Custom Closets
Organization and Action Steps to Organize Your Custom Closet
At The Uncluttered Life, Inc., we work with Inspired Closets DFW, a custom closet company. After a closet is installed, we come in after their installation team and help organize the clothing, pantry items, etc. that need to be returned or organized. It is an important job, since a closet only functions as well as its system. At The Uncluttered Life, Inc., we have worked in many different situations and with many different types of custom closets. A custom closet enhances our daily routines and maximizes our home’s potential. Look to The Uncluttered Life’s Declutter Deck® for tips and tricks about home organization.
Organization
In a custom closet, everything has a place. In fact, you can specify hang heights and the width of your space. You can also customize the closet to show your individual style and meet your organization needs. Most importantly, custom closets are absolutely beautiful.
Discuss budget with your designer so they know what you want to spend and your objectives during the closet consultation.
If you share a closet with someone, make sure to discuss both your needs and objectives prior to meeting with a designer and during the consultation.
The cost of a custom closet will depend on the size and shape of the space. Special orders can easily make the price more expensive. However, a custom closet pays for itself in peace of mind.
There are four types of custom closets. They are walk-in, reach-in, wardrobe, and freestanding.
Action Steps
Ask yourself questions in advance of your closet consultation. These include: Who will use the closet space? What will be stored in the space? Am I trying to incorporate items from other closets into my new closet? What is my vision? What are my hardware preferences? What is my timeline? How much am I willing to spend on a new, custom closet?
Set realistic expectations for what you can get in your price range. There may be ways to reduce the price if you remove some things from your expectation list.
Take inventory. This is extremely important. Measure the width and height of long and short hanging clothes. Count the number of shoes you have. Also count handbags, belts, scarves, ties and other accessories. Add in a little extra space for those things you may purchase in the future.
Make sure you have enough long hanging space.
Use space-saving hangers so that you can accommodate more. Be sure to use them so that everything fits when items are returned to the closet.
Meet with a designer and brainstorm about a design within your budget. Be sure to show inspiration photos and samples of what you’re hoping to achieve.
Discuss lead time, back-ordered products and installation dates. Make sure the closet company can accommodate your installation time frame.
Schedule a design review with your designer so edits can be made right away. Sometimes you remember something after the designer leaves your home.
When building a closet in a new home, allow enough time for changes in your home’s closing dates.