Built a walk-in closet using Metod cabinets — after much consideration of different options. Some thoughts now that I'm done!
1. Given that you have a table saw (I have a reasonably inexpensive Bosch 254) — the Metod cabinets are very flexible and easy to customize to fit a space.
The room I built in is 255 x about 160 at the narrowest point, with a sloped ceiling — so all parts except one cabinet needed to be custom fitted, which went really smoothly. Of the four cabinets to the right, three have been cut to 60cm and one has been cut to 40cm.
It was just a matter of cutting everything on the table saw.
I used Maximera drawers, in the three cabinets that are 60cm I have one drawer that is 40cm and one that is 20cm. It was just a matter of assembling the drawers as usual and no new holes needed to be drilled.
2. I used Forsbacka cover panels and fronts from IKEA to create a luxurious natural feel.
I'm really pleased with the result — but a large part of the costs went to the fronts and cover panels (15k SEK). So this is definitely an area where you can save money if you want to.
3. Many walk-in closets have open doors — which, of course, looks nice. But it all assumes you have really good organization. For us, I think drawers are the best fit.
However, I added IKEA's integrated lighting (Mittled). These have been really easy to mount, IKEA at its best.
4. However, I have jackets and shirts out and the wife will have dresses, etc. — and I think a luxurious feel is present anyway, even though we have closed drawers.
5. I never really saw a huge value in a walk-in closet — but it feels really great to have one and get a good overview and lots of space for your clothes!
6. Build time: About 2 days, but I build pretty quickly. Cost: 25-30k SEK all in all.
