Closet Cabinets - What Kind Do I Need?
Meryl Shana
The most upscale way to redo your closet is to invest in a system made up of closet cabinets. These are custom-installed systems, usually designed by an employee of the company making or selling the system.
A measuring specialist or the designer will stop by your house to measure your entire closet. Then they'll return to their office so that they can design a closet that best suits your needs.
You can expect a small fee for the designs themselves, but the final cost of the overall product usually covers the installation.
Closet cabinetry systems have dozens of options available for the space. Of course, there is hanging space both for short and long garments, and flat shelf space.
Shoe options include flat or tilted shelves, and sometimes special gliding racks. Hanging will be installed at the perfect height, and extra space will be utilized with shelving.
You'll often have drawers as part of the final design. The closet designer should ask you questions to find out what you need from your space.
One thing to keep in mind with putting closet cabinets in is that a small space will feel even smaller with a lot of cabinetry in it. One way to get around this obstacle is to install more lighting.
While some closet designers will be able to handle this, you may need to handle it yourself or hire an electrician. Be sure to bring up this issue with your closet designer and discuss it.
There are plenty of different materials and finishes you can choose for your closet cabinets. Hardwood, melamine, white, walnut--you are certainly not limited in your options.
You should also make sure you buy new hangers that go perfectly with your new closet system. If you don't, those pastel hangers from high school could look a little odd in your closet.
Once you have settled on a closet with your closet designer, the installation will be scheduled.
Before the big day, ask your designer if you'll be expected to clean out your closet or if that is part of the installation process. Either way, you're sure to love your new closet cabinets.
Make sure you visit Closet Ideas and take advantage of our Closet Design Ideas and Closet Organizing tips.
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