The layout of the house didn’t allow for physically expanding the closet either. At least not very easily. I sure am glad they added the closet organizer though. What a difference from the closets I was used to. I could now hang clothes from two different rods. Shirts go on the top rod and all my pants go on the bottom one. Its actually pretty logical. Now, I don’t have to stack my pants up on a shelf. I can’t tell you how many pairs got buried that way. I can see each pair and even hang them in order of color from light to dark.

My closet also came with a built in tie rack and shoe rack. The tie rack works great for hanging up my ties and even my belts. I didn’t think a shoe rack could be so handy but it really is. My wife uses it more than I do and it really help to keep the floor of the closet from getting messy by just throwing my shoes and boots into a corner (that’s what I used to do).

The last thing that is really helpful is the stack of drawers. They look much neater than a bunch of bins or boxes and they are a lot more user-friendly.

I guess I didn’t realize how important having a closet organizer was until I moved into a house that already had one installed. Now I can’t imagine my closet without one. In fact, I have one in each of the other bedroom closets and I couldn’t be happier.

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There are basically three options you have to getting closet organizers for your closets.

The first option is to hire a company that puts in your organizer from start to finish. They start by coming out and taking measurements of your closets, assessing your needs and designing a closet to fit those needs. Be prepared to spend a bit more over the next two options as they are doing all the work.

Next, you could build one from scratch if you are pretty handy with tools. To achieve desirable results, however, you would need a pretty decent woodworking shop. You would also need to purchase certain hardware for the drawers and rods so its probably not going to save you much money over the next option. You will also need to design the closet and how the organizer (shelves, rods and drawers) will be built

So, the last option you have is to purchase a closet organizer kit. This is a great option if you want to save some money by not having a company build one and you don’t have quite the skills or tools to build from scratch.

Organizer kits can usually be installed in multiple configurations that makes them very versatile. They come with all the required hardware, step-by-step instructions and can be delivered right to your door.

If you’ve never considered a closet organizer kit, then you’ll be pleasantly surprised at how easy they are to install and just how much more room you’ll have for all your clothes that were just getting wrinkled in the bottom of stacks in your closet.

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Space that is normally wasted can be utilized as a good starting point. The key is how you use all the small spaces in your closet. If you are like most, when you open your closet, you’ll find a simple rod and shelf system. This really isn’t a system at all. The builder that built the home made them as a minimum requirement that was necessary to sell the home.

These two elements (shelves and rods) are actually the foundation of a closet organizer. You will have to remove the existing rod and shelf as they aren’t as efficient as they could be. A closet organization system includes multiple shelves and rods.

In fact, with closet organizers, you will easily be able to double the amount of storage space in any closet. An excellent illustration of this is to simply stack the rods on one side of the closet so you have an upper rod for your hanging shirts and a lower rod to hang your pants on.

A tower of shelves is almost essential for any closet organizer system. Look for shelving systems that have vertical tracks with slots that are inset on the insides of the tower shell. These slots accept clips that hold the shelves at whatever height you want. This makes for a very flexible system.

Another option you have with closet organizer systems is to place drawers instead of shelves in the tower. Its better to leave some shelves for stacking pants and shirts but it is possible to fill your whole unit with drawers. Some people like this look. But, if you leave some open, you can easily glance through your options for picking out your clothes. Drawers do make great holders for your smaller items like underwear and socks.

Another common component is a specialized rack or shelf made to hold your shoes. This will keep them nice and orderly and also off the floor.

We could all use a little less stress in our lives and we’ve barely scratched the surface on the topic of closet organizers. Hopefully, you will now have an understanding of how beneficial these systems can be.

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Start by utilizing all the space that is normally wasted. Small spaces are key when it comes to creatively organizing your closet. Most basic closets that don’t have a closet organizer in them simply have a shelf and rod system. Actually, its not a system as much as it is a necessary minimum requirement for the home builder that built the house or apartment complex.

These two elements are actually the foundation of a closet organizer. You will have to remove the existing rod and shelf as they aren’t as efficient as could be. A closet organizer system includes multiple shelves and rods.

In fact, with closet organizers, you will easily be able to double the amount of storage space in any closet. An excellent illustration of this is to simply stack the rods on one side of the closet so you have an upper rod for your hanging shirts and a lower rod to hang your pants on.

No closet organizer system would be complete without a tower of shelves. Look for shelving that is adjustable. This type of system utilizes inset vertical tracks with slots that accept clips. Then each shelf is set on the clips at the height you determine to best fit your needs.

Closet organizer systems have optional drawers that can be placed in the shell that holds the shelving. It is possible to fill the whole unit with drawers but its better to have some shelves for stacking shirts and pants. This allows for you to glance through all your options when you are picking out the clothes you are going to wear. Drawers, however, are great for holding smaller items like socks and underwear.

Another common component is a specialized rack or shelf made to hold your shoes. This will keep them nice and orderly and also off the floor.

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