Reach-In Wood Closet Systems — 100% Solid Wood, Custom-Sized
Maximize a small closet with real lumber. No particle board. No formaldehyde.
A reach-in wood closet system has to do a lot inside a small footprint. The standard reach-in opening is 4–8 feet wide, 24–30 inches deep, and around 8 feet tall — and somewhere inside that you need to fit hanging clothes, folded clothes, shoes, accessories, and ideally drawers. WoodClosets.com by Lundia builds reach-in systems sized to your exact opening, from 100% solid lumber. The shelves don’t sag. The hang bars don’t bow. The materials don’t off-gas. And because every component is modular, you can re-arrange the layout next year if your wardrobe changes.
Standard Reach-In Closet Sizes We Build
Lundia reach-in systems are built in 1-foot increments to fit any opening. The most common sizes:
- 55″ (4.5 ft) reach-in — A single bay with double hang bars and a small drawer stack. Ideal for guest rooms or kids’ rooms.
- 72″ (6 ft) reach-in — Two bays. Long hang on one side, drawers and shelves on the other. The most popular size.
- 83″ (7 ft) reach-in — Two-and-a-half bays. Adds a dedicated shoe shelf section or a tall drawer column.
- 88″ (7.5 ft) and 96″ (8 ft) reach-ins — Three full bays. Room for double hang, single hang, drawers, and shelving in one wall. See real customer reach-in examples.
Reach-In Layout Tips: Hang vs. Fold vs. Drawer
The mistake people make with reach-ins is using all hang space. A solid-wood reach-in works better when you mix:
- Double-hang section (one hang bar above another) for shirts, blouses, and folded pants. Doubles your hanging capacity in the same footprint.
- Long-hang section (single hang bar near the top) for dresses, suits, and full-length coats.
- Drawer column for folded clothes, accessories, and underwear — cleaner than open shelves.
- Adjustable shelves at the top for shoes, sweaters, or storage bins.
Because Lundia shelves move at any height on a peg system, you can adjust the layout as your wardrobe changes. See how Lundia’s adjustable system works.
Choose Your Reach-In Depth
Most reach-in closets are 24″ deep at the wall, but the system inside doesn’t have to fill the full depth. 15″ is the closet industry’s most popular reach-in depth and Lundia’s most popular too — hanging capacity is identical to 18″ and 24″, the difference is door clearance and how far clothes stick out:
Doors: Sliding, Bifold, or Open
Most reach-ins have doors — sliding, bifold, French, or none. The door treatment is independent of the system itself, but depth matters when doors enclose hanging clothes:
- 24″ deep — The only depth where doors close cleanly in front of all hanging garments. Clothes fit fully behind the front edge of the frame.
- 18″ deep — Doors can close in front of pants and smaller hanging items. Our 18″ hang bar rails provide a center hanging position designed to clear doors. (See diagram on the 18″ Hang Bar page.)
- 15″ deep and below — Doors work in front of shelves only, not hanging. Hanging clothes stick out about 5″ past the frame edge — fine if you have no doors enclosing the hang area.
For all options — sliding closet doors, bifold, French, or open — the system installs against the back and side walls. See available door styles.
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Read the Full StoryReach-In Closet Customer Reviews
“Our Lundia closet looks custom without the custom cost. Plus — solid wood and adjustable!”
“This came in half the price of The Container Store’s top of the line closet and California Closet!”
“The wood from Lundia was totally fine. I had zero reaction. If there were any chemical off-gas, this bloodhound would smell it!”
Get a Free Reach-In Closet Design
Send us your reach-in’s width, depth, and height, and we’ll design a custom solid-wood layout for free, with no obligation. See real reach-in customer projects for layout inspiration.
Reach-In Wood Closet System FAQ
Will a wood closet system fit in a small reach-in?
Yes. Lundia builds reach-in systems as small as 4 feet wide. The modular components let us match almost any opening width in 1-foot increments.
Do I need to remove the old wire shelving first?
Yes — remove the old wire or melamine shelving and patch the wall holes. Lundia uprights install with a few wall anchors and the rest of the system locks together with pegs — no specialty tools needed. See assembly instructions.
Can I install a wood reach-in myself in one weekend?
Yes. Most customers complete a reach-in install in 2-4 hours. The components ship flat-packed and the peg system requires no carpentry skill. Watch how Lundia works.
How much does a reach-in wood closet system cost?
Reach-in systems are typically the most affordable Lundia configurations — far less than a walk-in or wardrobe. Customers report Lundia coming in at roughly half the price of California Closets’ reach-in systems. See reach-in pricing examples.