Bedroom Closet Framing Dimensions

Adult clothes on a hanger require a minimum of 27 inches of clear space.

Bedroom closet framing dimensions. Single closet rods are usually located between 64 and 68 inches off the floor. That s standard for doorways and closet framing even though the closet can extend to the ceiling on the inside. Plan to build a closet frame from 2 by 4s allowing an inside depth of at least 27 inches. Identify a wall stud that aligns with the planned front of the closet.

The armoire and the wardrobe typical closet height is about 80 to 84 inches. You will tie the closet framing into this stud. Build the walls flat on the floor and then raise them up into position or build them in place. You can construct the frame in one of two ways.

Double rods at 38 and 76 inches above the finished floor. The standard minimum depth for a reach in closet is 24 inches but a closet intended to store coats or other bulky hanging items may need to be as deep as 28 inches. The comfortable recommended depth of a closet is 24 61 cm but closet depths as narrow as 20 50 8 cm can be used if desired. Telescoping rods can comfortably store wider outfits.

A closet less than 22 inches deep isn t deep enough to allow hanging clothes.