There are many types of closet designs that you can choose from, which is important given the different tastes of people who live in one household. You can base a design solely to match other furniture and accessories you already own or design something unique to you. To customize your own closet organizer, here are a few things you have to keep in mind.
- Make an inventory. The design you choose will depend on how many items you currently have in your closet. You'd be surprised at how many items you have that you no longer use and this inventory will help identify them. This is a good opportunity to give away or sell clothing and accessories you no longer wear or use. Whatever you don't currently need, like winter gear that won't be worn for a few months, can be kept in air tight bags or boxes to keep away bugs. Knowing what the majority of your items are will determine how many hangers, drawers or hooks you should have inside the closet.
- Accessibility. If you are making a closet organizer for a child's room, make sure that every part of the closet is accessible to the child, and will suit the child's taste. It will take a bit of time, but you have to keep the child's interest in mind to come up with the proper closet system. At the same time, it can teach the child to remember where everything should be placed every time he uses something. If it is for you, then make sure that it will be practical for you and make space in case you want to add something new. Having an accessible closet organizer makes the difference between a frustration of an unimaginable mess and an easy rush in the morning.
- Creativity. A part of making anything or designing something is having fun with it. Before you start dismantling anything, make sure that you have the right plans to go with everything that is listed in your inventory. Do not be afraid to remove existing bars or hooks because you can always fill it up with Spackle or paint over it with your new design. If you have space for a mirror inside your closet organizer, then have one installed if it suits your needs.
- Practicality. Whether it is a Rubbermaid closet or a closet storage system, you have to remember that the custom closet that you are making should fit your needs, meaning that all your easily wrinkled clothes should fit the closet without getting wrinkled, or your long coats or dresses will not touch the floor of your closet. The width and height of your closet should therefore match each type of clothing or article of clothing that you have. Custom closets are suggested for you to have the best use among the different systems presented.
These are only some ideas on how you can design your custom closet organizer, but there are more to tinker with and to check out on the Lowe's website at lowescreativeideas.com. These are merely suggestions so you can make that perfect organizer for your household. Remember to always keep in mind the organization it will provide for you or your family and have fun creating it.
Here’s one test to see if your closet needs an overhaul: find your favorite pair of old sneakers…in 5 seconds. Your closet might just need the restructuring you’ve been putting off for weeks (or years now) more than you know. Don’t worry. What you really need is a little push. Starting is the hardest part. Once you get over it, it’s easy as 1-2-3.
- Plan. First, you need a plan. Set a schedule for that overhaul. List down what you want your closet to look like and how many days you expect finish everything up. Usually, it takes a half to one day, if you’re used to it. What’s important is to stay on track. The deadline will help give that extra push to finish up, especially when you haven’t cleaned out before.
- Segregate. The next step is most crucial. Segregate all of your things—your clothes, your little trinkets, your shoes, and everything else—into three neat areas: KEEP, DISPOSE, and REUSE. You can’t keep everything. Place the clothes that you have worn at least once in the past six months in the KEEP box. Dump all your clothes, scarves, ties, shawls or shoes that haven’t been worn or used for one year in the DISPOSE box. Don’t be alarmed at how high your pile might be. Think of it as a much-deserved waxing for your closet: it hurts but it’s worth it. The REUSE box is where you put everything else in between. Some clothes can be altered to get back into fashion or some things you may give as gifts. Use this box with discretion. One man’s treasure maybe another’s junk.
- Organize. Once you've finally hauled out the excess, you may start organizing your closet at last. Let’s start getting solutions with your clothes.
- Fold and hang. Use hangers only for clothes that need them. These types of clothes may include: formal wear (dresses, blazers, slacks, etc.) and easily wrinkled blouses or pants. Place the least commonly worn clothes at the farthest corner of your closet. The more commonly used clothes should be placed in such a way that you can see them once you open your closet. There are a lot of systems to choose from when further dividing your clothes. Group clothes together in similar colors or with the same type or fabric. Make sure this becomes one of your personal customs.
- Shelving. You want to be able to locate your sheer pantyhose as soon as you open your closet. So you may need to use an organizer or drawers for your undergarments and another for your socks. Don’t forget to put these types of clothes on a shelf that’s most convenient for you. Need more shelves? Shelving may revolutionize your closet altogether. First, check if you can place more shelves in your closet space.
- Shoes. If you only have the standard five to six pairs of shoes, you can place them at the base of your closet. If there isn’t enough space for all of your footwear, use a shoe rack.
- Products for your closet. If your budget can afford it, you can check out the functionality of storage cabinets or cabinet organizers. They may save a lot of space.
Probably the easiest way to clean your closet is to hire someone to fix it for you. They may ask for particular designs for you to choose from. What’s important though, is to finally be able to find anything in 5 seconds flat. Now, that’s a good closet!
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