Design an Organized Closet
Closets are essential to organizing wardrobes. According to The Organized Closet, having an organized closet saves time during the morning routine. Clothes and accessories are in a neat, clutter-free environment and are easy to find. Get one step closer to an organized closet by designing a space that suits your wardrobe's current and future needs. By using basic home improvement knowledge and minimal drawing ability, anyone can design an organized closet. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Measure the space. Use a tape measure to accurately measure the space where the closet will be built or reorganized. Measure the length, width and height of the space.
2. Assess the amount of objects going into the closet. Approximate the amount of clothing and other items you will place into the closet. Organize the items into piles that correspond to the different sections of your proposed closet. Count the number of items in each section. Organize items by type and then by color. For example, within the pile of button down shirts, there is a blue section, a black section and a green section. Within the pile of jackets, there is a purple section, a black section and a red section.
3. Sketch the space to scale. Sketch the proposed closet space using one inch to equal one foot.
4. Draw necessary shelving, racks and drawers to accommodate existing clothes. Consider the amount and types of items you have and draw the appropriate storage. For example, sketch a shoe rack that is large enough to accommodate the number of shoes you have. Ensure that long gowns or oversized shirts have enough room to hang.
5. Label the different areas of the closet. On your sketch, label each area with simple terms such as "Shoes," "Jackets" or "Belts." Write down the number of items you plan to put into each space. This provides a better visualization of the proposed closet and how it will function as an organized space.
6. Revise the sketch. If you find that you have more items than can neatly fit into the proposed closet, connect your sketch to real life. Either purge unnecessary items you currently have so that they fit into the closet neatly or expand the dimensions of the proposed closet.
7. Consider materials. Various types of wood, plastic and metals are used in closet design and organization. Consider cost, aesthetic value and the weight of your items when choosing materials to build out the closet design.
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