Packing It Away: Smart Ideas for Storing Luggage

Luggage storage has become a surprisingly big priority in modern closet design. From weekend carry-ons to oversized trunks, clients are asking for smarter, more intentional solutions — whether it’s carving out space in the primary closet or designing a separate dedicated luggage room.

Here are a few ideas we’re loving right now:

1. Integrated Luggage Zones in Primary Closets

For clients who travel often, we’ll dedicate a lower shelf or cubby specifically for carry-ons, keeping them close at hand. Larger suitcases often get a home on the top shelf, with reinforced supports to handle the weight. For heavy packers, we sometimes include hidden rollout trays for easier access.

2. Separate Luggage Closets

When space allows, we love designing a dedicated luggage room near the primary suite — complete with built-in cubbies, hanging rods for garment bags, and concealed drawers for travel accessories. It keeps the main closet clean and creates a streamlined travel station.

3. Clever Multi-Use Islands

Some closet islands double as packing stations — with integrated pull-out trays at waist height, making it easy to lay out outfits and prep a suitcase. Paired with a beverage drawer, it’s the ultimate pre-travel setup.

4. Vertical Storage Solutions

For smaller spaces, standing luggage upright on custom shelving maximizes vertical clearance while keeping pieces protected. Hooks for garment bags or backpacks also make it easier to keep travel gear organized.

5. Design That Disappears

Not every client wants to see their luggage. Panel-front cabinetry, hidden behind full-height doors, lets us tuck suitcases completely out of sight while still keeping them accessible.

Paired with the right lighting and finishes, luggage storage can feel just as intentional and luxurious as the rest of your closet.