Wednesday, October 7, 2009

Custom Closet Organizers

While we all have closets, we don't all have organized closets. Well, by utilizing custom closet organizers, all that can change. Closet organizers not only enhance the organization of your closet, they also serve to increase the actual storage available in a closet space. Yes, these custom options do require somewhat more of an investment, but if your situation is such that off the shelf organizers will not function adequately or the appearance just will not fit your decor, then custom closet organizers can overcome these issues.

By choosing to utilize the custom approach, you will be able to design a closet organizing system that will fit your specific needs and desires. A custom closet system can be designed for walk-in closets, reach-in closets, pantries, linen closets, stand alone closets, or even office shelving, thus turning any of these cluttered spaces into functional storage areas. If your decor is such that you require a certain type material or shade of finish, this can be easily incorporated into the design since the system is being custom built. Also, if the space you are working in is an unusual size or shape, custom closet organizers can be easily designed and adapted to your unique situation.

When selecting a material for your application, it is wise to keep the following general guidelines in mind. If you are organizing a bathroom closet, consider plastic since this material resists the mold and mildew which can be caused by bathroom moisture. Wire organizers are ideal for the pantry as this material is strong enough to hold a large number of canned goods. Wood, or most any material for that matter, can be used in the bedrooms since there are no special conditions to consider. However, in a bedroom, incorporating cedar in custom closet organizers is a great idea.

The many design choices available to you when choosing custom closet organizers can turn your closet into a show piece that reflects your needs and personality. Available options include floor mounted, wall mounted or combined systems; cedar bottomed drawers; angled shoe shelves or pull out shoe shelves; pull-out pant racks; accessories such as belt racks, trays for storing jewelry, tie racks, various hooks, and of course your choice of custom knobs and handles.

As you can see, you choices in closet organization are only limited by your imagination when you choose to go with a custom design. Some companies have design software available on the Internet allowing you to enter your closet dimensions and then incorporating the many available options in order for your custom system to be built and shipped to you in a modular package that you can install yourself. Or if you want to spend the additional money, you can enlist the aid of a closet design company that will come to your home, design your custom system, build the system, and provide a contractor for the installation.

Whether you decide to design the system yourself, or you choose to hire a professional, custom closet organizers will make you a better organized person, as well as save you a little time when looking for that item that used to always find its way to the back of the closet.

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