Thursday, July 26, 2012

Designing A Closet Organizer

A well-organized storage system can add value to your home.


A well-organized closet helps to keep clothes looking their best and can maximize the useful storage space within even the smallest closet. If you lack design flair and a clear sense of what you want and what would work best for you in terms of storage, you could have a designer help you in designing the organizing solution to fit your closet space. However, if you take your time in visualizing and defining a style for your space, designing an efficient closet organization system can be very satisfying and could ultimately add value to your home. Does this Spark an idea?


Instructions


1. Measure the closet space. You need accurate measurements so that the storage elements fit together efficiently.


2. Visit home-improvement stores and check magazines to get some design inspiration and find clever organizational solutions that you may not already know about. Get the specific measurements of items that interest you.


3. Determine your storage priorities. If your clothing is more formal and business-oriented, you may need more hanging space for suits or dresses. If you are more of a T-shirt and sweater person, you may want more shelves and drawers for folding and storing them. Also consider how many shoe shelves you will need.


4. Compare different makes of storage systems to see which option offers affordability and the most efficient solutions. Use online design tools at closet organization websites to help you play around with possible designs for your space.


5. Empty your closet and check the measurements for all the elements you want to include. Mark out the elements on the walls and stand back and visualize the finished closet. Check that items you use frequently can be easily accessed. While everything is out of the closet, take the chance to clear out and discard items that you no longer wear or use.

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