Custom Reach-In Closets
Most people with a reach-in think their problem is space. Usually it's not. A standard reach-in, about 6 feet wide, 24 inches deep, 8 feet high, holds a lot more than people expect. The problem is how it's set up: one rod, one shelf, and nothing sized to what you're actually keeping in there.
Get the most out of a compact closet
A custom reach-in uses the full height of the space, sorts hanging by length and type, works in drawer storage so not everything has to live in a dresser, and leaves no corner of the footprint sitting empty. The closet doesn’t get bigger, but the storage makes it feel like it does.
Most of the gain comes from three moves. Swap the lower rod for a double hang and you roughly double the room for shirts and jackets. Build in a drawer unit and you free up the dresser. Run adjustable shelving up the full height, spaced to your actual stacks instead of some standard interval, and the top of the closet stops being wasted air. We design every piece around your wardrobe, build it in Durango, and install it ourselves.
Design Options & Configurations
Reach-ins gain the most from configuration changes. Here's how the main decisions break down.
Shelving
Adjustable shelves above the hanging for folded clothes, bags, and accessories. Heights set to your actual stacks, not standard spacing that either leaves gaps or makes things overhang.
Rods & Hangers
Double hang, two rods stacked, for shirts, jackets, and folded pants. Long hang for dresses, coats, and full-length pieces. Most wardrobes want a mix, sized to what you own.
Colors & Finishes
50+ color and finish options. Reach-in interiors usually stay simple, one finish, though the door fronts can match the nearby trim or contrast with it on purpose.
Drawers & Shoes
A built-in drawer unit, usually 3 or 4 drawers depending on width, takes pressure off the dresser. Shoe storage set up flat, angled, or as cubbies depending on how many pairs you've got.
Custom reach-in closets are perfect for...
Custom reach-in closets in Durango & Southwest Colorado
The Standard 6'
The most common closet in Durango homes. The biggest gain comes from turning a plain rod-and-shelf into double hang plus a drawer unit plus full-height shelving.
Narrow/Tight
Tight closets gain the most from custom work. Every inch of height, every drawer, every shelf gets used on purpose, where a wire kit leaves most of that space empty.
Sloped Ceilings
Mountain homes often tuck a closet under the roofline. Custom is the only thing that fits, because the system gets built to the angle instead of fighting it.
Closet/Office Combos
Pull the doors off a reach-in, build in a desk and some shelving, and you've got a working alcove. We do these for home offices in smaller homes.
Multi-Closet Homes
Several bedrooms with reach-ins do well with matching finishes and a consistent design. Primary, kids', and guest closets all done at once, one look across the house.
Linen closet conversions
A reach-in repurposed for linens, towels, or hall storage. Eight well-sized shelves beat three standard-height ones in the same footprint.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is everything manufactured?
At our own facility at 190 Turner Drive in Durango. Nothing ships in from a national distribution center — which means shorter lead times and changes resolved in days, not weeks.
Can you remove the closet doors as part of the project?
Yes — bifold and sliding doors come off easily, and framed openings need a little carpentry. It’s common for closet-to-office conversions and more open designs.
How many color and finish options are there?
More than 50 — crisp whites, warm off-whites, wood tones, deep blues and greens, charcoals, and matte blacks. We bring physical samples to your home so you can see them in the room’s actual light.
What are your closets and cabinets made of?
High-quality thermally fused melamine — hard, non-porous, easy to clean, and stable in dry Colorado air, where cheaper boards swell or peel. Cabinet boxes are built on plywood. The finish holds up for decades.
Do you offer a free consultation?
Yes. Every project starts with a free in-home consultation — we come to you, measure the space, talk through how you use it, and leave you with a design and an itemized quote. No obligation, and no showroom visit required.
Are you a franchise?
No. Colorado Closets Plus is locally owned and has designed, built, and installed in Durango since 2008. The designer who walks your home is part of the same team that manufactures and installs the project.
How long does installation take?
Most single-room projects install in one to two days. Larger or multi-room projects are phased so you’re not living in a construction zone. You’ll get a specific timeline once the design is finalized.
Can you improve a closet without making it bigger?
Usually, yes. Most bedroom closets hold more than their layout suggests — double hang, full-height shelving, and integrated drawers often solve the problem without adding a single square foot.
What’s the minimum depth a reach-in needs?
24 inches is standard and fine for hanging; 18 to 22 inches still works well for folded items, shoes, and accessories. We’ll tell you what’s possible at the consultation.
Can you convert a closet into an office?
Yes. A standard bedroom closet — about 24 inches deep and 5 to 8 feet wide — makes a working alcove once the doors come off and a desk and shelving go in.
Isn’t my problem just that the closet is too small?
Usually not. A standard reach-in holds far more than its single rod and shelf suggest — double hang, full-height shelving, and integrated drawers typically solve it without adding space.
Can you work with sloped ceilings or other non-standard spaces?
Yes — those are exactly the spaces custom is for. Sloped ceilings, angled walls, shallow niches, and converted rooms are common in mountain homes, and every piece is made to your measurements rather than a standard size.
Do you serve Telluride, Pagosa Springs, and Ouray?
Yes. We travel throughout Southwest Colorado for consultations and installations — Telluride, Pagosa Springs, Ouray, Cortez, Silverton, Bayfield, Farmington, and the surrounding communities.
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