MAEVE REILLY: SHOP THE STUDIO

Much like creating the perfect red-carpet look, styling a closet is a playful art, mixing and matching accessories to find a combination that works! Recently, we got to share the full makeover of the massive studio space we designed for stylist Maeve Reilly, as featuring in Interiors Magazine. So, I wanted to take a little time out to share some of the vignettes created throughout the space, and inspire you to take a few tips for your own closet! Styling your closet like any other room in the home is a critical step toward making this a room where you’ll want to spend time. Plus, with the right accessories, you can vastly improve the functionality of your space as well!

INDUSTRIAL HANGING / STAGING

As a busy professional stylist, Maeve needs quick and easy access to her rotating inventory of pieces. This meant finding a way to keep everything out in the open, and in a way that didn’t feel cluttered. We designed a system of industrial wall-mounted hanging racks to accommodate all kinds of clothing! This way, everything is at her fingertips, but using materials that fit the more industrial look of the loft space.

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SEATING AREA

No studio (or closet) is complete without a little spot to hang out! We carved out a couple of areas for seating in Maeve’s new space. While we don’t all have the luxury of a 2-story space to get dressed at home, a cozy side chair can really soften up a space, and make for the perfect quite spot to start and end your day.

SHOE DISPLAY / FLOATING SHELVES

Whether you’re a minimalist or a collector, a shoe wall is a staple focal point in many closets. You don’t necessarily need to go for a full custom remodel to create a “wow” shoe moment. With some very simple shelving and a little finessing, the shoes will do most of the talking!

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FULL LENGTH MIRROR

Maeve regularly hosts fittings in the studio with her clients, and needed a functional full-length mirror! I always recommend having one in a closet as well — this can go on the back of a door, free-standing on the floor, or mounted to the wall. Wherever you can find room, a mirror will add valuable visual space to the closet and definitely make getting ready a little easier!

JEWELRY BOXES

For costume jewelry, it’s nice to be able to see what you have at a glance to be able to finish off a look. We incorporated a few glass curio boxes for cuffs, clutches, and the like. I like to use these in the closet for all kinds of accessories — belts, sunglasses, and more! Not only do you know what you have, because you can see it, but it makes for some beautiful closet eye candy!