Custom Closets: How to Gain Extra Space

If you’re considering making an investment in a professionally designed and installed custom closet system, then you already know that it’s going to save you time, money, sanity and space. Still, particularly if you have an older home with small closets, as is common in Connecticut, you may be wondering how much of a difference, space-wise, a custom closet will really make. The truth is, you will pleasantly surprised, and maybe even astounded, with how much extra stuff you’ll be able to store in your closet, as well as how much space it opens up in other areas of your home. Here are a few ways that this works:

This is a bit of a no-brainer, of course: When you have a certain amount of cubic footage (because a well-designed closet utilizes vertical, as well as horizontal, space), a better organization system means that you can fit more stuff neatly and efficiently. Instead of one clothing rod at eye level, you’ll end up with two or more, at varying levels. The existing shelving that you have in your old closet might be too high or too deep to use the space effectively; a custom-built closet will bring the shelving to an appropriate height, and won’t be so deep that you lose articles of clothing in the recesses. Accessories such as telescopic racks take up a minimum of space while providing room to neatly store ties, belts, extra hangers and more. A shoe rack will keep your shoes up off of the floor.

If you have a small master bedroom or if your kids are in small rooms, this is vital: You might be able to get rid of your dressers, opening up more floor and wall space in the room. Drawers in the closet can hold undergarments, and shelves can hold folded sweaters and other items that shouldn’t be hung. Because a closet designed for a child’s room will have shelving, drawers and rods installed at kid-friendly levels, your child will actually be able to hang her clothing, meaning that less of it will end up tossed over a chair, stuffed into bureau drawers or, the bane of moms everywhere, thrown on the floor.

A well-organized hall closet means that you will have room for shoes and coats, and you won’t end up with a pile of shoes by your front door. Well-placed shelving and rods in a utility closet make it easy to store cleaning supplies, the broom and mop, a vacuum cleaner and other items that tend to take up valuable room elsewhere. Keeping cleaning supplies in a dedicated closet makes the area under your kitchen sink safer if you have small children, as well as clear for storing extra pots and pans or your garbage and recycling bins.

All in all, a professionally designed closet can make your home seem bigger and improve organization even in areas other than the closet itself. Talk to your custom closet expert today to find out what options are available in your price range.