7 Great Closet Ideas For A Log Home

Closets appear in different sizes and styles and are used for many purposes. All of them look fantastic lined with either knotty pine or knotty cedar paneling in a log home. You can add some personal touches to make them more appealing and useful.

Favorite closets include walk-in, reach-inc, linen, coat, pantry, and storage. They all serve every day purposes and allow you to store items out of sight.

Walk-In Closets For Bedrooms

Walk-in closets are large storage areas typically found in a master bedroom. They should be uncluttered and well-organized. These ideas help maximize the usefulness of the space:

• Use a higher clothes rod for pants and slacks
• Install a lower clothes rod for shirts and blouses
• Add enough shelving for current and future use and up to the ceiling when needed
• Drawers are useful up to head high for storing small items

You can also add one or two mirrors, shoe racks, a sitting bench, jewelry or tie display.

Reach-In Wall Closets For Bedrooms

When bedroom space is limited or you don’t have a lot of personal items, use reach-in closets. They are not very deep and don’t take up a lot of space. You can maximize their size by increasing their width along a wall. These suggestions for their construction are helpful:

• Add shelving and drawers above and below the clothes hanging rods and spaces
• Use some baskets for smaller items and place them on shelves
• Fill in all vertical spaces to maximize storage capacity
• Add a mirror or shoe organizer on the back of doors

Log Home Closets For Linens

Linen closets are desirable and typically located in hallways and bathrooms with shallower and narrower spaces. Some common organizing ideas include:

• Maximize the storage space with shelving
• Divide the shelving into boxed areas or slots
• Store towels, washcloths, sheets, pillows, and pillowcases
• Keep a blanket, quilt, or comforter in them
• You may want to store some toiletries and cosmetics
• Maybe keep paper towels, tissues, and toilet paper in them

“Closets appear in different sizes and styles and are used for many purposes.”

Coat Closets Are Handy

Coat closets are a necessity especially if you live in a colder climate where you experience all four seasons of the year. Although they are generally located near the front door, they can be installed in a hallway. Think about using these components in them:

• Sturdy clothes rod for coats, jackets, hoodies, and sweaters
• Shoe and boot rack under the above items
• Shelving above the clothes rod for hats, caps, gloves, and scarves
• Wall hooks can also be used for hats and caps
• Try adjustable shelving above the coat rod

Doors For Log Home Closets

Before we go any further, let’s talk about doors for your closets. Conventional white hollow doors may not be right for your home décor. Many homeowners install solid pine or cedar doors that are available in standard and customized sizes.

These beautiful doors are made with raised panels, two-panel carvings, painted animals, hand-painted scenes, and hand-relief carvings. Add your color choice of hinges and door knobs for exciting entrances for all your closets. These gorgeous doors set your log home apart from others and make great conversation pieces.

Log Home Closets: Pantries

Pantries are typically located in or near the kitchen and packed with everyday items. Here are some ways to keep them from becoming a junk depository. Use labeled bins in the drawers for spices, condiments, and sauces. This will save space and time searching for them. Categorize your favorite beverages by type on shelves.

You can also store beans, cereal, pasta, and rice out of their boxes and bags in clear containers. You can see how much you have, maintain their freshness, and make a visual display. If you have limited space, build a pull-out or hidden pantry cabinet.

Storage Closets Hold Everything Else

Storage closets are handy anywhere to put them but you should avoid turning them into a cluttered mess. If you do, the only things easily accessible are what’s on top of the stack. Try building adjustable shelves and place storage bins on them. Think of this area as an organized storage system and not a dumping place.

Build the shelves sturdy enough to hold heavy or awkward items like buckets of food storage or toolboxes. Since you live in a log home, lining closets with pine or cedar paneling adds a rustic and charming atmosphere. You can find other helpful storage ideas online.

Resources And References:

• Smart Closet Ideas
• Pantry Ideas