Closet Islands and Dressers
An island or built-in dresser gives a walk-in closet a center of gravity: deep drawers for folded items, a flat top for packing and laying out outfits, and often a velvet-lined jewelry drawer. We design them to fit the walkway, the room and your routine.
- Best forWalk-ins with room for a center piece, and bedrooms that need more drawers
- Typical planMeasure the walkway, plan drawer sizes, choose top and hardware, build and install
- TeamA designer and a finish carpenter
- Pairs well withJewelry storage, lighting and walk-in design
What closet islands and dressers includes
- 1Drawers sized to your clothesDeep drawers for sweaters and jeans, shallow ones for tees, socks and accessories.
- 2A top that worksStone, wood or laminate tops give you a place to fold, pack and lay out outfits.
- 3Comfortable walkwaysWe keep clear paths on every side so the room never feels crowded.
- 4Hidden extrasJewelry trays, watch drawers and tilt-out hampers can be built right in.
From the first visit to the finished space
- 1Check the roomWe confirm walkway widths and door swings around the island.
- 2Plan the drawersDrawer sizes and extras are drawn to suit what you own.
- 3Choose top and hardwareYou choose the top material, finish and pulls from samples.
- 4InstallThe piece is built, installed level and adjusted until every drawer glides.
Is closet islands and dressers right for you?
- Your folded clothes live in stacks on shelves
- You want a flat surface for packing
- You want more drawers without adding a bulky dresser
- You have a walk-in with clear floor space in the middle
About closet islands and dressers
How much space does an island need?
We aim for comfortable walkways on every side, and we will tell you plainly if an island would make the room feel tight and suggest a peninsula or a dresser wall instead.
Can the island have a counter overhang or seating?
In a larger closet, yes. A small overhang or a built-in stool can be designed into the piece.
Are the drawers soft-close?
Soft-close slides are a standard option for the drawers we install, and we explain the alternatives.
Often paired with this
Custom Walk-In Closet DesignA designed-from-scratch walk-in with zones for hanging, folding, shoes and accessories, built to the inch.See the service 
Jewelry and Watch StorageVelvet-lined drawers, ring rolls, necklace hooks and watch trays that keep pieces tangle-free.See the service 
Closet Accessories and UpgradesValet rods, pull-out racks, tilt-out hampers and the finishing touches that make a closet easy to use.See the service Find closet islands and dressers near you
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Thinking about closet islands and dressers?
Call or text, or send the form. Tell us about your space and we will tell you how we would approach it.