Closet Shelf Depths

This allows a double deck arrangement of closet rods below this shelf.

Closet shelf depths.

The inside of the closet usually sits around a depth of 24 inches. Shelves intended to hold exceptionally bulky items such as pillows or blankets should be 24 inches deep. Reach in closets have a width of about 48 inches long or larger. The header is the area between the top of the closet door and the ceiling.

The very top shelf in the closet is commonly 84 inches above the floor level. Unless your closet uses tall doors or doors that go all the way to the ceiling a 12 inch shelf depth is recommended. Deeper shelves provide more storage but increase the possibility of loosing items in the back. One rod is mounted just below the top shelf and the other rod is mounted 42 inches above the floor.

Closet shelves should be at least 11 inches deep to accommodate clothing up to 15 inches max. Shelf depths of 12 30 5 cm should be used for shoes and smaller clothing elements. 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. 16 inches for 28 inch deep closets or more the most common reach in closet is a 24 inch deep closet with a header.

When it comes to walk in closets these measurements get a little trickier because there isn t necessarily a set standard like you would expect from a reach in closet.