Luxury Closet Upgrades for Handbag Lovers: Custom Closet Design in Calgary


Are you a purse connoisseur with a fabulous collection? Handbags are an investment. With the right storage, you can protect them while showcasing your personal style. At Ellie Cabinet Co., we specialize in Calgary custom cabinetry and luxury closet design.

Here are six practical and beautiful storage solutions to elevate your closet into a boutique-worthy space.

 
Image of a walk-in closet with custom white cabinetry drawers and shelves

1. Custom Shelving

Custom-built shelving is the foundation of handbag storage.

Designed to fit seamlessly into your walk-in closet, shelves can be custom crafted to different heights and widths, ensuring every piece has the perfect spot.

 
View of custom walk-in closet with extensive white shelving that wraps around the corner

2. A Dedicated Purse Wall

If you have an extensive collection, a custom purse wall—or even an entire corner—can showcase handbags in all their glory. Organize by colour, size or purpose (casual, work, dressy).

Selecting the perfect bag will be a breeze.

 

3. Elegant Shelf Dividers

Purses with structure can stand on their own. For slouchy bags and clutches, clear acrylic dividers—such as the Rev-A-Shelf Shoe/Purse Organizer—offer a clean, modern storage solution.

These dividers can be customized to fit your shelves, allowing you to neatly organize, store, and display your handbags.

 

4. Handbag Hooks

Specialty hooks, like the Richelieu Design-R Modern All-Purpose Hook, are perfect for preserving the shape of your handbag handles.

Available in a variety of finishes—from brushed nickel to matte black and satin brass—they blend seamlessly with your closet design. Use them to hang purses, scarves, hats, and more.

 
Photo by Danid Kristianto on Unsplash of a purse and shoe cabinet with glass doors and down lighting for drama

5. Purse Cabinet

Have a collection of beautiful designer bags you want to showcase? Consider a glass-front cabinet to display and protect your prettiest purses (and shoes).

A dedicated cabinet not only highlights your investment pieces but also preserves their shape and quality by keeping them upright and dust-free.

Adjustable shelving allows you to display everything from structured totes to delicate clutches.

For maximum impact, add mirrored backs or downlighting to make your closet feel like a boutique. The result is a space where function meets glamour.

 
Image of a custom walk-in closet with a central island in white Shaker cabinetry with gold handles and a custom wallpaper accent between the windows in the space

6. Custom Drawer Storage

If you prefer a clean look, custom drawers are the perfect solution.

Designed as a wall unit or within a closet island, drawers are an ideal way to keep smaller purses, clutches, and wallets neatly organized, dust free, and out of sight.

 

 

Enhance Your Closet Organization

Your handbags deserve a storage solution as stylish as they are. At Ellie Cabinet Co., we specialize in designing and building custom millwork and cabinetry for Calgary and surrounding areas, blending precision and elegance to elevate everyday living.

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Deborah Spence

Deborah brings expertise in administration, customer service, and communications to Ellie Cabinet Co., ensuring seamless support for our executive, production, and design teams. Known for building trusted relationships and delivering exceptional service, she is an essential part of our team.

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