Custom Closets

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By wmspringer

Custom closets are an extremely necessary invention. Modern lifestyles make very high demands on both our time and energy. Hence any time spent in organizing things, is time well spent. Custom closets are elemental in this respect. They can be customized specifically for the bedroom, office, or kitchen. Once designed and executed efficiently these closets can solve all your storage problems and create a sense of order in an individual’s life.

Source: Closet Factory

Before considering the option of custom closets or any customized organizational space, you must sort out your belongings. The first step in this direction is to identify your priorities or preferences. You might also want to rearrange things. The custom closet companies often take inventory of all the items that are to be placed in the closet you order. Therefore, this is the right time to sort out the things in that area. You do not want any unnecessary clutter which might mislead the team. Once you've done this you will be pleasantly amazed at your achievement.

The next step is to look for different companies that offer custom closet solutions. With hundreds of options out there, this can be a bewildering task. Some of the popular ones are Easyclosets, Closets to go, Spaceby design, Closet World, etc. Most companies, these days, do offer a no obligation, free consultation in your home. You can short list the companies based on your research and ask them to come in for the consultation. At such sessions they itemize your items, assess the existing space and ideate on designs to suit your needs. Some companies take measurements and may even do some initial sketches. Choose a company that is professionally equipped to design units that are unique to your home. It does seem like a tedious process but the closer you stay to your expectations and budget, the higher are the chances of your being satisfied with the end result.

Once you have identified the right solution provider the closet design phase begins. This is the most critical one where the real customization happens. The design options available are both exciting and exhausting, so evaluate your needs very closely at this stage. Make sure to communicate your expectations to the design team. Make no compromises, if your budget permits, give each of your items a separate, designated space. Take your time to plan out the arrangement. Decide whether you want to add dual racks to organize your jackets with corresponding pants and skirts or simply need more rods for the suits and dresses. You might want some extra shelves for the sweaters, racks for shoes, bins or drawers for small items like socks and jewelry. You can even customize the closet doors to better compliment the rest of the bedroom.  Whatever the requirements, the design has to accommodate it. This kind of minute detailing will also take care of the aesthetic and affordability factors. Feel free to refer as many design books or magazines as you want. Brush up on the latest trends and come up with ideas to discuss with the designers.

After the design has been finalized, you and your designer will decide on the right material for the closet, select the accessories, and pick colors and finishes. The team then goes back to create the closet according to your exact specifications. The duration of the installation depends on the size of the custom closet. Some companies may even arrange your stuff for you on those closets as a complimentary service.


Customizing closets is essential because people have unique needs and desires. The possibilities with custom closets can be endless. They not only multiply the available space but foster an atmosphere of orderliness and tranquility.


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Kaye McCulloch profile image

Kaye McCulloch 16 months ago

This is definitely something I want to eventually do for our bedroom closet. But you're so right - decluttering comes first!

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