ᐅ Walk-in closet with or without built-in wardrobes

Created on: 18 Aug 2019 19:38
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gmt94
Hello everyone,

We moved into our new house at the beginning of July. At the moment, we have our old wardrobe set up in our walk-in closet.

Now I am wondering for the future whether we should get a wardrobe again or go for an open concept.

What are your experiences with dust settling on clothes?

The walk-in closet has a sliding door to the bedroom and a vent connected to our central ventilation system.

Does this help reduce dust buildup, or does it not matter whether there is a door and ventilation?

Best regards
rick201831 Mar 2022 09:04
Tell her that the nice clothes fade and are always dusty. Better to keep it closed.
Tolentino31 Mar 2022 09:25
There is no way to counter this with rational arguments. Especially when I "mansplain" something, it only leads to more resistance in her mind. Then she thinks I consider her stupid.
That’s why: pain helps understanding... She has to gain her own experience, and I will bite my tongue when the damage is done and she just ends up buying a cabinet...
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arne_86
27 Apr 2022 10:48
That’s very kind of you, @Tolentino 😉

We have now agreed to go for an open wardrobe system for our walk-in closet, combined with sliding doors. This way, potential mess can be hidden and dust or sunlight kept out, while still maintaining a light and airy dressing area.

Maybe this compromise could be interesting for you as well. Many online stores offer custom-made sliding doors for walk-in closets – we have now made our decision. The wardrobe system can also be reused elsewhere if we ever need the room for a different purpose.
kati133727 Apr 2022 11:58
I can recommend the hybrid model: We have a wardrobe with sliding doors, but out of laziness, we always leave one side open. This way, you still have the hassle of sliding the doors, but everything inside stays dust-free and doesn’t fade. Both sides get what they want.

It’s the perfect compromise!
Mahri2328 Apr 2022 10:22
We chose an open closet system (Ixxx). The dressing room window is only tilted open early in the morning or at night during midsummer. In front of it, there is a mesh screen and the window blinds. These are kept fully closed during the day. So far, nothing has faded, the items smell fresh, and access is convenient. Perfect for us.