We’ve written about luxury closets in the past, but these days some are spending up to $500,000 for a luxe master closet that might include a champagne refrigerator, sound system, glass-enclosed display cabinets, wet bar or even a breakfast area.
Gone are the simpler days of a luxurious dressing room. The master closet area has become a destination room.
The Wall Street Journal reported yesterday on four luxurious closet areas, ranging in size from a modest 600 square feet to a dressing suite with 1300 square feet. What are the trends with luxury closets?
Luxury home owners today want closets that invite lounging–with prized clothing and accessories on display behind lighted display cabinets. Materials used may include exotic woods, crystal chandeliers and windows that allow for natural lighting. These dressing lounges might also have a sound system, television, jewelry vaults, exercise equipment and even an office nook. Clothing is easily compartmentalized, with large and organized spaces for shoes, hanging clothes, accessory storage and vaults for jewelry and valuables.
There will also likely be a secure safe of some sort for storage of jewelry and valuables. And frequently, these safes are cleverly disguised. Another security feature might be a security camera to protect against theft and pilferage.
These master dressing areas have become trophy rooms of sorts–and are a key selling feature in luxury homes we show in our own San Diego real estate practice. Frequently, properties are crossed off luxury home buyers’ lists if a master closet is not large enough or appointed to their standards. Rejection might also occur if there are not equally and finely appointed dual closets for couples.
What are your demands when it comes to closets? Please share your list or photos!
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Wow! What amazing luxury. It makes me think of the days of a boudoir, a lady’s private sitting/dressing room that was separate from her bedroom. Roberta, your blog is drool-worthy.