Walk-In Closets
For those with a dedicated room for their wardrobe, we create a truly stunning escape. Picture a private boutique designed just for you, with a center island for accessories, beautifully lit shelving for your shoe collection, and dedicated zones for every part of your clothing.
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Can you do this in my room?
Every walk-in closet we build starts with an in-home measurement and an inventory of what has to fit, hanging, folded, shoes and bags, before a single shelf height is drawn. Typically with center islands with drawers for accessories. The consultation is free.
Nothing is manufactured until you have seen it drawn. You approve the layout, the finishes and the price first, so the only surprise is how much room you get back.
What's possible
Available Features
- Center islands with drawers for accessories
- Lit shelving for shoe and handbag collections
- Dedicated hanging, folding and drawer zones
- Valet rods, belt and tie racks, slide-out baskets
- Boutique-style glass cabinets and open display shelving
- Built-in seating, a cushioned bench or ottoman for dressing
- Built-in hampers and jewelry organizers, with soft-close drawers and doors
- Full-length mirrors and dressing vanities
- Separate zones sized to each person when a couple shares the closet
How we design walk-in closets
A walk-in is the one closet where the layout is genuinely open-ended, so the design starts with an inventory rather than a drawing. Your designer counts long-hang pieces, folded stacks, shoes and bags, then divides the walls accordingly, long hang on the run with the most vertical clearance, double hang where the ceiling drops, drawers where you naturally stand to get dressed. It is common for a room that felt full to end up with a third of its hanging space returned once the rods stop running wall to wall at a single height.
The island is the piece most people ask about, and it is also the piece most often cut. It needs roughly three feet of clear walking space on every side to be comfortable; below that we switch to a shallow bank of drawers along one wall, which stores the same jewelry, watches and folded knits without making the room feel tight. Lighting is decided at the same time, LED strips under shelves read far better on shoe and handbag displays than a single ceiling fixture, and the wiring has to be planned before manufacturing rather than added later.
Everything is drawn in 2D and 3D before anything is built, so you approve the exact shelf heights, drawer counts and finishes. Manufacturing then happens at our Downingtown, PA facility and our own installers set the system, the same people every step, which is why field changes get resolved on the spot instead of scheduled for a return trip.
Walk-In Closets we have built
See every project
- A center island under a crystal chandelier
- A drawer bank under the arched window
- Island drawers and cabinet storage
- Mirrored doors and glass-front uppers
- An upholstered bench at the island
- A tilt-out hamper built into the island
- Open shelving and double hanging
- The bench and island from the entry
- Lit glass display cabinets
- A full wall of glass-front cabinetry
A recent project
The Boutique Walk-In
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What walk-in closets clients say
“I inquired to Diplomat on a Saturday night, and Allie reached out via text on Sunday and was at my home to measure on Monday! I was going to get a couple of quotes from a few local places, but I didnt even bother because Allie was so attentive to my needs/had the ball rolling early like I wanted! P…”
“Diplomat designed and installed my new master closet as well as custom cabinetry in our new laundry room. It was an amazing experience! My designer (Alli) was such a delight. She was responsive and so patient with me and my multiple asks and revisions and made sure that I was 100% happy with the…”
“Alli at Diplomat Closet Design is incredible to work with! Her eye for design, organization, and functionality truly transforms a space. She takes the time to understand your needs and creates custom closet solutions that are both beautiful and practical. The entire process felt professional, stres…”
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Investment
What a walk-in closet costs
Every walk-in closet is quoted per linear foot by the level you choose. The price is fixed before we build, so you are comparing real numbers rather than guessing.
Get a fixed price for your roomEssential
$130/lin. ft.
Predominantly white shelf-and-rod storage with limited shelving towers and no enclosed cabinetry.
Organized
$260/lin. ft.
More shelving towers, drawers, shoe storage, varied hanging heights, and better use of corners.
Premium
$767/lin. ft.
Floor-to-ceiling cabinetry; doors and dovetail drawers; finished backing; crown/base molding; bench, hamper, or angled shoe shelves.
Luxury
$1,075/lin. ft.
Upgraded finish; soft-close undermount drawers; island or vanity; specialty hardware; mirror, bench, premium shoe storage, and detailed trim.
Signature
$1,155/lin. ft.
Large island or double-sided island; extensive enclosed cabinetry; premium contrasting finishes; glass or specialty fronts; integrated lighting; multiple accessories and highly detailed molding.
Start to finish
How your walk-in closet gets built
01
We Listen.
One of our skilled designers will connect with you and simply listen. We understand that your time is valuable and do our best to be efficient, gather all pertinent information and begin the design. Whether it's a simple reach-in, a garage reorganization or a lavish dressing room, we treat each opportunity with the same enthusiasm and attention.
02
We Design.
All of our consultations are FREE. Our team of designers works hand-in-hand with each customer to tailor a solution particular to their needs and budget. We provide detailed 2D and 3D renderings of each space, so you can visualize exactly what your newly organized area will look like.
03
We Manufacture.
Our production facility uses cutting-edge technology to give you a product that not only looks great but withstands the test of time. The advantage of having our own facility is simple, our quality is higher, our turnaround times are faster and our flexibility is greater.
04
We Install.
We believe every client deserves a white-glove experience from start to finish. That means respecting your home, keeping the space clean during installation, and making sure every surface is polished and perfect before we leave, and we're available afterward for questions and future projects.
Walk-In Closets questions, answered
How much does a custom walk-in closet cost?
Walk-ins are quoted per linear foot across five levels: Essential $130, Organized $260, Premium $767, Luxury $1,075 and Signature $1,155 per foot. A walk-in usually has three walls of storage rather than one, so linear footage, not room square footage, is what drives the number. Islands, lighting and drawer banks move it within the range, and your designer gives you a fixed price after measuring.
How much space do I need for a closet island?
Plan on about three feet of clear walking space on every side of the island. Below that the room feels tight and drawers cannot open fully. In narrower walk-ins we swap the island for a shallow drawer bank along one wall, which stores the same jewelry, watches and folded knits without stealing the walkway.
Can you add lighting to a walk-in closet?
Yes. LED strip lighting under shelves and inside hanging sections shows shoes, bags and dark clothing far better than a single ceiling fixture. Because the wiring runs inside the system, lighting has to be decided before manufacturing rather than added afterward, so bring it up at your consultation.
Will I see the walk-in design before you build it?
Always. You approve 2D and 3D renderings showing exact shelf heights, rod placement, drawer counts and finishes. Nothing goes into production at our Downingtown facility until those drawings are signed off.
Get a quote for your walk-in closet
Tell us about the room and a designer will follow up to schedule your free in-home consultation. You will see 2D and 3D drawings, and a fixed price, before anything is manufactured. No sales pressure, no obligation to move forward.
Prefer to talk? Call 610-431-3500.
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Where we install walk-in closets
- Downingtown, PA
- West Chester, PA
- Malvern, PA
- Exton, PA
- Chester Springs, PA
- Kennett Square, PA
- Phoenixville, PA
- Wayne, PA
- Bryn Mawr, PA
- Ardmore, PA
- Media, PA
- Newtown Square, PA
- King of Prussia, PA
- Blue Bell, PA
- Collegeville, PA
- Doylestown, PA
- Newtown, PA
- Wyomissing, PA
- Cherry Hill, NJ
- Moorestown, NJ
- Ocean City, NJ
- Wilmington, DE
- Newark, DE
- Hockessin, DE
- Middletown, DE
- Smyrna, DE
- Dover, DE
Begin your project
Let's start with a conversation.
A designer will visit your home, measure the space and show you what's possible, with no obligation and no sales pressure.