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This closet tour shows how a spare bedroom can become a personal dressing space with room for clothing, shoes, jewelry, and favorite vintage finds. The room was transformed with help from the homeowner’s husband, creating a large closet that also makes use of decorative displays and simple storage solutions.
Closet Tour: Organizing Clothes in Plain Sight
A central design goal was to keep clothing and accessories visible. Seeing items at a glance can make it easier to plan outfits and find pieces for a photo shoot without searching through closed storage. Arrange frequently worn items where they are easy to reach, and group clothing by type or color if that makes everyday choices simpler.
Use a Wall for Favorite Outfits
One wall is used for favorite dresses and outfits intended for upcoming occasions. A standout dress designed for Red Velvet is especially meaningful to the owner: it was worn at her rehearsal dinner. Keeping a special garment on display can make it part of the room’s decor, but use a suitable hanger and avoid placing delicate fabric in direct sunlight.
Make Storage Decorative
Vintage floral luggage is stacked beneath the coat and dress racks. This approach turns a collection into a visual feature while making use of the space below hanging clothes. For stability, keep heavier cases at the bottom and avoid stacking items so high that they could topple.
A vintage swim cap found during a honeymoon in Austin adds another personal detail to the room. A second cap has since joined the collection, with a possible photo shoot planned for the following summer. Small accessories like these can be displayed on a shelf or hook, where they remain visible without taking up much space.
Add Art and Personal Keepsakes
A small gallery wall combines mostly vintage artwork with decorative prints. It also includes a “Mrs” banner that hung on the owner’s seat at her wedding. Mixing framed art with keepsakes gives a closet a more personal feel. Before hanging items, plan their placement on the floor or use removable paper templates to preview the arrangement.
Create a Simple Jewelry Display
Wooden push pins and paint swatches form a bright, temporary necklace display. This low-complexity solution keeps necklaces visible and easy to select, while allowing the arrangement to be changed later. Leave enough space between hooks to reduce tangling, and make sure pins are firmly secured to the wall.
Display Shoes as Part of the Decor
Shoes are treated as collectible objects rather than items to hide away. Displaying pairs around the room can add color and personality, especially when the footwear is arranged neatly and kept away from busy walkways. Rotate displayed shoes occasionally so the collection remains practical to access.
A favorite feature is a small wall-mounted shoe display, installed with help from the owner’s father. Decorating with wearable pieces brings function and personal style together. Overall, this closet tour offers ideas for making a dressing room feel distinctive: keep everyday pieces visible, use collections as decor, and choose storage arrangements that can adapt over time.
Credits: Words by Elsie. Photos by Janae Hardy. The room includes vintage furnishings, white-painted floors, a rug, clothing racks, a bed, a bath, and DIY closet storage boxes. Clothing not previously featured in outfit posts may appear in future posts.
