Most of us have a least one closet in our homes that needs a total makeover. It’s the one that you tend to throw everything into that you can’t seem to find a place for. If you take a good look at the closet, you will probably realize that it could hold a lot more stuff if it was optimized to use all the space a little better.
We have all seen the plastic and wire closet organizers that are very functional and look functional as well. But maybe it is time to consider a wooden closet organizer – you get your space organized and it looks attractive at the same time.
There are a lot of options for different styles of wooden closet organizers. Solid wood organizers are available in oak, cherry, maple, etc., so you can match the rest of the wood in the room. You can buy pre-made systems that you assemble yourself or you could have a professional design a system specifically for your space. Pre-made wooden organizers, come in many sizes for both walk-in type closets and smaller, reach-in closets.
If you hire a professional to design a custom storage solution for your home, you will have complete control over the look and functionality of the closet system. This is the best way to optimize every inch of space and to choose the type of organizers that will match your belongings that you need to store. With the right design, you may be able to double the storage space of the closet.
For those looking for a less expensive option, you can still get the wood look by getting a faux wood organizer that is made of particleboard. But if you thinking of selling your home in the near future you would probably recoup your money if you installed a nice wooden closet organizer system that coordinated with the rest of the room.
You will find pre-made wood closet organizers in home improvement stores and in some furniture stores. Make sure you take the measurements of the space you have in your closet before you begin your search. It’s also a good idea to know what type of items you will be storing so you can decide if you need more shelves, hanging space etc.
An investment in a wood closet organizer will help organize your clutter, increase your storage space up to 100% and also increase the value of your home.
As with organizing any space, the first step to getting your child’s closet organized is getting rid of what isn’t needed or used any more. With kids this is an ongoing process, of course, as they quickly outgrow their shoes and clothes. But if you can purge down to what they really need this month, it will give you a guideline for choosing what type of shelves, containers, etc. would be the most useful.
Some of the less expensive wire organizers can work well in kid’s closets because of their versatility. Keep in mind that your child’s needs may change over the next several years. You may not want to go to the expense of building that awesome custom closet if it will be outdated in a couple years.
For young children who are just learning to dress themselves you may want to consider one of the hanging shelf organizers. These shelves can be used to hold an outfit for each day of the week. Once your child is able to choose their clothes themselves, they can take over the job of filling the shelves for each day.
Another handy item is the interlocking organizer units that are made to store shoes. These little cubbies can be the perfect place for kids to store all kinds of items such as toys, socks, etc. The great thing about these systems is that they can be set up to fit any space that you have. They are also pretty inexpensive compared to the value you will receive in return.
While you can purchase colorful units to store clothes or toys for kids, you do not want to try to force any of these products into your space if they are not a good fit. Sometimes it is best to look at the pre-made solutions and try to see if you can easily recreate them to fit your exact needs. For kids, this may mean finding some inexpensive bins or baskets at your local discount store and labeling them for your child.
It is worth the time and money to get your child’s room organized. You may save them some time and stress when they are getting ready for their day. You may also be surprised to find that being organized helps them get control of other parts of their lives – like doing their homework. Who knows, maybe being organized will be a life long habit!
OK, so that sounds like a stretch, right? Well maybe and maybe not.
Not if you are someone that gets stressed out when they have too much clutter in their line of sight. Not if you think you have a ton of clothes, but you can’t find anything to wear to work in the morning. Not if it takes you more than five minutes to find a pair of socks to wear.
If I sound like I’m talking from experience, you are correct. I’ve gotten to the point where I know that de-cluttering my home will definitely change my life in many ways; I just have to figure out how to accomplish this feat.
I still haven’t figured out how some of us can be so on top of things in some areas of our lives (work, getting kids where they need to go) and so totally helpless in other areas. Some experts believe that it’s all about letting go of baggage in our lives – maybe so. I’m starting to believe that it’s got more to do with setting priorities and getting ourselves up toward the top of that list.
My latest plan for cleaning out my closets and other areas of my house involves setting aside small chunks of time to start chipping away at the problem. So far these little chores get written on the to-do list each weekend, but sadly get bumped in favor of other items – usually determined by which family member is screaming the loudest.
Oh well, my next strategy includes attaching a reward to the small chores. I still have this unshakable hope that once I start on one of these little tasks, I will be swept up in the magic and will not stop until I’m done. We’ll see.
So I am going to think of small but fun rewards to bribe myself to at least get started on de-cluttering my worst mess – the basement. I’m not going to worry that bribery is a strategy that most people use on small children, not on themselves. Maybe I should come up with a better word or phrase. OK, I’m making a deal with myself. Still sounds stupid but I’m still hoping for success.
I’m sorry if you are reading this hoping to find out how organizing your closet will change your life. I chose that title and started writing because I am positive that it will change my life – I just cannot say how quite yet – Maybe next Monday…