The Best Closet Organizers

The best closet organizers will be the ones that provide you with exactly the type of storage that you are looking for. Most people want to also make the best use of the space they have in their closet. So before you begin to choose a closet organization system, take a look at what you will be keeping in your closet and how much shelf space, hanging space, etc. you will need.

You can buy separate closet organizers such as shoe racks and storage bins, start an expandable system or look for a complete closet system to utilize every inch of the closet. Let’s take a look at some of the best closet organizers in each of these categories.

Storage Cubes, Hanging Storage Racks and Shoe Organizers

Buying individual organizers is an inexpensive way to get exactly the storage you need for some particular items. If your closet is overflowing with shoes, buy a floor shoe rack or one that hangs from a rod to get organized. The over-the-door shoe holders that have been around for decades are still popular and are a great way to organize other items such as scarfs and accessories as well as shoes.

Look for all kinds of bins, cubes and other organizers for your closet at discount stores, Ikea and online sources such as organize.com. The advantage to organizing your closet this way is that you will not spend much money and it is easy to take your organizers with you when you move, so this is a great solution for college students and those renting an apartment.

Best Closet OrganizersBest Closet Organizer System

If you ask five people with closet organizers which is the best closet system, you will probably get five different answers. Some of the most popular closet organizers are made by Rubbermaid, Elfa, Ikea, ClosetMaid and Easy Closets. California Closets is a popular choice for higher end closet systems.

The big choice here is whether you install the closet system yourself or hire professionals to build you a custom closet. Not surprisingly, the second choice is more costly. There are some companies such as Easy Closets, that give you the best of both worlds by allowing you to design your closet online and then install it yourself to save money.

Many of the best closet organizers according to owners are the ones that are adjustable, expandable and easy to install yourself. You can usually buy them at stores such as Lowes or Home Depot and choose different components to meet your storage needs. These wire and vinyl organizers are not as elegant as a built-in wooden system, but they can maximize your closet space at a reasonable cost.

Wood Closet Organizers

If you have the budget a beautiful wooden closet system may be the best closet organizer for your situation. You can purchase pre-made systems or have one designed for your space. Adding a wooden closet system to a walk in closet will definitely increase the value of your home, will look great and will help you organize all of your belongings.

April 25th, 2011 | Tags: | Category: closet organizers | Leave a comment

Wood Closet Organizers

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.

January 29th, 2010 | Tags: , , , | Category: closet organizers | Leave a comment

Closet Organizers for Kids

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!

November 12th, 2009 | Tags: , , , , , , , , | Category: For Kids | Leave a comment
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