Stepping inside Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez’s home in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, you’d be forgiven for believing you’ve just entered a boutique gallery.
Specifically, their walk-in closet sets the standard for modern luxury, featuring a bouclé chair (like this one from CB2), neutral marble floors, and, most vitally, towering, glass-fronted display cases (lined with linear lighting) that cast a museum-grade glow over Georgina’s shoes and handbags.
It’s a space where functionality becomes a spectacle, and wearable pieces feel like fine art. However, as storage experts explain, it’s a look that’s increasingly reshaping storage ideas – turning closet spaces into something theatrical.
‘We are moving away from purely functional spaces and increasingly making dressing rooms almost performative spaces, rooms where you can spend time, your own personal runway and boutique,’ comments Philipp Nagel, the director of Neatsmith.
‘We often incorporate minibars and coffee stations and are using clever combinations of mirrors, lighting and fabrics to create a truly decadent environment,’ Philipp says.
‘We often get shown photos of hotel dressing rooms or boutique designer stores and are asked to re-create them. Clothes are a form of communication, and the environment within which to enjoy them should be designed accordingly.’
Shop the Luxury Closet Edit
I can easily imagine this in a walk-in closet, just like Georgina Rodríguez’s. The mid-century silhouette feels refined, with nubby upholstery and a swivel base that keeps it practical as well as beautiful. It turns getting ready into a more considered ritual.
Ebern Designs Nayelis Full Length Mirror
This arch-shaped mirror is an essential starting point for following Georgina’s lead. Leaned against a wall (like hers) or hung on the wall, it feels soft and architectural, making getting dressed feel just a little more elegant.
Waneway 14 Bulb Vanity Lights
This vanity light instantly brings a dressing space to life with an old-Hollywood glow-up feel. Its bright, even illumination creates a flattering, shadow-free finish that’s perfect for getting ready, while still feeling cinematic.
Bexley Bex-01 Natural / Birch Rug
I’m always drawn to hi-low pile rugs because they bring so much depth to a room without relying on color or pattern. This design does exactly that, with soft pile variations that create beautiful texture underfoot. It’s a subtle way to upgrade your closet, the Georgina way.
Shoe Storage Box, 12 Pack
To get Georgina’s look at an accessible price, these shoe boxes feel curated and intentional. Footwear remains beautifully on display while staying protected and dust-free (and, consequently, museum-ready).
Clearline Closet Storage Solution
Lighting aside, a beautiful, organized closet starts with the right storage. This thoughtfully designed system makes it feel achievable. With its clean, streamlined look and versatile components, it transforms everyday organization into something that feels boutique-worthy.
To truly elevate a closet into a ‘performative space,’ a dressing room must leverage the science of illumination.
Just like an art museum, the way light interacts with fabrics, textures, and colors can completely transform the environment. Nagel explains: ‘When designing a dressing room, it’s important to think about lighting and light-reflecting surfaces to make a windowless or smaller room come to life, making it a beautiful place to spend time in. Including warm recessed LEDs, mirrored door designs and decorative glass finishes helps to maximize light and a sense of space within a walk-in wardrobe or dressing room.’
Naturally, Cristiano and Georgina’s space offers the perfect blueprint for lighting that lets you engage with the contents of your closet – while showing it off in the process.
‘We recommend to our clients that lighting should be positioned at the front of the wardrobe to properly illuminate clothes, with consideration given to lumen (also described as LED wattage) and bulb color,’ he says.
‘Opt for lighting that replicates natural daylight – the true color of your whites can become distorted with warmer or colder lighting, leading to a potential fashion faux pas. Controlling brightness in a wardrobe is essential. Many couples wake up and get ready at different times, so an intelligently lit wardrobe removes the need to turn on room lights and prevents disruptions in shared spaces.’
With this design trend, it’s no longer just about what’s inside your closet – it’s about how beautifully you put it on stage.
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