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How deep does a coat closet need to be?
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Coats are wider than shirts, and get cramped at 24 inches. Coat hangers are typically 19 inches wide add a heavy coat and it's cramped at 24 inches. Coat closets should have a minimum of 28 inches of depth 30 inches is ideal to prevent sleeves and bulky coats from interfering with the closet door
How big does a bedroom closet need to be?
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Usually anywhere from 3 to 8 feet wide with a limited depth of 24 to 30 inches, reach-in closets are commonly found in hallways, kids' rooms and bedrooms of older homes. These closets were originally designed with a single rod for hanging clothes under a shelf, with return walls that can limit access inside.
How high should closet rods be hung?
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Modern closet systems typically make use of vertical space with the installation of double-hang rods. The top rod is to be hug at the standard 66 inches and the lower rod is installed 33 inches from the floor.