This walk in closet dimensions page forms part of the walk in closet design series.
Typical bedroom closet dimensions.
Closet depths are based on the dimensions of various common clothing elements such as shoes folded clothes and shirts hung on hangers.
So let s started on walk in closet dimensions with hanging space.
There is no general standard width for closets but many builders allow 48 inches of rod length per person using the closet.
In homes below 2500 square feet the average bedroom size in the united states is 11 feet by 12 feet or 132 square feet in total area.
In order to be considered a bedroom it must have one window and a basic closet.
The comfortable recommended depth of a closet is 24 61 cm but closet depths as narrow as 20 50 8 cm can be used if desired.
Closet depths are based on the dimensions of various common clothing elements such as shoes folded clothes and shirts hung on hangers.
This page on bedroom dimensions will also come in useful.
These rooms can often be converted into offices gyms or craft rooms when not being used as a bedroom.
Walk in closet dimensions hanging space.
The standard minimum depth for a reach in closet is 24 inches but a closet intended to store coats or other bulky hanging items may need to be as deep as 28 inches.
A closet less than 22 inches deep isn t deep enough to allow hanging clothes.
The comfortable recommended depth of a closet is 24 61 cm but closet depths as narrow as 20 50 8 cm can be used if desired.