What is your favorite DIY closet system?
Becky
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Comments (68)I love seeing your closets!! We have his and hers closets in the master, and I'm not satisfied with them (and we haven't even moved in yet). Our trim carpenter suggested a simple layout for rods and shelves, which looks great. Then I asked for shoe storage like rows of cubbies (meaning get more shoes in less space). He put in a slanted shelf along the baseboard. He was so proud of it, I didn't have the heart to tell him that it wouldn't meet my needs. Now, I'm kicking myself because I'm too wimpy to insist that he rip it out and redo it. Also, the floors have been finished now. I'm to the point where I have to pick my battles. Anyway, our best storage plans for our master are to de-clutter before moving in and to keep as much as possible in our huge cedar closet (for out of season clothing and shoes)....See MoreFavorite feature in your closet?
Comments (13)We used Costco's association w/ "Easy Closets" to design our closets on-line. They will provide LOTS of help as you design creating a CAD drawing. You input measurements, placement of doors & windows, pick features & cabinet styles you want -- actually I think they will almost do it for you, but DH kept wanting to "get-it-right" before he called for guidance . . . Anyway, they have lots of features & it seems they/Costco offer a promotional discount around January & made the purchase decision even easier. (If I remember correctly -- original Costco discount is 15% off & gave additional 10 to 15% for promotion.) They custome cut & ship via UPS with diagrams for installing or you can have a contractor/handyman install. DH did ours, but he is pretty handy. :-) The things I love: -- Fold out ironing board!!!!! :) -- Retractable posts to hang clothes on-the-way-in or when putting outfits together -- dedicated shoe shelves -- drawers -- DH has retractables for belts & ties -- Light switch on inside & outside of closet in case I forget -- inevitably -- to turn off light as I exit closet Our Master Closet is off the Master Bath. There are 2 things I'd do differently: I wanted a broad uncrowded vanity so added 6 to 12 inches to bath (which removed from closet) & we had 2 closets, 2 doors & went to 1, but I insisted on a 36-inch door (pocket door) so DH & I wouldn't crowd each other as we ran in & out of the closet -- Both were not necessary & took away from closet space -- so sad, but still wonderful. Good luck!...See MoreIkea Pax system in hall closet and linen closet
Comments (13)GH's link for a review: http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/product-reviews/home-products/closet-organizing-system-reviews/diy-closet-organizers#slide-6 They review a few at different price points. I have purchased some awsome IKEA products. My favorite is a long bench I put on wheels and my kids use this everyday with toy bins underneath. It is laminated and very easy to clean and sturdy. If you near an IKEA spend a day and feel the products as every product is on display. I have seen some not so quality items but for the price.... Are you and IKEA family member? They give monthly discounts and offers via e-mail and you can log on to the website for the current offers at each store. Most of the systems are 2 person jobs though so make sure you recruit help. Good Luck with your decision!...See MoreEasy closets versus John John Louis Home Solid Wood Closet System
Comments (19)A few years ago, I purchased EasyClosets systems to increase the utility of closets in a 1950's-era ranch. It worked out pretty well. The systems are easy to install (the hardest part is probably finding your wall studs, followed by cutting the metal closet rods to length - or vice versa, if you're not comfortable with a hacksaw), and they provided a lot of extra hardware for putting the pieces together. One closet really fought me on the installation of the top shelf pieces, I suspect because the back wall was a bit bowed, but the other three units installed without problem. I didn't order any components with drawers, as I just don't trust cam locks and MDF to provide durable, long-lasting drawers. The biggest problem I've had was when disassembling and removing a unit to repaint the closet, a cam lock got stuck and ended up breaking a pretty large chip out of one of the shelves. It's at a bottom, back corner so with a bit of epoxy it's barely noticeable, but it's a reminder of one of the drawbacks of that type of assembly. In use, the closets have proved very durable, and they made the closets a lot more functional. My preference would be to have a similar system in solid wood for my current home; I now have walk-in closets that could use some TLC, but I would be reluctant to remove the (paint grade, pine) shelving that's currently in place to install something other than another solid wood product, and I wouldn't mind adding some drawers or cabinetry where I would want some quality joinery as opposed to screws or cam locks. If you're going for pure "bang for the buck", Rubbermaid closet kits are a lot cheaper - albeit more cumbersome to install and a lot less attractive. The EasyCloset systems proved to be a selling point when we moved; they looked pretty much as good as new, the hardware components (belt rack, tie rack) are quite solid, and while the closet systems are recognizably melamine they blended quite well with the natural oak in the house, including the closet trim....See MoreBecky
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