Custom Closets Help Create a Luxury Bedroom
Whether you have the space for a full walk-in closet or just a wall of reach-in closets, storage is the most important feature in your bedroom. Custom closets are a great way to simply your life and add home value, giving the look and feel of a luxury bedroom (whether master suite or guest bedroom).
The potential for clutter lurks in every life. No matter how luxurious your bedspread or how tastefully decorated the room, if your belongings are strewn helter-skelter around the room, all is for naught.
If you are remodeling, you can have the closet of your dreams. Sure, you can go with various off-the-shelf organization systems, but you may get more value and enjoyment out of a system that is custom-designed for your specifications.
Want a motorized tie rack? Cubbies that perfectly fit your sweaters? A fancy shoe rack? Then your best bet is to hire an expert, just as you would for remodeling other rooms in your house.
The three most common closet systems are those that are built-in, those that are floor-based and those that are wall-hung. They all have there pros and cons so ask questions and pick the style that will work best in the space you have allotted.
A built in system is just that, built in, and it becomes a permanent part of your house. A floor-based unit has a built in look and is configured from the floor up and offers more storage space than the other types. With a wall-hung unit everything hangs from a track that is first installed. Everything is off the floor, which makes it easier to clean.
Even if adding space and walk-in closets aren't an option, a contractor or even a professional closet organizers can help you make the most of the room you do have. Before you call anyone in for a quote, start browsing home and garden magazines for ideas. There are whole issues devoted to closets. Cut out any pictures you like, so you can show them to your designer later.
Your typical closet is much too small and features a standard rod and shelf arrangement that wastes more space than it utilizes. Luckily, closet make-over’s are in vogue and there are companies who special in creating the closet of your dreams. Entire industries have designed ways to help you organize your life. Whether you are considering a walk in closet or just looking for ways to make the most of the closet you have, a well designed closet can be the answer to your wardrobe needs.
If you decide on using another room to make space for a walk-in closet, you need to keep resale value in mind. The next owner might want to use that room for something else and permanent changes are more difficult to alter.
Custom closets are designed to take advantage of every inch of wall space, usually modules that are specifically designed for the items that will reside in them. Bureaus for storing undergarments and other clothes are built right in to your system, double racks to separate and organize (one high and one low), shelves and shoe cubbies so that you can group your accessories as well as your clothing items.
You have spent a great deal of time and effort putting together a wardrobe that complements your lifestyle. Clothing that has a designated hanging spot or is folded neatly will look better and last longer than the ones hanging from the arm of your treadmill. Take an inventory of all of your clothing items and then decide what kind of closet system meets your needs. By using modular units and adjustable shelving you can have a place to house everything from your business suits to sports attire. A closet should be a place to organize your wardrobe needs and not just a place to hide your unmentionables out of sight.
Source: The Black & Decker Build Your Own Custom Closet: Designing, Building & Installing Custom Closet Systems
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