What are the best ways to maximize functionality with limited closet space?
You can go days without sitting in your dining room, but you use your closet every day! Having an organized closet can save you several hours of time each week, but not everyone has a walk-in that fits all of their clothing, shoes and accessories. Maximize the space you have by taking inventory of your belongings and sorting them in three distinct categories:
» Frequently used: Find a place in your primary closet.
» Periodically used/seasonal clothing: Store in a secondary closet or on higher shelving.
» Not used in past year: Dispose or donate these items.
Once you identify the important stuff, make space for everything by installing additional hanging bars, custom shelving, cabinetry, drawers and hanging/jewelry accessories.
some important tips to maximize closet space:
»Double hanging bars should represent about two-thirds of your total hanging space.
» Adding pull-down poles for clothing used less stores it in out-of-the-way areas.
» Consider a built-in cabinet or custom closet in another room.
» Today’s garages are not just for your car—they’re a great place for secondary storage.
» Take inventory every year to make sure you are storing the right things in the right space!
—Gregg Niederschmidt, home organization designer, NewSpace
Storage is a strong motivating factor in home remodeling. When it comes to the master bedroom, people are willing to sacrifice their sleeping areas to get more closet space. A popular option for empty-nesters is to transition an unused bedroom into a new master suite and create a generous, new closet space. For instance, separate his and hers closets are becoming a standard feature in new home construction and should considered when remodeling.
In a recent master bedroom remodel we completed, a third bedroom was converted into a walk-in closet and bathroom. It was a tiny space for a bedroom, but it’s just right for a bathroom with twin sinks, a curbless walk-in shower and a neatly organized closet. If your current master suite does not lend itself to a fabulous, functioning closet, consider converting another space to create the perfect walk-in.
—Abigail Peche, digital marketing strategist, Mosby Building Arts
The first step to functional closet space is to refresh your wardrobe often by purging items you no longer wear and rotating clothing seasonally. We take inventory of your belongings to ensure that we are designing a space that is personal to you and tailored to your needs.
To help increase the functionality of your space, include innovative space-saving options. We often use multiple hanging areas, adjustable shelving, drawers, baskets and hampers. Incorporating pull-outs and valet rods for accessories like belts, ties and scarves maximizes what you can fit in the space, too.
A well-designed closet will turn your bedroom into a sanctuary, and you will feel better having your belongings easily viewable and organized. By making exceptional organization an integral part of your daily life, you can take advantage of every square foot and enhance a home’s hidden potential. Quality custom storage solutions allow you more time and space to focus on what matters most.
—Claudia Frazier, sales & marketing assistant, California Closets