11 Gorgeous Ways to Illuminate Your Closet (and Make Getting Dressed More Fun)
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- 12 Aug 2022
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We've all had that experience: You're in a store's fitting room, trying on outfit after outfit to find something you feel good in, but nothing seems to click. Is the dingy carpet messing with your skin tone? Is it the funhouse mirror that's skewing your proportions? Or could it be the glaringly bright spotlight overhead that seems to serve no other purpose than to make you second guess ever leaving the house again? Chances are it's probably a bit of all three, but the right lighting can definitely have a massive impact on how you feel about your clothes—and your closet. Whether you have a tiny nook to stash your dresses or a his-and-hers walk-in that rivals a department store, selecting the proper closet lighting can make a world of difference when it comes to getting dressed in the morning and feeling those "I look gooood vibes" all day long. Check out the 11 spaces below for some of our favorite closet lighting inspiration and take our word for it: These picks will make you and your room look your best.
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Hang a Glam Chandelier
Make getting dressed an event—not just something you check off each morning—by upping the glamour in your dressing room with a glitzy chandelier. In this chic space, designer Phillip Thomas paired a sassy lip-covered wallpaper by Konstantin Kakanias for Templeton with a crystal fixture that glitters with each flick of the switch.
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Try a Trio of Pendants
Take a hint from your kitchen and install a grouping of pendant lights in your closet for instant impact. This closet, designed by Bailey Austin, relies on a midcentury mod lucite and brass design from Jonathan Adler to add a pop of personality to the otherwise neutral space.
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Add a Skylight
No one said the light in your closet had to be artificial! If it works with your architecture, consider incorporating a skylight into your closet space, like in the home of Joy Cho, seen here. Natural light will almost always be the most flattering and it will instantly make the room feel like an extension of your home—not a cold, dark cave.
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Mix in Metallics
When designer Betsy Wentz transformed this small guest room into a walk-in closet for a client, she focused on bouncing the light around the space by incorporating a stunning linear chandelier and reflective metallic wallpaper. The end result? A high-impact space where nobody—and we mean nobody—has a bad angle.
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Spotlight Your Favorite Pieces
Have a beloved handbag collection or still hanging onto your wedding shoes? Highlight pieces with sentimental value by putting the spotlight on them—literally—in your closet. “Design around your most beautiful items— a jewelry wall, floating shoe shelves, bag cubbies,” says designer Amy Hirsch, who created this museum-worthy space. “It’ll be easier to relinquish things that aren’t as special.” Read More...
