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Making the decision to get your closet organized is a step in the right direction. The task can see too much in the beginning, but with some helpful tips you will get the job done. The amount of closet space isn’t what is important – how you use it is! Break the entire task down in to small, achievable steps. This will keep the project from seeming like it is too much to tackle. The first order of business is to decide to eliminate clutter from your closet forever.

Remove everything from your closet. Be honest about what you find in there. Analyze each and every item. Getting rid of things if very easy for some people, but harder for others. Why keep dealing with these items though each and every time you open up your closet? I understand some articles in your closet may have sentimental value. Store them in an air tight container in another area of your home.

If a piece of clothing hasn’t been worn in at least one year consider donating it to a worthy cause. If you have worn out shoes that you never wear get rid of them. If it doesn’t fit then get it out of your closet. If you have items that need to be sewn or have alterations done, this is the time to do it before you place those items back into the closet. Anything that you have just stuck in your closet for lack of a better place for it needs to be removed from your home or given a proper location.

Come up with a system for organizing your clothing. This can be by color, style, or season. You can also choose to separate them by where you wear them such as around the house, work, and casual. A good idea is to hang all the pieces of a particular outfit together. Keep in mind the goal is to maximize the amount of space you have available in your closet.

Make a list of what you want in your custom closet organization. Do you love shoes? Then you might need a great deal of storage for all of them. Maybe you need shelves for your sweaters or your favorite books you keep in the closet. Start planning your closet organization by measuring the length and the depth. You will need this information to start figuring out how many shelves and shoe racks you can install.

What type of look do you want to accomplish and how much money are you willing to invest in this project? Do you want the organization shelves and items to be permanent or something you can easily remove later? The answers to these questions will help you determine the type of materials you will use to complete your closet organization. You can choose from wood, wire items, baskets, canvas, plastic, and anything else you want to consider.

The key is to eliminate anything you don’t really need from your closet and then set the remaining items up in a way that works well for you. All of us have different ways of organizing so make your system unique to you. This will help you stick with returning items to their proper location in the closet. Take some time to research the various types of closet organizers and come up with a plan you will love. PPPPP

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Shoe storage is always a big concern in the closet. The main reason is that the shoe storage was not part of the closet design. Most builders give you hanging space and all your left with is the space on the floor for shoes. Once your in this position all you can do is try to find a shoe rack that will fit your space or maybe an over the door shoe organizer. The biggest problem with these is that they never hold all your shoes. The best you can hope for is that you have an empty wall that you can put a shoe shelf unit on. When we design a closet we can design in the shoe organizer. Depending on the room available we can put in a shoe shelf unit, shoe cubbies, shoe bench, or just shelves spaced for shoe boxes. Having the shoe organizer integrated into the design means you can see your shoes and your clothes together making getting dressing the morning fast and easy.

1. Closet Design Step 1 Evaluate!
Now is the time to look around your closet and determine what you have.
a. Are all your clothes hanging at one height
b. Do you have double hanging space (two rods, one above the other)
c. Do You have unused space above or below your clothes or above your top shelf
d. Do you hang your pants from the cuff or fold them over
e. What is the length of your longest garment from the top of the rod to the bottom of the garment
f. Measure shirts and pants in the same manor
g. What do you need more of
h. What do you have to much of

2. Closet Design Step 2 Needs!
a. Do you want wire shelving or a wood product
b. How much space do you need for long hanging clothing
c. How much space do you need for double hanging (one rod above another)
d. Do you want a shelf unit, drawers, baskets, belt racks, or other accessories
e. Do you want to split the closet into his and hers sides
f. How much shoe storage do you need
g. Are there and access openings in the floor or ceiling that you need to keep clear
h. Are there any special item you want to store in the closet

3. Design!
a. Now that you know what your needs are it’s time to design
b. What style of closet doors do you have
i. Reach in Closet
1. by fold doors will take up about 4” of your door opening

2. Bypass doors only expose ½ of the closet at a time. Note where the opening is, you do not want to                           put a shelf  unit in a spot you can only reach half of and if there are drawers they will not be able to                                         open all the way
ii. Walk in Closet
1. Note where the door swings inside the closet. You will need 24” behind the open door to hang clothes
c. Return walls
i. Reach in Closet
1. Return walls on a reach in closet are the walls from the door opening to the end of the closet
2. Access will be limited so do not put clothing back there that you use often
ii. Walk in Closet
1. Make sure you have 24” on either side of the door opening if you plan to hang clothing there.
d. Break down your needs in to “chunks” of space needed for example:
i. I need 18” of long hanging
ii. I need 4’ of double hanging
iii. I need 3 shelves 30” wide for tee shirts and sweaters
iv. I need 3 deep drawers 1 smaller drawer
e. Start placing the “chunks” on the wall

i. Place the “chunks” on the walls in a way both fits and is functional for the way you use the closet                                         ii. If you share the closet with someone decide on a split point for each side.                                                                                         iii. Remember height – there is usually room above and below hanging clothing, incorporate that space                                        into your design
f. Before you start construction, tape the areas out on the floor.
i. Remember clothes on a hanger take up about 24” from the wall.

ii. Note the depth of the shelving you plan to use                                                                                                                                                       1. This will determine how deep your shelving units will be and your drawer units if separate.                                             iii. Free standing shoe racks only need to be 12” deep so they can sometimes tuck behind an open                                     door when clothing will not

iv. Make sure there is room to walk between clothes hanging on opposite walls. You may think a 6” wide                       walk in closet is big until you hang clothes on both sides and try to walk in between them

Below you can see a sample of our Closet Accessories. Most of these are available in a variety of finishes including Chrome, Brushed Nickel, Oil Rubbed Bronze, and Brass to match your decor. If you don’t see what you are looking for, contact us and we will check on availability.

The most common accessories are drawers and baskets. Some of the handiest are Belt Racks, Tie Racks, and Valet Rods. Belt and Tie Racks pull out for easy access and Valet Rods pull out to hold clothing while you dress, and are also useful when you bring in the dry cleaning.

Closet Accessories can be used to create your custom closet. They also allow you to make the closet function better for your particular style of clothing storage. For example, if you fold your pants in half then a pull out pant rack allows for better visibility and access and creates additional space.

Welcome To Closet Concepts. Our Goal is to design and install the best storage solution for your closet, pantry, garage, laundry, office or anywhere you need to organize. We offer prompt courteous service, and a large local inventory of both laminate and ventilated wire shelving so we can often design and install in just a few days. We can also design and install all wood shelving including custom made pull out shelves. The process is simple. Just contact us and we will schedule a free in home consultation to measure the area, discuss your needs, and together design the perfect solution. Thanks