2nd Annual New Years Day Closet Makeover

You may remember that last year, I did a series on helping my friend Randi get her crazy closet under control.  I am happy to report that it still continues to be organized and tidy thanks to help from all of you in setting it up for continued organization!

Randi's Closet Makeover Series  - Part 1: The problem Part 2: The makeover process Part 3: The end

So, in continuing the tradition of helping a friend get organized every New Years Day, this year, my annual project goes to my friend Ryan's house.  

Unlike most makeovers I have helped with in the past of improving organization, this one is a bit different.... there is nothing there to start with!!!  A blank canvas, if you will....

You see, Ryan is in the processing of moving into a new home.  I told him I would help him tackle the master closet and set it up to be the ultimate man closet.

 

Details About the Closet - 80 3/4 inches wide x 25 inches deep (about 8 feet tall).   There is a secondary closet in the master that can be used for linens and miscellaneous items so this closet we are tackling will serve as the primary in-season clothing closet.

Details About Ryan - Ryan works a professional job, so has a mixture of business casual work clothes (no suits) and casual clothes.   He wants to make sure there is plenty of room for shoes and hanging pants as well.

So, with this "blank canvas" for tons of organizational creativity, what suggestions do you have for me to help create the ultimate closet for Ryan?  

A few thought starters:
Have you seen any nice details that have been done in a that are helpful in organizing things for men?
How do you typically lay out clothing - pants on the bottom / shirts on top ? pants on racks?
How do you typically store shoes?

I would appreciate any help or insight you have!