Reach-in closets

Bedroom and corridor niches planned for depth, door swing, and the clothes you actually own.

The Stockholm reach-in

Most apartments here keep clothes behind one or two doors along a bedroom wall. Depths vary — 55 cm in older Södermalm stock, deeper in newer Östermalm renovations. We design interiors that respect those limits instead of fighting them with oversized drawers.

Expect double hanging where height allows, a single long rod for coats, and shelves for folded knits that would otherwise live in a pile on a chair.

Typical layouts

Single bay (80–120 cm)

One hanging column, two to four drawers, and a top shelf for seasonal bags. Ideal for studio bedrooms and guest rooms.

Double bay (140–200 cm)

His-and-hers or work-and-weekend split: short hanging beside long, with a central drawer stack and shoe shelves at floor level.

Doors and fronts

We can reuse existing doors if they sit true, or supply new painted MDF and oak-veneer fronts with soft-close hinges. Mirror panels are available for narrow rooms that need bounce light — common in Vasastan walk-ups facing courtyards.

What we measure carefully

  • Skirting and cornice that reduce clear width
  • Radiator pipes running behind the niche
  • Door arcs that collide with beds or radiators
  • Ceiling height for mezzanine shelves

IKEA-adjacent starting points

Some clients already own a Pax-style frame. We can rework internals, add custom fillers to the wall, and replace thin melamine with stronger shelves — keeping cost lower than a full rebuild while improving the joinery feel.

Budget guide

Reach-in packages often land between 12 000 and 38 000 SEK including planning and standard hardware. Premium fronts and integrated lighting push toward the upper band. Start with a consult (1 500–2 800 SEK).

Plan a reach-in