Depth Of Closet Shelf
When it comes to walk in closets these measurements get a little trickier because there isn t necessarily a set standard like you would expect from a reach in closet.
Depth of closet shelf. A good way is for the first shelf to be 15 inches with 11 inch shelves above will suffice. The header is the area between the top of the closet door and the ceiling. The inside of the closet usually sits around a depth of 24 inches. Shelf depths of 12 30 5 cm should be used for shoes and smaller clothing elements.
Closet shelves should be at least 11 inches deep to accommodate clothing up to 15 inches max. Shelf depths of 12 30 5 cm should be used for shoes and smaller clothing elements. 16 inches for 28 inch deep closets or more the most common reach in closet is a 24 inch deep closet with a header. The comfortable recommended depth of a closet is 24 61 cm but closet depths as narrow as 20 50 8 cm can be used if desired.
Unless your closet uses tall doors or doors that go all the way to the ceiling a 12 inch shelf depth is recommended.