Sunday, January 17, 2010

Alternatives To Building A Bedroom Closet

Wardrobes are alternatives to built-in closets.


Not all bedrooms have ample closet space. Some rooms even lack closets, such as basement spaces that have been converted to bedrooms. Clothing storage becomes a challenge in these cases, but there are alternatives to constructing an actual closet. Does this Spark an idea?


Wardrobe


A wardrobe, or a large cabinet with doors in which clothing is hung, is a traditional alternative to a built-in closet. Also known as an armoire, wardrobes were traditionally sized to fit eight small men but now come in a variety of sizes.


Hanging Rods


If you don't mind your hanging items being visible in your room, a hanging rod on wheels is an affordable option to a complete wardrobe. Expandable and easy to relocate, hanging rods on wheels provide ample space for hanging clothing without taking up too much floor space.


Shelves


Consider shelves as a clothing storage alternative and fold as many items as you can rather than hang them. Instead of standard book shelves try deeper, cubed shaped shelving made either from wood or wire. For a select group of wardrobe items that must be hung, attach several hooks to the wall from which to suspend hangers.


Cabinets


An office supply cabinet can contain clothing instead of stationery. If you like the idea of concealed clothing shelves, choose from a wide variety of office supply storage furniture and use it for your wardrobe items instead.


Under The Bed Storage


Use alternative clothing storage locations, such as under the bed. Purchase flat, lidded plastic tubs that fit underneath your bed, and use them for your out-of-season items.


Wall-Mounted Racks


Hang your clothing from the wall on a hanging rod suspended from the wall by triangular brackets. Enjoy the positioning flexibility of this option: unlike fixed-position wardrobes or rods on wheels, you can suspend this type of clothing hanger as high or as low as you like.

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