How to furnish with the walk-in closet behind the bed; creative ideas and proposals for all sizes. Such a solution allows you to create a layout that fits a variety of styles.
Have one walk-in closet is among the wishes of many of us. Women, in particular, dream of owning one exclusive space for storing clothes, shoes and accessories that have the look of one room-dressing room.
Since it is rare to have an environment available to use for this purpose, an alternative solution could be considered walk-in closet behind the bed, a furnishing idea suitable for both large and small sizes.
Build one within a few square meters allows you to better optimize the space and of give shape to the desire of every woman to have a dedicated room.
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Without forgetting the advantage from an aesthetic point of view: on the market there are original proposals that can completely transform the appearance of a double bedroom.
A’furnishing idea which must be evaluated based on the characteristics of the room but in general a lot versatile, the walk-in closet behind the bed is also very beautiful to look at.
Ideal measurements of the walk-in closet behind the bed
We come at ideal measures which should have a walk-in closet behind the head of the bed.
First you have to consider at least 90/100 cm between the wardrobe and the partition wall so that by opening the doors there is useful space to move easily.
If you opt for sliding doors, this measurement can be slightly reduced. In the smaller sizes you could even choose modules without doors, with visible storage space.
How depth of the wardrobe must always be considered from 50 to 60/65 centimeters.
Walk-in closet behind the Ikea bed
The first proposal on our list is a practical solution of the Ikea brand.
In a small bedroom a panel made with fabric by the meter to divide the bed area from the wardrobe area.
How wardrobe structure the Pax solution with two frames for sliding doors, an organizer with pull-out compartments, a chest of drawers and a cabinet with glass shelves and doors.
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Plasterboard headboard
The next inspiration is practical and economical. A plasterboard wall, which also acts as a headboard, separates the sleeping area from the walk-in closet.
In addition to optimizing the space available, it makes the most practical and orderly environment, giving it a current and modern look.
Materials and finishes play a fundamental role: the wooden parquet enhanced by the light of a recessed spotlight system, gives the room a warm intimacy.
Those who do not like the exposed plasterboard wall can opt for full-height coverage like the one we’re about to show you.
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In our case a soft velvet panel which serves as a continuation of the header and the bed frame, but you can choose from a variety of other solutions.
To complete the refined look of the room, we find a pendant chandelier with fake crystal it’s a freestanding bathtub with a modern design.
Headboard in wood
Those who prefer a more classic look can choose wood as the predominant material. In the following photo, a full height wooden panel divides the bed from the walk-in closet.
Wardrobe modules and compartments They are made with the same finish of the headboard, creating visual continuity.
Combined with wood we find accessories with neutral shades like white, dove gray and beige. A track lighting system enhances the wardrobe area and takes up the black color of the fixtures.
Headboard with bookcase shelving
Here we are in a modern bedroom where the walk-in closet is separated from the bed thanks to a panel made to measure that also acts as a bookcase shelving in its final part.
The room is very bright thanks to the use of Light colors and of transparent curtains that allow the light to filter through without obstacles.
The wardrobe it is an element full height with five doors, a very practical storage solution as it allows you to use all the space from the floor to the ceiling.
At the same time it is not bulky thanks to its minimal design and delicate color and bright.
Walk-in closet behind a foldaway bed
In the solution that follows, we find one walk-in closet behind a foldaway bed structure, particularly suitable for a study room-guest bedroom.
This proposal allows you to optimize the spaces of a small apartment by making available a sleeping area to be opened if necessary in seconds.
The walk-in closet does this environment even more versatile and multifunction, acting as guest bedroom, study room and cloakroom.
Walk-in closet behind the bed: photos and images
If you are considering designing a walk-in closet behind the headboard, we recommend that you browse our photo gallery to find the right inspiration.