A Design Technique You Haven't Tried That Will Make Your Closet Pop

There is nothing wrong with wanting to have an A-lister closet on a retired one-hit-wonder's budget. After all, in a world of Bravo and magazines gushing over celebs' latest renovations — not to mention real-time Instagram posts on their mansion upgrades — it's definitely normal to want that for yourself, too. And while it might be unrealistic to turn your entire upstairs into a walk-in closet (or is it?), some simple changes can make it seem like you spent a fortune when really you just made a few basic additions. Just by adding wallpaper (and maybe a few touches of glass), your closet can become the most stylish area in your home.

Wallpaper in your closet? You might be thinking: What is the point in that when hardly anyone sees the interior? But there's more to it than that. While your guests and visitors might not spend much time lounging around your boudoir, this is the space you use every day to get ready for work, events, interactions, or even just simple errands. Your mindset and mood starts here, so why not make your closet a special and chic place?

There are a variety of ways to install wallpaper in your closet. You don't have to go the traditional way of pasting, cutting, trimming, and slowly ensuring everything lines up and lays flat. If you're considering adding peel and stick wallpaper in your home, your closet is a great place to start, particularly if you're renting or just tend to change your mind frequently. This allows you to remove it without ruining your walls, but the patterns and prints can also easily upgrade your closet, bringing in style without a lot of work. A closet is also a great space to use a slightly louder print. Just like using bold colors and patterns in smaller bathrooms, your closet is a fun spot to branch out a little since only you and whoever uses it will be seeing the wallpaper choice.

While wallpaper will elevate the closet, a few glass elements can transform your space into a truly A-lister-worthy design. Glass can open up the area, provide easier visibility and access, and bring in a luxury vibe that can't be beat. If you have the room, you could always install an island design in your closet by using a bookcase that has glass paneling. You can also swap out your IKEA PAX wardrobe drawers for these KOMPLEMENT options, which retail for $50. They boast glass panels that instantly elevate your layout, giving you celeb aesthetics without the high-end price tags. If you can't install glass, mirrored shelves also help bring in light and still provide an upgraded version of your space!

If you can't install glass, mirrored shelves also help bring in light and still provide an upgraded version of your space! Mirrors help reflect lighting, both natural and from light fixtures in your closet, opening up any area. You can swap out drawers made of solid wood or other materials and replace them with mirrored front furniture like these Bed Bath & Beyond drawers ($298.99). Then, add a full-length looking glass if you have the room for it. Opting for a rectangular shape will help reflect more light and more of your walls, giving the optical illusion of extra space, too!

Another perk of using mirrors is that they will reflect your wallpaper if you've added it, giving it even more focus within the closet. If you only decorate one wall with your wallpaper, try to angle it so that your mirrored items are facing that area, providing both a great backdrop and more ways to notice it. You can play around with what works for your space, but adding a few simple upgrades can turn your closet into your dream dressing room.