Maximizing Your Closet Space
Purchasing and organizing a new closet system can be a bit of a daunting process, and that’s understandable. Whether you’re moving on from wire shelving or just upgrading an old system, a lot of people wonder where to start when we begin designing a new system. Our goal is to make sure we are providing the client with a very clear picture of what their closet system will look like, while ensuring everything has a place inside the closet. That is accomplished through a process of understanding the client’s wants and needs, accurately measuring the contents of the room, and finding the most efficient ways to organize the closet.
Measure twice, cut once
When I meet with new clients looking for a closet system, we immediately get into the space and try to visualize what the client has in mind. Hearing what the client wants is such an important part of the process. Although it’s fun when clients give me creative freedom, it’s also very helpful when clients have a vision of what they want to room to look like. I would highly suggest going through your belongings and purging anything you don’t want to keep. This will allow us to get an accurate measurement of the closet’s contents.
It seems like the obvious thing to do, but taking count of everything in the closet is absolutely pivotal. What we don’t want is to install a brand new system that doesn’t provide enough space for your items. To ensure we account for everything, I will ask you things such as, “Would like to hang your pants long or folded over a hanger?” “Do you have a dresser for things you don’t want to hang?” “What else would you like to put in the closet that isn’t here currently?” Collecting this information helps me design an efficient closet system that works for you.
Yes we can build the closet you saw online, but I don’t think we should
Although the fancy closets you may see online are intriguing, I notice one theme in particular; these closets are not lived in. No one has a massive closet with only five shirts and three pairs of shoes. What we have to understand is that we don’t live in a catalogue world where everything is perfectly staged and neatly placed all the time. If we design your closet correctly, it should look pretty full! Otherwise, we are not maximizing the potential storage capacity of the space. In my opinion, a system that absorbs a large amount of storage and still stays organized is a beautiful thing.
There are so many variations and accessories that we can use when designing a closet, and that can be overwhelming. I put a priority on having a functional space before anything else. Yes there are plenty of nice colors and textures we can include to dress up the look of the system, but if it doesn’t serve its purpose, then we haven’t accomplished our goal. I take pride in knowing we put together a design that provides a space for everything you need. This is the attention to detail that will ensure you get the closet of your dreams.
