Almost everyone can use some additional storage space in their closets. The installation of a closet organizer can increase the amount of space in your closet from 20% to 75%, depending on the type of system you install. Before buying a closet organizer system, be sure to know the dimensions of your closet. Checking product reviews is a great way to discover how difficult the installation of the organizer was for other buyers. And, take time to access the items you plan to place in the closet. This is especially important if you are buying a system composed of individually selected storage unit pieces.
Closetmaid and Rubbermaid are just two examples of closet organization systems that allow you to select individual pieces that fit your specific needs. Closetmaid offers an adjustable organizer unit that contains 12 shelves and 4 rods that you can install in various configurations even in a small closet. This system can be purchased for less than $100. Rubbermaid offers a system with hang rails and shelves that fits closets that are 4 Ft. to 8 Ft. in size. This unit is expandable so it does not require any cutting. If ease of installation is a major concern for you, a system such as this might be a good choice. It is priced around $200 which makes it a reasonably price system. For less than $100, Rubbermaid also has a system for closet that are 3′ to 5″ in size. This system provides a combination of deep shelves and rods for hanging various length items.
If you want to increase the storage capacity in a large closet, you have numerous organizer options. Wooden units and wire units can be found that offer a variety of configurations. You can choose units with shoe storage shelves to organize a large collection of shoes. A stacking shelf unit is great for storing sweaters in a neat, organized manner. You can select a configuration of hanging rods to accommodate your specific wardrobe style. Rods for shirts and pants can be hung one above the other beside of a shelving unit. Rods for longer items can be place on a different side of a the shelves. You can also include baskets with you organization system.
Wood closet organizer units are a more expensive type of storage system. However, if your budget and closet size permits, this type of system can make your closet 75% more efficient than it would be without the system installed. Mahagony and maple are popular wood types used in these closet organization systems. These units add sophistication to your closet.
Closet organizer systems can be very useful in a child’s closet. Children may need more shelving organizers than hanging rods. A pocket style shoe organizer would be good for a child’s closet. In order to simplify your life and help your child gain independence, you might want to add a daily organizer unit to their closet. You could place their wardrobe items there for each day of the week. Once a week the two of you could make wardrobe selections and place them in the organizer.
Closet organizations systems are not limited to bedroom closets. Rubbermaid offers ways for you to increase organization and storage space in a utility closet. Linen closet organizers are inexpensive and very helpful in maintaining a neat, space efficient linen closet.
If you are in need of some tips or advice on how to organize a closet, you can find a wealth of helpful tips at www.marthastewart.com and www.realsimple.com. It is very helpful to explore various closet organization configurations to determine which type would best fit your storage needs. Adding a closet organization system to your closets would be a very attractive selling point for your home should you put it on the market in the future.
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