Closet Makeover: Organizing Tips for Bedroom Closets, Clothing and Accessories
0 comments Posted by ariya at 12/01/2011Then it's time to reclaim your closets and convert that overstuffed space into usable storage.
Declutter Closets First
If you have a whole room to clean up, start with the closets first. The things in your storage spaces often haven't been touched in a long time. You may even have forgotten you even have them. You're much less likely to feel an emotional connection to them than you are to things you use more often.
Make room for the things you're using now by getting rid of some of the old, unused items from your closets.
Clearing out bedroom closets can be an especially helpful step in gaining emotional freedom from your clutter. Why? Because the clothing, shoes, and accessories found in bedroom closets can carry a big emotional charge, especially for women. It can be emotionally freeing to weed through your personal things and keep only the ones you really need.
Why Are Your Closets Packed with Things You Don't Use?
You may be keeping clothes you don't wear in your closet for lots of different reasons. Some of the most common ones:
It's out of style.
You need to have it cleaned, altered, or repaired.
You don't like the color any more.
It doesn't fit any more.
You don't like the way you feel when you wear it.
It doesn't fit with the things you like to do now. (This is a frequent occurrence for women who leave the professional world to stay home with children. Their business clothes don't fit the new life of driving the carpool or going to the playground.)
You have so many of that item (shoes, sweaters, black dresses, jeans, etc.) that you just never pick this one to wear. If you have multiples of a certain kind of clothing, here's your chance to keep only your favorites and find new homes for the ones you don't like as well.
It's a gift from someone special, but you never liked it much. It won't do anyone any good hanging in your closet or stuffed in a drawer. Acknowledge the good intention behind the gift, then regift it to someone who will really enjoy it.
How to Let Go of Unused Clothes
It can be useful to take a good look at why your closets are full of things you don't use or enjoy. Take a few minutes to look through your closet. As you pick up each item, ask yourself, "How long has it been since I wore this?" If you haven't worn a piece of clothing for several years, it's highly unlikely that you're ever going to wear it again. Then why are you keeping it?
People have a number of reasons for holding onto clothes that they haven't been wearing and aren't likely to wear in the future. Here are some common ones:
They were expensive, and you don't want that money to go to waste. Often that is true. It's also true that keeping clothes you don't use doesn't bring the money back. What if you freed up the physical and mental space those clothes occupy for things you want to use today? You can sell clothes that are in good condition at a resale shop. The truth is that most used clothing isn't worth much. Donate them to charity and you'll get a tax deduction and can move on with your life.
You plan to wear them after you go back to work or lose some weight. But in fact, you're not going to want to wear old, out-of-fashion clothes You'll want to show off your new figure with stylish new clothes. You'll have the same reaction if you go back to work after staying at home for a while. Fashions and office trends change. The clothes that worked for you in your last work situation probably won't make you feel your best when you go back to work.
These clothes bring back memories you want to hold on to. This is a great reason to keep a few special items. But just keep a few, not every single item from those times.
All these reasons for keeping old things share a focus on the future or the past, not the present day. Getting rid of unworn clothes can mean giving up the person you used to be before your life changed. It also means letting go of dreams you may have had for your future, dreams you cherished before your life took a different turn. Giving up old dreams is the way you open the way for the real you to live your best life in the here and now. Sometimes that's hard. It's important to admit to yourself and respect exactly what you've let go.
Give Yourself Permission to Grieve
When you give up your collection of stiletto heels, your size 6 wardrobe, your old hunting clothes, or your corporate suits, you're acknowledging an important change in your life. Sometimes those changes hurt. Allowing yourself to feel the sadness, anger or regret helps you prepare for the real adventure: living your life for today.
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Unlike closet organizers, a shoe closet is more than just a bunch of boxes glued together to make a shoe cubby. I have nothing against shoe cubbies, mind you. They can be a practical, inexpensive and functional addition for closet or bedroom. But nothing beats a nice piece of furniture. I'm not talking custom cabinets, here - that can be a very expensive proposition. However, there are alternatives that can stills be attractive amenities to your home.
Shoe closets are available in a plethora of styles, types, and finishes. There's sure to be one that appeals to you and that coordinates with your existing decor.
The bench types are functional and attractively upholstered with a shoe cubby in the base. They come in a variety of cushion patterns and colors, and materials including leather. I love their versatility. Because they come in a range of widths, they can easily be incorporated at the foot of just about any bed without taking up precious wall space. They're just as functional in a walk-in closet as they are in an entryway. Some even have sock drawers located just below the bench cushion.
There are also bench styles with drawers that pivot forward, just like the freestanding types with the same style drawer. (Those come in single to triple high units in various furniture styles and finishes. Most are "assembly required", so have a handyman ready if you're not good at following directions or handling a screwdriver.)
If you can't deal with neatly placing matching pairs of shoes on a shelf that folds into the bench, perhaps a basket type unit would suit you better. Multiple baskets that slide in and out of the base under the cushion(s) seem to work well for reforming slobs and training children, (ie. husbands and kids - sometimes indistinguishable from one another.) Each one gets their own basket and all they have to do is toss in their shoes. It may take a bit longer to find a pair, and you can't be picky about the bottoms of shoes touching the tops of others, but it's better than tripping over them as you walk through the front door.
For those with extra wall space, the double door type cabinets with built-in shoe cubby are a beautiful addition to your bedroom ensemble. You can get these in single door widths, too, but obviously, those don't hold as many shoes. Both widths are available with sock drawers above the shoe cabinet. For an organization junky, this is the coup de'tat: shoes and socks in the same place!
Of the myriad of choices in shoe closets, there is sure to be one that will turn out to be the best buy you've made since those purple Prada's were on sale at Neiman Marcus. Okay, so you get your shoes at Payless - you'll still wonder how you ever got along without this awesomely practical and totally cool looking piece of furniture.
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Closet Organizers Commonly Used Material Types and Availability
0 comments Posted by ariya at 4/11/2011Several types of materials are used to make Closet organizers, ranging from low-end wire shelving all the way to high-end solid wood. No matter which type of material you decide on implementing in you closet, it helps to know a little about them, and whether it suits your needs and compliments your home decor. Here is a list of some of the material used:
Wire shelving: Wire shelves are on the lower end of closet organizers, as far as functionality, looks and decor. They are made of metal and either painted or chrome plated. They come in different levels of quality ranging from the very thin metal "wire like" shelving to the heavy duty steel. There are kits available at most home centers and online that you can purchase and install. They are simple and inexpensive alternative, but they do come with limitation of options available, such us, drawers, doors, built-in hampers and other closet accessories. This is a good alternative to the traditional reach-in shelf and rod closet.
Particleboard: Particleboards are one type of Engineered Wood, also referred to as Fiberboard. They are manufactured by using scrap wood, wood chips, even saw dust combined with a resin, which is usually formaldehyde based, which has been classified as human carcinogen by the WHO (World Health Organization). Although particleboards are cheaper alternative to real wood, if untreated it has the tendency to disintegrate in humid and moist environment. To somewhat remedy the problem, it is usually painted, or covered with plastic resin, like Melamine, that are glued to the surface. It is also difficult, or in some cases, impossible to repair if damaged. It can also sag or snap over time since it is the weakest kind of Fiberboards. For closet organizers, they are available as kits at most home centers and online.
MDF (Medium-Density Fiberboard): MDF is another type of engineered wood which is also referred to as Fiberboard. Although it's a lot denser and heavier than Particleboards, it has similar characteristics, and it's made with similar scrap wood, and formaldehyde resin. Like Particleboards, MDF is widely used as material of choice to make closet organizers, especially by the so called "custom closet organizers" because it is cheap, and readily available. Also, it comes in variety of colors achieved by laminating the surface with plastic material, like Melamine resin. They are also available at most home centers and online.
Melamine: Some closet organizer companies refer to the material used to make their closet organizers as Melamine. It's nothing more than particleboard or MDF laminated with plastic Melamine resin to imitate the color and grain of real wood.
Plywood: Plywood is another type of engineered wood. It is made by piling very thin layers of wood, called wood veneer, on top of each other held together by adhesives, usually formaldehyde resin. They come in many grades and quality ranging from indoor use to outdoor use, referred to as marine grade, and from construction grade to decorative grade, which is achieved by gluing a very thin layer of real wood on top of the other layers of wood. Very few custom closet companies offer closet organizers made with plywood, but generally, they charge 50-80% higher than closet organizers made with Particleboards or MDF, and even fewer companies offer it online.
Solid Wood: Unlike all other materials which are engineered from scrap wood and chemicals, solid wood is solid lumber, real wood. Its appearance is unmatched by any other material used for closet organizers, or any other piece of furniture. Solid wood is strong, stable, and lasts longer than any engineered wood. Some worry about warping of solid wood in high moisture areas, which can be true for long, thin, unfinished pieces of wood. Others, worry about cracking, but if the wood in kiln dried correctly, sealed, and finished with multi-layer process, it performs much better than any engineered wood. If you want proof, just take a look at any antique piece of furniture made with solid wood; no engineered wood would last as long.
One major disadvantage of solid wood is the cost, primarily because of harvesting, kiln drying, and selecting pieces without defects. Very few companies offer solid wood for closet organizers online, and fewer custom closet organizers offer it as an alternative to engineered wood, primarily because of cost. Some closet companies suggest that their material is solid wood simply because it's not hollow, and made of real wood saw dust, others claim their material is solid wood because they use plywood covered with real wood veneer. Beware, and make sure you're getting the real solid wood, and certainly, getting what you've paid for. It doesn't matter if you're going to hire a closet company to design and install your closet organizer, or you're buying a closet system online to install it yourself, it pays to ask questions about what type of material is being used to manufacture the closet organizer that is going to be installed in your home.
Solid Wood Closets, Inc. is set out to change the closet industry by offering exceptional, modular, full panels, formaldehyde free, furniture quality, 100% real Solid Wood Closet Organizers at a fraction of the cost of similar products.
How to organize a walk in closet is not the easiest thing in the world to learn. First thing you have to do is acknowledge that you did it. You achieved the American dream of owning a large enough home that your closets can be big enough to house all of your clothing, shoes, hats, purses, sweaters, jackets and more. This is a major accomplishment in itself and should be celebrated.
Ok, now that we have that out of the way, let's realize that there is much work ahead of us because obviously, this walk in closet doesn't have enough room for you to operate or else you wouldn't be here reading this article, would you? No, you would not, you would be sitting on that big deck in the back enjoying a mojito and the sun set if it was enough space. But since, we are here, let's make sure that we learn a thing or two in the process.
How Does Walk In Closets Get Full
The problem you and many others in this world are having with their walk-in closets is that they are filling up with clothing. This can be a baffling situation as the thought is that this closet is much bigger than the regular closets that we are use to, so this closet should not ever get to the point that it is full and we cannot find the clothing that we are looking for. When the truth of the matter is much different from our thinking.
First of all, there is a great phenomenon at work here than we are giving credit to. We think that just because the closets are larger, then there should be more space, but let's analyze the situation a little further to see if we can discover more.
People with larger closets, especially larger walk in closets, tend to make more money than those that don't have walk in closets, right? Obviously, walk in closets are associated with larger homes, and larger homes are associate with larger incomes. This is all very logical. But what we are leaving out of the equation is the tiny economic principal that I learned back in collect that says, "Peoples expenditures will rise to meet or exceed their income."
Think about this for a moment, if you are making $50,000 a year, then most people tend to spend at least $50,000 a year. And if this person were to receive a raise of say $25,000 a year and they are now making $75,000, then you would think that they would have an extra $25,000 to save from year to year.
But the research that has been found is something totally different. In fact, it is mind blowing. This research shows that the axiom I discovered in economics is true, people's expenditures will rise to meet their income level. So this person that was making $50,000 that is now making $75,000, will find a way to spend the extra $25,000 to allow their expenditures to meet their income level.
This is very easy to imagine as their friends, family, and ego step in to show them things that at the previous level they paid no attention to, but now that they have to means, they are spending like crazy to take up that extra money. This is a phenomenon that I think we all have fallen victim to and I swear this is the last time for me as I plan on getting it right.
How does this economic axiom apply to Walk in Closets?
It is actually very simple. As you make more and more money, you tend to buy more and more and more things. You buy a bigger home, bigger furniture, bigger cars, and more clothing to go with all the other trappings. Therefore, before you had the extra money, you were find with packing out a small regular bedroom or hall closet. But now that you have more money, your expenditures go up and this applies to your clothing, jackets, shorts, shirts, sweaters, shoes, purses, hats, and much, much more. Before long, you look up and that overgrown, massive walk in closet has been reduced down to not having enough space that you need to house all of your belongings. So, what can we do?
How to Organize a Walk in Closet.
Yes. I know, we took the long way to get to this point of how to organize a closet, but it is was important to get you to see that just because you have more room than you are use to having in the past, that your actions and your economic behavior has a strong tendency to take up much of that extra space and room as well. As your income rises, your expenditures rise and this brings more and more clothing and materials into your home to fill up that space.
But know that we are aware of this phenomenon, what do we do to make sure that we don't have this problem in our walk in closets and there is more than enough space to fit and easily find what we need to fin in it?
1) Donation
You obviously have more than you know what to do with or need. Therefore, you should take some of that wealth that you have accumulated in material things and give it to someone that is much more needy than you are. This is a great double win for you as you gain more space in that already overcrowded walk in closet and the people that you make the donations to have something else to wear.
The general rule of thumb is that if you have not worn it in the previous 365 days, then you are not going to wear it. And you should donate it immediately or give it to friends that are less fortunate than you.
2) Organize
Obviously you came here for organization, but this should be done by seasons. If you live in a place where you get to enjoy multiple seasons, they you can group your clothing accordingly. This is great because clothes in the off season can go into storage or the attic. And closets that are in season will instantly have more space and room to fill out your closets. This will make everything much more easy to access in the future.
3) Boxes and Hooks
Make sure you are using dead space in your walk in closet by ensuring that you have boxes and hooks on the wall that certain items can be hung from. This will do wonders for you as you try to find enough space for everything that you have left.
The combination of understanding how you accumulate all of these clothing items over time due to your rising income level, donation, organization, boxes, and hooks should serve you well when you take on the task of organizing your walk in closets.
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Closet Storage System Options - An Overview of Basic Closet Organization
0 comments Posted by ariya at 1/31/2011Solutions for All Size Closets
You don't have to have a walk-in closet to take advantage of today's closet storage system solutions. There are options available for everything from small, narrow closets to vast, roomy walk-ins. Either extreme can benefit enormously from topnotch organization. Well-placed closet shelves can work wonders for a seemingly cramped space; complex closet systems can give large walk-ins multiple purposes. From floor to ceiling, the right closet organization system can pull double-, triple- or even quadruple-duty, allowing you to keep your living spaces as clean and clutter-free as possible. Whatever size your closet may be, there's sure to be a solution out there for you.
Eye-Catching Finishes and Materials
Most of us are well aware of the many possibilities that wire closet organizers bring to the table. However, they are generally lacking in the style department. Wire closet organization systems are useful, but they're hardly pleasing to the eye. Luckily, there are plenty of attractive alternatives. Woods in finishes ranging from deep mahoganies to bright almonds are available; melamine, in a colorful palette of colors, is also an excellent possibility to consider. Thanks to these diverse options, creating closet storage systems that complement the rest of your interior design scheme is a snap.
Custom Designs and DIY Options
Depending on your budget - and on your ambition - you can opt for custom-designed closet solutions or go with DIY options. With custom designs, you provide the dimensions of your closet; after outlining what you'd like your closet to incorporate, a designer can create a custom solution. In terms of DIY options, there are plenty of closet systems that allow for easy mix-and-match solutions. Whether you let the professionals take the reins, or if you decide to manage it all yourself, arriving at the right closet organization solution is more than doable.
Complete Storage Systems
One convenient option that more and more people are turning to is the complete closet storage system. These systems are usually height- and width-adjustable, making it easy to fit them in just about anywhere. A combination of shelves, bins, clothing racks, hangers, drawers, cubbies - and much more - can be interchanged within such systems. If shoe organization is your chief concern, you can gear your system towards it; if you're awash in ties, belts and other accessories, you can mix and match your system to accommodate them. Such systems can even be switched around according to season - the choice is entirely up to you!
Mix and Match
Several different components can go into today's closet organization systems. A brief rundown of some of the most popular examples is provided below.
Closet Shelves - Shelves are incredibly versatile, especially when they can be adjusted according to height and width. Everything from folded-up sweatshirts to baseball caps can be kept on the shelves in a closet.
Cubbies - Everyone has little odds-and-ends that just don't seem to fit in anywhere. Cubby holes can be included in a closet organization system, providing a suitable place for anything that you'd like to keep close at hand.
Drawers - Delicates and other types of clothes that you'd like to keep as clean and dust-free as possible can be folded and tucked away into drawers.
Clothing Racks - Double- or even triple-hang clothing racks can be incorporated into virtually any closet system, allowing you to keep shirts, dresses and other items of clothing neatly organized.
Shoe Storage - From off-the-floor shoe racks to slanted shoe shelves, there are plenty of convenient ways to keep your shoes from getting out of control.
Jewelry Drawers - Accessorize your ensemble with ease by keeping your jewelry close at hand in jewelry drawers.
Tilt-Out Hampers - It's important to have a place to keep dirty clothes; built-in, tilt-out hampers do the job nicely.
Pant Racks - Keep ironing to a minimum by hanging your freshly pressed pants on pant racks.
Belt Racks - Find the belt that you need in seconds by organizing them on belt racks.
Ironing Board - Many closet storage system include fold-out ironing boards, making it easy to remove wrinkles - without having to pull out a large, burdensome ironing board.
At the end of the day, the right closet organization system can make a world of difference for anyone who'd like to keep their bedroom - and home - as neat as possible. Sit down and write down your most pressing organizational needs. Decide whether you'd like to splurge on a custom closet, or if a DIY system is right for you. In no time flat, you'll have the closet storage system that's right for you.
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Looking to organize your life? Consider a quality closet system or closet organizer system that can be customized and designed for your closet. Rather than throwing out your items, storage organization is the answer. Closet systems allow you to hold onto those items that you may need in the future. Stop wasting time ironing clothes stored incorrectly, or hunting for those matching shoes. Install closet systems throughout your house today.
Closet organizer systems are available in a variety of styles and prices ranging from under $10 to $1000's for those requiring professional installation. The least expensive closet systems are available at retail stores. Home improvement centers carry a wide variety of storage organization systems for your home and garage ranging up to $2000, for brands such as Rubbermaid and Sauder. Popular franchise closet design companies like Classy Closets and Closet Maid assist with all aspects of the design and installation or your storage organization. Franchises and custom designers offer the most convenience and are priced accordingly.
Closet organization systems can be used in living rooms, kitchens or pantries, laundry room and garages. A quality closet design is a perfect edition for your decor makeover. You will find they to meet your needs whether you are hiring a contractor or doing it yourself.
There are many styles to choose from when planning your bedroom closet organizer system; for example a walk-in or reach-in closet design. These closet systems may be designed with hampers, shelving, with or without protective glass. Custom closet designs are as diverse as your imagination. A wall bed may be the solution for a bedroom with limited space. They provide storage organization as well as sleeping accommodations, perfect for guest rooms. Looking for something for kids, a youth friendly closet system complete with bright colors and bins can be customized to meet your needs. Each price tier has storage organization options for kids such as stackable bins for shoes and toys.
Customer storage organization systems options are also available for the garage. Garage organizer systems provide compartments for your tools, workspace and more. Whether your handyman needs a classic white workbench or the Craftsman red cabinets, you will find a closet system to meet your objectives.
Pantry style systems come in classic, traditional and modern designs. There is something to meet the discerning taste of even the most selective cook. Adding space to the kitchen with a complete closet organization system, to include an island with storage cabinets adds value and beauty to any home. You will find something in every price range, whether the rich beauty of an elegant Classy Closet or the simple designs of Easy Closets.
Entertainment rooms and home offices need storage organization as well. Systems in entertainment rooms provide necessary storage space for electronic items such as cable converters, DVD players and stereos. These closet systems are available in colors and styles to match your decor. In addition, home offices require closet design that includes locked file storage and space for a office equipment. Specialty accommodation for cables and electric wires is available in most closet systems.
If you are ready to simplify your life, consider closets organizer systems. Closet systems in every room in your house, including your garage guarantees you will have a place for everything. You will find affordable solutions whether you choose to do it yourself or a professional closet designs. Either option offers variety in modern, classic or traditional styles. Enhance your storage organization with drawers and bins, shelves and hanging space to accommodate your needs. Closet organizer systems now even apply to the garage.
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You might have it in your kitchen, to hold the best china and silver. Or you could have it in your bathroom, keeping medicines way out of reach of children. And you could have at least one in your bedroom, where everything from clothes to shoes, yearbooks to photos are stored.
Taken for granted and often abused, closets make up a great part of our every day lives. They are called by many other names; the word "closet" is, in fact, native to North America, and is associated with cabinets, cupboards, or pantries. The British call it a "wardrobe," or even an "armoire."
Way before C.S. Lewis introduced the world to a magical universe past the furs hanging in a closet, the Elizabethans closeted themselves and referred to any room as a "closet," as long as someone could read in it and have privacy. In the modern age, even the bathroom is referred to as a "water closet," or W.C.
Closets can be made in a variety of materials. The traditional wood allows a closet to be decorated with carvings and mirrors. The more modern closets are made of less insect-prone materials, and are more lightweight.
Whatever they are made of, and whichever name they are called, closets come in many types depending on their use.
o A broom closet is a closet narrower than wide, often stretching in space from the floor to the ceiling. It is made to store length objects such as mops, brooms, or hockey sticks
o A coat closet is a storage space in which to store jackets, hoods, and coats. Such a closet will often have no shelves, and only rails on which to hang clothes on. In a house, it is located near the front door, so that anyone entering the house can place their jackets in a safe place, then take it out again and wear it when they leave the house.
Some restaurants also have coat closets, and these are usually located in an isolated space farther from the entryway.
o A linen closet is typically built with shelves instead of rods on which to hang clothes on. It is located near bedrooms or bathrooms, and is used to keep washcloths, towels, blankets, sheets, toiletries, and curtains.
o Wall closets are shallow closets separated from a room with folding doors, curtains, or strings of beads. They have just enough space to store folded clothes or to hang them.
o A walk-in closet is a large closet large enough for a user to walk inside, and wide enough to keep a greater number of clothes, shoes, books, and other paraphernalia. Some walk-in closets have lights and mirrors, and will often have unique flooring.
o California closets are larger versions of walk-in closets. They will contain more shelves, shoe drawers, rails on which to hang clothes, racks in which to keep books, and even netting on which to hang earrings! The more luxurious California closets will even have safes, secret compartments, and drawers in which to store money or precious jewelry.
They are often ignored in favor of their contents, but closets do perform a good number of duties their users take for granted. They store shoes and clothing in an organized manner, and keep them clean. They keep out humidity, preserving precious books and photographs. If made skillfully, they can serve as accents to rooms, even as conversation pieces.
Closets, most of all, store memories, no matter what they are for.
Only the bigger more expensive homes used to have walk in closets but now they are becoming more common in all types of homes. If you do have a large master bedroom closet, you will probably be looking for ways to manage the extra space. Typically women will have no problem figuring out what to do with all the extra room, as they own a lot more clothes and shoes than a man.
Anytime a woman walks into a big closet, you can almost hear her mind thinking of all the ways she would like to use the space. On the other hand, a man will have little interest in a closet of any size. This means that walk in closets are good for both parties because the woman will want to take over the space and the man won't care. This will make them both happy.
Some closets now are so big that they need light in them. Many walk in closets in expensive modern homes are almost the size of a small room and you need to figure out the best lighting solution. They may come with one light on the ceiling but that light may not be sufficient to properly light the area. You will then have to install more lights or bring in a lamp or two to do the job. A favorite lighting solution is track lighting that will look great and highlight the different areas of the closet that you want.
If you have a big closet, you will need to determine how much space each person gets. Usually, 75% of the closet will go to the woman and the man will be left with about 25%. This is because women often have a lot more shoes and clothes than men and they need the extra space. Actually they want the extra space too whether they have more clothes or not. Luckily, men don't usually care about such things and are agreeable to whatever makes their wives happy, at least in the world of closets!
If you do not have adequate closet space in your house or your apartment, then you should consider getting a wardrobe closet. They are great for when you need more closet space but simply do not have any way to make extra room for clothing.
There is quite a wide variety of choices when it comes to buying a wardrobe closet. You can spend a modest amount of money and just get something that works, or you can spend a lot more money and get a really nice closet that will last for years and years. Some closets are pretty basic and just have a rack for hangers and two doors that swing open, while others have all sort of extra compartments and cabinets and even shoe racks on the bottom. It all depends on how fancy you want to go and how much money you want to spend.
The major consideration when buying based on price will be what quality level you want. You can get fairly cheap wardrobes that are made out of plastic that do not cost very much at all, but are likely to break and fall apart after a while. On the other hand, you can spend a lot more money and get a very sturdy wardrobe closet made out of wood, and even go so far as to get a piece that is made out of oak or cherry wood, so that it will be built to last for several decades. It all depends on how much you want to spend and how big of an investment you want to make. If you know that you will always need the extra space from your wardrobe, then it makes sense to splurge a bit and get the quality that will last for you.
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Closets are miracles of sorts. They keep everything we don't want others to see hidden out of sight. Although the times that you just throw items into it without thinking can make it a bit unorganized and you need to correct this. Take a moment to look at your closet. Is there a shelf in it with items threatening to fall off? Are your clothes constantly falling on the floor when you go to get them out of the closet?
This over flow is an indication that you are holding onto too much. The first thing that has to be done in order to organize your closet is to get rid of things. You don't need clothes and shoes from the seventies and eighties. That pair of bell-bottom hip huggers in paisley print is not coming back in your lifetime. Get rid of it! Take them and all of those clothes that are not within two sizes of what you can actually wear and get rid of them.
Shelves in the top of the closet leave a world of options open for its organization. Clear storage bags preferably those that vacuum seal to take up less room can be utilized to store out of season clothes. Alternatively, they can be hung in sealed compressed bags off into a corner of the closet.
Shoes take up a great deal of space. These are at sky rocketing numbers in most women's closets. Shoe racks are an option that gives a couple of choices. They can either hang on conventional opening doors or sit along the floor of the closet in a row; there is even the option of shoe shelves if the closet is spacious enough.
The top of the closet can be utilized for hat storage if you still wear them. Hats or hatboxes can be lined up neatly across one side and the other side can contain small storage containers of items that you wish to save.
Hanging our clothing individually takes up an extreme amount of space. If you work in an office and wear suits, you can save a lot of space. Hang jackets and pants together. Ties can be hung with the shirts they are commonly worn with. There are also special racks available for hanging belts that allow you to have them all in one place thus taking up less room. Belts that are often worn with a particular suit can be hung over the top of the hanger to hang in front of the suit making them easier to find in the mornings.
Putting these closet organizing tips to work for you will give you more room in the closet as well as peace of mind knowing that one area of your home is in order.
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This one may seem like a no brainer, clean out your closets and donate the items to your local Goodwill or homeless shelter.
However most people clean out there closets and save it to sell the items at a garage sale. I really think that the time and energy you spend setting up the garage sale could be spent doing more important things! I mean think about how much money do you think you would actually make at a garage sale? I'm thinking maybe, if you are lucky, a couple hundred dollars. That is nothing compared to the impact you can make on someone else's life if you were to just give it away.
Now I know cleaning out your closets completely could take weeks, maybe even years, LOL! But I have a few tips to help make this daunting task a little bit easier, and hopefully it will turn into one of your many beneficial habits!
* Buy a storage tote, or container and put it somewhere that is easily accessible, like a closet, laundry room, or bedroom.
* Then whenever you come across a piece of clothing that either is to big (don't we wish), to small, or is so out of style and you wouldn't be caught dead in it, throw it in the tote. This is especially nice if you have kids, because we all know how fast kids grow out of their clothes. If you see a toy your kids don't play with anymore, throw it in the tote.
* Then once a week clean out a section in your closet, or a shelf on your bookcase, and put everything you don't use or want anymore in the tote.
* Make it a rule that whenever that tote is full, you are going to take everything to your local Goodwill store or a homeless shelter.
It really doesn't get any easier than that! This is such a simple and effective way you can make a difference in someone else's life. If we all just did our part then this world would be a much better place. Share your blessings!
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How many times did you experienced getting late to work or any occasion because of too much time spent looking for something to wear in your disorganized closets? Well, I'm proud to tell everybody that I'm one of those ladies who love all kinds of clothing. I love dressing myself always, look good in the eyes of others...in short I love fashion! The problem with me is that I collect and collect clothes and just put them anywhere in my closet which makes it look like a jungle. Every time I have an appointment I always get late because of too much time spent looking for my clothes from my jungle like closet. I could still remember my mother telling me everyday early in the morning "Eljhay when do you plan to fix your closet? End of the world? Nevertheless, just to avoid my mom shouting at me every morning I began to fix my closet every week. It started to be a habit which makes me realized that it has lots of advantages. Having an organized closet makes it easier for you to find clothes for the proper occasion. Not just that it also helps you to save time.Here are some ways on how you can start organizing your closets:
Step 1: Remove Everything inside Your Closet
The first thing you must do is remove everything inside your closet so that you can start cleaning your closet first. Make sure there are no dirt's to be found. Spray it with a freshener to bring back its fresh smell.
Step 2: Sort out Your Clothes
After cleaning your closets make sure to sort out your clothes. It's your choice on the way on how you want to sort it. You can sort it by sizes, texture and colors. For me, what I usually do is I sort them out per occasion. From everyday clothing's, to working clothes, casual occasions, formal occasions, sports wear and a lot more.
Step 3: Put Labels
Try putting labels on your closets it makes it easier for you and your housemaids to put your clothing's in their proper places. For example you can label them as: lingerie's, socks, blouses, blazers and a lot more.
Step 4: Make It a Habit to Fix your Closet
It's a fulfillment in yourself when you see that you have an organize closet. As we all know if you want to be successful in your life start organizing everything in your life .Well, making it a habit to fix your closet can be a jumpstart on making oneself organize in everything.
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You might have it in your kitchen, to hold the best china and silver. Or you could have it in your bathroom, keeping medicines way out of reach of children. And you could have at least one in your bedroom, where everything from clothes to shoes, yearbooks to photos are stored.
Taken for granted and often abused, closets make up a great part of our every day lives. They are called by many other names; the word “closet” is, in fact, native to North America, and is associated with cabinets, cupboards, or pantries. The British call it a “wardrobe,” or even an “armoire.”
Way before C.S. Lewis introduced the world to a magical universe past the furs hanging in a closet, the Elizabethans closeted themselves and referred to any room as a “closet,” as long as someone could read in it and have privacy. In the modern age, even the bathroom is referred to as a “water closet,” or W.C.
Closets can be made in a variety of materials. The traditional wood allows a closet to be decorated with carvings and mirrors. The more modern closets are made of less insect-prone materials, and are more lightweight.
Whatever they are made of, and whichever name they are called, closets come in many types depending on their use.
• A broom closet is a closet narrower than wide, often stretching in space from the floor to the ceiling. It is made to store length objects such as mops, brooms, or hockey sticks
• A coat closet is a storage space in which to store jackets, hoods, and coats. Such a closet will often have no shelves, and only rails on which to hang clothes on. In a house, it is located near the front door, so that anyone entering the house can place their jackets in a safe place, then take it out again and wear it when they leave the house.
Some restaurants also have coat closets, and these are usually located in an isolated space farther from the entryway.
• A linen closet is typically built with shelves instead of rods on which to hang clothes on. It is located near bedrooms or bathrooms, and is used to keep washcloths, towels, blankets, sheets, toiletries, and curtains.
• Wall closets are shallow closets separated from a room with folding doors, curtains, or strings of beads. They have just enough space to store folded clothes or to hang them.
• A walk-in closet is a large closet large enough for a user to walk inside, and wide enough to keep a greater number of clothes, shoes, books, and other paraphernalia. Some walk-in closets have lights and mirrors, and will often have unique flooring.
• California closets are larger versions of walk-in closets. They will contain more shelves, shoe drawers, rails on which to hang clothes, racks in which to keep books, and even netting on which to hang earrings! The more luxurious California closets will even have safes, secret compartments, and drawers in which to store money or precious jewelry.
They are often ignored in favor of their contents, but closets do perform a good number of duties their users take for granted. They store shoes and clothing in an organized manner, and keep them clean. They keep out humidity, preserving precious books and photographs. If made skillfully, they can serve as accents to rooms, even as conversation pieces.
Closets, most of all, store memories, no matter what they are for.
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You might have it in your kitchen, to hold the best china and silver. Or you could have it in your bathroom, keeping medicines way out of reach of children. And you could have at least one in your bedroom, where everything from clothes to shoes, yearbooks to photos are stored.
Taken for granted and often abused, closets make up a great part of our every day lives. They are called by many other names; the word “closet” is, in fact, native to North America, and is associated with cabinets, cupboards, or pantries. The British call it a “wardrobe,” or even an “armoire.”
Way before C.S. Lewis introduced the world to a magical universe past the furs hanging in a closet, the Elizabethans closeted themselves and referred to any room as a “closet,” as long as someone could read in it and have privacy. In the modern age, even the bathroom is referred to as a “water closet,” or W.C.
Closets can be made in a variety of materials. The traditional wood allows a closet to be decorated with carvings and mirrors. The more modern closets are made of less insect-prone materials, and are more lightweight.
Whatever they are made of, and whichever name they are called, closets come in many types depending on their use.
• A broom closet is a closet narrower than wide, often stretching in space from the floor to the ceiling. It is made to store length objects such as mops, brooms, or hockey sticks
• A coat closet is a storage space in which to store jackets, hoods, and coats. Such a closet will often have no shelves, and only rails on which to hang clothes on. In a house, it is located near the front door, so that anyone entering the house can place their jackets in a safe place, then take it out again and wear it when they leave the house.
Some restaurants also have coat closets, and these are usually located in an isolated space farther from the entryway.
• A linen closet is typically built with shelves instead of rods on which to hang clothes on. It is located near bedrooms or bathrooms, and is used to keep washcloths, towels, blankets, sheets, toiletries, and curtains.
• Wall closets are shallow closets separated from a room with folding doors, curtains, or strings of beads. They have just enough space to store folded clothes or to hang them.
• A walk-in closet is a large closet large enough for a user to walk inside, and wide enough to keep a greater number of clothes, shoes, books, and other paraphernalia. Some walk-in closets have lights and mirrors, and will often have unique flooring.
• California closets are larger versions of walk-in closets. They will contain more shelves, shoe drawers, rails on which to hang clothes, racks in which to keep books, and even netting on which to hang earrings! The more luxurious California closets will even have safes, secret compartments, and drawers in which to store money or precious jewelry.
They are often ignored in favor of their contents, but closets do perform a good number of duties their users take for granted. They store shoes and clothing in an organized manner, and keep them clean. They keep out humidity, preserving precious books and photographs. If made skillfully, they can serve as accents to rooms, even as conversation pieces.
Closets, most of all, store memories, no matter what they are for.
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Now that you have an empty closet you can feel satisfied that you have de-cluttered your closet and de-cluttered your life as well. However, simply putting your clothes and belongings back into the closet does not complete the job. You need to put the final changes to maintain the organization that you have created.
Begin by organizing your hanging clothes by type such as separating tops from bottoms. If your outfit has a top and bottom, utilize the bottom rod for the pants and skirts and the top rod for jackets, blouses or shirts. Another solution for your closet is to divide the shirts by type. Such as, sweaters, long sleeves, short sleeves etc. When you have a specific location for each type of clothing, it helps to give your closet a neater appearance. Thus, it is easier to find what you are looking for as well.
Many people have all different types of hangers; go out and purchase matching hangers for all your clothes; it will create a much nicer appearance of your hanging clothes. In addition, it allows all clothes to hang at the same level and nothing will be hanging below other clothes and thus maybe even becoming lost in your closet. These are simple closet solutions to revamp your closet.
Some people have a large shoe collection that could fill an entire closet. Standardized shelving can be utilized for the shoe collector. With all your shoes organized, your closet solutions will be that much more streamlined. If you do not have space for all the shoes consider donating some of the more practical shoes to a third world country, they could really use them.
If you have many small items, try to store them out of site. Small items can give the appearance of a cluttered closet. This is when a storage bin or box is a good closet solution. A good closet re-organization is more than just re-arranging your belongings. Creating a closet space that is both functional and pleasing to the eye is the aim of total closet re-organization.
Many closet solutions meet your needs and wants. Search the internet for the latest styles and trends in closet design. You will find many tips and tricks along the way. The main idea is to re-organize your life not just your closet. Get rid of the excess baggage you collect both literally and figuratively.
Creative closet solutions will do wonders for your home and lifestyle.
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When there are messy people in the house and kicking them out is an unnecessary solution because it brings conflict what else is there? If you can't afford a bigger home or a cleaning service and it becomes a dilemma, what other options are available?
I've researched custom closets as a method for reclaiming space by making organization of the space much easier. There is a wide variety of products and services offered online for manufactured storage and organization systems especially designed to fit closets of any size or shape.
Your custom closet design can be professionally done or you can do it yourself. Also your installation can be a self-install or you can pay someone else to do it. You can even hire a contractor to do all the closets in the house and what's more they will add new closet space in areas that were previously underused, like under the stairs.
Time equals money and therefore longer time spent on a project, a higher cost will incur. A closet organizing system has a determined price based on size, number of compartments such as doors and drawers, material, and room preparation prior to installation. A professional contractor is not necessary to achieve the closet necessary.
People which are in need of a little extra space, household retailers may be good enough with pre-made custom closet organization. Home shopping centers such as Sears or Home Depot have a lot of low costing closet organization items. The majority of these systems need assembly, maybe a hour to two to put together. So while you look around for your custom closets and organizers for your personal needs, I will be leaving to the store to search for my new custom closet organization system.
Why go to all the trouble organizing rooms and storage areas if those areas don't stay organized for long? Your custom closet design can be professionally done or you can do it yourself. For folks who only need a bit of extra space, pre-made custom closet organization systems available at major household retailers might be sufficient. From Home Depot to Sears, you can find lots of reasonably priced closet organization products. As you do your research on custom closets and organizers, I am heading to my local retailer to pick out my new custom closet organization system.
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Welcome to Closet World! If you're here, it's probably because you started looking for a way to maximize the organization in your life. Not everyone is a born organizer, while some breeze through the decorating and organizing of their home, others struggle and leave things in boxes that are packed away in the closet. Closet World is here to help you not only organize your closet, but the rest of your home as well!
There are a lot of options when it comes to organizing your home, and before you can make an informed decision, you really should look at all of them. The most easy option is to organize everything yourself. Some use milk crates, like those used in college dorm rooms, to help keep their clothes and belongings in order. The problem with this is that it doesn't look very attractive, and it's not easy to access any of your things, so while it's probably the easiest and least expensive option; it's usually not the best one. After all, we can only live like college students for so long.
Others choose to go to department stores and purchase do-it-yourself kits in order to organize their closet or garage. They believe that it will be less expensive in the long run and will work just as well. Once they get the kit home, however, they discover that it is made very cheaply and is not built to last. They also generally find that putting it together is extremely difficult and not worth their time.
Those who go with Closet World get a truly unique experience. They get a designer who comes to their home and discusses their specific needs. They then get a custom design that is meant for their home and their home only. The pieces are installed by a professional and everything goes off without any hassle or annoyances to the home owner. Best of all, all of their materials are built to last, so no matter whether you have the home for five years, or for 25 years, you'll feel secure in knowing that your storage system is still stable. When you weight the options, Closet World always comes out on top. Their prices are low and their materials are high quality, making it a win-win situation for everyone involved!
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A Part of the Family
The idea of having an organized home is an appealing one, but like all home improvements, it is much easier to talk about having an organized home than to transform your home into one. If you have walked into a department or discount store lately, you have probably noticed that there are thousands of different storage options available for your home from plastic bins to cheap shelving made out of pressed particle board. These storage options may be perfect for a teen or a college student, but they are not what you may want when you have a beautiful home. Organization is key to helping you release the stress from your life, and we can help you get the custom, quality solutions you need.
Always There
At Closet World, we do everything we can to make sure that the designed closet you get is the one you want. We realize that it is your home, and we believe that it should look the way that you have always dreamed it should. When you call Closet World, our designers will visit your home in order to help you to sort out what your priorities are. If, for instance, you are looking to organize your laundry rooms area, our designers will listen to what you need and point out things that you may not have thought of such as a place to iron.
Once You Use Our Services
Many of our customers find once they utilize our services there is a lot that can be accomplished in a very small space. Our designers are highly talented, and taking a small closet and turning it into a multi-functional storage space that not only has room to hold your hanging clothes but also has room to store your photo albums is never a problem.
Many of our customers are repeat customers, and as they start looking around their home after our visit, they realize that there are plenty of places where Closet World could help. One of the great things about our company is that once you're a Closet World customer, you will be a Closet World customer for life. If you would like help in organizing your world, call Closet World today.
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Online, you'll be able to plan and design custom closets that can fit into almost any home, including walk-in closets, pantry shelves, linen cupboards, office storage, or any combination of these categories. The rising popularity of closet systems has led to their promotion by interior designers and decorators as a new must-have home accessory.
A number of custom closet organizer drawers are made out of solid maple with dovetail composition on all four corners which is the finest quality that can be obtained on the internet and are pre-built to save you hours of time while setting up your closet organizers.
Comparable closets offer savings in the price. There are companies that manufacture high-end closets for your closets and are able to send them overnight. There are many that can be installed without the use of help. Basic tools will aid in installing such closets. There are options to personally design closet organizers or have the help from a professional to design your custom closet.
On the internet, you can explore, learn, and even design custom closets. There are very few systems that use quality building materials to ensure the durability of the systems, with custom colors and hardware. You can view closet organizers on the online showrooms to see which closet solution fits your needs, including walk-in closets, garage organizers, organizers for your home office closet, kids closets, pantries, and much more. You can let the professional closet organizers help you to choose the best system for you.
For Custom Closets, record precise measurements of each wall including the height of every wall. If the height of the ceiling in the closet changes, find out precisely where the variation occurs. For wall widths, obtain measurements at both the floor level and at the maximum level you are able to reach. If you wish to be extremely thorough, record the measurements halfway. You will want to use the littlest of these dimensions when planning your closet, as this is the most limiting measurement.
Build your custom closets online for walk-in closets, reach-in closets, pantry shelving, linen closets, office shelving, or any other area of the home or office that needs organizing. Comparable closets offer savings in the price. There are options to personally design closet organizers or have the help from a professional to design your custom closet. You can customize your closets by learning about closet organizers, on the internet. You can find showrooms that include walk in closets, home office closets, children's closets, pantry organizers, garage organizers, wall beds and more. There are closet organizers experts waiting to help you get organized, today.
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Life is extremely busy, and most people find that they are running continuously. Many travel from home, to work, and back again, only to begin working again in your home office once you get a free minute or two. When you arrive home, whether you live in an apartment, condo, or house, you need to have a palace of solitude. Your home should be the one place that you can head when you're looking to relax. Unfortunately many of us find that we can't relax in our homes because we don't have the time, or the help, in keeping them organized. Keeping a home organized is difficult, but thanks to Closet World, you can have the home of your dreams.
Never Enough Space
Most people wish that their homes were bigger. They believe that the reason they do not have enough space is because their home is not large enough. In truth, there is usually plenty of room in any sized house for your belongings, it just has to be organized correctly. That is where ClosetWorld comes in.
At Closet World, we are experts at creating organization from chaos. If you choose to contact Closet World, a designer will arrive at your home ready to listen to you. They will sit down with you and discuss what your needs are in regards to the organization of your home. If you need to have more space in your bedroom for your clothes, our designer can help you by creating a custom closet organizers that will help you to stay organized. If you need to have a place to put all of your things in your garage, our Closet designer will make you the perfect garage organization system.
Relaxing Your Life
When you contact Closet World, you are taking a great step towards making your life more organized, and hence, more relaxed. When you have a Closet World system installed to your specifications, the task of home organization is no problem. A Closet World system is one of the best ways to achieve a sense of peace and tranquility in your home.
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