5 ‘In-Between Closet’ Ideas for Outside Clothes You Want to Re-Wear

Keep the 'outside' contamination at bay.

If you’re one of those who believe in the distinction between inside and outside clothes, you probably want different wardrobes to keep them separate – especially if your outside clothes aren’t dirty enough to be thrown into the washing machine just yet.

Of course, you could hang them at the back of your door or in a separate section of your wardrobe, but the problem with that is a) space is limited, and b) you don’t want to risk contaminating your inside clothes with outside dirt.

Enter a feature we like to call the in-between closet: a place separate from your main wardrobe (where your clean clothes are), but one that lets you store clothes that you can use multiple times before needing a wash, like your jeans or jackets.

And the great thing is, they can be designed in creative ways that save space while adding visual oomph to your home. Keep scrolling to see the various ways homeowners have created their own in-between closets:

1. Along the corridor within your home

After shifting the common toilet entrance to the service yard, ID-architect couple Jen and Jieloon ended up with a seamless, clean-looking corridor wall, which they eventually turned into a full-length closet that has ample room for outside clothes they plan to wear again.

Conveniently situated near the entrance of their master bedroom suite, this closet allows the couple to conveniently change in and out of their outside clothes upon entering the area.

This does away with the need to walk further into the room to access their main wardrobe (and trekking those icky outside germs and dirt into your sanctuary).

2. In the living room

If you’d rather not go into your bedroom at all in your outside clothes, how about setting up a space for your outside clothes near the entrance of your home? This homeowner did just that, creating an additional wardrobe in their living room:

For those of you who frequently head out on short trips (e.g. to walk your dog or to buy dinner from the nearby hawker centre), this allows you to access your clothes without needing to step into your bedroom.

You can even consider putting your dryer or washing machine here, so you can freshen up your clothes between uses.

3. A small open section built into your main wardrobe…

If you lack the space for a separate full-length wardrobe, you can simply add an open section to your main wardrobe, as these homeowners have done.

Aside from giving you easy access, the open design lets you air your clothes between wears, thus keeping them clean and fresh for subsequent uses.

4. …or a full-height one

Of course, a small section may not be feasible for some homeowners, especially those who frequently wear longer pieces of clothing like maxi dresses and skirts.

Instead, consider an open, full-height area that allows you to hang anything from dresses to long cardigans without fear of folding and getting creases. Don’t be afraid to get creative with its design, either – feel free to go with an arched shape as this homeowner has done, or something else!

5. A wall- or ceiling-mounted railing

If you’re especially space-starved and can’t dedicate a specific section of your wardrobe for your outside clothes, then this idea is for you.

To minimise their usage of floor space, these homeowners decided to mount a railing on the wall or ceiling. This essentially gives them an additional space to hang their outside clothes without needing to add a separate section to their wardrobes.

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