I was thinking about building a closet in basement that runs paralle the width of house about 24 feet long, for house item ex clothes, boxes of misc stuff, over flow item. My Question about how deep would most of you make it.
thanks a million if I had it
Jim
I think the standard interior depth is two feet.
2 feet minimum. I would increase the depth as needed to match my storage requirements.
"Jim" wrote
Go 3 feet (deeper than normal) since space isnt a concern.
I would go with a standard 24" *inside* dimension or maybe stretch that to 27, 'just in case.' I've had a 3' deep closet. it sucks because too much stuff gets lost behind the front row.
Most of your closet organizers are based on a 24" closet. Spend some time in your local borgs looking at the 'organize your home' aisle.
Jim
Oh. five-and-a-half feet. Two feet either side, 18" for the walkway.
The Americans With Disabilities act may mandate a 36" walkway... Of course there is lighting to consider. And fire walls.
I use a walkin closet as a dressing room as well. Often two people at once. I prefer a 3 foot walkway in closets. 5 foot depth for hanging on one side.
80 inches deep for hanging on both sides. 4 foot walkway in storage rooms. For storage 8 feet works well with cupboards on both sides. 6 feet for one side.
Walk-in closets are standard in high-end houses. Nice selling point to have one in a typical home. Can't say there is a closet "too deep."
will it obstruct any windows? basements do need a little natural light and egress ingress in case of fire..........
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