TIPS FOR SPRING ORGANIZING Written by Joan Rogliano on Tuesday, 18 March 2014 8:05 am The calendar indicates that Spring is on the horizon, though Mother Nature hasnt gotten the memo in some parts of the country! Spring brings signs of new life ( perhaps poking through the snow ), and a motivation to clean and get organized. A great place to start could be in your closets and storage spaces, and one of the most popular trends in home design is the creation of custom closet spaces. Over the past few decades, closets have grown in new home construction, but whether you have a newer home with a walk in closet or an older home with a reach in closet, everyone can use a little help getting organized. If you’re looking to revamp your closet there are a number of directions to go. First, you should consider all the choices out there for maximizing space and then decide whether you plan to tackle the project on your own or if you’d rather hire a professional. These days there are countless businesses across the country that offers these services, such as California Closets, Closets by Design, and Easy Closets. The possibilities range from simple and structured, to lavish and luxurious. If you decide to take on this project yourself stores such as IKEA and The Container Store offer solutions in all shapes and sizes, and a gift certificate is always a nice closing gift!\ Of course each custom closet varies greatly by the particular layout of the closet and specific needs of the homeowner. Some of the more basic elements include pullout drawers to store folded clothes, shoe racks or shelves, wired or solid shelving for stacking things, and tiered hanging bars for clothing. But what make each closet truly “custom” are the stylish and even decorative elements that come next. Custom closets are meant to reflect the décor and color scheme that is present in the larger room surrounding it. Wooden veneers in dark or light stains or finishes can be added to the drawer and cupboard faces. Or you can choose frosted or clear glass to showcase what lies inside. Shelves can be colored to match the room and islands or other shelving units can even be fitted with more luxurious materials such as marble or granite. Storage baskets or bins are often used to give a uniformed look and can come in plastic, metal or basket weaves. And to top it off, mirrors and specialty lighting can be incorporated to make the space more inviting and user-friendly. With the countless options out there, it’s easy to see why custom closets are an ever popular remodeling project. They not only make it easier to find what to wear in the morning, but add a creative and more personal touch to a place that in the past was overlooked.
Posted on: Tue, 18 Mar 2014 18:18:32 +0000