When a family move into an unfurnished home, be it brand new or
cleared out after the last family, the more immediate furnishings take
priority. When it comes time for storage space, little thought is put
into it and in the long-term, this can be a liability due to the
inefficient use of space. This is where professional closet organizers
come into play, offering more than just a more efficient use of closet
space to store clothing and fashion accessories. In fact, they can
eliminate the need for other furnishings, such as dressers, cabinets and
wardrobes, leading to space for more important things. Here's a look at
just a few of your many options.
Materials
Wire
is the cheapest and simultaneously, the easiest option for
do-it-yourself installers. With the widespread availability of
standalone components, it is possible to mix-and-match many different
parts to create a customized selection to fit your needs. One of the
main issues to look out for is the gap between the wires. If it is too
large you'll find smaller items falling through. So, this might not be
preferable to those who don't wish to hide their closet behind closed
doors.
Solid wood is the most expensive, yet looks beautiful and
elegant beside the wire option. For those with no financial issues, this
is an obvious choice as it gives the image of wealth, sophistication
and is the strongest of the three closet options. On the other hand,
most closets often stay in the dark, where the beauty of wood would go
unappreciated. In that case, melamine is a great option.
Melamine
is a resin that is applied over particle board, usually in white. While
home centers often carry cold-pressed melamine, be careful, because this
method is less durable and the particle board is generally thinner and
more liable to break. Keep an eye out for thermally-fused melamine,
preferably over a three-quarter-inch particle board, which provides the
strength required for the closet.
Freestanding Or
Wall-Hung
There are two further, and just as important,
options that determine the location of the closet. Professional closet
organizers can be either freestanding or wall-hung or perhaps in most
cases, a mix of the two. For wall-hung units, they do not have to be
attached to studs, however, with studs they can more often carry heavier
loads, which is integral to the long-term usage of such storage. Other
retailers offer modular systems, which can easily be mounted on the
walls or ceiling where applicable and in turn is quite portable should
the buyers wish to move it at any point. Hybrid units are also
available, such as drawer units which are set on the floor, but have
shelves and hanging rods attached to provide wall-mounted options.
Professional,
Consultant or Do-It-Yourself
Finally, the decision to go
do-it-yourself or hire a professional should be thought out. An
incorrectly installed closet organizer will lead only to more costs.
However, should the individual in question have some experience or if
the units are easy to install, the costs saved could always go to more
units should you discover you like how it turned out. Do-it-yourself
usually requires little more than a drill and some basic hand tools,
such as a hammer and screw driver. The option of hiring a professional
consultant to hire the entire process, such as selecting correct
materials, placement and construction, is also available.
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