Custom closet designers in Massachusetts and across the United States strive to meet all of their clients needs. Working professionals, stay-at-home moms, teenagers, children and retirees all need a place to store their clothes. The functional organization of your closet space will allow you to fully enjoy all of the features that Home Closet Systems has included in your personalized design. Here are six tips for functional closet storage:
- Know Exactly What You Need for Storage
Everybody has a different wardrobe and idea of the types of items they want to keep in their closet. Understanding what you want to store in your closet will act as a launching point for your closet overhaul and reorganization. Ask yourself these questions:
- Will I store off-season clothing with in-season clothing all year-round? Will I store my winter clothes during the summer and vice-versa?
- Do I have a lot of short-hanging clothes such as pants, shirts, and folded slacks, or do I have a lot of dresses, suits, and coats that necessitate a long hang?
- Do I want to have a vanity in my closet? Do I want an island or furniture?
- Will I just be storing clothes in my closet, or will I also be keeping luggage, jewelry, linens and other items in there as well?
Once you have determined the answers to these questions, you can start to assess how much storage you will actually need, how big each piece will need to be and what you want your custom closet to look like.
- Cabinets Cut Through Clutter
The beauty of designing a custom closet is that you can have as much or as little of any wardrobe feature as you like. Cabinets are Home Closet System’s go-to design feature for individuals with a large volume of clothing items. Drawers, cubbies, and other aspects of cabinets make them the perfect place to store everything including socks, ties, belts, accessories, shorts, and undergarments.Custom cabinets can be made in a virtually endless array of colors, materials and designs. Personalize your cabinets with elegant fixtures or give them a grunge feel with repurposed accessories. Whatever your preferences may be, talk with your closet designer about the options available to you.
- Vanities
Many custom closets in Dedham and Dover feature an elegant vanity. Vanities are absolutely perfect for storing beauty items like jewelry, hair products, makeup and hair appliances. Stop fighting over how much time you are spending in the bathroom by getting reading for a night on the town inside of your closet!
- Utilize Overhead Storage
One of the most overlooked aspects of closet organization and storage is overhead storage. Overhead closet storage is perfect for bulky items or clothes that you do not use on a regularly including:
- Linens and towels
- Blankets
- Off-season wardrobe
- Holiday decorations
- Sentimental clothing pieces
By storing these things overhead, you free up more space in your closet for the clothes you need quick access to on a daily basis.
- Organization Aides
Custom closet organization is not just about the large items in your wardrobe; it also concerns small pieces. Ties, belts, scarves, sunglasses, jewelry and shoes all need a place to be visible and readily available. Home Closet Systems shares that there are plenty of products in the marketplace that can fulfill these needs, including hooks, drawer dividers, peg boards and other methods of systemization.
- Have Fun
Your custom closet is designed for you. Put your personal touch on your space by thinking of creative ways to stash your clothes and other belongings. Custom closets in Massachusetts frequently repurpose luggage to hold bulky coats, blankets, and linens. Beautiful shoe boxes can be upcycled to hold undergarments or seasonal items, and trunks can even be transformed to act as a drawer to hold sweaters, shorts, tank tops and more.Home Closet Systems encourages you to try several of these storage ideas in your home. However you choose to organize your custom closet, make sure to do so in a way that makes sense to you, will allow you to find what you need quickly and flows with the design of your wardrobe space.
For more tips on how to clean out, organize and optimize your closet, check out our “How-To Guide: Closet Cleanout.” Learn how to part with old clothes, divide your closet space and maintain your newfound closet Zen! Download the guide here or contact us for a free in-home consultation today.
