniture piece are more like cabinet doors than traditional closet doors. They would not take up much space when opened. If you are interested in purchasing this item, you should know that it is priced at $149.99. The BRIMNES with three doors is also a great choice. It includes the same small doors as the 2-door configuration, but it also includes a door with a mirror. This would help those with small bedrooms avoid having to find space to accommodate a separate full-length mirror. Due to these extra features, this piece costs a bit more. It is priced at $199.99 on the IKEA website.