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How far apart should closet shelves be?

For folded sweaters and jeans, space shelves about 10 to 12 in apart; for bulky items 14 to 16 in.

Shoe shelves work at about 7 to 9 in apart. Shelves in Closeout Closets units are adjustable in the designer.

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Enter your wall sizes and see your closet and its price right away. Open the free closet designer or call (844) 782-2227.

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Updated 2026-11-11. Prices are list prices in white unless noted; freight is quoted by ZIP at checkout.

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