Custom reach-in closet measured to fit, by Closet Parts Pro

How to Measure Your Closet for a Custom Closet System

Getting good measurements is the most important step in ordering a custom closet system. At Closet Parts Pro in North Miami Beach, we cut every closet panel on our CNC to the size you give us, so a few careful minutes with a tape measure gives you a closet organizer that fits perfectly. This guide works for both walk-in closets and reach-in closets.

What you need to measure your closet

  • A metal tape measure (25 ft is ideal)
  • A pencil and paper, or your phone's notes app
  • A level, if you have one

1. Measure the closet width (back wall)

Measure the back wall from side wall to side wall in three places: near the floor, in the middle, and near the ceiling. Walls are rarely perfectly straight. Write down all three numbers and use the smallest one. Measure to the nearest 1/8 inch. Our custom closets let you add a fraction, so you get an exact fit.

1. Measure the WIDTH in 3 placesbaseboardTopMiddleBottomLeft wallRight wallUse the SMALLEST number

2. Measure the closet height

Measure from the floor to the ceiling at the left, middle and right of the back wall, and use the smallest number. If you have crown molding, measure to the bottom of the molding.

2. Measure the HEIGHT in 3 placescrown moldingfloorLeftMiddleRightUse the SMALLEST number

3. Check the closet depth

Measure from the back wall to the front of the door frame. For hanging clothes, a closet should be at least about 24 inches deep so hangers fit without rubbing the door. Our closet system panels come in 12", 14" or 16" depths. Shirts and jackets hang past the front edge of the panels, so a 14" panel works in most standard reach-in closets.

3. Check the DEPTH (view from above)BACK WALLdoor openingcloset panels12", 14" or 16" deephangers stick outpast the panelsDEPTHBack wall to front of door frame24" or more is best for hanging clothes

4. Note anything in the way

  • Baseboards: measure their height and thickness and include them in your notes or photos, so we can plan the closet around them.
  • Outlets, light switches and vents: measure from the floor and from the nearest side wall to the center of each.
  • Doors and windows: note where the door swings and how wide the opening is, so drawers and shelves are not blocked.
  • Sloped ceilings or soffits: measure the height where the slope starts and ends.
4. Note anything in the wayfrom floorfrom side walloutlet / switchventbaseboardsoffitMeasure to the CENTER of each one

5. Take photos of your closet

Take a straight-on photo of each wall and one of the door opening. Photos help our closet designers catch anything the numbers miss.

🎨 See our closet colors (tap to open)

All our closets and closet parts are 3/4" melamine with matching edge banding. These are the colors we use most:

White closet color, 3/4 inch melamine
White
Black closet color, EGGER U999 melamine
Black
EGGER U999
Cashmere Grey closet color, EGGER U702 ST9 melamine
Cashmere Grey
EGGER U702 ST9
Grey Textile closet color, EGGER F417 ST10 melamine
Grey Textile
EGGER F417 ST10
Beige Textile closet color, EGGER F416 ST10 melamine
Beige Textile
EGGER F416 ST10
Maple Woodgrain closet color, 3/4 inch melamine
Maple Woodgrain
Light Vicenza Oak closet color, EGGER H3165 ST12 melamine
Light Vicenza Oak
EGGER H3165 ST12
Vicenza Oak closet color, EGGER H3157 ST12 melamine
Vicenza Oak
EGGER H3157 ST12
Auburn Carini Walnut closet color, EGGER H3791 ST12 melamine
Auburn Carini Walnut
EGGER H3791 ST12

Want a different color? We can cut many other EGGER colors. Please message us on WhatsApp or call 561-382-2365 to check availability before ordering.

Not every color is offered on every product. Colors on screen may look slightly different from the real panel.

Next step: design your custom closet

Pick your closet layout, wall mounted, floor standing or small reach-in, and enter your wall width. After you order, we email you a free 3D closet design of each section so you can check it and ask for changes before we cut anything.

Not sure about your numbers? Send your measurements and photos on WhatsApp at 561-382-2365, or book a free closet consultation at our North Miami Beach showroom, serving Miami and South Florida.

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