How to maximize space in your under eaves closet

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Our under eaves closet has an inviting charm that was created by the simple adjustment of the clothing rod height.

Tidy transformation makes this walk-in a winner

Tricky spaces call for tidy transformations. So often in closets the best thing to do for more space is to go up, but with this under eaves closet, we did the opposite! We moved our clothing rod down, opening up the closet to become a true walk-in closet. Then we added drawers in the middle and cubbies at the end for even more additional storage.

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With easy access to the far corner we added a cube stack for bulky sweaters and sweatshirts.

We moved into our current home just before the pandemic. And before I even unpacked us I knew this closet had more to offer with some basic upgrades.

A few trips to the hardware store for some pipe cutting and threading we were ready to lower the bar. I also had taken measurements and my father, who is a hobby furniture craftsman, custom built the set of drawers. The bottom drawer is over five feet deep and extends nearly to the back of the closet.

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We retained a short length of the clothing rod at the original height for dresses and scarves– creating a fresh pop of color in the corner.

Behind the hanging clothes we stash our suitcases and off-season bedding. Items that we only occasionally will need to access.

By moving the clothing rod down we gained valuable and usable walking space in the front that gave us complete access to the full length of this sizable closet, without sacrificing too much storage space behind the hanging clothes. 

Under eaves closets are tricky and it may seem counterintuitive to go low to gain more space, but that is just what we did and the results speak for themselves!