The Simple Furniture Trick That'll Help Make A Small Walk-In Closet Look Bigger

For a space you enter and use every single day, it is strange how small many walk-in closets are. These closets store your clean and dirty clothes, shoes, accessories, and more, but oftentimes, the tiny rooms simply look too cramped to be inviting. There are all kinds of budget-friendly space-saving hacks to make more room in your closet, but if you are ready to commit to making your closet feel bigger, one of the best things you can do is swap out any bulky furniture with clear options.

Transparent drawers, vanities, and shelves truly are the design hack to visually declutter crowded rooms without sacrificing furniture. The reason for this is quite simple. While most furniture blocks your line of sight, visually cutting off parts of the room, clear furniture allows you to see the full size of the space. Additionally, transparent furniture keeps a room brighter because light can shine through the pieces. Dark, shadowy corners can make a room feel shorter or narrower than it really is, so ensuring the whole space is illuminated by replacing opaque furniture items with see-through ones is a simple way to make your closet look larger.

To implement this trick, start by assessing your closet organization needs and current furniture. From shelves and drawers to vanities and chairs, clear acrylic furniture is relatively popular, so you should be able to find storage items in the sizes and shapes you need. Once you have them, though, you'll need to use them carefully and maintain them well to keep your closet from looking cluttered.

The main concern with transparent furniture for storage is that the contents will be on display. In your private closet, this may not seem like a big deal, but drawers and boxes can easily look messy and make your closet uninviting for a whole new reason. To prevent this, you will need to make sure items are uniformly folded and carefully placed in the drawers. This also gives you the benefit of being able to easily find any clothing item, especially if you decide to color-code your clothing or accessories. For spots that inevitably look unorganized, supplementing with a small opaque container will make that particular spot look tidy without blocking the light and view as much as larger furniture. Transparent acrylic leans a bit contemporary, but can fit quite comfortably in any space. For a bit more fun, you can choose tinted transparent acrylic in different colors, or you may want a frosted option for a mix of transparency and privacy. 

However you decide to incorporate transparent furniture in your closet, you will need to know how to maintain the furniture, as scratches and cracks can quickly ruin the neat aesthetic. To avoid cloudiness, do not use any abrasive or glass cleaners. Instead, dust with a microfiber polishing cloth. When your item needs a deeper clean, specially designed plastic or acrylic polishes and water are a great choice. If you don't want to buy a specific product, though, you can use the everyday essential that will leave your acrylic furniture looking brand new – liquid dish soap.