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Closet Organizers
Home » Home Remodeling » Closet Design » Closet OrganizersThere are many options to maximize your closet space. Organizational products are available on the Internet and many retail stores. If you are building a house, now is the time to have built-ins added. Even if you are living in an older home, there are many options and easy to install closet organizer kits!
Hanging Shelves: Regardless of your closet size, there are a multitude of choices to maximize all of your storage options. Reach-in closet organizers are ideal for the smaller space. Begin your organization of the smaller closet by purchasing a hanging sweater shelf. Most of these portable soft shelves hold around 6 to 7 sweaters. The advantage of a sweater shelf enables you to find your sweater easily and at the same time they retain their shape because they are folded nicely and the compact shelves. These shelves are sturdy and are hung from clothing rods by durable metal hooks.
Garment Racks: There are portable garment racks available to the consumer as well as permanent depending on your need and size of closet. Single, double and tall clothing racks are available to meet any of your clothing needs. The average men’s pants (on straight hangers) are at least 44” long. On the average, a woman’s robe is 52” long. Double racks need to be far enough apart to accommodate a man’s shirt that is 38” long and a woman’s skirt that is around 36” long. These measurements are crucial before deciding on the rack that best fits in your closet area.
Shelving: No closet makeover would be complete without the addition of shelving. Shelves for sweaters, shoes, purses and accessories are a must for your organized closet. A woman’s sweater that is folded is on the average 10” wide and 14” long. Your shelving unit should have smooth shelves so sweaters don’t get snagged. Shelves should also be deep enough so your folded garments don’t wrinkle due to cramped spaces. It is also practical to add shelving that is adjustable to accommodate changing needs.
Shelving for Shoes: The average boot is 14” high and 9” wide and the average shoe is 6” and 9 ½” long. Shelving to accommodate shoes should at least be wide enough to hold a pair. Slanted shoe shelves are also a desirable addition to your closet. These shelves enable easy access and easy viewing of your shoes.
Drawers: There are several advantages to adding drawer space to your closet. Drawers make the area look clean, and they can hide a multitude of accessories that are otherwise difficult to organize. Whatever size drawers your closet can hold without overcrowding, will be a wise choice to complete the organization of your closet. Drawer dividers are available to organize lingerie, belts, scarves, socks and hose. These dividers allow you to customize your drawer to meet your needs.
Closet Lights: Most closets even if they are walk-in closets, have the disadvantage of not having natural light. When building a new home or remodeling your existing closet, make sure you choose adequate lighting in your closets. Lighting fixtures with adjustable heads are an advantage in the larger closet. Specialized light bulbs can be purchased that mimic the brilliance of daylight so colors such as black and blue remain true to the human eye. This important detail cannot be forgotten when you organize your closet. Lighting is important so you won’t have anymore mismatched socks.
Hopefully, you have your perfect closet plan and are ready to install a closet that will help organize your home and your space. Just think of all the time you will save off of your morning rush to get ready for work because your closet is organized and everything is at your fingertips. An organized closet is an added convenience and selling point to any home.
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