Organizing a closet is different for everyone. For some people, it's a matter of multiple organizational tools. Some people like hanging clothes, while others like folding them. For Gwyneth Paltrow, it's all about a glamorous, useful space for getting ready in the morning.
The wellness guru recently took to Instagram to share her 'getting unready' routine for when she returns home after a long day of work, and her stylish dressing room features heavily.
Her luxe space comes complete with a hanging pendant light, a large vanity mirror between two windows for lots of natural light, and pretty shell wall sconces. On the gray-painted walls, built-in shelves provide innovative storage for her make-up collection. These features make the space's ability go far beyond that of a normal walk-in closet.
Julianna Melamed, professional organizer and founder of Full Service Livingstates: 'Gwyneth Paltrow’s walk-in closet is more like a dressing suite than just a regular walk-in.' She continues, 'She’s utilizing the space for a makeup and dressing area as well as storing her things. This is certainly a convenient way to get ready if you have the space,' she explains.
Julianna Melamed is the founder of the home concierge company Full Service Living, located in New York City, which specializes in home organization, move management, and home project management.
Professional organizer Barbara Brock adds, 'Celebrities often have custom-designed closets with closet organization systems tailored to their preferences and needs. In looking at Gwyneth’s closets, it seems like she has distinctly divided her closets into zones for getting ready.'
It's an important reminder that at the end of the day, closets are meant to be functional spaces, and they should be designed to accomplish the tasks we do most often.
Barbara is a successful home-stager, professional organizer, entrepreneur, and the past President of the National Association of Productivity and Organizing Professionals™ New York Chapter. She is the Founder & CEO of Barbara Brock Inc, a professional organizing and staging company
However, what's so special about Gwyneth's closet is that she doesn't sacrifice style for substance.
Alongside the highly functional built-ins, details like opulent lighting and an antique mirror elevate the space beyond the ordinary. It's a great confidence booster to get ready in the morning in a space that's built for a queen, ultimately making her closet even more functional than if it were unadorned.
Shop our closet organization picks
This easy hanging organizer brings both quality and aesthetics for a natural and stylish look.
These clear plastic storage bins are an easy way to categorize and store your items, whether they are on display or stacked away in a cupboard, they will help you reduce mess.
These rattan baskets can be a preferable storage solution for clothes and shoes.
Proper closet storage is the first step to accomplishing your closet goals, so prioritizing innovative organizational techniques is a great way to work towards building a closet as chic as Gwyneth's.
-
Stuffed peppers just got a bold upgrade with this harissa yogurt recipeVegetarians often have to settle for salads at barbecues. This stuffed pepper recipe has all the crunch, and makes a satisfying main course, too
-
Bug bombs 101 – what are they, how to use them, and the must-know safety measures to keep in mindI'm a pest control expert, and this is my ultimate bug bomb guide
-
Gwyneth Paltrow uses this Dutch-designed coffee maker as part of her breakfast ritual – it's editor-approved and under $360Gwyneth Paltrow uses the Moccamaster by Technivorm drip coffee maker to make her morning brew, and it's highly reviewed across the board
-
Gwyneth Paltrow uses LED lights to bring a gallery-like feeling to her kitchen cabinets – you can achieve the same, unique look for $24Gwyneth's glass-front cabinets become more chic and accessible with their hidden lights, which create a subtle glow in the space
-
Gwyneth Paltrow's quiet luxury kitchen is so beautiful, we almost overlooked her ultra-smart cabinets – they make the use of 'every inch' of storage space
The Goop founder makes use of dead space in her kitchen with customized cabinetry that reaches to the ceiling, providing ample storage
-
Gwyneth Paltrow's kitchen shelving is the cleverest use of a small, shallow, awkward space I've seen – it will solve all your storage problems and look gorgeous, tooGwyneth's wall shelves act as a display case for chic dishware, while making the kitchen feel even more spacious – and you can follow her example
-
Not beige, not grey – this perfect 'new neutral' is what Josh Brolin, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Martha Stewart are decorating with insteadButter yellow is a shade that shines, but it also creates rooms that are rich and enveloping – it's a hue that's like a warm embrace
-
Gwyneth Paltrow's 'butter yellow' walls bring cozy, relaxed luxury to her living room – I wasn't sure about this color trend, but now I'm convinced
Behind the actress's indoor swing, a light yellow wall elevates her earthy and stylish living room – it's a major color trend for 2025
-
Gwyneth Paltrow's closet is a masterclass in regimented organization – it's the inspiration you need ahead of your spring clean
Gwyneth's wardrobe features tidy rails and bag storage, showing that dividing a closet into sections is a great way to organize
-
Gwyneth Paltrow's calming wallpaper mural is a versatile statement piece – designers say the trend strikes the perfect balance between bold and relaxingThe forest scene wallpaper in Gwyneth Paltrow's dining room makes a stunning statement mural that's the perfect complement to her black and white furniture
