If you're feeling beaten-down from the current economic crisis and hanging tight financially waiting for the storm to clear, consider this: Your closet will still be a disaster when the storm passes.
Maybe you're still trying to figure why would anyone design a small reach-in closet with nothing more than a single shelf and clothing rod? But, if you're like so many of us, that's exactly what you inherited when you bought your house.
Kids Storage Organizers
The good news is that there are solutions! You can personalize your space and turn your closet into an efficient-hub where clothes hang properly and folded clothes lay neatly. Imagine finally being able to see your shoes at a glance.
How do you do this? Organization is the key. Efficiency is the outcome
You begin with a redesign. Start by editing your clothing and accessories. Purge your wardrobe of any items you haven't worn in over a year. This will minimize clutter and give you more premium space for everyday wear.
What about the clothes you no longer wear? Why not give them away to friend or family member, or to one of the many charitable organizations such as Good Will or Salvation Army.
With a now edited wardrobe, you can more easily determine which and how many storage/organizers will best serve you.
Do- it-Yourself Closet Organization
How do you take the plunge? It's not as hard as you think. For one, there are many good organizing systems available. With research and a good screw driver you can self-install.
Countless organizer brands exist and many are household names like California Closets and Closet Maid. But before checking out anything, make sure you jot down your closets' measurement: height and width. Some organizing systems make customization easy too. When you supply the specific measurements needed, certain closet components, like shelves and brackets, can be cut down to size.
Hiring a Closet Organizer
What about hiring a closet designer instead? This is another option and you can look online or locally in the Yellow Pages under "Closet organizers" or "Closet designers".
To learn more about your designer, before hiring, check and see if he or she is a member of the National Association of Professional Organizers, or the American Society of Interior Designers. If not, ask for references and if possible, the sort of work they have performed.
How Many Professional Closet Organizers Work
Most closet designers will provide you with an onsite consultation, design proposal and an estimate at no charge. This route is good one and is certainly growing in popularity. Keep in mind that this option will typically cost you two to three times the price of self installing, but it will save you the hassle too.